Durability was Max Scherzer’s superpower. Not so much these days.
The Mets pitcher, at age 38, has suffered minor aches and pains that have prevented him from being a consistent ace this season.
By Chelsea JanesRockies pitcher has skull fracture, concussion after line drive to head
Ryan Feltner will miss time but appears to have avoided major damage and did not need surgery, Colorado's manager said.
By Des BielerThe return of the base thief
As new MLB rules help base stealers, a speedy prospect tries to run his way to the big leagues.
By Dave SheininIt’s clear the Cardinals are in crisis. What’s less clear? Why.
The Cardinals looked built to win the NL Central before the season, and they still do. But something has obviously gone wrong.
By Chelsea JanesThis baseball season, home field has barely been an advantage
Major League Baseball fans might root, root, root for the home team, but it doesn’t seem to be helping.
By Neil GreenbergCJ Abrams flexes his muscles as Nationals split doubleheader vs. Mets
The Nationals beat the Mets in the first game, behind a strong showing at the plate by Abrams, but lost an early lead and fell, 8-2, in the second.
By Andrew GoldenPeople are counting on Dave Martinez. He knows it.
“I don’t know when this is going to be over, but I want it to last as long as it possibly can,” Dave Martinez said of managing the Nationals, who are in the middle of a rebuild.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals’ game vs. Mets suspended after rain delay
The Nationals' game against the Mets is suspended after a four-hour rain delay and will be finished as part of a split doubleheader Sunday.
By Andrew GoldenVida Blue gave all of himself. He deserved more in return.
Decades after his baseball career ended and the height of his celebrity had faded, Vida Blue tried his best to live up to the memories.
By Candace BucknerRoyals pitcher suffers head fractures after getting hit by line drive
Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list, was said to be "stable, improving,” and possibly not in need of surgery.
By Des BielerWhat is Willson Contreras doing wrong? The Cardinals just won’t say.
The catcher has big shoes to fill in St. Louis. Right now, he's not even getting the chance.
By Chelsea JanesThe Cubs bet on veterans needing a jolt. They bet on the Cubs, too.
The Cubs decided to bring in a group of even-keeled vets as they try to finally move on from their 2016 championship core. So far, it seems to be working.
By Chelsea JanesVida Blue, legendary Oakland A’s pitcher in the 1970s, dies at 73
A Cy Young and MVP winner, the left-hander was a member of Oakland teams that won three straight World Series titles.
By Cindy BorenAthletics announcer suspended after uttering racial slur on the air
Glen Kuiper will remain off the air until NBC Sports California completes its review of the incident, which occurred during Friday's broadcast.
By Glynn A. HillBryce Harper is back. Will the hard-charging Phillies return, too?
As Harper made his 2023 home debut Friday, the struggling Phillies were reminded that no other team is as well-equipped to handle the ups and downs of a long season.
By Chelsea JanesBryce Harper adds another chapter to his legend with remarkable return
Less than six months after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returns to the lineup in a 13-1 loss to the Dodgers.
By Chelsea JanesThe complete guide to Nationals Park
A guide to the bag policy, outside food rules, closest Metro station and more rules of Nationals Park.
By Scott AllenJohn Underwood, who hit grand slams with Ted Williams books, dies at 88
The Sports Illustrated writer wrote two books with the Red Sox slugger, including “The Science of Hitting,” considered one of the game’s bibles.
By Michael S. RosenwaldAdley Rutschman is good at (almost) everything. Ask his Orioles teammates.
“There’s not much I don’t admire,” Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde said of catcher Adley Rutschman, who is the face of Baltimore's rebuild.
By Chelsea JanesDick Groat, baseball star who did double duty in NBA, dies at 92
Mr. Groat had part of one season with the NBA's Fort Wayne Pistons before the Pittsburgh Pirates forced him to choose a sport.
By Brian MurphyMarly Rivera, ESPN baseball reporter, fired after on-field incident
Rivera specialized in coverage of Hispanic players and was among the most high-profile Hispanic women covering the sport.
By Ben StraussFor these rollicking Orioles, anything feels possible
The surging Baltimore Orioles have talent. They have fun. And they have a formula.
By Barry SvrlugaCourt confirms market value of the Nationals’ TV rights in MASN case
The ruling may provide some clarity on the value of the rights moving forward as the team continues to look for a buyer.
By Ben Strauss