Washington Nationals
With Juan Soto and Josh Hader, Padres Go All-In for World Series
The franchise started in 1969, just another expansion team in funny uniforms that lost 110 games. Five decades passed, with a few Hall of Famers but no championships. Then, after years of aggressive spending and trading by the front office, Juan Soto led the team all the way. That scenario played out for the Washington […]
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Juan Soto Beats Julio Rodriguez in Home Run Derby
LOS ANGELES — It takes remarkable self-assurance to turn down $440 million. No baseball player has ever earned that much in a single contract. Most people would eagerly sign, but Juan Soto, the outfield marvel for the Washington Nationals, said no. Even within the small galaxy of major league superstars, he stands out. “So he’s […]
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Mets Can’t Win ’Em All, but Signs Point to Winning a Lot
WASHINGTON — It is hard to draw any conclusions after four games. That is merely 2.5 percent of the 162-game regular season, so please read the next sentence with that in mind. The Mets are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. On Sunday afternoon, they had a chance to become the first […]
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