Breaking down the pennant races for the stretch drive

Breaking down the pennant races for the stretch drive
September has arrived, but the drama hasn't - at least not with either of the local nines. The Orioles could wind up with the worst record in the majors and the No. 1 pick in next June's draft. The Nationals would need an unprecedented turn of events to make the postseason. The Nationals need an explosive September and a double collapse by Atlanta and Philadelphia to make the postseason and duplicate what the Phillies did to the Mets in 2007. That year, the Mets lost the National League East...
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NL's best arms no match for AL's power bats in All-Star Game showdown

NL's best arms no match for AL's power bats in All-Star Game showdown
The two best hitters in the American League beat the National League's two best pitchers in Tuesday night's All-Star Game at Nationals Park. The AL's Aaron Judge hit a home run against the NL's Max Scherzer in the first inning. In the third inning, the AL's Mike Trout connected against Jacob deGrom. The Nationals' Scherzer and the Mets' deGrom will be NL Cy Young candidates this season. Trout and Judge finished one-two in the AL MVP voting last year and could be near the top in the...
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AL beats NL 8-6 in extra-inning home run fest (updated)

AL beats NL 8-6 in extra-inning home run fest (updated)
They came to watch Max Scherzer and Bryce Harper compete on the big stage against baseball's best, to watch American League stars rarely seen in these parts like Aaron Judge and Mike Trout do their thing, to withstand brutal D.C. July humidity and dodge a few raindrops and to perhaps watch the National League actually win a 21st century All-Star Game for a change. What local baseball fans got in the first Midsummer Classic in the District of Columbia in 49 years was a reminder of what Major...
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Answering baseball's pressing questions with Memorial Day looming

Answering baseball's pressing questions with Memorial Day looming
As Memorial Day arrives, the American League East is loaded with offense. A five-team race is possible, assuming Toronto makes a comeback. The National League East is the opposite. The Nationals have the best offense, a leaky bullpen and the only winning record in the division. Here are answers to the most burning questions after baseball's first two months: Q: What should the Orioles do with pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez? A: The best solution is to keep him and hope that he does what he always...
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