stephen strasburg
MLB great officially retires after 13 seasons
April 6, 2024 | 10:00pmStephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP whose career was derailed by injuries, officially was listed by MLB on Saturday as being retired.
Why paying David Stearns big money makes sense for Mets
September 14, 2023 | 2:48pmThe Mets are backing up the Brink's trucks for David Stearns.
Nationals owner slams leaks about Stephen Strasburg's reported retirement: 'Regrettable'
September 8, 2023 | 8:17pmThe Nationals have now chimed in about the drama surrounding Stephen Strasburg's retirement.
All-Star's retirement ceremony abruptly canceled over dispute
September 7, 2023 | 3:31pmStephen Strasburg, the 2019 World Series MVP, announced in August his plan to retire.
Former World Series MVP retiring at 34 with 'severe nerve damage'
August 24, 2023 | 3:35pmThe rollercoaster that was Stephen Strasburg's career has appeared to reach its finish line.
Nats ace shut down with nerve damage — and why team is now facing financial ramifications
June 3, 2023 | 2:55pmIt doesn’t appear that Stephen Strasburg will start a game for the Nationals any time soon, in a continued absence that has financial ramifications.
Star's opt-out won't keep Padres away
February 23, 2023 | 8:45pmThough Manny Machado said he intends to opt out, don’t bet against Padres owner Peter Seidler getting the deal done.
Stephen Strasburg not sure if he'll ever pitch again: 'Big question mark'
September 16, 2022 | 10:35pmStephen Strasburg is not sure he'll ever pitch in the major leagues again.
Nationals fear star pitcher has a familiar injury
June 16, 2022 | 7:17pmWhile there is no official diagnosis, the fear is it’s the very same issue for Stephen Strasburg.
Nationals look for positives after veteran pitcher's rough season debut
June 10, 2022 | 10:59amUnfortunately for Strasburg and the Nationals, it was not a fairytale return on Thursday against the Marlins.
Returning MLB star pitcher pounded in first outing of season
June 10, 2022 | 2:31amStephen Strasburg allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks in 4²/₃ innings in his first start of the season in the Nationals' 7-4 loss Thursday.
How to bet Stephen Strasburg's first MLB start in over a year
June 9, 2022 | 2:51pmStephen Strasburg will make his first Major League start in more than a year on Thursday night as the Washington Nationals take on the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park.
Nationals receive bad news on two of its stars
July 27, 2021 | 10:34pmNationals star right-hander Stephen Strasburg will have season-ending neck surgery, and Washington shortstop Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19.
Nationals ace goes on IL after horrible outing, 'spy camera' rant
April 18, 2021 | 12:46pmWashington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg landed on the injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation, after insisting that he was healthy after getting tagged for eight runs in his most...
Take the Over in this National League showdown
April 18, 2021 | 9:00amFormer World Series hero Madison Bumgarner, who has yet to recapture the magic he had at his peak in San Francisco with the Diamondbacks, will be tasked with keeping the...
Nationals ace goes on 'spy camera' rant after disastrous outing
April 14, 2021 | 1:51pmStephen Strasburg isn’t laughing at this “joke.” The Nationals pitcher was angry Tuesday night after a television camera captured footage of him rubbing the area between his neck and shoulder...
Mets' cheap attempts to bolster rotation failing miserably
September 9, 2020 | 12:17amEasiest takeaway ever from Citi Field on Tuesday night. From much of the last 12 years at this place, come to think of it: You get what you pay for....
Nationals star's season is over
August 22, 2020 | 2:08pmStephen Strasburg's 2020 season is done after just five innings. The Nationals right-hander will undergo season-ending surgery next week to address the carpal tunnel neuritis in his pitching hand, manager...
Stephen Strasburg ejected from stands in social distancing oddity
August 13, 2020 | 2:55pmStephen Strasburg was forced to do some extra social distancing. The Washington Nationals pitcher, taking in Thursday’s tilt with the Mets from the empty stands, was ejected by umpire Carlos...
James Paxton didn't give Yankees a chance in this one
July 25, 2020 | 10:46pmWASHINGTON — There is no early in this condensed baseball season. No time to ease into things. In a normal schedule the page turned feels like a feather. Now it...