MLBAnalysis

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 JanesMay 14, 2023

Rockies 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 BielerMay 14, 2023

The 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 SheininMay 12, 2023
MLBAnalysis

It’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 JanesMay 11, 2023
MLBAnalysis

This 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 GreenbergMay 11, 2023

CJ 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 GoldenMay 14, 2023

People 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 DoughertyMay 14, 2023

Nationals’ 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 GoldenMay 13, 2023
MLBPerspective

Vida 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 BucknerMay 9, 2023

Royals 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 BielerMay 8, 2023

What 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 JanesMay 8, 2023

The 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 JanesMay 8, 2023

Vida 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 BorenMay 7, 2023

Athletics 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. HillMay 6, 2023
MLBAnalysis

Bryce 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 JanesMay 6, 2023

Bryce 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 JanesMay 3, 2023

The 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 AllenMay 2, 2023

John 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. RosenwaldMay 1, 2023

Adley 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 JanesApril 29, 2023

Dick 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 MurphyApril 28, 2023

Marly 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 StraussApril 27, 2023
MLBPerspective

For these rollicking Orioles, anything feels possible

The surging Baltimore Orioles have talent. They have fun. And they have a formula.

By Barry SvrlugaApril 27, 2023

Court 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 StraussApril 25, 2023