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Cueto wins in his return as Burger hits 2 of the Marlins’ 4 home runs in win over the Nationals

Jake Burger hit two of Miami’s four home runs, Johnny Cueto struck out four in his return from a viral infection and the Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 11-5 Saturday to win a third consecutive game and keep pace in the NL wild-card race.

Manager Dave Martinez has agreed to an extension with the Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has agreed to a new multiyear contract with the club he led to the 2019 World Series championship.

Chicago Cubs acquire Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals

The Chicago Cubs have reacquired Jeimer Candelario in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz homers after umpires had him remove knob piece from bat

Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz pointed at the knob of his bat after hitting a 455-foot homer at Washington in a reference to the removal of a plastic covering earlier in the game.

MLB struggling to find next Dusty Baker, Dave Roberts

Houston's Dusty Baker and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Dave Roberts are the only Black managers in Major League Baseball.

Schwarber hits 2 HRs; Phils split with Nats to lead Brewers

Kyle Schwarber has hit two of Philadelphia’s five homers in the first four innings to help the Phillies get a much-needed win as they try to end an 11-year playoff drought, salvaging a split of a day-night doubleheader with an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals in a rainy Game 2.

Scherzer exits for side fatigue, says he's OK; Nats top Mets

Mets ace Max Scherzer exited with left side fatigue after five sharp innings and 67 pitches and NL East-leading New York lost to the Washington Nationals 7-1.

Corbin ends Nats' starting pitcher wins drought, beats Reds

Major league losses leader Patrick Corbin ended Washington’s record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 to avoid a series sweep.

Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3

San Diego and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the wild-card-chasing Padres 4-3.

No Latino GMs in MLB after Avila firing, only 3 managers

There are no Latino general managers left in Major League Baseball after the Detroit Tigers fired Al Avila.

For whom the Bell tolls: Nats' Josh Bell is top trade target

Juan Soto could be the biggest star dealt before the Major League Baseball trade deadline if the Washington Nationals choose to make that move.

Send in the clowns? LeBron's a yes, Martinez a no

LeBron James liked the clown nose.

Report: Nationals star Soto turns down $440 million contract

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation hours after a report that he had turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.

Winker homers, Mariners sweep Nats for 10th straight win

Jesse Winker hit his second solo homer of the day and the Seattle Mariners won their 10th straight game, edging the Washington Nationals 2-1 to sweep a doubleheader.

De La Cruz homers in 10th, Marlins beat Nationals again

Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run homer off the foul pole in the 10th inning to keep the Miami Marlins’ domination of the Washington Nationals going with a 3-2 victory.

LEADING OFF: Nats examine Soto, Bosox check Bogaerts

Washington star Juan Soto is being checked out after exiting a game early because of an injured left calf.

MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit

Come Monday, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in between.

LEADING OFF: Braves go for 14th straight, Flaherty returns

Dansby Swanson and the Braves go for their 14th straight victory Wednesday night when they wrap up a series at Washington.

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Donaldson to serve ban, Strasburg out

Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will serve a one-game suspension for a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson when New York opens a home series against Tampa Bay after the ban was upheld on appeal.

Albies breaks foot, but Braves beat Nats for 12th straight

Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves won their 12th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 9-5 despite losing All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies to a broken left foot.

LEADING OFF: Strasburg returns to majors; Trout, Alonso sit

Nationals star Stephen Strasburg is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since June 1, 2021, when he starts against the Marlins in Miami on Thursday night.

Fellow managers offer Gabe Kapler support for protest

Several of Gabe Kapler’s fellow managers are offering their support for his decision to avoid the field during the national anthem as a protest following the school shootings in Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

LEADING OFF: Snowdays in Denver, Greene's no-hit follow up

A late-spring snowstorm in Denver postponed Friday’s opener between the Mets and Rockies and could threaten a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday.

Astros' 11-game winning streak ends, Nationals romp 13-6

Yadiel Hernandez and Maikel Franco homered and the Washington Nationals ended the Houston Astros’ 11-game winning streak with a 13-6 romp.

Walker, Mets cruise past Nats 4-1, win another series

Taijuan Walker pitched seven no-fuss innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series this season, cruising past the sloppy Washington Nationals 4-1.

Nats angered by Kapler's late aggression in Giants' 7-1 win

Austin Slater smacked a three-run homer as part of a seven-run second inning against struggling Washington starter Patrick Corbin, and the San Francisco Giants cruised past the Nationals 7-1.

Lerner family exploring selling MLB's Washington Nationals

The Lerner family that has owned the Washington Nationals since 2006 is exploring the possibility of selling the Major League Baseball franchise.

Cruz homers, keys Nats over Mets 4-2 with 8th-inning hit

Nelson Cruz hit his 450th home run and added a tiebreaking two-run single in three-run eighth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals over the Mets 4-2 and prevented New York from an opening four-game sweep.

Benches, bullpens clear when Nats pitch hits Mets SS Lindor

Benches and bullpens emptied and the Mets and Nationals confronted each other on the infield grass after Francisco Lindor was struck by a pitch from Steve Cishek in the fifth inning.

Nationals' Strasburg opens spring in prep mode, not rehab

Stephen Strasburg is slated to throw a live bullpen session next week as the Washington Nationals get spring training camp started.

Popular, productive Zimmerman retires, set many Nats marks

Longtime Washington Nationals star Ryan Zimmerman has announced his retirement, ending a decorated career in which he became the franchise leader in many major categories and boosted the team to its only World Series championship.

Nationals pitcher Nolin, manager Martinez suspended for HBP

Nationals pitcher Nolin, manager Martinez suspended for HBP

Major League Baseball has suspended Washington Nationals starting pitcher Sean Nolin five games for intentionally hitting Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman.

Phillies rally past Nationals 7-6, complete series sweep

Phillies rally past Nationals 7-6, complete series sweep

Andrew McCutchen drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies erased a six-run deficit against the Washington Nationals to earn a 7-6 victory and a three-game sweep.

Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad

Boo who? Báez, Mets flip thumbs down on fans; team prez mad

Javier Báez and his New York Mets teammates turned the boos at Citi Field to cheers this weekend — and turned their thumbs upside down at frustrated fans.

Scherzer takes care of Phils in his possible Nats finale

Scherzer takes care of Phils in his possible Nats finale

Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings as Washington beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in the opener of a doubleheader.

LEADING OFF: Gallo preps for Yanks, Nats dealing with COVID

LEADING OFF: Gallo preps for Yanks, Nats dealing with COVID

The baseball trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are starting to get busy before Friday’s 4 p.m. EDT cutoff.

4 Nats players, 8 staffers test positive, game vs Phils ppd

4 Nats players, 8 staffers test positive, game vs Phils ppd

Four Washington Nationals players and eight staffers have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing Major League Baseball to postpone their game against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Nationals' Strasburg to have season-ending neck surgery

Nationals' Strasburg to have season-ending neck surgery

Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending neck surgery, ending another frustrating year for the Washington Nationals' 2019 World Series hero.

LEADING OFF: More All-Star starters in Chisox-Brewers set

LEADING OFF: More All-Star starters in Chisox-Brewers set

The Chicago White Sox and Brewers close a weekend full of impressive pitching matchups in Milwaukee with arguably the best of the bunch Sunday night.

LEADING OFF: Indians changing team name to Guardians

LEADING OFF: Indians changing team name to Guardians

After more than 100 years, the Cleveland Indians are getting a new name — the team will be called the Guardians next season.

Nats GM doesn't plan on having Castro back this season

Nats GM doesn't plan on having Castro back this season

Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo says he doesn't plan on having infielder Starlin Castro back with the team this season.

Pads beat Nats 10-4, complete game suspended after shooting

Pads beat Nats 10-4, complete game suspended after shooting

Four San Diego relievers combined to toss four scoreless innings and the Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 10-4 in the completion of a game that was suspended the previous night because of a shooting outside the stadium.

Padres, Nats recall harrowing scene after shots outside park

Padres, Nats recall harrowing scene after shots outside park

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals have finished playing, a day after their game was suspended when gunfire erupted outside the stadium.

Cronenworth hits for cycle, Padres rout Nationals 24-8

Cronenworth hits for cycle, Padres rout Nationals 24-8

Jake Cronenworth hit for his first career cycle, Wil Myers had two homers including a grand slam, and the San Diego Padres blew out the Washington Nationals 24-8.

Nats' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB

Nats' Starlin Castro placed on administrative leave by MLB

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on administrative leave.

LEADING OFF: Schwarber gets MRI on hamstring, Brews roll

LEADING OFF: Schwarber gets MRI on hamstring, Brews roll

After a historic June homer binge, Kyle Schwarber’s July got off to a less promising start.

Nats' Schwarber in impressive company with slugging exploits

Nats' Schwarber in impressive company with slugging exploits

Kyle Schwarber’s exploits have now progressed into truly rarified air.

Schwarber's 12th homer in 10 games helps Nats over .500

Schwarber's 12th homer in 10 games helps Nats over .500

Kyle Schwarber led off the first inning with his 12th home run in 10 games, and the Washington Nationals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to move above.

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D'backs and O's lost on road

Three of baseball’s best pitchers are hurting.

Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in opener

Fedde back from COVID-19 list, leads Nats past SF in opener

Erick Fedde returned after nearly a month on the COVID-19 injured list and pitched five sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to open a doubleheader.

LEADING OFF: deGrom, Scherzer get checked after early exits

LEADING OFF: deGrom, Scherzer get checked after early exits

No doubt every New York Mets fans shuddered when they heard the news that star pitcher Jacob deGrom was pulled from his latest start with an elbow injury.

Nats' Scherzer exits after 12 pitches with apparent injury

Nats' Scherzer exits after 12 pitches with apparent injury

Nationals ace Max Scherzer exited with an apparent injury after throwing just 12 pitches in his against San Francisco.

Natis put pitcher Voth on injured list with fractured nose

Natis put pitcher Voth on injured list with fractured nose

The Washington Nationals have put pitcher Austin Voth on the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose.

LEADING OFF: Voth hurt, Nats manager worries about more

LEADING OFF: Voth hurt, Nats manager worries about more

Nationals reliever Austin Voth was sent to a Philadelphia hospital to get his nose reset after it was broken when he was hit by a pitch while squaring around to bunt.

Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0

Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0

Dansby Swanson continued his power surge by hitting a two-run homer in Atlanta’s four-run sixth inning and the Braves beat Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 5-1.

LEADING OFF: Red-hot Cubs visit Giants, Yanks' Cole vs. Rays

LEADING OFF: Red-hot Cubs visit Giants, Yanks' Cole vs. Rays

The surging Chicago Cubs are headed west for a series in San Francisco having won three straight and nine of 10.

LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds

LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds

After no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a row.

Contreras homers off Lester as Cubs beat Nationals 7-3

Contreras homers off Lester as Cubs beat Nationals 7-3

Willson Contreras, Jason Heyward and Javier Báez homered off Jon Lester in his return to Chicago, and the Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-3.

Heckled Harper homers, Realmuto exits early, Phils top Nats

Heckled Harper homers, Realmuto exits early, Phils top Nats

Bryce Harper treated heckling fans to a long home run, Andrew Knapp delivered a key pinch-hit in place of injured catcher J.

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up

The Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his scheduled start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.

Two-way star: Braves' Ynoa hits slam, slams door on Nats

Two-way star: Braves' Ynoa hits slam, slams door on Nats

Huascar Ynoa hit a grand slam and pitched seven stress-free innings in a dominant two-way performance, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats

LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats

The New York Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom is feeling, a day after he was scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.

Nationals' Juan Soto reinstated from IL but won't start yet

Nationals' Juan Soto reinstated from IL but won't start yet

The Washington Nationals have reinstated outfielder Juan Soto from the 10-day injured list, but last year’s NL batting champion will be limited to pinch-hitting duty for now.

Scherzer leads Nats over Miami, heads to join wife for birth

Scherzer leads Nats over Miami, heads to join wife for birth

Max Scherzer pitched a five-hitter, Ryan Zimmerman hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 3-1.

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

Jacob deGrom struck out a career-high 15, pitched a two-hitter and boosted the Mets' sagging offense with a go-ahead double from the No. 8 spot in the batting order, leading New York over the Washington Nationals 6-0.

LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus

LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus

The Minnesota Twins will see when they can next play after their COVID-19 problems wiped the rest of a series in Anaheim against the Angels.

Gomes HR, gets Locastro, Nats top D'backs for 1st win streak

Gomes HR, gets Locastro, Nats top D'backs for 1st win streak

Yan Gomes homered and added an RBI single to help the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 for their first back-to-back wins this season.

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

The Red Sox and Twins are scheduled to begin their series in Minnesota a day late.

Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2

Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2

Kyle Schwarber doubled in a run in his delayed Nationals debut, Andrew Stevenson had a pinch-hit homer and Washington beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2.

Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, first baseman Josh Bell and infielder Josh Harrison have been reinstated from the injured list by the Washington Nationals.

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A.

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

LEADING OFF: Hinch back in Houston, Mets in weather mess

First-year Tigers manager A.

Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

Justin Turner homered in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series championship ring ceremony day with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.

The Latest: MLB has 4 positive virus tests in past week

The Latest: MLB has 4 positive virus tests in past week

Major League Baseball had two players and two staff members test positive for the coronavirus over the past week, according to results released by the league and players’ association.

Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

Panda! Sandoval helps Braves sweep doubleheader against Nats

Atlanta pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval drove a two-run homer to the deepest part of the ballpark off a Washington reliever who took over after Stephen Strasburg’s six scoreless innings to lift the Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Nationals and a doubleheader sweep.

Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves after waiting five days to start their season.

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

The Washington Nationals finally got their season started five days later than they were supposed to after a delay because of a coronavirus outbreak.

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting the Atlanta Braves after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreak.

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

The Washington Nationals have held a workout at their stadium as they prepare to finally start their season.

COVID outbreak hits Nationals; 3-game series vs. Mets off

COVID outbreak hits Nationals; 3-game series vs. Mets off

The Washington Nationals say their season-opening three-game series against the New York Mets has been postponed after the 2019 World Series champions had a coronavirus outbreak.

COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

COVID hits MLB opening day; positive tests scrap Mets-Nats

The opening day game between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets was postponed hours before it was scheduled to begin because of coronavirus concerns after at least three of the 2019 World Series champions’ players tested positive for COVID-19.

Nats OF Juan Soto leaves game early with right calf cramp

Nats OF Juan Soto leaves game early with right calf cramp

The Nationals slugger drew an 11-pitch walk from Sixto Sánchez with one out in the top of the first. He then was replaced in right field in the bottom half of the inning by Gerardo Parra. AdOpening day of the 2021 baseball season is a week away; Washington hosts the New York Mets at night on April 1. We can do some different things to keep them ready as far as the swing and things of that nature,” Martinez said. “But we want to make sure this doesn’t become a bigger issue.”___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Scherzer will make his Nationals-record sixth opening day start April 1, facing the New York Mets in Washington. The original lineup released by Washington before the game featured a designated hitter; that was revised to include Scherzer batting for himself. DeGrom struck him out, part of his 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three hits and five Ks. YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 3Gerritt Cole struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run in his fourth spring start for New York. BRAVES 11, RAYS 1Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three hits and struck out five over six innings.

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist, manager Dave Martinez said Friday, March 19, 2021. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via AP)Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn't expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day. Carlos Martínez struggled in his fourth start for St. Louis. DODGERS 7, RANGERS 2Julio Urías made his fourth start for Los Angeles, allowing two hits in four shutout innings, striking out three. Adrian Houser made his fourth start.

Strasburg leaves start early with leg issue; 'nothing major'

Strasburg leaves start early with leg issue; 'nothing major'

We’re in spring training. There’s no sense in pushing it.”Strasburg said he was looked at by a team doctor and had an ultrasound exam. “I didn’t really feel it at all except for that last pitch, where I kind of felt it simultaneously as I was finishing the pitch,” Strasburg said. “I’ve had my calves cramping up on me in the past and I’ve pitched through that," he said. Ad“If he wakes up tomorrow sore or something, he might be held back,” the manager said.

'I hit a brick wall': Sluggishness led to surgery for Lester

'I hit a brick wall': Sluggishness led to surgery for Lester

(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)Jon Lester could tell something wasn’t right. “There would be times where I would run out in the fifth, sixth, seventh inning and feel like I hit a brick wall. “Just thinking that maybe I needed to do a little extra in the weight room. “The big thing is kind of your brain telling you: You can do something or you want to do something. “It’s like, ‘OK, if I miss one (start), they’ll be able to pick me up,’” Lester said.

Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery

Boone takes leave for pacemaker; Lester to have surgery

I look forward to getting back to work in the next several days.”LESTER SURGERYWashington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is leaving spring training camp to have surgery for the removal of his thyroid gland. He underwent chemotherapy treatments and returned to the Red Sox at spring training before the following season. Soto’s spring training start was delayed because he fouled a ball off his right foot in live batting practice Sunday. Martinez had two hits for a second straight game, driving in his first two runs of spring training. Jarred Kelenic, Seattle’s top prospect, hit a two-run homer and Taylor Trammell hit a solo homer.

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed

Nationals say lefty Jon Lester to have thyroid gland removed

FILE - Then-Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, in this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, file photo. Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester will have surgery to have a thyroid gland removed, manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Lester will leave spring training in West Palm Beach, Florida, and fly to New York for the procedure. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Washington Nationals left-hander Jon Lester is leaving spring training camp to have surgery for the removal of his thyroid gland, manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday. He underwent chemotherapy treatments and returned to the Red Sox at spring training before the following season.

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Bieber bounced back with a pair of strikeouts, but Nick Heath hit a single to put the Royals up 3-0. DODGERS 10, ROCKIES 0 (6 INNINGS)Trevor Bauer, pitching for the first time since signing a $102 million, three-year contract, debuted in Dodger blue with two scoreless innings. Jameson Taillon followed with a scoreless inning. CUBS 1, PADRES 0 (7)Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks struck out two in two scoreless innings. BREWERS 7, DIAMONDBACKS 1 (8)Corbin Burnes and Freddy Peralta each threw a scoreless inning for Milwaukee before Jordan Zimmermann gave up a run.

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

A worker cleans the stadium seats as San Francisco Giants players train during the team's spring training baseball workout in Scottsdale, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon figures players can find plenty to do with any extra time they could get at the end of days if spring training games don't go nine innings. Even after that, until the end of spring training, games can be scheduled for only seven innings. Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said he had already been in touch with Cleveland's Terry Francona by midweek about their spring training opener Sunday. AdJESSE'S TEAMVeteran right-hander Jesse Chavez is re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal, and will join them in spring training after clearing intake protocols.

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn adjusts his face covering as he watches players during baseball spring training Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix. When he walks in the door, it’s going to be a huge moment for the 2021 White Sox. The guys can’t wait to see him, and he can’t wait to see them.”AdAbreu helped the White Sox return to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. In the first batch of results disclosed by the league last Friday, 13 positive tests were found among 4,336 samples. It will be the first time since last spring training that they played in front of fans.

Nats' Strasburg: 'Numbness in my whole hand' led to surgery

Nats' Strasburg: 'Numbness in my whole hand' led to surgery

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, that Strasburg is in preparation mode not in rehabilitation mode at spring training after having surgery in 2020. I think, if anything, all the work I’ve done strengthening it has only improved the movement of my pitches," Strasburg said. “Endurance-wise, stamina-wise, I feel like I’m a lot further along than I have (been) in years past,” he said. There was a period of uncertainty about when the so-called “summer camp” would start, so Strasburg would throw into a net to try to stay ready. Martinez said he might ask position players to play seven, eight or nine innings of the last 10 days of exhibition games.

Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for '21

Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for '21

“It definitely crossed my mind,” Price said Friday from Dodgers spring training in Glendale, Arizona. Traded from Boston to the Dodgers last February, the 35-year-old Price pitched in spring exhibitions for LA before deciding to go home. Instead of playing, he did what many Americans have done with their unexpected time — he watched a lot of TV. “It’s a lot easier said than done to take a step away from something you’ve done your entire life. “Being away from it for that time was tough.”___AP Baseball Writer Janie McCauley and Sports Writer Beth Harris contributed.

Scherzer's ankle keeping him off mound in deal's last spring

Scherzer's ankle keeping him off mound in deal's last spring

FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets in Washington, in this Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, file photo. The last spring training of Max Scherzer's $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he -- or the team -- would prefer. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)The last spring training of Max Scherzer’s $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he — or the team — would prefer. So as soon as I can get that mobility back in the ankle, I’ll be off the mound here pretty soon,” Scherzer said in a video conference with reporters. Ad“I just want him to have the best year of his career, and then whatever happens after that, happens,” Martinez said.

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. A person with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Associated Press that left-hander Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract. Lester and the team had an agreement in principle in place last week, pending the successful completion of a physical exam. Lester pitched 61 innings across 12 starts in the truncated 2020 season, going 3-3 with a career-high 5.16 ERA for the Cubs. Lester is owed a $10 million buyout by Chicago: $2 million on each Dec. 31 from 2022 through 2026.

AP source: Jon Lester, Nats agree to deal, pending physical

AP source: Jon Lester, Nats agree to deal, pending physical

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity on Monday night because the contract was not yet official. 4 starter in Washington, slotting into a rotation that is led by three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, 2019 World Series MVP and lefty Patrick Corbin. Lester pitched 61 innings across 12 starts during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, going 3-3 with a career-high 5.16 ERA for the Cubs. Lester is owed a $10 million buyout by Chicago: $2 million on each Dec. 31 from 2022 through 2026.

Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

Schwarber agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)WASHINGTON – Now that they're both with the Washington Nationals, Kyle Schwarber recalls joking around with Dave Martinez when both were with the Chicago Cubs — Schwarber a slugger, Martinez a bench coach. “He goes, ‘Whenever I get a manager’s job, you are going to come over, and you are going to play for me,'” Schwarber recounted. The 27-year-old Schwarber struggled at the plate during the pandemic-truncated 2020 season, hitting .188 with a .701 OPS. Like Schwarber, the 28-year-old Bell had a career year in 2019 — 37 homers, 116 RBIs, .936 OPS — and slumped in 2020.

LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

LEADING OFF: NL race down to final day — and maybe Monday

If St. Louis loses and San Francisco wins, the Cardinals would make up two games against Detroit on Monday that were postponed this season due to St. Louis' coronavirus outbreak. If the Giants and Brewers win, San Francisco needs St. Louis to lose both games against the Tigers on Monday. The 37-year-old Pence helped San Francisco to World Series championships in 2012 and 2014. A career .279 hitter, he had 244 home runs and 942 RBIs for Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Texas. “He had a tremendous career, did a ton for the community in San Francisco and obviously for the San Francisco Giants,” Kapler said.

Nats GM Rizzo won't reveal length of Martinez's new contract

Nats GM Rizzo won't reveal length of Martinez's new contract

WASHINGTON – Dave Martinez spoke Saturday about managing the Washington Nationals for “many, many years” and over the “long term” and “quite some time,” thanks to his contract extension. “We don’t talk about terms as far as years, length and salaries and that type of thing. How many years do you have?”Moments later, as the back-and-forth continued, Rizzo said: “It’s kind of an individual thing with certain people. The Nationals then beat the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals to reach the World Series, where they beat the Houston Astros in Game 7. Washington joined the 1914 Boston Braves as the only teams in major league history to win a World Series after being 12 games below .500 during a season.

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