The Washington Nationals are reuniting with a pitcher who found new life in their organization a year ago. The Nationals signed left-hander Konnor Pilkington to a minor league contract, bringing back the 28-year-old southpaw after he exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers earlier in the week.
The Path Back to Washington
Pilkington spent 2025 as a bullpen mainstay for the Nationals, appearing in 32 games out of the relief mix and posting a 4.45 ERA wit...
The Nationals brought left-hander Konnor Pilkington back on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Rochester. The tracker also indicates that Washington released righty reliever Trevor Gott from his minor league deal. Pilkington returns to the team with which he made 32 appearances last season. He worked 28 1/3 innings […]
Just a day ago, we learned that MLB had launched an investigation into the events that unfolded during the Boston Red Sox-Washington Nationals game on Tuesday. During their second matchup, Contreras had already endured an emotionally difficult week after his home country was struck by back-to-back tremors. Then came the strikeout and a snide remark. […]
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The New York Mets saw a former pitcher get released by a division rival on Thursday.The Washington Nationals released veteran reliever Trevor Gott after pitching in Triple-A, according to the transactions log.Gott signed a minor-league deal with the Nationals back in January, but after just a couple of months in the system, Washington opted to […]
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MLB handed Willson Contreras a harsh punishment after the Red Sox-Nationals brawl, with three other players also disciplined.
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Boston Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras and Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli, who had to be separated by teammates amid a benches-clearing incident June 30, were among four players suspended July 2 by Major League Baseball. Cavalli and Contreras got…
It was "a good old-fashioned donnybrook," as the Washington Nationals' broadcast called it. Nats pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras got INTO IT earlier this week in a wild, benches-clearing brawl that featured helmet throwing. MLB has now handed down 22 games' worth of suspensions for the incident. Suspensions for Nationals-Red Sox bench-clearing incident: Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli: 7 game suspension. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras...
The Washington Wizards signed AJ Dybantsa to a rookie-scale contract on Thursday, the team announced. It’s a four-year, $66.91 million deal that carries a team option for the final two seasons. Here’s a breakdown of Dybantsa’s cap hit each season, according to Spotrac. 2026-27: $14,748,0002027-28: $15,485,7602028-29: $16,223,0402029-30: $20,457,254 Factoring in Dybantsa’s cap hit, the Wizards […]
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jim Parsons discuss Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington, Frederik Andersen joining the Oilers, John Carlson signing with the Lightning and much more.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli’s seven-inning, one-run, 13-strikeout masterpiece should stand atop headlines. However, much like hitting 12 batters, which led the league, the right-hander displayed poor control. After striking out Boston first baseman Willson Contreras, Cavalli shouted, “Sit down, boy!” at him. As a result of the taunt, both benches cleared. Worse, baseball’s sad […]
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AJ Dybantsa is officially a member of the Washington Wizards.
NHL free agency got off to a frenzied start on Wednesday, July 1. Big-ticket players John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning), Sergei Bobrovsky (Toronto Maple Leafs), Boone Jenner (Washington Capitals), Jacob Trouba (San Jose Sharks), Mario Ferraro (Winnipeg Jets) and Mason…
The Washington Wizards headlined the highly anticipated 2026 NBA Draft. Entering the draft, this year’s class profiled as one of the most talented the league has seen in years. Fortunately for Washington, it had the opportunity to pick first overall. After weeks of debate over whether AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson should hear their name called […]
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The Nationals and Orioles linked up for a pretty minor trade last night. Paul Toboni acquired the recently DFA’d Kyle Nicolas in exchange for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. However, this trade has deeper significance because it is the first time that the Nats and O’s have ever made a trade together. This is further […]
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk sparks fresh Commanders rumors with another viral social media post. See what he said and why it may hurt his NFL future.
The Washington Commanders don’t play their first regular season game until Sept. 13. Their first preseason game isn’t until August […]
CBS Sports' Garrett Podell named the Washington Commanders a top landing spot for free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
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It’s been a while since San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk began sharing social media posts expressing his desire to play for the Washington Commanders in the 2026 season. This week, the wide receiver doubled down on that excitement and seemingly hinted at when he expects to join the Commanders. “MOOD CUZ IM GONE […]
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Playing catcher in Major League Baseball is a grueling ask in even perfect conditions, and Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong had to do so in scorching heat for Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. On Thursday, The Great 8 signed a […]
The Wizards have one main roster hole to address, and these 3 free agents could be ideal targets.
Some suspected that Ovechkin might retire following the 2025-26 season, but the captain is sticking around.
Alex Ovechkin is officially back for one more year! The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that Ovechkin has signed a one-year contract with an average annual value of $4.25 million. The new deal ends months of speculation about Ovechkin’s future and sets him up for the 22nd season of his legendary NHL career. According to the
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Alex Ovechkin will have at least one more season to continue extending the NHL's all-time goalscoring record.
Commanders Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil said he sees himself in OT Josh Conerly and believes that he has a ton of potential. “I see myself,” Tunsil said, via the team’s website. “I don’t wanna sound cliche. I see a dog. I see somebody who wants it. He wants to be great.” Tunsil added that he’s […]
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