The Washington Nationals have taken an unconventional — and utterly adorable — approach to bolster their clubhouse atmosphere. Bruce the Bat Dog, a 21-month-old golden retriever with a flawless 1.000 ...

A ballpark-tested Golden Retriever named Bruce is going to the major leagues to scoop up bats on baseball's biggest stage for the Washington Nationals after the team said he worked his tail off in the ...

MLB rules don’t specify that a dog can’t play baseball. The Nationals won’t be testing that, even as they called up Bruce the Bat Dog on Tuesday afternoon. The trained pup will make his major league ...

Bruce the Bat Dog made his debut fur the Nationals Saturday. The pup participated in a ceremonial pregame “bat retrieval.” And although he took a circuitous route, Bruce got the job done, per the ...

WASHINGTON — The dog days of summer arrived Saturday at Nationals Park. Bruce, a 21-month-old golden retriever, fetched a bat during a ceremony Saturday before the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 loss to ...

Most baseball legends get their start in the minor leagues. You get called into the coach's office with the news you've made it through the farm system - every player's dream. AILSA CHANG, HOST: And ...

Colt, the border collie 'bat dog' for the Lake Country DockHounds, has been retrieving bats during baseball games since 2022. Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian pried the ball away from Brandin ...

The Las Vegas Aviators have a bat dog who can carry bats and balls at the same time, earning the pup some praise from inside the organization and beyond. Baseball fans are eagerly anticipating Shohei ...

Each fur baby you raise has their own set of special skills. One may be a pro at standing on their hind legs and closing doors, and another may be able to fetch you — and them — snacks from the pantry ...

A ballpark-tested Golden Retriever named Bruce is going to the major leagues to scoop up bats on baseball’s biggest stage for the Washington Nationals after the team said he worked his tail off in the ...