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Nationals outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list. Washington's star slugger suffered a "subtle, mild oblique strain," manager Blake Butera said Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed perhaps the best pitcher in baseball in Tarik Skubal, triggering another round of disgust over how the two-time defending champions seem to get every star they want.

The Nationals traded All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in the final minutes before the MLB's annual trade deadline.

AL West-leading Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was set to be available for the Astros in their game Monday night.

The San Diego Padres acquired veteran left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in a deadline trade for two prospects.

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Nationals have watched their path to the playoffs grow more difficult as the trade deadline nears. Now, with the MLB deadline looming at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni must dictate Washington's path ...

Ayami Sato wants to learn and teach during the inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League. She also wants to help establish the WPBL as a viable option for international players.

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Washington Nationals 4-2 on Sunday to complete a rare four-game sweep.

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation on Sunday.