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A former New York Yankees player is headed to free agency after the Washington Nationals made a roster decision. The post Former New York Yankees Player Hits Free Agency After Washington Nationals Decision appeared first on HEAVY .
The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Krook, whom they designated for assignment a few days ago, cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester. Krook opted for free agency, as was his right as a player with a previous career outright. Krook, 31, oddly has a very limited big league track record but has […]
In a season full of great stories on the offensive side of the ball, the emergence of Curtis Mead has been one of the best ones. The Nats traded a 6th round senior sign for Mead, who had just been DFA’d by the White Sox. It has proven to be a great deal, as Mead […]
The Yankees are riding high into the All-Star break on the back of a three-game sweep of the Nationals, overcoming a deficit in the eighth inning or later in all three games for the first time since they were the Highlanders sweeping the Cleveland Naps in 1910. However, we have to go back a game […]
On Sunday, the New York Yankees beat the Washington Nationals by a score of 5-3.They went into the All-Star break with a sweep (and a four-game winning streak).Talkin’ Baseball wrote: “Yankees sweep the Nationals! They came from behind in the eighth or ninth inning of each game to get the win” Yankees sweep the Nationals! […] The post New York Yankees Release 26-Year-Old Pitcher From Organization appeared first on HEAVY .
James Wood has been fantastic all season, but so far in July he is hitting at a level that should be impossible. After a slow month of June by his lofty standards, Wood has hit the after burners in the lead up to the All-Star Break. In 10 games, Wood is hitting .441 with a […]
Nationals outfielder James Wood heads into the All-Star break with 89 runs scored. He’s 21 runs clear of second place (Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds at 68). It’s the largest lead at the All-Star break in league history, notes the team. 1. Walker wins Derby on final swing Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker put together an epic […]
Juan Soto’s time with the New York Yankees lasted just one season, but it was enough to leave a lasting impression on both the organization and its fan base. Although Soto has spent more time with the Washington Nationals, San…
On paper, this cross-country road trip is where even the most optimistic Red Sox fans were supposed to reach a capitulation point. Despite a mostly successful 5-2 homestand to close out June against the Yankees and Nationals, reality and time were growling at the door in the form of an abysmal record and the aggressively […]
A second player has been selected to the MLB in the 2026 draft class, as the Washington Nationals have selected Rutgers RHP Zack Konstantinovsky in the 14th round of the MLB draft. He joins Peyton Bonds, who was drafted in the third round by the Giants, as the two Rutgers players selected in the MLB […]
The baseball world witnessed something special on the night of June 30, 2026. Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras stepped up to the plate against the Washington Nationals and launched a monstrous 421-foot, three-run homer into the night. But this wasn’t just any home run. As he rounded the bases, he shouted “Venezuela!” to […] The post What Is Willson Contreras’s Ethnicity and Religion? Exploring the Baseball Star’s Family Roots and Faith appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While Juan Soto toyed with the idea of joining this year’s loaded Home Run Derby field, he ultimately decided against participating in the competition he won in 2022 as a member of the Nationals. That choice ensured that this year’s derby would not feature any current Mets. If that fact keeps your interest in the […]
The official starting lineups for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game were announced on Monday.
Paul Toboni and his front office have officially completed their first draft class for the Washington Nationals, and while it will be years before we know if it was truly successful or not, my initial reaction is that they did a fantastic job of accumulating both talent and depth in the class. Let’s take a […]
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Nationals would be 48-49 at the All-Star break, I would have been thrilled. Don’t get it twisted, this has been a successful first half given the expectations. There have been so many standout performers in the lineup and even in the rotation. However, […]
The New York Yankees closed out the first half with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Nationals Park. Manager Aaron Boone reflected on what has made the Yankees successful against Washington throughout the series.“In most of the wins, it’s been a little bit of everyone,” Boone said.Sunday was another example of […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone Sends Honest Message After Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Things have not always been pretty for the Yankees of late, but they will go into the All-Star break on a good note. Capping it off on Sunday, the Yankees had a trio of comeback wins over the weekend during their series in DC against the Nationals. There’s still plenty of things they need to […]
We have rounded the crest of the season are are heading into the dog days where seasons for all but the worst teams are won or lost. The Nationals have shown themselves clearly not to be one of the worst teams so what does the next month have in store for them? Well it boils down to the two answers above. Are the Nationals for real? Yes. They have finally been caught for the most R/G in baseball (by the Pirates! Someone go back so I can make that bet) but they hav...
After a terrible stretch of play in late June/early July, the Yankees closed out their first half on a high note by sweeping the Nationals. It wasn’t without stress, as it took late inning comebacks against a Nats bullpen that just had nothing going for it to come away with all three of their wins, […]
On Sunday, the New York Yankees beat the Washington Nationals by a score of 5-3.With the victory, they finished off a three-game sweep.After struggling for several weeks, the Yankees are going into the All-Star break with momentum. This is the first time since August 27-29, 1972 that the Yankees have won 3 straight games despite […] The post New York Yankees Player Sends Out 8-Word Post After Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Yankees won this game in Washington 5-3. Will Warren...
On Sunday, the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals.They won by a score of 5-3.After a tough stretch, the Yankees are heading into the All-Star break on a good note. Winning in Washington ✅#RepBX pic.twitter.com/eDNhC3YmAv — New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 12, 2026 Aaron Boone Makes Bold StatementAfter the game, […] The post Aaron Boone Makes Bold Statement As New York Yankees Head Into All-Star Break appeared first on HEAVY .
The Dodgers have the best record in baseball at the All-Star break, and will be well represented at the All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages are in the starting lineup for the National League, with Dave Roberts managing the midsummer classic for a […]
When your offense is struggling to score runs, you better be razor sharp at all of the little things around the diamond, principally defense. The Yankees were on course for a flawless performance on defense until a nonchalant error from Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared to have thrown the game away in the seventh. However, if […]
To kick off Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, the Los Angeles Angels selected shortstop Jaxon Willits with the No. 141 overall pick in the fifth round on Sunday. Willits is the older brother of Eli Willits, who the Washington Nationals picked with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He […] The post Angels Draft Brother of 2025 MLB No. 1 Pick, Son of Former Halos Outfielder appeared first on LA Sports Report.