Right-hander Jonathan Papelbon allowed a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning by Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco. Suddenly the Nationals' early 3-0 advantage was gone. It was 4-3 Phillies.

CJ: "What was behind your decision to send Papelbon back out for the ninth?" MW: "At the time, it's a tie game." CJ: "But given what had happened?" MW: "He's our closer." CJ: "It appeared that ...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Red Sox legend Jonathan Papelbon has signed a one-day contract with the Westfield Starfires and will throw a ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs for fans at the game ...

WESTFIELD – Fans packed into Bullens Field on Friday, hoping to hear Boston Bruins anthem performer Todd Angilly sing the Star-Spangled Banner and see Boston Red Sox legend Jonathan Papelbon throw out ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Washington Nationals announced they have suspended closer Jonathan Papelbon for four games without pay for his role in a dugout incident during which he choked teammate and ...