Prince George's County

The Nationals hadn’t used an opener since July 2019, when lefty Matt Grace was used against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Wiemer, 27, was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January to serve as a defensive replacement.

It seemed wherever the Nationals hit the baseball Monday night, they found a hole in the infield. Washington finished with 17 hits, 14 of them singles.

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Maryland leaders are embracing accessory dwelling units as the cost of living rises and young people flee the state.

Through two games, Wiemer is 6-for-6 with two home runs, a triple and a pair of walks.

The Nationals finished 33 outs below average in 2025, second worst in the majors. They have made a concerted effort this spring to improve their defense.

From shopping center sidewalks in Hunt Valley to the amphitheater lawn at The Chrysalis in Columbia and the gates of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Marylanders flooded public spaces Saturday with homemade signs, inflatable crowns and chants of “No Kings.”

Hutson has stepped into the roster spot John Carlson left open — he’s got two points in four games, with his ice time steadily increasing — but the rookie is adept at evading the shadows even as he follows in others’ footsteps.

The Nationals came into Wrigley Field on a windy, chilly afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, trotted out an unorthodox lineup and left with a 10-4 victory.

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Prince George’s County accounted for more than a quarter of the state’s population growth in 2025, with nearly 6,000 new residents.

Washington acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas in a trade with the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon, but most of its roster spots were decided before the team left West Palm Beach. With Vivas, the Nationals will carry seven infielders.

Maryland State Board of Education gave some school systems a reprieve after snow days caused chaos for their calendars.

Washington’s farm system looks vastly different than it did this time last year. There’s been an influx of talent acquired through trades and the draft, a revamped coaching staff and an implementation of new technology.

Gray, 28, underwent Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery, including an internal brace procedure, in July 2024

Fort Washington Park remained closed Monday as Prince George’s County and federal officials investigated explosive devices found in the wooded areas of the historic site.

Buildings and schools named in his honor — including the César Chávez Dual Spanish Immersion in Chillum — are considering changes.

The Nationals also optioned 2019 first-round pick Jackson Rutledge to Rochester.