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Bart Verbruggen of the Netherlands, one of the World Cup teams with a close Big Four parallel. Verbruggen is facedown, lamenting a bad penalty-kick goal he had just allowed to Morocco in a penalty shootout
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The Big Four Guide to World Cup Teams: Finding the U.S. Sports Twin for Soccer Giants

The Big Four Guide to World Cup Teams (Author’s Note: For those new to or unfamiliar with soccer, “friendly” is soccer’s word for “exhibition game.” What defines a “competitive match” can vary depending on who is speaking, though there are universals, like the World Cup or a continental championship. For purposes of this article, a […]

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Derek Hill and Garrett Stubbs of the Phillies celebrating a homer against the Nationals
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Phillies Back-to-Back Comeback Wins over Nationals Show a Team that Refuses to Lose

Dual Phillies Comebacks against Nationals Show a Team that Refuses to Lose The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off something remarkable in Washington this week. Two nights. Two ninth‑inning deficits. Two wins. The Phillies’ consecutive comeback victories over the Washington Nationals defied logic, probability, and the patience of every fan in Nationals Park. The First Miracle: Eight […]

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Mets Throttle Nationals in Extra Innings Win

In an extra innings ballgame, the New York Mets completely throttled the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Monday. Carson Benge drove in the first run of the 12th inning, as Vidal Brujan and Brett Baty brought in the next three. Marcus Semien and A.J. Ewing drove in two runs on separate RBI singles, before […]

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The Yankees aren't done finalizing their roster for 2026, as the team acquired pitcher Sean Paul Linan from the Nationals on Sunday.
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Yankees Trade Jorbit Vivas to Nationals for Sean Paul Linan

Opening Day is on Wednesday, but the New York Yankees aren’t done making trades. On Sunday, the Yankees acquired right-handed pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan from the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Jorbit Vivas. Linan is now the 23rd-ranked prospect in the Yankees’ farm system. Dealing Vivas to the Nationals doesn’t come as much […]

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Rangers Net MacKenzie Gore in Trade With Nationals

The Texas Rangers agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Washington Nationals for MacKenzie Gore Thursday afternoon. A source confirmed news of the trade to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Both teams have yet to confirm the deal. A Handful of Prospects Heading to D.C The Nationals’ return package is headlined by shortstop Gavin Fien. […]

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Best Offseason Moves for National League East

Over the course of this offseason, each National League East team has made its fair share of decisions that could improve its chances of capturing the division title. The Philadelphia Phillies outmatched their division rivals, easily taking home the top spot with a 96–66 record last season. The New York Mets fell victim to a […]

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Award-Winning Broadcaster Craig Heist Dies at 66

Award-winning broadcaster Craig Heist, who covered the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles, passed away at 66 on Friday. The cause of death has not been released. Audacy’s 106.7 “The Fan,” where Heist had worked since 2013, confirmed his death. “106.7 The Fan is saddened by the passing of our longtime friend Craig Heist,” the network […]

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Juan Soto hit a two-run home run to end Friday’s game with three RBI and help the New York Mets take down the Washington Nationals 12-6.
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Soto Plates Three, Mets Take Down Nationals

Mets 12, Nationals 6 Juan Soto hit a two-run home run to end Friday’s game at Citi Field with three RBI and help the New York Mets take down the Washington Nationals 12-6. Soto’s blast was his 42nd of the year, and it went down as his career high in home runs. His previous best […]

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