For some MLB teams, lack of activity at the trade deadline was a bet on their strengths — and a big risk

If there was one thing that separated this year’s trade deadline from those in recent years, it was the distinction between the contenders who were clearly going for it and…

Dodgers activate starting pitcher Blake Snell after 4 months on IL for Saturday’s matchup vs. Rays

Pitcher Blake Snell is officially being activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers for Saturday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced. Snell, 32, hasn’t pitched since April 2,…

Wagaman’s 2 RBIs, Meyers’ solo HR help Marlins sweep Nationals with 3-1 victory

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Wagaman had two RBIs, Dane Meyers hit a solo home run and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Sunday to sweep a three-game…

Soroka and Call help the Nationals beat the Rangers 2-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Soroka struck out seven in six sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat Patrick Corbin and the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Friday night. Soroka (3-3) allowed…

Nathaniel Lowe drives in 3 runs, Nationals score 7 unanswered runs to beat Marlins 7-4

MIAMI (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe hit a bases-clearing, go-ahead double in the eighth inning, James Wood added a 400-foot homer in the ninth and the Washington Nationals scored seven unanswered…