Chelsea Janes

Washington, D.C., United States

National Baseball Reporter at The Washington Post

National baseball reporter for the Washington Post. Once got booed at Turner Field. IG: https://t.co/ab6GlhcNag

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MLBPA head Tony Clark hires outside counsel amid federal investigation

2 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

MLBPA head Tony Clark hires outside counsel amid federal investigation (washingtonpost.com) MLBPA head Tony Clark hires outside counsel amid federal investigation By Chelsea Janes 2025060419031000 Less than 18 months after internal questions about his leadership shook the Major League Baseball Players Association, Executive Director Tony Clark hired outside counsel from law firm Katten Muchin Rosenman in the face of a Justice Department investigation.
The MLB season is two months old. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

4 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

The MLB season is two months old. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. (washingtonpost.com) The MLB season is two months old. Here’s what we’ve learned so far. The New York Yankees? Look out. The Colorado Rockies? Look away. Here’s what to know in baseball, as June begins. By Chelsea Janes 2025060213150700 The calendar has flipped to June, which means that while it's still early in the Major League Baseball season, it's getting late fast.
How did the Cardinals turn things around? They stopped focusing on winning.

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

How did the Cardinals turn things around? They stopped focusing on winning. (washingtonpost.com) How did the Cardinals turn things around? They stopped focusing on winning. St. Louis planned for this season to be centered on growth rather than immediate results, but the results have come anyway.
Jacob deGrom only knew one speed. Slowing down has helped him thrive.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

Jacob deGrom only knew one speed. Slowing down has helped him thrive. (washingtonpost.com) Jacob deGrom only knew one speed. Slowing down has helped him thrive. By Chelsea Janes 2025052215481300 NEW YORK — Jacob deGrom knows now that he never had to try so hard.
The Orioles need something to change. Will a new manager be enough?

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

The Orioles need something to change. Will a new manager be enough? (washingtonpost.com) The Orioles need something to change. Will a new manager be enough? Baltimore fired Brandon Hyde on Saturday, but amid General Manager Mike Elias’s public silence, there is little indication the organization is committed to any more significant overhauls.
MLB seems ready for automated balls and strikes. Players remain skeptical.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chelsea Janes

This spring, Major League Baseball tested an automated balls and strikes challenge system in spring training games, allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to challenge ball or strike calls they thought the home plate umpire missed.
MLB seems ready for automated balls and strikes. Players remain skeptical.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chelsea Janes

This spring, Major League Baseball tested an automated balls and strikes challenge system in spring training games, allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to challenge ball or strike calls they thought the home plate umpire missed.
Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games for positive PED test

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games for positive PED test (washingtonpost.com) Phillies closer José Alvarado suspended 80 games for positive PED test By Chelsea Janes 2025051817402100 Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado, one of the most pivotal left-handers for a team planning to need him in October, was suspended for 80 regular season games and will be ineligible for the postseason after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, MLB announced Sunday....
MLB seems ready for automated balls and strikes. Players remain skeptical.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

MLB seems ready for automated balls and strikes. Players remain skeptical. (washingtonpost.com) MLB seems ready for automated balls and strikes. Players remain skeptical. By Chelsea Janes 2025051812052100 This year, Major League Baseball tested an automated balls and strikes challenge system in spring training games, allowing hitters, pitchers and catchers to challenge ball or strike calls they thought the home plate umpire missed.
Underachieving Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde as losses pile up

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Chelsea Janes

Underachieving Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde as losses pile up (washingtonpost.com) Underachieving Orioles fire manager Brandon Hyde as losses pile up By Chelsea Janes 2025051717003800 Just a little under three years ago, Adley Rutschman stood behind home plate at Camden Yards, lifted his face mask and soaked in visions of a Baltimore Orioles future certain to be bright. And until the start of this season, the Orioles followed his gaze to the stars.