Tag: Washington Nationals

MLB News: Chris Heisey Signs Minor League Contract With Nationals

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Heisey signed a Minor-League contract with the Washington Nationals with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, the club announced on Saturday. Shortly after Andrew Friedman was hired as Dodgers president of baseball operations, he…

Matthew Moreno

Washington Nationals Hire Davey Lopes As First Base Coach

Coming off a disappointing 83-79 season as a World Series favorite and missing the playoffs, the Washington Nationals have kept busy this week. They were criticized for how they handled their managerial search, which saw an agreement with Bud Black…

Matthew Moreno

MLB Rumors: Nationals May Hire Dusty Baker As Manager, Not Bud Black

In recent weeks the managerial vacancies across baseball were filled -- both formally and informally -- leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers as the final team without a skipper. The Washington Nationals were among the teams needing to replace a manager…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Managerial Candidate Profile: Bud Black, The Established Veteran

Although Los Angeles Dodgers director of player development Gabe Kapler and Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez are perceived frontrunners for the vacant managerial position in Los Angeles Dodgers, veteran Bud Black was once under consideration. However, Black interviewed for…

Stacie Wheeler

Washington Nationals Expected To Name Bud Black As Manager

Once the Los Angeles Dodgers announced they'd parted ways with Don Mattingly, speculation as to who the next Dodgers' manager would be quickly took off. Several names were tossed out by fans and media alike, with Dodgers' director of player…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Rumors: Tim Wallach Interviewed For Nationals’ Manager Position

In what was be described as a decision best for both parties, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Don Mattingly will not return as manager for the 2016 season. On a related note, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said…

Eric Avakian