MLB increases contribution to Robinson Foundation

Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. As Major League Baseball prepares for the 13th annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day on the anniversary of that monumental date, the league announced Tuesday that it has increased its financial commitment to the Jackie Robinson Foundation and that the two organizations will expand their partnership beginning this year.

Murphy, Ramos power Nats over struggling Braves

Wilson Ramos collected four hits and Daniel Murphy continued his hot start to the season as the Nationals defeated the Braves 6-4 Monday night at Nationals Park. This was the first game of a seven-game stretch against the rebuilding Braves and Phillies for the Nationals, a schedule that gives them the opportunity to get off to a fast start to the season.