NL East

Fact: The New York Mets are National League East champions for the first time since 2006. 

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It is done. At last.

The inevitable seemed to drag out longer than anyone truly wanted it to, delaying what everyone knew was coming, which was jubilation on one side and a hint of finality about to set in on the other.

The New York Mets clinched the National League East title Saturday, hammering the Cincinnati Reds early at Great American Ball Park to ensure about an hour into the game that the celebration would be commencing soon.

The New York Mets clinched the National League East on Saturday with a 10-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It's the team's first division crown since 2006.

MLB on Fox tweeted out the news:

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Aaron Altherr may only be a rookie, but he certainly made a name for himself Friday night against the Washington Nationals. 

Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon was suspended for three games by Major League Baseball on Friday for throwing a pitch toward the head of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado.

A frustrating season for Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa will end early, as the 28-year-old is battling a hamstring injury.   

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With the Washington Nationals' disappointing season winding down, the future of manager Matt Williams will be one of the hot topics for the franchise.

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Nationals GM Vague on Williams' Future

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Speaking to 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo did not give Williams a vote of confidence:

The Miami Marlins' managerial job has been mired in turmoil all season. Heading into 2016, it appears the team is dead set on a veteran option.

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Dusty Baker hasn't been an MLB manager since 2013, but he is reportedly mulling a potential return to the dugout next season.

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The Philadelphia Phillies removed the interim tag from manager Pete Mackanin's title Tuesday by announcing an agreement on a one-year contract extension with a team option for 2017.