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Cavalli inks four-year extension to anchor Nationals rotation
sports21 days ago

Cavalli inks four-year extension to anchor Nationals rotation

The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Cade Cavalli to a four-year extension (2027–2030) with a club option for 2031, guaranteeing $47 million and potentially $70 million if the option is exercised. Cavalli, who missed years due to Tommy John surgery, returned in 2026 as the Nats’ ace, posting a 3.12 ERA across 164 2/3 innings in 31 starts and drawing Cy Young chatter, while the deal buys out at least one free-agent year and locks up his rotation impact through 2030.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#cade-cavalli#contract-extension#injury-comeback
Dodgers Await Ohtani Update as Lineup Shuffles Continue
sports1 month ago

Dodgers Await Ohtani Update as Lineup Shuffles Continue

Shohei Ohtani missed a third straight Dodgers game with an evaluation set for Sunday to decide if he will land on a 15-day IL due to his two-way role. Muncy was ill and Dalton Rushing sat with right elbow soreness tied to a UCL tear, restricting Rushing to pinch-hits as he awaits clearance to play the field. Teoscar Hernandez has returned to a toe-tap stance and is hitting well, while Justin Wrobleski was tabbed to handle much of Sunday's innings after his IL return. Bobby Miller was activated from the 60-day IL and could be involved Sunday, with Emmet Sheehan a potential Monday starter vs. the Reds after a productive run in the minors.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#dodgers#hernandez#nationals
Nats Call Up Power Prospect Yohandy Morales for September
sports1 month ago

Nats Call Up Power Prospect Yohandy Morales for September

Washington Nationals call up corner-infield prospect Yohandy Morales to the 40-man roster ahead of September expansion; Morales hit 25 home runs with a .286/.363/.519 line across 455 plate appearances at Triple-A Rochester this season and, at 6'3" with right-handed power, profiles as a bench option who could spell Ortiz or Chaparro while facing left-handed pitching, with questions about his pure hitting and defensive fit.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mlb#nationals#prospect
Cavalli Dazzles as Nationals Roll Past Cubs 7-0
sports1 month ago

Cavalli Dazzles as Nationals Roll Past Cubs 7-0

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli dominated the Cubs, retiring the lineup in order through five and carrying a no-hitter into the seventh before Washington broke it open with a five-run fifth highlighted by Abimelec Ortiz’s three-run homer. Chicago managed only two baserunners (Busch’s single and two Swanson walks) as Gausman started strong but faltered in the fifth, sealing a 7-0 win for Washington.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#cade-cavalli#cubs
Mikolas DFA'd by Nationals as they pivot to a youth-filled rotation
sports1 month ago

Mikolas DFA'd by Nationals as they pivot to a youth-filled rotation

The Washington Nationals designated veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas for assignment, potentially ending the 37-year-old's MLB career after a tough season (24 games, 11 starts, 3-9, 5.89 ERA over 113 innings). With Washington pushing a youth movement led by CJ Abrams and James Wood, Jackson Kent was set to start soon, leaving Mikolas as the odd man out after a year of mixed results.

via Redbird Rants|
#cardinals#dfa#mikolas
Hill Exits After Crashing Into Center-Field Wall in Extras as Phillies Fall to Nationals
baseball2 months ago

Hill Exits After Crashing Into Center-Field Wall in Extras as Phillies Fall to Nationals

Phillies outfielder Derek Hill left the 11th inning after crashing into the center-field wall during a 10-4 extra-innings loss to the Washington Nationals, suffering a bruised shoulder and awaiting further evaluation; he had entered as a pinch-hitter and is a .268 hitter with five homers in 34 games for Philadelphia, with manager Don Mattingly promising overnight monitoring of his status as the team heads forward.

via Phillies Nation|
#baseball#center-field-wall#derek-hill
Painter's hamstring tightness sidelines Phillies starter after four innings
sports2 months ago

Painter's hamstring tightness sidelines Phillies starter after four innings

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter left his start after four innings and 63 pitches due to tightness in his left hamstring during a 10-4 loss to the Washington Nationals; he was removed as a precaution after checking on him following each inning. Painter said the hamstring felt better after the game and expects to start next, with no imaging planned. He had recently returned to the big leagues following a reset at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and is expected to be the Phillies' fifth starter for the rest of the year since no starting pitcher was acquired at the trade deadline.

via Phillies Nation|
#andrew-painter#hamstring#injury
Painter exits with hamstring tightness as Phillies weigh next-start plans
sports2 months ago

Painter exits with hamstring tightness as Phillies weigh next-start plans

Phillies rookie Andrew Painter left his start against Washington with left hamstring tightness after 63 pitches in a 10-4 loss and will be reevaluated, leaving Philadelphia to consider rotation options (opener, Triple-A Keller, or external addition) if he misses time. Painter had shown progress with a boosted fastball and an improved circle-change, but the night also featured injuries to Derek Hill (shoulder contusion) and a wrist issue for Bryce Harper, complicating roster plans going forward.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#andrew-painter#hamstring#nationals
Arraez Debuts for Phillies with Two RBIs in 5-0 Win
baseball2 months ago

Arraez Debuts for Phillies with Two RBIs in 5-0 Win

Luis Arraez made an immediate impact in his Phillies debut, driving in two runs on an RBI single in the first inning and a run-scoring double in the third as Philadelphia blanked Washington 5-0 behind eight scoreless innings from Jesús Luzardo. Arraez’s two hits, paired with strong defense and a crowd-pleasing Harper return, helped the Phils win their fourth straight; Turner added three hits, Kilian closed the ninth, and Philadelphia again leaned on a boosted lineup ahead of Andrew Painter’s next start.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#baseball#luis-arraez#luzardo
Nationals Deadline Grades: Pitching Depth Wins Amid Mixed Returns
sports2 months ago

Nationals Deadline Grades: Pitching Depth Wins Amid Mixed Returns

Facing a rough stretch and shrinking playoff odds, the Nationals sold at the trade deadline, grading three deals: Curtis Mead to the Red Sox for Connelly Early (A-), Luis Garcia Jr. to the Yankees for Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, Ben Grable and Jake Bird (B), and Foster Griffin to the Astros for Josh Hartle, Will Dion, Kendeglys Virguez and Nick Mitchell (D). Overall, the grade is C+. Early provides a needed mid-rotation arm, Garcia’s package is solid but not flashy, and Griffin’s return lacks upside. Dion offers a usable bullpen piece, Abimelec Ortiz is a promising replacement, and Toboni’s emphasis on pitching depth paid off to an extent, though upside was left on the table and CJ Abrams was not moved.

via Federal Baseball|
#curtis-mead#foster-griffin#mlb
Nats reload with pitching haul, keep Abrams at deadline
sports2 months ago

Nats reload with pitching haul, keep Abrams at deadline

The Washington Nationals used the 2026 Trade Deadline to bulk up on pitching, acquiring nine pitchers across four deals while holding onto star shortstop CJ Abrams. They landed controllable starter Connelly Early (five years of control) and Cade Cavalli for a postseason-ready rotation, and shipped Foster Griffin and Luis García Jr. for depth arms. The club preserved vibes by keeping Abrams, but left room for future moves and possibly more prospect trades; overall, the trade actions earn a cautious B-plus and keep a window open for 2027 while signaling more spending may be needed in free agency.

via The New York Times|
#cj-abrams#connelly-early#mlb
Yankees land Luis García Jr. in four-player deal to boost lineup
mlb2 months ago

Yankees land Luis García Jr. in four-player deal to boost lineup

New York acquired 1B Luis García Jr. from Washington for four pitchers (Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert and Jake Bird). García, 26, is coming off a breakout 2026 season with 23 homers and an .873 OPS in 374 plate appearances and is expected to be the Yankees' everyday option against right-handed pitching at first base, with limited opportunities against lefties.

via NBC Sports|
#first-base#luis-garcia-jr#mlb
Mead-for-Early: Cheap, Controllable Pieces Swap in Deadline Trade
sports2 months ago

Mead-for-Early: Cheap, Controllable Pieces Swap in Deadline Trade

In a rare deadline swap, the Red Sox sent lefty Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. Boston adds a power bat to a lineup they’ve struggled to produce, while Washington gains a controllable arm after Early’s elbow inflammation stint. Early was 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts before June 30; Mead is hitting .256/.351/.505 with 17 homers and is under team control through 2030, not a rental. The deal is pitched as strategic rather than a salary dump, with Boston graded B- and Washington A- as both sides fill needs for the stretch run.

via USA Today|
#baseball#connelly-early#curtis-mead