The Braves have claimed right-hander Amos Willingham off waivers from the Nationals, per a team announcement. Righty Allan Winans was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Washington had designated Willingham for assignment last week. Willingham, 26, is a Georgia native and Georgia Tech product who’s pitched in the majors in each of the past two seasons with the … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Amos Willingham, Designate Allan Winans
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Nationals history: Looking back at the Chief Chad Cordero
James Lang-Imagn Images Remembering the Nationals first great closer Chad Cordero in this edition of the 20th anniversary series In the early years of Nationals baseball, Chad Cordero was a fixture in the closer role. The Chief as he was known had a fun personality, and gave the Nats some elite play during their infancy. In particular, his 2005 season was something … [Read more...] about Nationals history: Looking back at the Chief Chad Cordero
Jayden Daniels leads Commanders over top-seeded Lions to reach NFC title game
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago. … [Read more...] about Jayden Daniels leads Commanders over top-seeded Lions to reach NFC title game
Thousands turn out for anti-Trump ‘People’s March’ rally as inauguration looms
Some women still wore the pink cat-eared hats of yesteryear, but otherwise Saturday's protest was virtually unrecognizable from the landmark 2017 Women's March that signaled the start of the anti-Trump resistance. … [Read more...] about Thousands turn out for anti-Trump ‘People’s March’ rally as inauguration looms