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James Wood’s monster grand slam lifts the Nationals in a game they nearly let slip away
Washington scored 11 unanswered runs between the third and fifth innings, capped off by Wood’s homer.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
Ovechkin is focused on showing he can still be effective — he’ll be 41 — and help the team win.
How a Trump call and FIFA ruling sparked a World Cup controversy
With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday.
Commanders add help in the secondary ahead of training camp, filling roster need
Rasul Douglas played for Miami last year, recording two interceptions and 62 tackles for the Dolphins.
How a fresh start has revitalized the Nationals’ Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
The chemistry between Samuel Basallo and Trevor Rogers is hard to explain, but there’s no denying it
After posting five scoreless innings in Friday’s series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, Rogers has thrown 86 1/3 innings in the majors to Basallo. He has a 2.50 ERA in them.
The Orioles want to buy. Is that a good idea? | Banner Baseball Show
Baltimore is just one game better than it was at this point last season.
Nationals undone by 5-run eighth inning in series loss against Pirates
Cade Cavalli’s short start forced the bullpen to cover too many innings in an 11-5 loss.
Orioles offense manages little to help Kyle Bradish in series-ending loss to Reds
The Orioles again failed to win four straight games this season.
Star forward will be allowed to play for US vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday.
Nationals designate former top prospect Robert Hassell III for assignment
Hassell, the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft, was acquired from San Diego in the 2022 Juan Soto trade.
If MLB needs an All-Star replacement, Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a worthy case
Alonso reached base in all five plate appearances Saturday night as the Orioles beat the Reds 8-5.
Orioles’ Adley Rutschman makes third career All-Star team
Rutschman entered Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a .252 average and .772 OPS.
4-run second inning sinks Nationals in loss to Pirates
The score was tied 1-1 in the second, but the Pirates got to Nationals left-hander Carson Palmquist.
Orioles’ Chris Bassitt is optimistic after undergoing rare back surgery
Bassitt is “writing the script a little bit” with his recovery.
Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy, 2 second-round picks
Deandre Ayton is being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Daylen Lile homers twice as Nationals handle Pirates
Daylen Lile had struggled after a promising end to last year. He might be finding his way.
Trevor Rogers likes it hot: O’s starter again thrives on sweltering night
These splits are hard to ignore.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley heads to injured list with elbow discomfort
Right-hander Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season.
