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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.
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 […]
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli took ownership Wednesday for a bench-clearing altercation the previous night, admitting that he had called Boston’s Willson Contreras “boy.” Addressing reporters Wednesday morning, Cavalli noted the loaded “history” of the term, which has roots among Southerners who used it to demean Black Americans, said he had “learned a lot” about…
The Boston Red Sox are moving on from veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle. The Red Sox designated the 36-year-old right-hander for assignment following Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, recalling left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester to take his roster spot. A Tenure That Unraveled Quickly Kahnle opened the season at Triple-A after signing a minor league deal late in spring training and was called up on June 4 following a strong stretch in Worcester, where he posted...
Venezuelan player Willson Contreras had been enduring an emotionally difficult week ever since his home country was hit by back-to-back tremors last Wednesday. Then, his heated exchange with a Washington Nationals starter only made matters worse, resulting in a bench-clearing incident that saw multiple ejections. Recent reports suggest the situation extended beyond the field, and […] The post $87.5M Red Sox Star Stares at Tough Punishment as MLB Begins Investigation After Punches Thrown Mid-...
The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals pulled off a historic trade on Wednesday.Baltimore traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Nationals for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. Washington optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Rochester.Although it’s a minor deal, it’s a historic one, as it marks the first trade between the two teams since the franchise relocated from Montreal to Washington […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts to Historic Deal Between Orioles and Nationals appeared first on HEA...
There's a first time for everything. Even a trade between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles.
In an historic move, the Orioles traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Nationals for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. Washington optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Rochester and opened a 40-man roster spot by moving Mitchell Parker (who is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day injured list. It’s the first trade between the two teams since the […]
Nobody on the Boston Red Sox had fun on Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park. With temperatures for a day game in the mid-90s, they would go on to lose to the Washington Nationals 10-2.It was worse for catcher Connor Wong. Starting behind the dish, it was so hot in his gear that he claimed after […] The post Red Sox Catcher Connor Wong Claims He Lost 6lbs Playing Nationals: Here’s How appeared first on HEAVY .
The Red Sox were unable to build on the momentum generated by their four-game sweep of the Yankees and Monday’s series-opening win over the Nationals.
After the 4th inning brawl last night, there was only one team up for the fight the rest of the series. That team was the Washington Nationals, who totally outclassed the Red Sox following that dust up. At one point, the Nats were out scoring the Sox 18-0 post brawl before the Red Sox got […]
After throwing his helmet in a benches-clearing fight, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras became the first-ever Red Sox player ejected in back-to-back games. Not many fans seemed to have an issue with that, though, given what they heard Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli say to him.“Sit down, boy,” Cavalli shouted after striking out […] The post Nationals Paul Taboni on Concerns Cade Cavalli Used Racist Language vs. Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY .
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and president of baseball operations Paul Toboni spoke Wednesday about the incident that led to benches clearing during a Tuesday night matchup against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
This game could be a little spicier than your average Wednesday get away day game. After the brawl last night, the temperature is hot in this series. After the Red Sox took the first game, the Nats struck back thanks to a gem from Cade Cavalli. Now the teams do battle one last time. Interestingly, […]
Cade Cavalli, pitcher for the Washington Nationals, used "boy" Tuesday night in a taunt directed at Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox. Cavalli had caught Contreras looking at a third strike, and shouted, "Sit down, boy," loud enough for it to be caught on the television broadcast. Contreras, a Venezuelan man seven years Cavalli's senior and with more than 40 times as many MLB games under his belt, took it exactly as intended. In the ensuing brouhaha, Contreras whipped off his batting hel...
Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Notable risers, fallers and new additions to our Washington Nationals Top 30 MLB prospects rankings for May 2026. The post 2026 Washington Nationals Top 30 Prospects July Update appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Rays third baseman Junior Caminero agreed yesterday to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. He celebrated by homering in his fifth straight game. Caminero moved into a tie for third place with Ben Rice on the AL home run leaderboard. 1. Red Sox and Nationals clear the benches Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras […]
Willson Contreras and Miles Mikolas, both former St. Louis Cardinals, were ejected for their part in a brawl between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras spoke with reporters after being ejected in the bottom of the fourth inning following an altercation with Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli during the Nats' 8-1 win on Tuesday.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras will face a likely punishment after sparking a fight against the Nationals. The post Boston Red Sox Star Facing Likely MLB Suspension After Brawl appeared first on HEAVY .
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contereas was ejected — in his second straight game — after charging the mound against Washington Nationals ace Cade Cavalli.
Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Connelly Early exited Tuesday’s start against the Washington Nationals after four innings with an apparent injury.MassLive’s Chris Cotillo first noted that reliever Danny Coulombe began warming unusually early, suggesting something was amiss with Early despite the rookie cruising through four innings. He had held Washington scoreless through the first four innings […] The post Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early Exits Start vs. Nationals With Injury appeared first...
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals cleared the benches after first baseman Willson Contreras and right-hander Cade Cavalli exchanged words in a matchup on Tuesday, June 30.Cavalli appeared to tell Contreras to “sit down” after a strikeout in the fourth inning. Contreras responded with “you talking to me” and the pair approached each other. […] The post Willson Contreras Throws Helmet in Red Sox/Nationals Brawl appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Red Sox made a lineup decision with Anthony Seigler before Wednesday's game against the Nationals. The post Red Sox Make Anthony Seigler Lineup Decision Before Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .