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The Boston Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora on Tuesday, a day after baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred implicated him in the sport's sign-stealing scandal.

The Washington Nationals have finalized a two-year deal with reliever Daniel Hudson

Free-agent pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested outside Saturday’s New England Patriots game after police said his wife attempted to enter the stadium with an oversized bag and he argued with officers.

Computer plate umpires could be called up to the major leagues at some point during the next five seasons

After whiffing on Gerrit Cole, the Angels got the best possible consolation prize.

The baseballs weren't juiced in 2019 but were flying further, according to a study commissioned by Major League Baseball

The former Astro now has the highest annual salary in baseball.

Late union leader Marvin Miller and former Cardinals switch-hitting catcher Ted Simmons are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. by the modern committee.

Fifty years ago, the city’s three major league teams — the Colts, Bullets and Orioles — all strode into the post-season with title aspirations. Yet that trio, favorites all, fell flat on their collective keisters to teams from — dare we say it? — New York.

By Mike Klingaman

Nov 27, 2019

The Orioles-controlled Mid-Atlantic Sports Network will soon place about $99.2 million into a private escrow account pending its appeal of a decision with the Washington Nationals.

By Jeff Barker

Nov 25, 2019

Part of the 1936 Laurel Day pregame ceremony was for the fans from Laurel to honor Maryland native son Jake Powell, who now played for the visiting New York Yankees.

Stephen Strasburg opted out of the final four years of his contract with the Washington Nationals, three days after the star pitcher was chosen MVP of the World Series.

Tens of thousands of baseball fans are gathering in Washington to pay tribute to the World Series champion Nations

In some ways, this World Series championship serves as an “I told you so” for the Washington Nationals and their general manager, Mike Rizzo.

Third baseman Anthony Rendon made sure when the Washington Nationals were down in the World Series, they were never out

Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon homered in the seventh inning as the Nationals overcame a two-run deficit to claim the first World Series title in franchise history.

Astros manager AJ Hinch says he'll “have to live with” his decision to turn to Will Harris in the seventh inning of Game 7 of the World Series.

Max Scherzer is set to start Game 7 of the World Series for the Nationals after recently being scratched because of nerve irritation near his neck.

Anthony Rendon had five RBIs, Stephen Strasburg allowed two runs in 8 1/3 innings and the Nationals rallied past the Astros, 7-2, and tied the World Series at 3-3.

The Washington ace put aside his recent injury woes for a little light tossing in left field Tuesday, a day before he hopes to start for the Nationals in Game 7 of the World Series.

The Nationals remain unsure about the health of pitcher Max Scherzer and catcher Kurt Suzuki heading into Game 6 of the World Series against Houston.

Nationals ace Max Scherzer was scratched from his Game 5 start Sunday with back and neck soreness, prompting right-hander Joe Ross to take the mound in a pivotal game.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 27, 2019

Houston wins back home-field advantage with Game 4 dismantling of Nationals in Washington.

Two of the best right-handed pitchers in baseball will have to bat against each other with the World Series having shifted to Nationals Park and thus National League rules.

By Nathan Ruiz

Oct 26, 2019

The Astros dinked and dunked and came away with a 4-1 victory over the Nationals that didn’t exactly change the subject, but at least allowed them back into the conversation for the World Series.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 26, 2019

The Houston Astros arrived at Nationals Park on Friday night facing an almost impossible task, trying to become only the third team in history to bounce back after losing the first two games of the World Series in their home ballpark.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 25, 2019

It has been a very long time since the World Series was last played in the nation's capital, and it could dramatically change the conversation about baseball in the Mid-Atlantic region.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 25, 2019

President Donald Trump says he is planning to attend the World Series on Sunday if it goes to a fifth game.