BP Daily: The path to National treasure

The Washington Nationals now have Stephen Strasburg in the fold. They also have guys like Ryan Zimmerman. How long until the Nats can compete in the NL East? BP Daily examines the key steps.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Mr. Baseball 2009: No ties so it’s Matzek

Capistrano Valley power pitcher and hitter led team to CIFSS Div. I title and nips Norco's Matt Hobgood for state player of the year honor. He's just ...

All-Stars from most awful teams

Since every team must be represented in the Midsummer Classic, a list of the All-Stars from some of the worst teams in history.

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Dmitri Young eyes New York Yankees pitcher Jeff Weaver before hitting a single and driving in second baseman...

Brett Anderson finds another gear

A's pitcher Brett Anderson will glance at the ballpark radar gun after throwing off-speed pitches, using the readings to give him some sense of whethe...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 12, 2009

Don't discount Helton

Shawn Peters offers some trade advice and notes that just because a hitter doesn't have power, or a pitcher strikeouts, doesn't mean they aren't valuable.

How to get Roy Halladay

...so much in recent months and years about how teams are ever more reluctant to give up young talent, about how they are shying away from investing in players in their 30s. Well, Halladay is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Nationals do have some fantasy gems

Christopher Harris takes a closer look at viable options on the sometimes woeful Washington Nationals.

Young out after mother passes away

Minnesota outfielder Delmon Young will be out until at least Friday after his mother passed away from cancer Monday.

Jock Chef: Scott Olsen's Crab-Stuffed Filet

Nationals pitcher making crab-stuffed filet with our boss, and Dmitri Young? Don't mind if we do. Recipe's after the jump

Keeping an eye on some minor league moves

...8226; And finally, it's official: The Nationals honored Jim Bowden's handshake agreement and added Dmitri Young to the 40-man roster. Good luck with that

Spring Training Blog: April 2

STREET WINS ROCKIES CLOSER ROLE (8:50 p.m. ET) Huston Street is taking over the closer role for the Colorado Rockies. Street, a right-hander a...

Teahen a part of widespread optimism in K.C.

Mark Teahen's transition to second base began on a Little League field in Peoria, Ariz., in December. He went there with his brother and girlfriend to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Nationals 7, Tigers 2

Nationals 7, Tigers 2

Contract-year players to watch in 2009

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at all the players who could be free agents after this season and wonders whether some of them could step up their games in time for a big payday.