Baseball

Stephen Strasburg opts out of contract

Stephen Strasburg may have thrown his last pitches for the Washington Nationals.

Brian Dozier was so wasted at the Nationals’ parade, sang ‘Calma’ shirtless

Nobody enjoyed himself more at the Washington Nationals’ championship on Saturday than Brian Dozier.

Trea Turner calls for Nats to bring back Anthony Rendon at championship parade

The Washington Nationals just won their first World Series in franchise history, but Trea Turner is already looking ahead to their title defense.

Sean Doolittle will not attend Nationals’ celebration at White House in protest

Washington Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle announced on Friday that he will not attend the team’s celebration at the White House Monday for winning the World Series, and he says it is due to

Report: Giants considering Dodgers staffer for manager

The San Francisco Giants appear to be crossing the picket line of their rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers in their search for a new manager.

AJ Hinch explains why Gerrit Cole was not used in Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch was the subject of a lot of criticism for not using Gerrit Cole in relief in Game 7 of the World Series, and his latest explanation is unlikely to change many minds.

Carlos Beltran to be named Mets manager

Carlos Beltran is getting the job he sought.
New York Mets will hire Beltran as the team’s next manager, replacing the fired Mickey Callaway, as first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Aroldis Chapman wants to stay with Yankees, will opt out if no extension

Aroldis Chapman has been one of the best relievers in baseball with the New York Yankees over the past three-plus seasons, and he wants to remain with the team going forward.