Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Washington Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

A new trade pitch has the Philadelphia Phillies trading for St. Louis Cardinals three-time All-Star Sonny Gray.

In the first half of the season, Thomas played with the Nationals and spent the second half with the Guardians. Washington traded him for three prospects: left-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey, shortstop Rafael Ramirez Jr., and infielder Jose Tena.

Jesús Luzardo got a handshake from Bryce Harper in the clubhouse and fist bumps or back slaps from other teammates on Saturday after striking out 11 batters in his Philadelphia

Pitcher Michael Mercado ready to go whenever the IronPigs or Phillies need him. He is comfortable as a starter, a multi-inning reliever or in high-leverage situations late in games, like Friday

Preview the March 31 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Luzardo fanned 11 batters Saturday — tied for second-most by a pitcher in his Phillies debut — in a Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh-powered knee-slapper in Washington, D.C.

This Philadelphia Phillies slugger is predicted to have a huge season offensively, at least according to one MLB writer.