Nationals’ offense taps into small ball, breaks out of slump in big win over Rockies
The Nationals’ lineup resembled its first-half ways for the first time in a long time, drawing eight walks and recording 13 hits.
The Nationals are making ‘Triple-A as close to big leagues as possible.’ It’s paying off.
“Even down to the Dominican Summer League, we want each level to have some similarities,” said assistant general manager and farm director Devin Pearson. “It’s impossible to make them completely the same, but [it’s] definitely intentional.”
Nationals’ Jackson Kent makes strides in third major league start: ‘I think it’s only up from here’
Kent threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and three walks, in the Nationals’ 6-2 loss.
Nationals pitchers have to shoulder the load for undermanned lineup
Three runs seem like a gargantuan task for this lineup. Particularly against Marlins ace Eury Perez, one of the preeminent young pitchers in the game, the Nationals were fighting uphill Saturday.
Nationals need Daylen Lile to heat up as offense deals with All-Star absences
The Marlins won 3-2 on a walk-off single after another unproductive night for Nationals hitters.
Nationals notes: James Wood’s recovery from oblique injury has been ‘pretty slow recently’
The All-Star outfielder is still feeling discomfort and tightness, and he is limited in the on-field work he can participate in.
Trade deadline acquisitions having divergent starts to Nationals tenure
The Nationals suffered their 32nd blown save of the season as the Mets scored twice in the ninth for a walk-off victory.
Andrew Alvarez taking advantage of opportunity to remain in Nationals’ rotation next season
The left-hander allowed two runs on two hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Nationals to move All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base
Nasim Nuñez will become the everyday shortstop in a process that should take days, not weeks, according to manager Blake Butera.
Cade Cavalli enjoys best outing of his career as Nationals blank Cubs
Cavalli joined Max Scherzer as the only pitchers in team history to record two or more games of at least seven innings pitched with one hit or fewer and 10 or more strikeouts.
Inside Jackson Kent’s breakout season that brought him to the Nationals
With a more consistent delivery allowing him to throw harder than ever, Kent has gotten more swings and misses. Coaches explain how he did it.
Nationals pitchers can’t support strong offensive showing in loss to Cubs
Even without All-Star James Wood, the Nationals' lineup has continued to produce.
Nationals to call up pitching prospect Jackson Kent
After designating Zack Littell for assignment and trading All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin, the Nationals had an open rotation spot.
Nationals offense continues humming with hitters stepping up to larger roles
Getting other contributors is critical for the Nationals (59-61) as they enter the remaining 42 games on their schedule.
Nationals notes: Washington returns to winning ways by sweeping Reds
Jake Bird is recalled, the Nationals win an early game and the bullpen is stabilizing.
Andrew Alvarez delivers for pitching-needy Nationals in win over Reds
It’s imperative that Alvarez, 27, continue this string of performances. Given the pitching depth in the system that is nearly ready for the major leagues, this could be his best opportunity to show he can be a starter next season.
How the Nationals handle the starting rotation is worth monitoring down the stretch
Miles Mikolas allowed seven doubles and six runs on 12 hits over five innings Thursday night as the Nationals lost 7-3 at Philadelphia.
Behind the design of the Nationals’ ‘Chocolate City’ jersey: ‘I wanted every element to have a purpose’
On Aug. 26, the Washington Nationals are celebrating their first African American Heritage Night. The organization has had Juneteenth and Negro Leagues celebrations, as well as Hispanic, Japanese and Salvadoran heritage nights.
