Washington Nationals

​“There’s a history behind that word, and that’s just something that as a competitor, like in football or in basketball, playing ball with my brother, you don’t understand it, and then it gets perceived in a way that was not my intention,” Cavalli said.

In the middle of the fracas, Boston’s Willson Contreras tried to throw his helmet at Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli and instead hit first baseman Andrés Chaparro.

For as much as he has an aww-shucks demeanor, Cavalli showed that his competitive side can come out if pushed.

​“I’ve never felt anything [like that] on the mound, so I felt some stuff, and it was what it was,” Parker said. “Sucks, but we’re fine.”

The Nationals’ Achilles’ heel has been their pitching, and it continued to plague them Monday.

The Nationals were projected to lose 100 games, but they have become one of the more surprising teams in baseball. Will they be buyers at the deadline?

The team believes in its relievers, but it needs them to be better.

The first baseman finished with three hits and five RBIs as the Nationals clinched a series victory.

Foster Griffin pitches seven strong innings as the Nationals end their losing streak.

COLUMN | Let’s not forget that the Nationals have the best offense in baseball. Even with the potential for regression, the hitters haven’t shown signs of stopping.

After trailing 5-0, the Phillies score 10 consecutive runs to clinch the series at Nationals Park.

Washington leads the majors with 23 blown saves, seven more than the Tigers.

For many members of the LBGTQIA+ community who attended the event on Wednesday night, it feels like a welcoming, safe environment to form meaningful bonds and celebrate.

Many players exchange bats and jerseys to hang in their man caves. Now they’re collecting baseball cards, too.

Abrams, a one-time All-Star, has been relatively healthy this season, appearing at shortstop for 77 games while being a reliable presence in the lineup.

The Nationals’ nightmarish ninth inning just wouldn’t end.

​Griffin threw 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and issuing zero walks. He was aggressive and precise — 70% of his pitches were strikes — keeping the Phillies off-balance all night.

Crews finished 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts as the Nationals fell 4-3 to the Rays and failed to earn a series win.

No one has asked more of his bullpen this season than Blake Butera. And on Saturday, after Cade Cavalli could complete only 2 2/3 innings, he asked for more.