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Encarnacion to free agency after Yanks opt out
The Yankees have exercised a $5 million buyout on Edwin Encarnacion's contract, making him a free agent. The first baseman/DH hit 34 home runs last season.
Phillies hire ex-Reds skip Price as pitching coach
The Phillies have hired former Reds manager Bryan Price as their pitching coach.
Rebuilding Royals name Matheny as manager
The Kansas City Royals have named Mike Matheny as their new manager.
D-backs name Matt Herges pitching coach
The Diamondbacks named former Giants bullpen coach Matt Herges to lead their pitching staff. He replaces Mike Butcher, who was not retained.
How will the 2019 Nats be remembered? As giant slayers
From wild cards to World Series champs, D.C. took down some Goliaths along the way.
Photos: Washington Nationals celebration
Washington Nationals celebration in photos
'We're all living the dream': Inside the Nationals' astonishing World Series run
Scherzer's comeback. Soto's age-defying heroics. Zimmerman's devotion. Here are the moments, players and decisions that took the Nats from 19-31 to world champs.
How will the 2019 Washington Nationals be remembered? As giant slayers
From wild cards to World Series champs, D.C. took down some Goliaths along the way.
Royals name Mike Matheny as new manager
The Kansas City Royals have named Mike Matheny as their new manager.
2019's best athlete Halloween costumes
It's officially spooky SZN, folks. While most of us mere mortals are scrambling to put something together at the last minute, our favorite athletes are busy flexing their elite Halloween ensembles on social media.
Astros a great team that fell short of true greatness
With its Game 7 loss, Houston learned that dynasties can vanish in a flash as a handful of moments barely go wrong.
'We finished the fight': Relive Game 7 as Nats win World Series
Here's how the Fall Classic finale went down -- from before first pitch to the postgame celebration.
Way-too-early 2020 Power Rankings: Can Nationals stay on top?
After a stunning World Series title, Washington faces some uncertainty this offseason. Will the Nats be No. 1 again or will the Astros or Dodgers take their place?
World Series superlatives: Biggest and best from Nats-Astros
A look back at the moments and performances we'll remember from the 2019 Fall Classic.
The seventh inning that shocked Houston and made the Nats champions
Game 7 homers by Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon clinched the first Fall Classic with every game won by the road team.
Game 7 live: Kendrick plays hero as Nats win World Series
Home runs by Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon in the seventh inning put the Nats up on the Astros for good in their winner-take-all showdown.
Nationals rally past Astros in Game 7 for 1st title
Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon homered in the seventh inning as the Washington Nationals overcame a two-run deficit, rocking the Houston Astros 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 7 of the World Series to win the first title in franchise history.
Strasburg named Series MVP after earning 2 wins
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was named World Series MVP on Wednesday after winning Game 6 to keep Washington's hopes alive a day earlier.
Astros favored to win '20 World Series; Nats 14-1
Despite their Game 7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the Houston Astros, at 4-1, are the favorites to win next year's World Series.
Reports: Geren, Kapler among Giants candidates
Dodgers bench coach Bob Geren is among those who have interviewed for the Giants' managerial position, along with former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler, Astros bench coach Joe Espada and Royals quality-control coach Pedro Grifol, according to reports.