A Washington Nationals season that began with World Series aspirations reached a new low Sunday afternoon, as Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon got into a physical altercation in the team dugout.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Washington Nationals announced they have suspended closer Jonathan Papelbon for four games without pay for his role in a dugout incident during which he choked teammate and ...

Veteran reliever Jonathan Papelbon is drawing "strong interest" from multiple clubs and expects to make a decision on his next team within 24 hours, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday. Papelbon, 35, ...

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a checklist in mind for the Washington Nationals if they plan to improve upon their disappointing 83-win season. It begins with a change of scenery for ...

Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon has filed a grievance against the team for failing to pay his salary during the four-game suspension it handed him at the end of this past season, ...

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony recently suffered an oblique injury that could sideline him for a while.

SAN DIEGO -- Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon was suspended seven games and fined Monday night by Major League Baseball for making a lewd gesture and then bumping an umpire. Papelbon ...

CINCINNATI -- Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon turned his All-Star Game moment in the sun into a "get me out of Philadelphia" lobbying session Monday afternoon. Papelbon, who has ...

The Philadelphia Phillies have stepped up their efforts to trade away closer Jonathan Papelbon in recent days, multiple sources told ESPN.com. But there are no indications the team is close to any ...