How the Nationals helped Mitchell Parker develop into a big leaguer
Parker represents a developmental success for the Nationals, who focused on his fastball as a starting point.
By Andrew GoldenTrevor Williams’s escape act helps Nationals blank Rangers
The veteran right-hander works out of a pair of bases-loaded jams and the bullpen does its part in a 1-0 win that returns Washington to .500.
By Spencer NusbaumDose of adversity gives Dylan Crews a new perspective in Class AA
His first injury and a mounting strikeout total leave the Nationals’ top prospect with work to do for Harrisburg.
By Andrew GoldenChance to move over .500 slips away as Nats lose to reigning champs
With a win, Washington would have moved over .500 for the first time since July 1, 2021. A 7-1 loss to the Rangers denied the Nationals that distinction.
By Spencer NusbaumNationals sweep away the Marlins to get back to .500
Jake Irvin delivers six strong innings and CJ Abrams homers to put the Nationals one victory away from their first winning record in nearly three years.
By Spencer NusbaumNick Senzel, relentless Nats erase seven-run deficit to stun Marlins
The Nationals trailed 7-0 after two innings. Helped by Nick Senzel’s two home runs, they led 9-7 after five on their way to a 12-9 win, their third in a row.
By Spencer NusbaumJesse Winker’s big grand slam helps the Nationals win big in Miami
Washington eclipsed 10 runs for the first time during an 11-4 rout of the scuffling Marlins.
By Spencer NusbaumNationals, still struggling at the plate, do just enough to end skid
The Nationals scrape together a two-run rally in the eight for a 3-1 win in Miami, snapping a three-game losing streak.
By Spencer NusbaumMacKenzie Gore battles but can’t halt sweep as Nats’ bats stay cold
A week after the Nationals took two of three in Los Angeles, the Dodgers turn the tables and complete a sweep at Nationals Park behind a strong start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
By Andrew GoldenDodgers batter Jake Irvin while Nationals’ offense shows little punch
Irvin dazzled last week in Chavez Ravine, but the Dodgers were not fooled at Nationals Park.
By Spencer NusbaumPatrick Corbin is sharp, but Shohei Ohtani gets last word in series opener
The Nationals’ veteran left-hander kept the Dodgers scoreless into the sixth. But the offense and bullpen did him no favors in a 4-1 loss.
By Andrew GoldenJake Irvin literally trained like a dog. It led to a breakout with the Nats.
Early this season, metrics say Jake Irvin’s curveball is sharper and his location is better, leading to fewer walks and weaker hits. His fastball has more horizontal break.
By Spencer NusbaumMitchell Parker emerges for the Nationals in a stress-free win
The rookie left-hander shut down the Astros for seven innings of a 6-0 victory at Nationals Park.
By Spencer NusbaumNationals summon just a little 2019 magic to rally past the Astros
The Nationals scored twice in the ninth inning to tie it before Joey Meneses’s walk-off single in the 10th secured a 5-4 win.
By Spencer NusbaumImperfect but uplifting, Nats’ World Series victory lap arrives at last
Five years later, following a global pandemic and a complete rebuild, the Nationals celebrate the journey to their World Series title.
By Chelsea JanesFrustrations boil over for Nats, who have no answer for Justin Verlander
In the first of a three-game series that the Nationals are using to celebrate their 2019 title, Dave Martinez is ejected and Justin Verlander dominates to spoil the occasion.
By Spencer NusbaumJesse Winker, ‘very meticulous in everything he does,’ is off to a hot start
Through 17 games, Winker is hitting .364, with a .485 on-base percentage and a .582 slugging percentage.
By Andrew GoldenJake Irvin delivers as Nationals beat Dodgers again to close road trip
Jake Irvin struck out six over six scoreless innings as the Nationals prevailed, 2-0, for a series win at Dodger Stadium.
By Andrew GoldenNationals’ impatience at the plate is contagious in 6-2 loss to Dodgers
A first-inning base running gaffe by CJ Abrams get things off on the wrong foot for the Nationals, who grow impatient and can’t solve the Dodgers’ bullpen game.
By Andrew GoldenNationals prepare to celebrate five-year anniversary of World Series title
Brian Dozier, Adam Eaton and Howie Kendrick are among the former Nationals scheduled to return for this weekend’s festivities.
By Scott Allen