Washington Nationals

Phillies ace Roy Halladay out six to eight weeks

Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a strained right shoulder, the latest major setback for the five-time NL East champions. Halladay was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, two days after he...

Tags: Cy Young Award, Roy Halladay, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays

Marlins pitcher Carlos Oviedo suspended by MLB for age, identity fraud

Miami Marlins pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo was suspended for eight weeks by Major League Baseball for age and identity fraud. The reliever can participate in extended spring training and will be eligible to play in the major leagues July 23. He'll be...

Tags: Baseball, Groin, Miami Marlins, Jhonatan Solano, Leo Nunez

Nathan Eovaldi to start for Dodgers in place of Ted Lilly

The Dodgers are recalling pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from double-A Chattanooga to start in place of Ted Lilly on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Although Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly coyly deflected questions about Eovaldi on Sunday, Chattanooga pitching coach...

Tags: Chad Billingsley, Don Mattingly, Tyler Greene, Emergency Health Procedures, St. Louis Cardinals

Dodgers' starting rotation is a startling second-best in majors

C.J. Wilson was the ace of the Texas Rangers' pitching staff last season. When the Angels signed Wilson and slotted him into the No. 4 spot of their starting rotation behind Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana, the debate raged as to whether the...

Tags: Cy Young Award, Chad Billingsley, Jered Weaver, Johnny Cueto, Hiroki Kuroda

Cleveland Indians sit atop AL Central but does anyone care?

If a tree falling in a forest doesn’t make a sound, then the streaking Cleveland Indians in an empty ballpark must be just as insignificant. With nearly 45 games complete, the Indians are one of the most surprising teams in the majors and are...

Tags: Manny Ramirez, Cincinnati Reds, C.C. Sabathia, Bryce Harper, Progressive Field

Bryce Harper, Cole Hamels rivalry renews after 'welcome' to MLB

Bryce Harper, the rookie phenom on the once lowly Washington Nationals, will dig into the batter's box and look to exact some more revenge against the Phillies’ lefthander Cole Hamels on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The last meeting of...

Tags: Aroldis Chapman, Cincinnati Reds, Cole Hamels, Bryce Harper, Major League Baseball

Wednesday’s Highlights: 'Modern Family' on ABC

Nationals' Wilson Ramos has torn ligament in knee

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the latest major setback for the National League East leaders. Ramos' knee buckled as he chased a passed ball during the seventh inning of a 2-1 win over...

Tags: Physical Disabilities, Baseball, Cincinnati Reds, National League East, Kansas City Royals

Andy Pettitte to start for Yankees on Sunday

Andy Pettitte will be back on the mound for the New York Yankees on Sunday. Pettitte, who turns 40 next month, is set to start against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium, his first major league outing since retiring after the 2010 postseason. Rizzo...

Tags: Cole Hamels, Bryce Harper, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Doug Melvin

Former Dodgers bidder could take chance with Padres

High price,poor product If you can't buy 'em, beat 'em. That could be the motto for Steven Cohen, the hedge-fund billionaire and runner-up in the bidding for the Dodgers. The San Diego Padres are up for sale, and Cohen is thought to be one of at least...

Tags: Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Ron Roenicke, Phoenix Coyotes

Dodgers' James Loney could have playing time cut

Dodgers first baseman James Loney is off to another slow start. Loney went into Tuesday's game batting .198 and was hitless in his last 13 at-bats. Manager Don Mattingly said that if Loney doesn't start hitting, his playing time could be cut. "To me,...

Tags: Don Mattingly, Colorado Rockies, Casey Blake, Des Moines Register, Matt Guerrier

Angels GM shoots down latest Peter Bourjos trade rumors

ARLINGTON, Texas — Washington has long coveted Peter Bourjos, but the Angels, despite a FoxSports.com report late Thursday night that they’ve had "preliminary discussions" with the Nationals about a deal, do not seem eager to trade the...

Tags: Baseball, Peter Bourjos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Brett Hayes, Sports