Rafael Soriano News

The Nationals were one out away from a much-needed victory Tuesday night when Gregor Blanco hit a triple to right field.

The Nationals posted a 9-4 record against the Giants in the 2011 and 2012 seasons combined, tied for the best record by any SF opponent in that span .

"He doesn't come in to get you out. He comes in to steal your soul." The Nats closer has brought experience, dependability, and a paralyzing pitch rotation to Washington.

Rays 5, Blue Jays 4: Luke Scott drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give Tampa Bay a victory.

The best player available, Georgia high school outfielder Clint Frazier, will probably not be the first pick.

The New York Yankees haven't spent big long-term money on a free agent since 2010 when they reeled in Rafael Soriano for three years and $35 million.

In talking about Jim Johnson's path to becoming one of the top closers in the game, Orioles manager Buck Showalter often compares Johnson to all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson has been selected as the National League's Player of the Week for the period ending May 5. Hudson went 2-0 with a 2.51 ERA last week.

Those words belonged to catcher Chris Stewart but spoke for the entire Yankees' organization one year ago today when Mariano Rivera crumbled to the warning track in Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium.

Tigers 10, Braves 0: Anibal Sanchez struck out 17 in eight marvelous innings for Detroit, breaking Mickey Lolich's team record of 16 strikeouts when he recorded three in the eighth inning.