Contracts of entire Nats coaching staff won't be renewed

Contracts of entire Nats coaching staff won't be renewed
It's not just manager Dusty Baker who will not return to the Nationals next season. The contracts of his entire coaching staff will not be renewed, allowing for whoever replaces Baker to choose his own coaches. Pitching coach Mike Maddux, hitting coach Rick Schu, bench coach Chris Speier, first base coach Davey Lopes, third base coach Bobby Henley, bullpen coach Dan Firova and assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones won't be retained, the team announced Friday. President of baseball operations...

Harper on Bryant's injury: "Hopefully, he's doing OK"

Harper on Bryant's injury: "Hopefully, he's doing OK"
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant stepped on third base awkwardly as he concentrated skyward in pursuit of a Matt Wieters' popup in the fifth inning. Bryant twisted his ankle on the base but still made the catch for the out. But after the play he limped off the field with help from the Cubs trainer and did not return. The Cubs reported Bryant was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate ankle sprain. Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper, Bryant's childhood friend and fellow Las Vegas native, said he...

Nationals retain entire coaching staff for 2017

Nationals retain entire coaching staff for 2017
Dusty Baker's entire coaching staff will return in 2017. The Nationals announced today that all seven coaches on Baker's staff - bench coach Chris Speier, pitching coach Mike Maddux, first base coach Davey Lopes, third base coach Bob Henley, hitting coach Rick Schu, assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones and bullpen coach Dan Firova - have been retained for another season. The news doesn't come as much surprise, given how well-liked the staff was by this year's roster, but most of the coaches...

Turner continues to dazzle at plate and in center field

Turner continues to dazzle at plate and in center field
Trea Turner will continue to start if he keeps playing like he has the last few games. On Friday night, he added to the resume with his second homer of the season, a double and two runs scored in the Nationals' 5-1 victory over the Giants. Turner also ran the bases with his plus-plus speed and made all the plays he needed to in center field, his new position since he learned the spot while with Triple-A Syracuse. Manager Dusty Baker reminded the media not to be misled by Turner's baby face or...