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Associated PressNationals fans rejoice in red as hometown heroes are honoredBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) The song ''Baby Shark'' blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans lined the city's version of the Canyon of Heroes...

Associated PressNationals fans rejoice in red as hometown heroes are honoredBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) The song ''Baby Shark'' blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans lined the city's version of the Canyon of Heroes...

Associated PressWorld Series champs Washington Nationals get their paradeBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) ''Baby Shark'' blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans lined the city's version of the Canyon of Heroes to rejoice in Washington's...

Associated PressNationals fans rejoice in red as hometown heroes are honoredBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) ''Baby Shark'' blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans lined the city's version of the Canyon of Heroes to rejoice...

Associated PressWorld Series champs Washington Nationals get their paradeBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals are getting a hero's welcome home from a city that had been thirsting for a World Series championship for nearly a century.Tens of thousands of fans are expected for a...

Associated PressNationals fans rejoice in red as hometown heroes are honoredBy CAROLE FELDMAN and LYNN BERRYWASHINGTON (AP) ''Baby Shark'' blared over loudspeakers and a wave of red washed across this politically blue capital Saturday as Nationals fans lined the city's version of the Canyon of Heroes to rejoice...

AP Baseball WriterMets hire Carlos Beltrán as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Carlos Beltran, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway.Beltran received a three-year contract that includes a club option for...

Marlins decline $16 million option on Starlin CastroMIAMI (AP) The Marlins have declined their $16 million option on infielder Starlin Castro for 2020 and will pay him a $1 million buyout, allowing him to become a free agent.The move confirmed Friday had been expected as the Marlins rebuild.Castro,...

Nationals decline Matt Adams' $4 million optionWASHINGTON (AP) Two days after winning their first World Series title, the Washington Nationals declined a $4 million mutual option for 2020 on backup first baseman Matt Adams.Adams gets a $1 million buyout and becomes a free agent following Friday's decision.The 31-year-old...

Rockies name Darryl Scott bullpen coachDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies have promoted Darryl Scott to bullpen coach.Scott replaces Darren Holmes, who's been in the role since 2015. Colorado is coming off a 71-91 season in which the pitching staff turned in a 5.56 ERA. It was the third-highest...

AP Baseball WriterAP source: Mets decide to hire Beltrán as managerBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Carlos Beltran, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway.A person familiar with the Mets' decision told...

Rangers decline '20 options for new catcher, 2 relieversARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have declined 2020 contract options for relievers Shawn Kelley and Nate Jones, and newly acquired catcher Welington Castillo. They all became free agents.Texas announced the moves Friday, a day after acquiring Castillo in a...