In college baseball, velocity is climbing. And climbing. And climbing.
Those who don’t have velocity in college need it. Those who have plus velocity want more.
By Jesse DoughertyFrom cheeseheads to ‘dong bongs,’ ranking MLB’s best home run celebrations
Home run celebrations are not only a growing part of MLB culture, but they are becoming something of performance art.
By Chelsea JanesMax Scherzer suspended 10 games, fined by MLB for sticky pitching hand
Major League Baseball came down on the Mets ace Thursday, calling the stickiness found on his hand in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, "so extreme that it was inconsistent with the use of rosin and/or sweat alone."
By Chelsea JanesMadison Bumgarner let go by D-backs with $34 million left on contract
Arizona will still be on the hook for over $34 million in salary after designating for assignment the former Giants hero, who has a 10.26 ERA this season.
By Des BielerA’s buy land in Las Vegas as they plan a move out of Oakland
“Oakland has been a great home for us for over 50 years, but we really need this 20-year saga completed,” A’s President Dave Kaval told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
By Chelsea JanesThe Nats need more from Dominic Smith. He’ll look for it in New York.
Amid a forgettable start, Smith returns to where it all began for three games against the Mets.
By Andrew GoldenMLB’s new schedule has put the Nationals in an unfamiliar position
The Nationals completed a stretch of 11 straight games against American League teams with a 3-1 loss at the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
By Andrew GoldenJoey Meneses keeps the line moving as Nats score their first series win
Meneses boosted his batting averaged to .259 with a 4-for-6 outing as the Nationals routed the Twins, 10-4.
By Andrew GoldenAs MLB teams light up scoreboards, late-arriving fans are missing out
In the new MLB, first-inning fireworks have become shockingly normal.
By Neil GreenbergThe Guardians, rich in high-contact hitters, need Josh Bell’s power
When Cleveland signed Josh Bell to a two-year, $33 million deal over the winter, he felt like the necessary complement to what the Guardians do well.
By Jesse DoughertyEveryone knows what’s wrong with Juan Soto. Only he can fix it.
Pulling the ball more than he ever has, the Padres outfielder can't seem to fix his faulty mechanics.
By Chelsea JanesWhich MLB team has been hurt most by injuries?
Several MLB teams have already seen injuries perforate once-promising rotations indefinitely or weaken once-formidable lineups.
By Chelsea JanesLike the 13-0 Rays, the 1987 Brewers were a ‘storybook tale.’ Here’s how it ended.
Led by first-year manager Tom Trebelhorn, the Milwaukee Brewers were the surprise of MLB in April 1987 but ultimately missed the playoffs.
By Scott AllenAs MLB games pick up the pace, teams push back last call for alcohol
With games 31 minutes shorter on average, some teams have extended alcohol sales to the eighth inning or beyond.
By Des BielerThe complete guide to Nationals Park
A guide to the bag policy, outside food rules, closest Metro station and more rules of Nationals Park.
By Scott AllenThe best seats for your buck at Nationals Park
The best seats in Nationals Park, whether you’re looking for cheap tickets or a premium spot.
By Scott AllenAfter baseball’s rule changes, the stolen base is officially back
The stolen base has returned to Major League Baseball. You can thank the sport's radical rule changes.
By Neil GreenbergThe strange history of beer — ‘that wicked brew’ — and Washington baseball
Have beer and baseball always gone together? Not in Washington.
By Frederic J. FrommerMLB is adjusting to a pitch clock. NBA players from the ’50s know the feeling.
Like the NBA owners and officials of 69 years ago, MLB wants to quicken the pace of games to raise ticket sales and attract new fans.
By Jesse DoughertyThe Rays, led by their rotation, have traded unorthodox for undefeated
Still perfect at 9-0, Tampa Bay appears armed for a dominant future.
By Chelsea JanesPirates’ Oneil Cruz breaks ankle as benches clear over slide into catcher
Pittsburgh teammates took exception to how White Sox catcher Seby Zavala barked at Cruz for the hard slide as the young shortstop was writhing in pain.
By Des BielerThe Orioles have brought the buzz back to Baltimore. Can they keep it?
The Orioles finally showed signs last season of delivering on the promise of so many top prospects. Can they take the next step?
By Chelsea JanesAnthony Rendon suspended after altercation with fan
Rendon agreed to a settlement negotiated by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players’ Association that decreased the suspension from five games to four.
By Chelsea Janes