Blake Butera named Washington Nationals eighth manager in franchise history. Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Washington Nationals found their new leader after officially naming Blake Butera their manager and becoming the eighth manager in franchise history. Buetera, 33, became the youngest manager in 53 years when Frank Quilici became the manager of the Minnesota Twins at … Continue reading Blake Butera Named Nationals New Manager
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Nats Bring Back Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan pitches against the Atlanta Braves on September 11, 2024. Photo/Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Kyle Finnegan will return to the Washington Nationals after agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal. Finnegan will be returning for his sixth season with the Nationals to be the team's closer. During the 2024 season, in 63 innings pitched, Finnegan … Continue reading Nats Bring Back Kyle Finnegan
Jose Quintana Return to the Mets?
Jose Quintana pitches in Game 4 of NLDS vs Philadelphia Phillies. Photo/Corey Sipkin/New York Post A few injuries have already hit the Mets pitching staff three weeks into spring training. Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea will likely be on the injured list to start the 2025 season. Could the Mets be in play to sign … Continue reading Jose Quintana Return to the Mets?
Ogasawara Makes Spring Debut
Shinnosuke Ogasawara makes spring training debut. Photo/Washington Nationals Shinnosuke Ogasawara made his first appearance on American soil against the New York Mets at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. Before making his debut, Ogasawara pitched overseas for nine seasons for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. … Continue reading Ogasawara Makes Spring Debut