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The Stephen Strasburg moment more than a decade in the making

TEst 4 October 29, 2019 - 6:33am
From "Strasmas" to a do-or-die World Series Game 6, the onetime Nationals phenom finally gets a chance for his signature performance.

The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more

TEst 4 October 29, 2019 - 6:33am
Monday through Friday, host Mina Kimes brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.

World Series Daily: Washington's last stand? Astros could wrap up World Series

TEst 4 October 29, 2019 - 6:33am
Unless the Nationals show some of the magic that helped them win the first two in Houston, Game 6 could be the 2019 Fall Classic finale.

Six key World Series questions heading into Game 6

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 6:43pm
What's happened to the Nationals? Can Justin Verlander close things out for the Astros? We take a swing at the answers.

Girardi: 'Means a lot' to have Phils fans behind me

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 6:43pm
Joe Girardi was introduced as the 55th manager of the Phillies on Monday, and he said it "means a lot" that the fans are behind him.

Ross won't be front-office 'puppet,' says Epstein

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 12:43pm
At his introductory news conference, David Ross said he'll be the type of manager who will let the game tell him what he needs to do. "I think managers that go in with a preset notion can sometimes get in trouble," he said.

MLB bans two women from stadiums for flashing

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 12:43pm
MLB has issued an indefinite ban from major league ballparks to two women who flashed their breasts at Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole during Game 5 of the World Series.

Red Sox hire Bloom to lead baseball operations

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 9:42am
The Boston Red Sox have hired Tampa Bay Rays executive Chaim Bloom as their chief baseball officer, the team announced Monday.

Pirates fire GM, hire ex-Pens COO as president

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 9:42am
The Pirates have fired GM Neal Huntington, who had been in the role since September 2007. In addition, Travis Williams was named president, replacing Frank Coonelly. The team has still not hired a manager.

Yankees' pitching coach Rothschild won't return

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 9:40am
The Yankees are replacing Larry Rothschild at pitching coach, a position he has held since 2011.

How one blown strike call in Game 5 illustrates MLB's need for robot umps

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 6:41am
Gerrit Cole's mastery was overshadowed by a walk that wasn't in a turn of events that shows baseball needs to automate ball-and-strike calls -- and soon.

Reports: Pirates fire GM amid offseason purge

TEst 4 October 28, 2019 - 6:41am
The Pirates have reportedly fired GM Neal Huntington, who had been in the role since September 2007. President Frank Coonelly and manager Clint Hurdle have also been fired this offseason.

Yordan Alvarez and the Astros did not waste their chance to rake in Game 5

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 9:37pm
With Max Scherzer shelved by a neck injury, Houston's lineup lit up fill-in Joe Ross and the Nationals.

Scherzer scratched as Nats tumble into 3-2 hole

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 9:37pm
Max Scherzer was scratched from his start in Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday because of neck spasms. Joe Ross started in Scherzer's place in Washington's 7-1 defeat.

Trump's World Series appearance met with boos

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 9:37pm
President Trump was met with loud, sustained boos and chants of "Lock him up!'' from fans at Nationals Park when he was shown on the in-stadium video screen after the third inning of Game 5 of the World Series.

What Max Scherzer's injury means for rest of the World Series

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 9:37pm
Hours before first pitch, we learned Washington's ace will not take the mound. Are the Nats now done for the night -- and the series?

Trump arrives for 1st major league game as prez

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 6:37pm
President Donald Trump attended his first major league game as president, arriving Sunday night at Nationals Park just before the first pitch of Game 5 of the World Series.

What Max Scherzer's injury means for Game 5 and the rest of the World Series

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 3:37pm
Hours before first pitch, we learned Washington's ace will not take the mound. Are the Nats now done for the night -- and the series?

Nats scratch injured Scherzer from Game 5 start

TEst 4 October 27, 2019 - 3:37pm
Max Scherzer has been scratched from his Game 5 start Sunday due to a neck spasm. The Nationals said Joe Ross will start in Scherzer's place.

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