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Stephen Strasburg did not snub Donald Trump on handshake

Stephen Strasburg logged on to Twitter to send his first tweet in a year and a half, and it was to set matters straight about his visit to the White House on Monday. Strasburg’s Washington Nationals went to the White House to be honored for …

Kurt Suzuki wears ‘MAGA’ hat during Nationals’ White House visit

President Donald Trump hosted the Washington Nationals on Monday to honor them for their World Series title, and the visit was not without some controversy. How many members of the team would even attend the ceremony was a question. Eight Nationals …

JD Martinez

JD Martinez will not opt out of contract with Red Sox for 2020

JD Martinez had the option of becoming a free agent and signing a new contract this winter, but the Boston Red Sox slugger has decided to stay put for at least another year. Martinez will not opt out of his contract, according to multiple reports. He …

Madison Bumgarner

Report: Nationals interested in signing Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler

Less than a week after winning the World Series, the Washington Nationals are already plotting their next moves. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported on Monday that the Nats are already working on trying to bring back World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg …

Joe Girardi

Brodie Van Wagenen explains why Mets passed on hiring Joe Girardi

The New York Mets surprised some people by passing on an experienced candidate for manager in Joe Girardi and hiring a rookie manager in Carlos Beltran. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen spoke a bit on the subject Monday at a news conference …

Stephen Strasburg

Report: Padres likely to pursue Stephen Strasburg as free agent

The San Diego Padres remain serious about contention, and it sounds like they have plans to chase one of the offseason’s premier free agents. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres are likely to make a run at pitcher …

Aroldis Chapman, Yankees agree to contract extension

Aroldis Chapman is not going anywhere. Chapman had made some noise on Friday that he wanted a contract extension with the New York Yankees and would opt out of his current contract if he did not receive one. Well, the two sides agreed to one. Chapman …

Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg opts out of contract

Stephen Strasburg may have thrown his last pitches for the Washington Nationals. The World Series MVP has an opt-out clause in his contract that allows him to pass up the remaining four years and $100 of his deal in order to become a free agent. …

Brian Dozier shirtless

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. The Nationals infielder seemed clearly drunk during an interview in which he gave a funny hug to a reporter and ranked the way he was feeling …

Anthony Rendon

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. Speaking on Saturday during the team’s championship parade, the Nats star publicly called for the …

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 issues he has with Donald Trump. Doolittle, 33, had …

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. Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio said this week that Clayton McCullough, a field coordinator for the …

Gerrit Cole

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. Hinch said Friday that he and Cole had two ground …

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. Source: The Mets plan to make Carlos Beltrán their …

Aroldis Chapman Yankees

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. But if he does, it will not be under his current contract. Chapman holds a …

Freddie Freeman Halloween

Watch: Freddie Freeman runs into kid dressed as him for Halloween

Freddie Freeman’s wife shared a cute video on social media Thursday night that showed her husband running into a kid who was dressed as the first baseman for Halloween. The video shows Freeman carrying his child across a street. The Atlanta …

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