The Nationals are hiring Red Sox Assistant GM Paul Toboni to run baseball operations: AP source
Read full article: The Nationals are hiring Red Sox Assistant GM Paul Toboni to run baseball operations: AP sourceA person with knowledge of the move tells The Associated Press that the Washington Nationals are set to hire Boston Red Sox senior vice president and assistant general manager Paul Toboni to run their baseball operations department.
Rookie Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals beat NL East-leading Phillies 2-0
Read full article: Rookie Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals beat NL East-leading Phillies 2-0Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby
Read full article: With family support, Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher, switch-hitter to win Home Run DerbySeattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.
Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson
Read full article: Ronald Acuña Jr. replaced in Home Run Derby by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt OlsonRonald Acuña Jr. won’t participate in the Home Run Derby, replaced by Atlanta teammate and fellow All-Star Matt Olson.
Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby and start at third base in All-Star Game
Read full article: Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby and start at third base in All-Star GameTampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced he will compete in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta.
Twins slugger and Georgia native Byron Buxton becomes 4th participant in next week's Home Run Derby
Read full article: Twins slugger and Georgia native Byron Buxton becomes 4th participant in next week's Home Run DerbyMinnesota Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton has been announced as the fourth participant in the Home Run Derby.
Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22
Read full article: Clayton Kershaw makes his 11th All-Star team. James Wood is the youngest All-Star at 22Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been selected for his 11th All-Star Game, joining the roster as a Legend Pick by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run Derby
Read full article: Nationals slugger James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh as participants in Home Run DerbyWashington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.
James Wood becomes first since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked 4 times in a game
Read full article: James Wood becomes first since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked 4 times in a gameWashington slugger James Wood became the first major leaguer since Barry Bonds to be intentionally walked four times in a game in the Nationals’ 7-4, 11-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0
Read full article: Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0Robert Hassell III had three hits and two RBIs, including his first major league home run, and James Wood also went deep as the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 9-0.
