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Spring Training Pep Talk From Nationals Legend Still Motivating This Year's Team
Nobody quite knew what to expect from the Washington Nationals this year. There were projections and pontifications regarding what the team's performance might be and who might become the star players or disappointments, but nobody really knew.
Philadelphia Phillies Legend's Horse Finished Near Bottom in 2025 Kentucky Derby
The Philadelphia Phillies saw a franchise legend take part in one of sport's biggest events on Saturday afternoon as Jayson Werth saw his horse Flying Mohawk run the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia Phillies World Series Champion Has Horse In 2025 Kentucky Derby
The Philadelphia Phillies have a game of their own to worry about on Saturday, but a franchise legend might have the highest stakes of all. Former Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth will have a horse, Flying Mohawk, taking part in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history
From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.
Former Washington Nationals Star Owns Another Kentucky Derby Contender
Jayson Werth caught the horse racing bug when he played a minor league baseball game in Louisville, Ky. Now he has a horse in the Kentucky Derby. Flying Mohawk, owned by the former Washington Nationals star, is entered in the 151st Kentucky Derby, set for Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Former Phillies Outfielder Co-Owns a Kentucky Derby Horse
Jayson Werth may have retired from MLB in 2017, but his competitive playing days are far from over. His horse, Flying Mohawk, will compete in the upcoming 151st Kentucky Derby, marking another chapter in what has been a successful post-retirement venture.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / March 19
Werth Hoping for Derby Chance With Flying Mohawk 
A year after Dornoch, retired MLB All-Star and World Series champion Jayson Werth could have another chance at the Kentucky Derby (G1) experience with Flying Mohawk set to run in the $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park March 22.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 11
Nationals History: Mike Rizzo shocked the world when he signed Jayson Werth
Considered a massive overpay at the time, Jayson Werth’s leadership and production proved the Nationals right When Mike Rizzo signed Jayson Werth to a 7-year $126 million deal, it was both a statement of intent and a massive role of the dice.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 29
Nationals history: Remembering the Werthquake
In this edition of 20th anniversary series, we will re-live the Nats first iconic playoff moment 2012 was one of the most magical seasons in Washington Nationals history.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / November 20
Stewart, Werth Named OwnerView New Owners of the Year
OwnerView announced today that the 2024 New Owner of the Year is being awarded to John Stewart and Jayson Werth.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / September 19
Werth Looking to Keep Racing Iconic With New Venture
World Series champion turned horse racing enthusiast Jayson Werth has been active at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale with his new venture Icon Racing, a syndicate bringing together iconic people with iconic horses.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / August 23
Werth Hits a Home Run With Dornoch, Horse Racing
While horse racing often pays or cahoodles celebrities and influencers to say nice things about it, there's no better brand ambassador for the sport than Jayson Werth.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / August 13
Werth Believes Ownership Can Bring People to Racing
Noting the unique experience offered—even compared with the heights of any sport—retired major league baseball player Jayson Werth believes racing needs to find creative ways to bring more people in as owners.
MLB News / BloodHorse.com / July 26
MLB's Werth Experiences Haskell Stakes in ABR Video
Jayson Werth enjoyed a 15-year career in major league baseball. Such an experience would seem difficult to top, but Werth says he has found something to match those baseball highlights: being one of the owners of dual grade 1 winner Dornoch.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 11, 2024
Former Dodgers Outfielder Jayson Werth Co-Owner Of Horse That Won Belmont Stakes
The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes was held this weekend at Saratoga Race Course in New York, with Dornoch overcoming 17-1 odds to pull off the major upset.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 9, 2024
Former Dodgers Outfielder's Horse Wins Belmont Stakes After Low Odds
Co-owned by World Series champion and former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jayson Werth, Dornoch won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after a 10th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Men's Journal / June 9, 2024
Philadelphia Phillies Legend Now a Belmont Stakes Winner
There were a lot of "firsts" going on yesterday in the world of sports. It was the first time the Belmont Stakes had been run at Saratoga to start with.
Philadelphia Phillies News / BloodHorse.com / June 9, 2024
Werth, Hill Hit Home Run With Dornoch in Belmont
Jayson Werth became a World Series champion with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 and a Major League All-Star the following year. Such accomplishments would seem difficult to top, but Werth says he has found something that rivals those highlights.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8, 2024
One-time World Series champion's horse wins Belmont Stakes
Dornoch won the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, and the victory turned a former World Series champion into a horseracing champion owner.
Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6, 2024
Phillies complete wild feat not seen since Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth days
It’s hard to argue there’s a baseball team on the planet right now that’s hotter than the Philadelphia Phillies. Owners of the best record in Major League Baseball, the Phillies have been on a tear over the last three weeks.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 5, 2024
Philadelphia Phillies Legend Goes Viral At Kentucky Derby
Dornoch ran in the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the horse wasn’t part of the dramatic photo finish that led to Mystik Dan’s victory. No matter, one of Dornoch’s owners got plenty of attention on social media — former Major League player and Philadelphia Phillies legend Jayson Werth.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / May 4, 2024
Fans Shocked to See Former Nationals, Phillies Star Jayson Werth at Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is always a star-studded event, but many fans who tuned in were surprised to see one particular familiar face on Saturday. Former Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth was featured on the NBC broadcast during the post parade.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2023
Watch: Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber crushes 461-foot HR, setting NLCS record
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber continues to smash the baseball out of the park at a historic rate. Schwarber crushed a 461-foot bomb off Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday.
Sports & Politics Intersect: Super Bowl shines a light on NFL's outsized problems
Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week “Uh, he will never play football. No, no. [...] I mean, yeah, it's kind of like that thing where my main objective is that he become a great person.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2017
Nationals' biggest challenge right now is survival
It should seem self-evident what type of shape a team that is approaching 30 games over .500 in late August is in. The easy answer should be that they are putting the finishing touches on what has been a spectacular season, and should be counted among the very best in the game.
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