The Nationals have taken a step forward this season. Despite turnover throughout the organization, from the coaching staff to the scouting department and front office, Washington has hovered around .500 for much of the year and entered Friday with a 35-34 record. The Nationals didn’t win their 40th game last season until July 21. They’re…
BOSTON — Cam Schlittler doesn’t just walk to the mound every five days in a Yankees uniform. Walking doesn’t do it justice. Not with the pace he keeps. Not with the way he takes the ball and goes, eyes forward, no hesitation. That kind of presence isn’t common for a 25-year-old in his second season,…
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Rarely does Royals infielder Michael Massey doubt Bobby Witt Jr.’s ability to make a play. The two are best friends, having come up together through the minors. Massey has seen the heroics long enough to expect them. There’s usually no reason to question it. A few seasons ago, though, was the one…
When Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox at the start of spring training last season, it was widely viewed as a signal that Boston was serious about contending again. Having Bregman and Rafael Devers in the heart of the order would immediately make the pairing one of the best lineup punches in baseball. Additionally,…
