The play-in tournament, which has been adopted as an every-season fixture, means that only 10 of 30 NBA teams won’t get at least a taste of the postseason from year to year. Last season, the Knicks, Wizards, Pacers, Pistons and Magic were the five Eastern Conference teams who failed to qualify. All of those teams, via some combination of the draft, free agency and trades, have … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Eastern Conference Playoffs
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Juan Soto is your 2022 HR Derby winner
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images “It just feels amazing. I saw the scoreboard change and show you the champion. It just feel amazing when I saw that.” Juan Soto fell to a knee, tossed his bat “sky high” as the announcer noted, and started to celebrate the final home run needed to claim the 2022 MLB HR Derby, beating 21-year-old Seattle Mariners’ phenom Julio … [Read more...] about Juan Soto is your 2022 HR Derby winner
Washington Nationals – 2022 MLB Draft – Rounds 3-10
Notes and quotes from Day 2 of the 2022 MLB Draft for the Washington Nationals. At the conclusion of Day Two of the 2022 MLB Draft, Washington Nationals’ Assistant GM and VP of Scouting Ops Kris Kline and Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Baca broke down the day’s selections for Rounds 3-10 on a Zoom call with reporters, providing brief notes on some of the latest … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals – 2022 MLB Draft – Rounds 3-10
Juan Soto reps Washington Nationals in 2022 MLB All-Star Game: D.C. drama plays out in LA
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Juan Soto and Davey Martinez are in LA for the Midsummer Classic. In spite of the fact no one is talking about his July surge (.409/.567/.864, two doubles, six home runs, 16 walks, 4 Ks in 15 games and 60 PAs), and he is being asked if he will still be with the Washington Nationals after the trade deadline after reportedly turning down … [Read more...] about Juan Soto reps Washington Nationals in 2022 MLB All-Star Game: D.C. drama plays out in LA
Commanders training camp preview: Can Wentz thrive with Washington's supporting cast?
Like in Indianapolis, Washington's surrounding talent appears to be pretty good on paper. There's an argument to be made that this collection of players is even better than what Wentz walked into a year ago. Will it be enough? … [Read more...] about Commanders training camp preview: Can Wentz thrive with Washington's supporting cast?