Baseball
LOVERRO: Take it to the bank, NFL is going to force Snyder to sell
In the billionaire boys' club of the NFL, Irsay is not without standing. He's won a Super Bowl. He hosted a Super Bowl. And, most importantly to his fellow owners, he got a new stadium built -- Lucas Oil Stadium.
LOVERRO: Nationals title fulfilled lifelong dream for Lerner
Ted Lerner's legacy, capped by bringing baseball and a World Series title back to Washington, is as rich and accomplished as that of any lifelong resident of Washington.
LOVERRO: Nationals sale, MASN deal hinge on Orioles' fate
If you're a Nationals fan, you may be wondering why should you care about the Orioles' finances. Here's why -- the future of these two teams are joined at the hip, so much so that the sale of the Nationals may not take place until the sale of the Orioles.
LOVERRO: Cash-starved, payroll-shedding Nationals primed for miserable season
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was fortunate enough to find some change in the cushions of the couch in his office -- perhaps leftover from the last time owner Mark Lerner was in the building -- and used the found money to drive by 7-Eleven to pick up another player.
Mariners end two decades of misery returning to postseason
Because of one stat, pitcher Matthew Boyd has become the go-to player to ask about the Seattle Mariners' situation.
Report: Leonsis emerges as potential buyer for Nationals after acquiring NBC Sports Washington
Ted Leonsis already owns three professional sports teams in the District, but he may be looking to add one more.
LOVERRO: What's love got to do with it? A nice tribute video, maybe, not much more
Juan Soto felt the love when he came up to the plate Friday night in a San Diego Padres uniform for the first night of Juanstock, three days of Soto peace and love at Nationals Park.
LOVERRO: Vin Scully, Gil Hodges and a Hall of Fame oversight (finally) fixed
Vin Scully reading the phone book would be something, regardless of where you are on any spectrum.
Angels' Rendon to have wrist surgery, miss rest of season
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will undergo surgery for a right wrist injury and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Friday.
Obstruction call helps Phillies sweep Nationals for 14th win in 16
J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run single in the 10th inning with the aid of an obstruction call, and the Philadelphia Phillies won 8-7 to complete a doubleheader sweep of the Washington Nationals on Friday night.
Schwarber hits 2 homers as Phils thump Nats, 12th win in 14
Kyle Schwarber homered twice, Zack Wheeler won his third consecutive start, and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 in the opener of a five-game series on Thursday night.
Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats
Austin Riley homered twice, rookie Spencer Strider allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings, and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, 8-2 over the last-place Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.
Braves hit five homers, beat Nationals for 13th straight win
Michael Harris II and Travis d'Arnaud each had three hits and homered for the second straight game, and the Atlanta Braves connected five times in their 13th straight win, 10-4 over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Nationals go deep, extend Brewers' losing streak to 7 games
Josh Bell and Keibert Ruiz hit home runs on consecutive pitches in the sixth inning, and the Washington Nationals beat Milwaukee 11-5 Friday night, extending the Brewers' losing streak to a season-high seven games.
Nationals' Strasburg allows Marlins seven runs in first start in year
Jazz Chisholm bunted for a single on the first pitch of Stephen Strasburg's return from a one-year absence, stole second and the Marlins kept on going in a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night that finished a three-game sweep.
Alcantara pitches 9 scoreless, Marlins beat Nats in 10
Sandy Alcantara pitched nine scoreless innings, Jesus Aguilar hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Wednesday night.
Chisholm has grand slam among 2 HRs, Marlins beat Nats 12-2
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered twice, including a grand slam, and had a career-high six RBIs as the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 12-2 on Tuesday night.
Thomas hits 3 HRs, Nats go deep 5 times in 8-5 win over Reds
Lane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan Soto also went deep, leading the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Broadcaster Jim Kaat uses offensive nickname for Yankees' Nestor Cortes
Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as "Nestor the Molestor" during a broadcast Thursday, the second offensive remark in the past year by the 83-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher while calling a game.
Canha has 4 of Mets' 17 hits to rout Nats, 5th win in row
Mark Canha led off with the first of his four hits, Starling Marte followed with a homer against Patrick Corbin and the New York Mets rolled from there, totaling 17 hits in a 10-0 blowout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
