Chicago Cubs
Nationals sign Schwarber: Washington benefits from Cubs reluctance to spend
The Washington Nationals have signed outfielder Kyle Schwarber on a one-year deal.
Washington Nationals
Chicago Cubs
Kris Bryant: Potential trade destinations in 2021
Cutting payroll for 2021, Kris Bryant trade rumours are surfacing once again. The All-Star third baseman is a free agent at the end of next season, and the Chicago Cubs could look to swing a deal this offseason.
Los Angeles Angels
DJ LeMahieu: Potential landing spots in free agency
Heading into the offseason, DJ LeMahieu’s free agency appeared destined to end back where it started: Yankee Stadium.
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Rosario: Potential landing spots in free agency
Projected for around $10 million in arbitration, the Minnesota Twins opted not to tender a contract to slugging outfielder Eddie Rosario. Rosario becomes a free agent, joining fellow hard-hitting outfielders like Kyle Schwarber and Joc Pederson on the market.
MLB
Three things the Washington Nationals must do this offseason
From a Championship to joint bottom of the disappointing NL East, the Washington Nationals were in conversation for most disappointing team in 2020. Despite their ring, the future does not look especially promising in DC. There’s a top heavy roster and payroll, coupled with the economic impact of the pandemic and their poor farm system, suggesting a period of retooling.
Cincinnati Reds
Five National League teams that benefit most from the universal DH
Which teams will improve the most with a DH every day?
MLB
Washington Nationals’ quiet winter doesn’t rule them out
World Series champions are set to compete in 2020 despite losing Anthony Rendon.
MLB
Nationals retaining Strasburg could set off free agency dominoes
Washington Nationals have agreed a deal to re-sign starting pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, per Jon Heyman. Strasburg will receive over $220 million over a seven-year deal.
Atlanta Braves
Five potential suitors for free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson
The Braves won their second straight NL East title, and offseason acquisition Josh Donaldson had his fair share of contributions on his way to hitting 37 home runs and leading the Braves into the postseason.
Los Angeles Angels
Three teams most likely to sign Nationals free agent Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg put himself in a position to opt out of the four years $100 million remaining on his seven-year $175 million contract by having a fully healthy and productive season. After averaging only 145 innings per year between 2015 and 2018, he pitched 209 innings and won World Series MVP, setting him up for another huge payday.
MLB
Mike Rizzo and the Nationals have a lot of work to do after World Series title
After the Washington Nationals won its first ever World Series championship in 2019, it’ll be all smiles for now, which the long-suffering franchise deserves at last. However, soon it will be time for free agency and GM Mike Rizzo’s task to remain among the MLB’s elite could prove more difficult than expected.
Houston Astros
Houston Astros are favourites in the World Series but they’re not unbeatable
Look out, AL teams. There’s a new dynasty in town in the Houston Astros. They’re playing in the World Series for the second time in the last three years after finishing with league-high 108 regular-season wins and are widely regarded the favorites to win it all against the Washington Nationals.
MLB
How the Washington Nationals defied the odds to make their first World Series
Washington DC has a World Series team for the first time in 86 years. Having not won a playoff series since their move from Montreal in 2004, the Nationals have managed to win two after sweeping the Cardinals. They will play either the Yankees or the Astros to win their first title.
MLB
National League Division Series: Playoff baseball at its best
The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals will meet in the National League Championship Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Strasburg in line for more postseason heroics in LA
The NL Wildcard Washington Nationals have battled all the way to a deciding fifth game of the NLDS against the two-straight National League champions Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the biggest contributors on a very dangerous team so far has been starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg.
