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Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm throws his bat after striking out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Bohm's HR helps Phils beat Nats after 3 1/2-hour rain delay

By Dan Gelston Sep. 11, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, May 21, 2021, in Washington. Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, threw the ball on flat ground Sunday, March 13, 2022 as the Nationals held their first official workout of spring training and is slated to go through a live batting practice session Tuesday. Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo described Strasburg as prepping for the regular season and no longer rehabilitating from last year's surgery. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Orioles at Nationals 5/21/2021

Mar. 14, 2022 10:17 AM EDT

Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson, right, comes in to score on his two-run home run with Jesus Aguilar, center, as Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto, left, looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Column: Virus extends its winning streak in baseball

By Tim Dahlberg Jul. 27, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 28, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, talks with second base umpire Mike Everitt during a pitching change in the 10th inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington. Major League Baseball will start each extra inning this season by putting a runner on second base. This rule has been used since 2018 in the minor leagues, where it created more action and settled games sooner. “I haven’t met anyone so far that likes it,” Martinez said. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Diamondbacks at Nationals 4/28/2018

Jul. 09, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2018, file photo, a fan yawns before the start of the 17th inning in Game 3 of the World Series baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Major League Baseball will start each extra inning this season by putting a runner on second base. This rule has been used since 2018 in the minor leagues, where it created more action and settled games sooner. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy

By Steve Megargee Jul. 09, 2020 03:52 PM EDT

FILER - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) goes to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Pacers will finish this season without Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

A general view of Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. UEFA has formally proposed postponing the 2020 European Championship for one year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Norwegian soccer association says the new tournament dates will be June 11 to July 11. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
The Latest: Pro Motocross Championship delays season start

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon celebrates with the trophy in the locker room after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Nationals at Astros 10/30/2019

Nov. 05, 2019 05:44 PM EST

Players line up for introductions before Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
Nationals at Astros 10/22/2019

Oct. 22, 2019 08:15 PM EDT

Players line up for introductions before Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
The Latest: Texans' Watt wears Altuve jersey before Game 1

Oct. 22, 2019 08:14 PM EDT

Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne, back center, and others celebrate with the trophy in the locker room after Game 5 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Connecticut Sun, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
So bad for so long, does DC stand for District of Champions?

By Howard Fendrich And Stephen Whyno Oct. 22, 2019 02:42 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Andrew Benintendi tosses his bat after striking out to end the seventh inning of the home opener baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Boston. At left is Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Red Sox stumble again, beaten in home opener by Toronto 7-5

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 09, 2019 06:30 PM EDT

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, yells toward Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton as manager Gabe Kapler, right, and assistant trainer Chris Mudd check on him after he was hit by a pitch during the sixth inning in a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. Harper sustained a bruised right foot Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team wasn't overly worries about the injury. Initial X-rays were negative, the team said, but Harper then left the ballpark for more detailed X-rays. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Harper hit on foot by pitch; Severino out until May

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2019 12:58 AM EDT