Topic: Washington Nationals

Magic Johnson rides to Dodgers rescue – and all L.A. is smiling

A group of investors fronted by Los Angeles basketball legend Magic Johnson has bought the bankrupt Dodgers for $2 billion, nearly twice the previous record for a US sports team.

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, is now a Dodgers owner

Los Angeles Dodgers will be bought by a group of owners that includes NBA legend Magic Johnson for a staggering $2 billion. The Los Angeles Dodgers sale is the most expensive in professional sports history.

Baseball spring training: The facts, from history to cheap seats

Spring training is when players shed the winter rust by limbering up on warm, sun-baked diamonds, sign autographs galore, and provide hope that this may be their team’s year. As preseason games between major-league teams begin on Saturday, here are a few facts to give you some background on spring ball.

Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter remembered for smile, love of game (+video)

Gary Carter, who backstopped the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986, passed away Thursday. Former managers, teammates, and young players remembered his passion.

How D.C. is on the diamond in baseball playoffs

Lots of fans know that the nation's capital has had more than one major league team. But fewer know the city has had three, all of which are still playing – one in the baseball playoffs.

Ozzie Guillen headed to Florida Marlins: Report

Ozzie Guillen: ESPNChicago.com had reported that Guillen was traded to the Marlins for two minor-league players. The Marlins declined comment but did not deny the reports.

The Cut

An ex-Marine takes center stage in George Pelecanos's new novel of strivers and schemers in Washington, D.C.

Bryce Harper immature? A little, but humble and worth every penny.

Bryce Harper's $9.9 million contract is turning out to be a boon for the Washington Nationals' farm team, even with all the attention to the Bryce Harper 'kiss.'

The best/worst deals in baseball tickets, food

For the second consecutive season, ticket prices stayed relatively flat in Major League Baseball, according to a new survey by Team Marketing Report. The average ticket price across all 30 teams is $26.91, which is only a 1.2 percent increase from last season. That percentage represents the lowest year over year increase since the company's Fan Cost Index debuted in 1991. Here are some of highlights of which teams charge the most and the least for tickets, hot dogs, and parking:

MLB Opening Day: Traditional opener in Cincinnati, and Yankees' Jeter goes after record

MLB Opening Day is today, with the requisite questionable weather. There are six games on the docket for MLB Opening Day, including the traditional day game in Cincinnati. Will Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reach 3,000 hits?

Father's Day: For Obama, more than just a card and tie

Addressing fatherlessness has been a priority of the Obama administration. A day after Father’s Day, Obama announced the President’s Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative.

Obama's sporty day: He shoots. He pitches. He awaits NCAA finals.

On Monday Obama played basketball with kids. He threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nationals-Phillies game. Next up, the NCAA finals in men's basketball, which the president will 'absolutely' be watching.

Obama at Washington Nationals game: a history of first pitches

Obama has been practicing for his ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals game Monday. This year marks the 100th anniversary of presidential first pitches.

Opening day: eight questions for the baseball season

On opening day of the baseball season, the Monitor looks at whose major league debut is most anticipated and whether Matt Wieters really deserves to be a Sports Illustrated cover boy.

Social media domination: Republicans rule Twitter

Among congressmen, Republicans far outnumber Democrats on social media site Twitter, according to a recent study.

Need a new career? This week's top offbeat job openings

After budget resolution, the real work begins

The process of allocating taxpayer dollars starts in earnest as the 13 separate appropriations bills make their way through committees.

A baseball fan's inner complexities

Being a fan isn't as simple as rooting for the home team.