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Pirates Konnor Griffin takes responsibility for error vs. Nationals | Sporting News Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin's error contributed to the loss to the Washington Nationals, which the rookie took full responsi...

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Nationals start 3-game series at home against the Giants

The Washington Nationals host the San Francisco Giants to start a three-game series

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals vs. Giants: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – April 17 A series opener between the Washington Nationals (9-10) and San Francisco Giants (7-12) is on deck Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET, at Nationals Park...

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Orlando Ribalta - Earns first career save Ribalta earned the save Thursday against the Pirates, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks while striking out one in the 10th inning.

Impact His first career save was a task made tougher by the free runner on second base, but Ribalta worked around that and a leadoff single by striking out Bryan Reynolds and then inducing a game-ending double play. Despite the admirable performance Thursday, Ribalta was the sixth pitcher to come out of the pen and the Nationals didn't have many more places to turn for the 10th inning. It's not likely that the right-hander will see many more leverage situations like this in the future.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clayton Beeter - Blows save but earns win Beeter (1-0) earned the win but blew the save Thursday against the Pirates, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out one in the ninth inning.

Impact Given a 7-6 lead in the ninth inning, Beeter struggled with control Thursday, walking two batters and allowing the game-tying run on a bases-loaded, infield single by Brandon Lowe. It was the second blown save of the season for the right-hander. The damage done, the 27-year-old was able to wiggle out of the jam to bring the game to extra innings, and the Nationals rewarded him by scoring in the top of the 10th inning to give him a win. Regardless, the control issues must be cleaned up by Beeter if he's going to continue to be the trusted ninth-inning option for the Nationals as he has more walks (8) than strikeouts (7) in 9.1 innings pitched so far on the season.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Foster Griffin - Tagged for four in no-decision Griffin took a no-decision Thursday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven in 5.1 innings pitched.

Impact It was smooth sailing for Griffin through four innings, but he ran into some trouble in the fifth inning after being handed a 4-0 lead. The 30-year-old allowed four runs of his own in the bottom of the frame, the biggest swing being a three-run home run from Marcell Ozuna. That blast snapped a streak of three straight starts allowing two runs or fewer to begin the season for the southpaw. On the bright side, he does add seven more strikeouts to his total, bringing that number up to 19 through 20.2 innings pitched on the season. His next scheduled start will come against Atlanta, fourth in MLB with 24 home runs, on Tuesday.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 Things We Learned After Nationals Split Series With Pirates The Washington Nationals split their four-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning the finale in what was a roller coaster contest...

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Nine observations: Nuance, mistakes and fixing them fast matters more for Pirates in 2026 Thursday’s series finale was hardly a problem involving effort or fight. The Pirates were fine in that department. No, their 8-7 loss to the...

11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Bucs pull off three comebacks, but sloppy play proves costly in loss to Nats PITTSBURGH – The Pirates found themselves with their backs up against the wall, trailing on four separate occasions in the back half of Thur...

11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

James Wood singled to score automatic runner Jorbit Vivas in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7

13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nats outlast Pirates in wacky extra-inning affair PITTSBURGH – The Nationals showed resiliency on Thursday afternoon as they defeated the Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings at PNC Park. The Nationals...

13 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Pirates catcher pulls off arm-sleeve gender reveal for starter Braxton Ashcraft's baby Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft had exciting news to share before his MLB start Thursday, April 16, against the Washington Natio...

14 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

The hardest-hit ball of the year so far comes from a familiar source Oneil Cruz's name is synonymous with absolutely scalding baseballs, and the Pirates slugger got himself back to a familiar spot: atop an exi...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Nationals reunite with LHP Lovelady in trade with Mets for cash LOS ANGELES -- Richard Lovelady's whirlwind tour of the Majors continued on Thursday, when the Mets traded him back to the very team that de...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Why Pirates' Konnor Griffin was let down by bizarre Nationals slide ruling | Sporting News This is a very different outcome than expected.

16 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pistons still hearing tune written before Ron Holland was born We've heard all before.

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Nationals acquire pitching depth from the Mets in trade | Sporting News The Washington Nationals acquired left-hander Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets to add depth after Ken Waldichuk was transferred to th...

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets trade 3.68 ERA lefty reliever to Nationals for cash | Sporting News The Mets are shaking things up a bit after a rough start to the year.

18 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Angel Reese's name was dragged into a rapper dating rumor when she was at LSU: "Please stop" Reese, who played for Louisiana State, and NBA Youngboy, who hails from the Bayou State, were rumored to be an item.

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Ken Waldichuk - Moved to 60-day IL The Nationals transferred Waldichuk (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Richard Lovelady. Waldichuk is likely headed for Tommy John surgery, though he will receive a second opinion before a final decision is made.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Richard Lovelady - Traded to Nationals The Nationals acquired Lovelady from the Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Lovelady has gone back-and-forth between the two organizations multiple times since January. The southpaw holds a 3.68 ERA and 6:4 K:BB over 7.1 innings this season. He does not have minor-league options remaining, so Lovelady will go directly onto the Nationals' active roster.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin McGonigle getting choked up during Tigers contract presser was every Detroit fan Kevin McGonigle got choked up thanking his parents at the Tigers' press conference announcing his extension.

19 HOURS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Keibert Ruiz - Out of Nationals' lineup Ruiz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Ruiz and Drew Millas have had a pretty even timeshare at catcher this season, and it will be Millas behind the dish in Thursday's matinee. The switch-hitting Ruiz has slashed only .182/.200/.333 in the early going this season.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates face the Nationals leading series 2-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals, leading the series 2-1

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James Wood singles to score automatic runner in the 10th, Nationals beat Pirates 8-7

Pirates face the Nationals leading series 2-1