MLB’s $126 mil slugger eats raisin, beet salad

A slugger who received Major League Baseball’s latest mega contract is eating healthy. Continue reading →

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June 28, 2011, 9:15 am

1986 Mets manager returning as big league skipper?

When Davey Johnson last ran an MLB team in 2000 with the Dodgers, it was such a disaster he hasn’t been back in a dugout since. Continue reading →

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June 24, 2011, 9:25 am

Las Vegas most overrated MLB team

With a national fan base and high payroll, the Cubs are always a popular bet in Las Vegas. They’ve also helped the casino’s make big money over the past five years. Continue reading →

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June 14, 2011, 7:56 am

Rays B.J. Upton to NL East?

B.J. Upton could be on the move to the National League by the trade deadline. Continue reading →

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June 5, 2011, 9:46 pm

30% of MLB teams breaking debt service rules

The Dodgers and Mets get all the headlines for bad financial decisions, but apparently its rampant in Major League Baseball. Continue reading →

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June 3, 2011, 9:30 am

MLB mascot caught cheating

First it was players using performance enhancing drugs, now a Major League Baseball mascot has been busted for using a “Performance Enhancing Vehicle” (PEV). Continue reading →

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June 2, 2011, 7:08 pm

Nationals won’t give away .211 hitter?

He’s washed up and riding the bench but Nationals GM Mike Rizzo says don’t expect him to be given away before the trade deadline. Continue reading →

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May 31, 2011, 9:55 am

Mets star could be traded to Blue Jays?

Jose Reyes days in Flushing are numbered after owner Fred Wilpon ripped him this week, now teams are lining up to deal for him. Continue reading →

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May 25, 2011, 11:01 pm

Nats Strasburg returning to mound?

Stephen Strasburg was the talk of baseball last summer, now he’s just hoping to return to a mound soon. Continue reading →

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May 12, 2011, 5:05 am

M’s rookie leads MLB in first-pitch strikes

Mariners rookie Michael Pineda leads the Major Leagues in first-pitch strike percentage Continue reading →

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May 11, 2011, 8:02 pm

Werth has been Worthless for Nationals

After getting a ridiculous contract in the off season, Jayson Werth has provided little juice to the Washington Nationals pathetic offense. Continue reading →

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May 6, 2011, 7:15 am

MLB pitcher accused of drug money laundering

Livan Hernandez is the focus of a federal investigation for allegedly laundering drug money. Continue reading →

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April 27, 2011, 6:31 pm

MLB player goes on paternity leave

The Washington Nationals will be without their starting shortstop because of the newly created paternity leave list. Continue reading →

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April 26, 2011, 6:12 pm

MLB player spends $20k on newspaper ad to thank fans

Rick Ankiel loves the Cardinals fans, and he spent some of his money to say thanks. Continue reading →

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April 20, 2011, 9:27 am

Nationals Strasburg unlikely to return this season

Stephen Strasburg still hasn’t thrown off a mound during his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Continue reading…

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April 14, 2011, 9:27 am

Nationals could place star on trade market?

Pudge Rodriguez, a Hall of Famer if steroid era players get into Cooperstown, could be changing his laundry later this summer. Continue reading…

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April 10, 2011, 11:41 am

MLB stars daddy cost broadcaster his job

Stephen Strasburg’s father didn’t like what Washington Nationals broadcaster Rob Dibble was saying about him, so he made sure he lost his job. Continue reading…

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April 7, 2011, 6:01 pm

Marlins own NL East rival

Florida has played .491 baseball over the past three season, against everyone except one team. Continue reading…

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April 5, 2011, 7:06 am

Roaches, Vermin, Fruit Flies, Red Slime found at MLB ballparks

If you love eating at baseball games and value your health, you should move to Canada. Continue reading →

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April 1, 2011, 10:08 pm

Nationals might trade starting pitcher?

Jason Marquis can expect to be put on the trading block if he gets off to a strong start in 2011. Continue reading…

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March 31, 2011, 9:27 am

MLB Opening Day starters will make over $220 million combined

Major League Baseball Opening Day Starters will be paid a total of $221,424,547. Continue reading…

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March 30, 2011, 8:31 pm

President Obama skipping D.C. baseball opener?

President Barack Obama isn’t going to throw out the first pitch of the Major League Baseball season at the Washington Nationals season opener. Continue reading…

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March 29, 2011, 9:39 am

MLB’s next $200 million player?

Ryan Zimmerman not even a household name in the city he plays, but the third baseman might get Major League Baseball’s next mega contract. Continue reading…

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March 28, 2011, 8:18 am

Bryce Harper’s Hall of Fame role model

He’s been called baseball’s next hitting superstar, and his idol is a batting machine. Bryce Harper’s role model is Continue reading…

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March 28, 2011, 5:27 am

NL East slugger has torn rotator cuff, plans to play

Adam LaRoche’s career with the Washington Nationals is off to a shaky start. The first baseman has a partially torn rotator cuff in his thrown arm. Continue reading…

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March 27, 2011, 8:40 pm

MLB’s $126 million No. 2 hitter?

Jayson Werth is about to become one of Major League Baseball’s highest paid No. 2 hitters. Continue reading…

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March 25, 2011, 7:12 am

Scott Boras really running Nationals?

Oliver Perez signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He’s going to try and save his sinking career in Syracuse. Continue reading…

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March 23, 2011, 6:14 pm

Prediction Machine plays MLB season 50,000 times

They haven’t played an inning of the 2011 Major League Baseball Season yet, but we already know who’s got the best chance to win the World Series. PredictionMachine.com has played the season 50,000 times and only THREE teams have even a 10%+ chance of winning the Fall Classic. Continue reading…

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March 22, 2011, 5:31 pm

MLB player uses 11-year-old glove

Matt Stairs, trying to make the Nationals roster, is using some old leather. Continue reading…

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March 17, 2011, 9:21 am

Gorzelanny locks up Nats rotation slot?

Despite being out pitched this spring, Tom Gorzelanny appears to have locked up his slot in the Nationals rotation. Continue reading…

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March 16, 2011, 6:43 am

NL’s best team over last decade

Over the past 10 years, the St. Louis Cardinals have the best overall record in the National League 904-715 (.558) and rank third in Major League Baseball behind Continue reading…

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March 8, 2011, 10:30 pm

MLB team has players from EIGHT different countries

The Yankees are truly global team this spring, having EIGHT different countries represented on the current 40 man roster. The Bronx Bombers have players from Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, United States and Venezuela. While the pinstripes have lots of international flavor, this is the first time since 2002 the Yankees DON’T have a player of Asian descent on the 40-man roster.

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March 5, 2011, 6:03 pm

Former MLB player has been arrested close to two dozen times since 2001

Former Nationals and Rays OF Elijah Dukes was arrested for aggravated battery on a pregnant female Continue reading…

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March 3, 2011, 10:23 am

MLB team keeps mascots namelessness

The Nationals held auditions for there racing presidents mascots over the windy weekend at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Continue reading…

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February 21, 2011, 6:01 pm

MLB skipper says 18-year-old could reach majors this season

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said he doesn’t completely rule out No. 1 pick Bryce Harper, 18, reaching majors this year if he thrives “at every level.” — Sports Illustrated

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February 18, 2011, 8:36 am

Former MLB player says he’s been “blackballed” by baseball

Elijah Dukes, a former Devil Rays and Nationals outfielder talked about how the police are out to get him, the difficulties of being a black athlete in Tampa and how he was “thrown under the bus” by Major League Baseball. Continue reading…

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February 13, 2011, 11:25 am