BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals on Friday to start a three-game series. Cincinnati is 17-15 overall and 8-8 at home. The Reds are 3-5 in games decided by one run.

The Phillies have a problem on their hands. It’s a good problem, but even good ones need to be solved. The Phils will have ...

Brad Lord worked five solid innings for his first career win as the visiting Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory Thursday.

Suarez, whose achy but not breaky back has set him back since spring training, has finally been cleared to rejoin the club on ...