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Soto, Hicks HRs give Nats, Yanks unusual doubleheader split
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a long and odd day, one that started with teenager Juan Soto homering in a game that officially was played before he made his major league debut. Huh? Soto delivered…
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Joy never stops business, just ask Barry Trotz
Barry Trotz was a victim of his own success, but his departure was also a business decision by a Washington Capitals franchise not known for paying high prices for the coaching position.
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Nats get RHP Kelvin Herrera from Royals for 3 minor leaguers
Getting a jump on the trade deadline, the Nationals picked up right-hander Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor leaguers, adding him to a back end of the bullpen that already includes the lefty Doolittle and righties Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler.
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Washington Nationals acquire Royals’ Kelvin Herrera
The Washington Nationals have exchanged three players for Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals.
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Juan Soto home run cannot be held by ballpark, time
Juan Soto’s game-winning home run in Monday’s game against the Yankees transcended a whole lot of space — and maybe time itself.
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Barry Trotz steps down as Capitals head coach
The Washington Capitals announced Barry Trotz has resigned as head coach after four seasons.
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Trotz’s departure brings Caps’ fanbase back down to earth
Eleven days after leading the Washington Capitals to its first-ever Stanley Cup championship, Coach Barry Trotz is skating out the door. And a fanbase still hung over from a dayslong Cup celebration is brought back down to earth.
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Bagley, Porter headline list of top forwards in NBA draft
Marvin Bagley III dominated at Duke, while fellow freshman Michael Porter Jr. barely saw action at Missouri due to injury. Yet they’ll likely be the first forwards to hear their names called during Thursday’s draft.…
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Caps’ Niskanen: ‘We’re enjoying the heck out of it right now’
Matt Niskanen of the Washington Capitals talks with WTOP about the team’s ongoing celebration, his famous Metro rides to Capital One Arena during the Stanley Cup Final, and what he plans to do with his turn with the Stanley Cup.
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Hernandez, Solarte hit back-to-back HRs, Jays beat Nats 8-6
Teoscar Hernandez and Yangervis Solarte broke a tie with consecutive home runs in the eighth inning, Randal Grichuk added a pair of solo shots and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
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Orioles snap 9-game skid with 10-4 win over Marlins
Baltimore Orioles snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
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Field of dreams: Father builds one, his son becomes pitcher
Family is one of the reasons Brenan Hanifee first started playing baseball at a young age, found confidence to break away from his comfort zone and ultimately become one of the top young pitchers in the Baltimore Orioles’ organization.
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Realmuto has 2 HRs, 4 RBIs; Marlins sink Orioles 5-4
J.T. Realmuto homered twice and had four RBIs off Alex Cobb, and the Miami Marlins kept the Baltimore Orioles in a downward spiral Saturday with a 5-4 victory.
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Scherzer loses 2nd start in row, Blue Jays blank Nats 2-0
Max Scherzer lost his second straight start for the first time since 2015 when Marco Estrada pitched 6 2-3 shutout innings and Devon Travis homered Saturday for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
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Capitals 2018 preseason schedule starting to take shape
Just over a week removed from winning the Stanley Cup, the Capitals 2018 preseason schedule is starting to take shape.
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