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As Mets lay foundation for 2027, Nationals struggle to get relief
Any reasonable chance the New York Mets had of making the playoffs disappeared months ago.,But a post-trade deadline surge might be providing a foundation for a return to contention next season -- and delaying the development of the rival Washington Nationals, who are in the National League wild-car...
Mets and patchwork 'pen strive to continue success vs. Nationals
Left-hander Sean Manaea saved his rotation spot -- and maybe his roster spot -- by mounting an impressive midseason turnaround for the New York Mets.,But he's not even the most compelling story among the pitchers on the resurgent Mets.,Manaea and the Mets will look to continue building momentum on S...
Mets rally in sixth, top Nationals in series opener
Carson Benge laced a tie-breaking, run-scoring single in the sixth inning Friday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 in the opener of a three-game series.,Francisco Lindor hit a game-tying homer earlier in the sixth for the Mets, who snapped a two-game losing stre...
Cade Cavalli throws 8 sparkling innings, Nationals cruise past Cubs
Cade Cavalli carried a no-hit bid into the seventh before settling for a one-hit gem after eight innings, fueling the host Washington Nationals to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.,Washington rookie Abimelec Ortiz belted a three-run shot during a five-run fifth inning, marking his fou...
Alex Bregman's 3 homers, 7 RBIs power Cubs past Nationals
Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.,Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine ga...
Nationals LHP Jackson Kent draws first career start in clash vs. Cubs
Washington pitching prospect Jackson Kent will make his major league debut when the Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in the second contest of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday night.,The 23-year-old left-hander was Washington's fourth-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and is the Nationals eigh...
Cubs belt 3 homers, extend hot streak with win over Nationals
Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki each had two hits including a solo home run and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday in Washington.,Pete Crow-Armstrong also homered for Chicago, which has won seven of eight. Bregman drew a walk and scored three runs.,CJ Abrams, Jacob Young and...
Ian Happ, Cubs rolling as they visit Nationals
Chicago's Ian Happ looks to continue his rebound at the plate when the Cubs open a three-game series on Tuesday at the Washington Nationals.,Chicago, winners of six of seven, has a firm grip on the top NL wild-card spot. On Sunday, the Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 to complete a stretch of 1...
Nats' Daylen Lile strives to keep a hot bat against Reds
Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile has owned the Cincinnati Reds this season.,The 23-year-old has hit four of his 15 home runs against the Reds and has driven in 10 runs in 17 at-bats.,On Friday, his three-run homer in the first inning gave host Washington an early lead in a 5-3 series-open...
Daylen Lile sparks Nationals over Reds with 3-run shot
Daylen Lile hit a three-run home run and Harry Ford added a two-shot as the host Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday.,Nationals starter Cade Cavalli (9-5) allowed seven hits and three runs in six-plus innings. The right-hander walked two and struck out eight on 100 pitches.,C...
Behind versatile Miles Mikolas, Nationals seek split vs. Phillies
Miles Mikolas will go from the batter's box to the pitcher's mound Thursday as the Washington Nationals conclude their four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies.,Mikolas came off the bench in extra innings Wednesday after Washington had forfeited its designated hitter earlier in the game....
Jesus Luzardo, Phillies blank Nats as Luis Arraez thrives in debut
Jesus Luzardo pitched eight scoreless innings and Luis Arraez enjoyed a successful Phillies debut Tuesday in Philadelphia's 5-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.,Arraez, acquired in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run out of the cleanup...
Nationals look to end 6-game slide vs. revamped Phillies
After an uncharacteristically poor start his last time out, Jesus Luzardo hopes for an improved effort Tuesday when the new-look Philadelphia Phillies continue their home series with the Washington Nationals.,Philadelphia could have a lot of moving parts for the remainder of the season with Tuesday ...
Derek Hill's grand slam rallies Phillies to victory over Nationals
Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to highlight the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-3 comeback victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Monday.,Bryce Harper also homered for Philadelphia, which has won three in a row following a stretch of eight losses in nine games. Aaron ...
Out to bolster roster before deadline, Phils then face Nats
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals could find themselves making deals for different reasons Monday when they begin a four-game series in Philadelphia shortly after the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline., ,The Phillies are in wild-card contention and likely will be in the market for key additi...
Yankees acquire INF Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals
The New York Yankees, in need of a spark on offense, acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals on Sunday.,The Nationals will acquire four right-handed pitchers in return: relievers Jake Bird and Yovanny Cruz, who have spent time in the majors this season, and prospects Jack Ce...
Reports: Yankees acquire INF Luis Garcia Jr. from Nationals
The New York Yankees, in need of a spark on offense, acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals on Sunday, according to multiple reports.,The Nationals will acquire four right-handed pitchers in return, according to MLB.com and The Athletic: relievers Jake Bird and Yovanny Cruz...
Braves boast rested bullpen heading into rematch vs. Nationals
The Atlanta Braves continue to find ways to squeeze the most out of their bullpen as they head into their game against the visiting Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The Braves won the first two contests of the four-game series and hold a 6-3 lead over Washington in the season series. Atlanta extend...
Bryce Elder's effective outing steers Braves to win over Nationals
Matt Olson and Michael Harris II hit home runs and Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-2 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Friday.,Atlanta has won both games in the four-game series and holds a 6-3 lead over the Nationals in the season series. The Br...
Nationals' hurler Foster Griffin aims to stay hot vs. Braves
Left-hander Foster Griffin will go for his ninth straight victory on Friday when the visiting Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in the second contest of their four-game series.,The Braves recorded a 5-4 victory in the opener on Thursday and hold a 5-3 lead in the season series. The win ex...