The Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19 after firing manager Rob Thomson on April 28.Fast forward to now, and they are 44-36 under interim manager Don Mattingly entering Thursday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.Phillies Rally Against NationalsOn Wednesday, they trailed the Nationals 4-3 in the ninth inning with two outs and one runner on base. Down […]
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This series has exposed the Washington Nationals fatal flaw. They cannot close out games to save their life. Nationals pitchers who come in the game in the 9th inning of a close game feel like fish out of water. The Nationals have already blown 23 saves as a team, while no other team has blown […]
There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […]
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The St. Louis Blues enter the 2026 NHL Draft in a rare position of control after acquiring the 16th overall pick from the Washington Capitals in the trade that sent…
The draft week trade madness has continued, with Alex Tuch going to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade and the Nashville Predators acquiring Jack Drury. It’s seeming more and more…
The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted free agent KeShawn Murphy to an exhibit-10 contract, DraftExpress reported Thursday. Murphy, 23, averaged 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and two stocks per game with Auburn during the 2025-26 campaign. He spent his first three collegiate seasons at Mississippi State, where he averaged 6.7 points across 74 contests. […]
Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical — with points assigned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to […]
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa is in the spotlight after being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Many are excited to see him strut his stuff in the league and try to carry the Wizards back to relevance. It is a lot of pressure for a 19-year-old, but Dybantsa is used […]
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Jayden Daniels' attempts to learn a new offense for the Washington Commanders have earned him comparison with Jimmy Garoppolo.
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Brandon Aiyuk is trying to force his way out of San Francisco and into Washington, but his methods may be alienating the entire league in the process. After Aiyuk posted an Instagram video on Sunday night in which he chanted "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the receiver's erratic behavior is actually scaring teams away.
"I think every time he opens his mouth, he damages his standing with other teams and he scares othe...
Before Kyle Schwarber was an MVP candidate with the Phillies, he was a Washington National in need of a bounce-back season.
*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits:
The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ]
Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ]
And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ]
*That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...
Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. Rogers was named the Opening Day starter and after three effective starts to begin the season, he hit a rough patch, went on the injured […]
The Washington Wizards acquired center Felix Okpara from the Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, sending out picks No. 51 and No. 60 in exchange for the No. 46 selection, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was part of a busy second-round night, with Washington also involved in […]
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Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen by the city of Montreal on Thursday. [ CBC ]
Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens trade their first-round pick ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft for a second straight year. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Around the league and elsewhere
Last week’s 2026 PWHL Draft delivered an unforgettable night. [ NHL ]
Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade ...
The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]
The 2026 NBA Vegas Summer League will open with a matchup between the top two picks in this year's draft.
The Washington Wizards are on the rise, and they are widely expected to take a huge leap this upcoming season, especially with the arrival of AJ Dybantsa, the first overall selection of the 2026 NBA Draft. Washington took advantage of the trade market in February, acquiring All-Stars Anthony Davis and Trae Young to expedite their […]
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Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins discussed the trade rumors surrounding star forward Anthony Davis after the 2026 NBA draft came to a close.
BROOKLYN — Tuesday night reminded Washington Wizards fans why they stuck through so many years of pain. The Wizards selected star BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they now have the long-term alpha they’ve missed since the John Wall era. The 19-year-old explained to ClutchPoints on Tuesday how […]
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The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a selection when the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, but that changed when they acquired the No. 60 overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations. The Washington Wizards held this pick going into the night, but sent it to the Magic for the draft […]
Brandon Aiyuk has turned his standoff with the San Francisco 49ers into a public spectacle now. During the course of this June, the wide receiver has made it very clear that he wants to play with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers have no use for him anyway, and Aiyuk would get to start a new chapter in […]
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In Sam Raimi’s 2009 horror flick Drag Me To Hell, a woman makes a mistake at work and is eventually condemned to eternal damnation for it. This is highly relatable for the Nationals’ bullpen arms, who made a mistake at work and were sentenced to hell for it. Well, surrendering a pinch-hit go-ahead homer to […]
AJ Dybantsa has never lacked confidence in his game. He drew a lot of attention ahead of the NBA Draft when he demanded to have the No. 3 jersey if the Washington Wizards draft him. The team did at No.…
The Washington Wizards traded picks No. 51 and 60 to move up five slots and obtain Felix Okpara, a defensive-minded big man who played most recently for the University of Tennessee. Okpara was originally drafted at No. 46 overall by the Orlando Magic. Okpara has the physical tools to contribute in the NBA. He measured […]