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MLB handed Willson Contreras a harsh punishment after the Red Sox-Nationals brawl, with three other players also disciplined. The post MLB Slaps Willson Contreras With Harsh Punishment Over Red Sox-Nationals Brawl appeared first on HEAVY .
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 […] The post Nationals Pitcher Cade Cavalli’s Outburst and Apology Obscured Dominant Mound Performance...
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 […] The post The Washington Wizards Hit On All Marks at the 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on The Lead .
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. The post Commanders Named Potential Suitor for $146 Million WR to Support Terry McLaurin appeared first on HEAVY .
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 […] The post “I’m Gonna Be a Commander Soon”: Brandon Aiyuk Drops Bizarre Update as 49ers Look to Recoup $18.4M appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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
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 […] The post NFC Notes: Josh Conerly, Nick Sirianni, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
At the end of last season, Andrew Alvarez had five really nice starts for the Nats. He did not go that deep into games, but Alvarez proved to be effective with his breaking ball heavy attack. However, I was not fully convinced about the lefty. With a fastball that averaged 91, and middling results at […]
The Daily Slop – 2 July 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Bullock’s Film Room […]
Alex Ovechkin, Anthony Mantha and Patrick Kane are among the NHL's top UFAs left as Day 2 of free agency begins.
The one-year contract extension is based heavily on an appearance incentive.