Could Juan Soto be a National again? It’d be crazy not to consider it.
Juan Soto was brilliant in his first act in D.C. Could there be a second?
By Barry SvrlugaWhy MacKenzie Gore wears No. 1, a rarity for pitchers
Gore debuted the number when he debuted for the San Diego Padres in April 2022.
By Jesse DoughertyNats have plenty in reserve to claim a series win over the Tigers
Backups Riley Adams and Ildemaro Vargas provided much of the offense to lift Josiah Gray during a 6-4 victory.
By Andrew GoldenLane Thomas keeps revving the Nationals, who snap their four-game skid
The leadoff man went 3 for 4 with the go-ahead two-run double as the Nationals posted a 5-2 win over the Tigers.
By Jesse DoughertyRookie Jake Irvin struggles, and Nats’ late rally falls short vs. Tigers
The right-hander fails to make it out of the third inning. The Nationals' offense came alive late in an 8-6 loss at home.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals’ bats stay (mostly) quiet as Marlins complete series sweep
Offense finds clutch hits elusive in a 5-3 loss that reveals, again, jus how little margin for error the Nationals have.
By Andrew GoldenCorey Dickerson’s welcome-back HR not enough for Nats in loss to Marlins
The outfielder homers in first at-bat since going on the IL in early April. His absence had left a power void in the Nationals' lineup.
By Andrew GoldenJosiah Gray made changes in the offseason. So far, that’s helping.
“Each day is a journey, but I’m really embracing it this year,” Josiah Gray said.
By Andrew GoldenHunter Harvey can’t seal deal and the Marlins walk off the Nationals
Harvey was one strike away from closing out Miami on each of his final three hitters. The Marlins' Jorge Soler's two-run homer then ended the drama.
By Andrew GoldenJake Irvin is an outlier for the Nationals. Here’s why.
Before Irvin was promoted in early May, the Nationals spent a month of the season without a player they drafted.
By Jesse DoughertyCJ Abrams and the difference between growing pains and bad baseball
The young shortstop's mental error against the Mets on Monday was inconsequential. What he learns from it is crucial.
By Barry SvrlugaJoey Meneses leads launch party as Nationals split series with Mets
Washington's designated hitter has not been able to match his power from last year, but Monday brought signs he's beginning to find his stroke.
By Jesse DoughertyCJ Abrams flexes his muscles as Nationals split doubleheader vs. Mets
The Nationals beat the Mets in the first game, behind a strong showing at the plate by Abrams, but lost an early lead and fell, 8-2, in the second.
By Andrew GoldenPeople are counting on Dave Martinez. He knows it.
“I don’t know when this is going to be over, but I want it to last as long as it possibly can,” Dave Martinez said of managing the Nationals, who are in the middle of a rebuild.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals’ game vs. Mets suspended after rain delay
The Nationals' game against the Mets is suspended after a four-hour rain delay and will be finished as part of a split doubleheader Sunday.
By Andrew GoldenKeibert Ruiz shows he’s comfortable taking control with the Nats
“I can’t continue to tell him, ‘Hey, you got to do this.’ I want him to learn and do it himself,” Nationals Manager Dave Martinez said. “And he’s been really good.”
By Andrew GoldenNationals suffer loss to Mets, but it was a professional loss at that
Counting the ways the Nationals' 3-2 defeat in the series opener was actually encouraging for the young team.
By Jesse DoughertyThese Washington Nationals are scrappy, fun — and on their way back up
The Nationals have hope again, and what happens next could be a blast.
By Thomas BoswellThese MLB teammates have a road trip ritual: Appreciating the view
Whenever the Nationals' Chad Kuhl is on the road, he tries to make a trek through the stadium he is visiting. This year, he has taken Hobie Harris along.
By Andrew GoldenBehind Josiah Gray and Riley Adams, Nats rout Giants, win another series
Adams hits an early three-run homer and Gray delivers seven strong innings in an 11-6 win to end a 3-3 West Coast trip.
By Andrew Golden