Washington Nationals

    Nationals rally to force extras, then fall apart by yielding 10-run 12th inning to Mets
    Nationals manager Blake Butera had to put infielder Jorbit Vivas on the mound after the team exhausted all of its available pitchers in a 16-7 loss.
    Washington Nationals center fielder Joey Wiemer slides into home plate as he scores against the New York Mets on a double hit by José Tena during the second inning.
    Nationals plan to recall former top prospect Dylan Crews
    ​At Triple-A Rochester, Crews batted .258 with a .777 OPS in 41 games.
    Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews in action during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    Nationals promote prized shortstop prospect Seaver King to Triple-A Rochester
    King has drastically improved this season, posting a .989 OPS at Double-A Harrisburg with 10 doubles and five homers in 35 games.
    Washington Nationals infielder Seaver King heads to third during the third inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets on Feb. 28.
    Orioles mash 3 homers en route to a 7-3 victory over the Nationals
    Finally, on an afternoon when a scuffling offense needed a boost, the process and results aligned in the Orioles’ favor.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo tumbles after he caught a popout hit by Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams in foul territory for an out during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Washington.
    The Nationals use a 7-run 7th inning against the Orioles to get back to .500
    One team executed with runners on base throughout the contest. The other waited until it was too late.
    Keibert Ruiz of the Nationals checks on Samuel Basallo of the Orioles after Basallo was hit by a pitch he fouled off.
    Timely hitting, stout pitching lead Nationals to 3-2 win over Orioles
    The Nationals put together the complete team performance they had been searching for.
    Nationals starter Zack Littell allowed two hits and two walks in five scoreless innings Friday night.
    Nationals fail to reach .500 record after Thursday’s blowout loss to Reds
    It was the first outing of the year in which Foster Griffin failed to complete five innings, and his ERA jumped from 2.12 to 3.53 after his start.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin throws during the second inning.
    Nationals complete 5-run comeback after Daylen Lile’s extra-inning heroics
    Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz hits a two-run home run during the second inning Wednesday night.
    Luis Garcia Jr. leads an offensive outburst as Nationals inch closer to .500
    Since returning from injury, Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a tear, and his torrid pace continued in Tuesday’s 10-4 win.
    Jacob Young, left, and Luis García Jr. of the Washington Nationals celebrate after García Jr. hit a home run during the second inning.
    Washington Nationals team dog Natty to make major league debut Friday
    The pup is set to appear at several games and community events throughout the season.
    Natty, the Nationals' new team dog, poses for a picture at Nationals Park.
    Christopher Morel’s go-ahead single lifts Marlins past Nationals 5-2
    Cade Cavalli allowed two runs and four hits with four strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings for the Nationals.
    Daylen Lile had two of the Nationals’ six hits Sunday, including a double in the fourth inning.
    Jakob Marsee hits a 3-run home run as Marlins rally to beat Nationals 8-7
    Mitchell Parker (2-1) allowed five hits and five runs in one inning of relief for the Nationals.
    Xavier Edwards of the Marlins tags out CJ Abrams on an attempted stolen base in the first inning.
    Griffin strikes out season-high 9 and Young homers to lead Nationals past Marlins 3-2
    Pitching dominated after the teams combined for all five runs in the first inning.
    Foster Griffin lowered his ERA to 2.12 by allowing one earned run in seven innings Friday night in the Nationals’ 3-2 win.
    Nationals manager Blake Butera wants regular check-ins with his young roster. Here’s why.
    Messaging can go a long way at the major league level. Delivering tough messages requires empathy, which can get lost in the data-driven ways of most modern franchises.
    Nationals manager Blake Butera says coaches hold individual meetings to ensure players know what the team expects of them.
    Keibert Ruiz breaks out of slump to help Nationals win back-and-forth game vs. Twins
    Just one game after catcher Drew Millas had his best offensive showing of the season against the Twins, Keibert Ruiz delivered three extra-base hits for Washington on Thursday.
    Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young slides home to score on a double by Keibert Ruiz in the third inning.
    Nationals feed off each other, pour in season-high 15 runs in win over Twins
    Five Nationals (James Wood, Jacob Young, Abrams, Brady House and Drew Millas) recorded at least two hits.
    Nasim Nuñez fields a ground ball at second base in the second inning of Wednesday night’s 15-2 Nationals win over Minnesota.
    Nationals undone by 4-run fourth inning in loss to Twins
    Cade Cavalli’s fourth-inning struggles were the main culprit for the Nationals’ 11-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night. He threw 40 pitches in that inning alone.
    Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
    Nationals’ Cade Cavalli’s intense competitiveness, new sweeper fueling strong start
    “His prep work is amazing,” catcher Drew Millas said. “He’s just got a different demeanor about him the past few weeks and has really leaned into just being himself and going out there, just kind of being free and kind of pitching to his own tune.”
    Washington Nationals' Cade Cavalli (24) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in New York.
    CJ Abrams, Nasim Nuñez lead Nationals to 3-2 win over Brewers
    The Nationals salvaged one game from their series against Milwaukee at Nationals Park.
    Richard Lovelady shouts after recording his first save of the season Sunday as the Nationals beat the Brewers 3-2.
    Defensive miscues, listless offense plague Nationals in 4-1 loss to Brewers
    Nasim Nuñez of the Nationals singles in the third inning of Saturday’s game, a 4-1 loss to the Brewers.
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