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Teen Juan Soto Hits Home Run in First At-Bat
On Monday, Juan Soto made his first start with the Washington Nationals and the outfielder, who is just 19-years-old went yard in his first at-bat versus Robbie Erlin the starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres. Soto’s home run... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Hits 406-Foot Home Run While Breaking His Bat
Bryce Harper showed the world of baseball just how much power he really has. The slugger for the Washington Nationals shattered his bat in two, yet managed to hit the ball over the fence for a home run on Monday. The Nationals beat... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg May Skip All-Star Games in the Future
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg said he is not sure he wants ever again to play in an All-Star Game. The right-hander on Sunday said he is sure that the change that was made in his routine for the game last season had... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Introduce Dave Martinez as New Manager
New Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is not just content by joining the ball club. He called his becoming a manager of the team half a dream come true during his official news conference welcoming him to the team as its new... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sans Strasburg for Game 4 at Wrigley
It was going to be a moment of glory for Stephen Strasburg. The Washington Nationals pitcher was going to take to the mound for Game 4 on Wednesday following the rainout on Tuesday and save the National League East champion’s season. He... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Suspend Assistant Hitting Coach
Minutes prior to the Washington Nationals National League Division Series Game 1 at home against the Chicago Cubs, the team announced that it had suspended Jacques Jones the team’s assistant hitting coach due to a legal matter. The... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Hoping to Return Monday from Knee Injury
On Monday, Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper may come off his team’s disabled list and play for the National League East champions when they open a series on the road in Philadelphia. Nationals’ manager Dusty Baker said the... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Call Up Prospect to Help Outfield
Victor Robles the top prospect for the Washington Nationals has been called up by the National League East leaders. The club announced that the move was official Thursday afternoon. Washington does not have to worry about not making... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Latest Star to Suffer Injury
Prior to Washington Nationals start outfielder Bryce Harper being diagnosed with a bad bone bruise on the left knee, his manager Dusty Baker told reporters he hoped that people would take the time to pray for Harper. Washington will... More of this article »
Nationals Home Run Display Ties MLB Record
On Thursday, the Washington Nationals display of home run power tied a record in Major League Baseball. The Nationals connected for five home runs in the same inning. The home run barrage came during the bottom half of the third against... More of this article »
Ryan Zimmerman Remains Backbone of Washington’s Attack
Ryan Zimmerman has returned bad back or not. Zimmerman had missed three straight games and four of the last five the Washington Nationals have played after hurting his back last week in Los Angeles. However, he returned to the Nationals’... More of this article »
Max Scherzer Reaches 2,000 Strikeouts, Glover Hurts Back
Max Scherzer the ace on the Washington Nationals pitching staff become the most recent member of baseball’s 2,000 strikeout club on Sunday afternoon. The Nationals right-hander is the third fastest pitcher to reach that milestone... More of this article »
NLDS Game 5: Dodgers Visit Nationals With Winner Moving On
Thursday’s Game 5 between the Washington Nationals and visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will decide who moves on to the National League Championship Series to face the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers were able to extend the series to a fifth... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Put Stephen Strasburg on Disabled List
Stephen Strasburg the starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals was placed on the 15-day DL with soreness in his elbow. Through August 1, Strasburg had a record of 15-1 with an ERA of 2.63. Over his past three starts, the Nationals... More of this article »
Washington’s Stephen Strasburg First Pitcher to Reach 15 Wins
The Washington Nationals are atop the National League East by 5 games over the second place Miami Marlins. A big part of the reason they are in first place is their pitching staff. Nationals manager Dusty Baker said he has been pleased... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Homers in Return from DL in Nationals Win
After missing over one month with a knee injury, which originated on a collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on May 13, Bryce Harper returned to action on Monday evening and picked up right where he left off. On the... More of this article »
Gio Gonzalez, Home Runs Lead Nationals to 13-2 Win over Mets
The Washington Nationals exploded for 13 runs on Sunday, eight of which came in the final two innings of the game, in a 13-2 rout of the New York Mets at Citi Field. Washington jumped out to an early lead, plating four runs in the... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Bobblehead: Yeah, Good Luck With That
If you missed out on getting a Bryce Harper bobble head on Sunday at Bryce Harper Bobblehead Day you are not alone. According to Dan Steinberg at the Washington Post crowds began gathering several hours before the game yesterday all... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Gets Win Over Rockies, Strikes Out Nine
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg pitched seven strong innings and struck out nine and won for the first time in the month of June as the Nats beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1. Strasburg (4-6) allowed one run on five hits for... More of this article »
Nats Stephen Strasburg Returns in Nationals 2-0 Loss
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg returned from the 15-day DL on Sunday to face the Cleveland Indians in his first start since injuring his oblique in a May 31 start against the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg worked... More of this article »
A.J. Cole, Nationals Top Pitching Prospect Flashing Dominance
A.J. Cole has been quite the interesting prospect for the Washington Nationals since being drafted in the fourth-round (116th overall) of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft. Coming out of Oviedo High School (Florida), Cole was heralded... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Appears Set for Return to Rotation
After throwing a bullpen session with no apparent issues or setbacks on Thursday afternoon, the Washington Nationals are confident (barring any discomfort over the weekend) that Stephen Strasburg will be able to return to the starting... More of this article »
Nats Reliever Henry Rodriguez Acquired by Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired Washington Nationals reliever Henry Rodriguez in exchange for pitcher Ian Dickson on Tuesday. In 17 appearances this season, Rodriguez posted a 4.00 ERA and an alarming 11/16 strikeout to walk ratio in 18.0... More of this article »
Nationals Jordan Zimmermann Dazzles in 7-0 Victory over Twins
Jordan Zimmermann turned in a dominant performance for the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon, leading the way in a 7-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Twins. Zimmermann went seven scoreless innings, surrendering just two... More of this article »
Nats Stephen Strasburg Joins Bryce Harper on The DL
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg was placed on the disabled list due to the lat strain that forced him to end his last outing early after just two innings. It was earlier reported that Strasburg was on track to throw a bullpen... More of this article »
Nats Bryce Harper Finally Sent to DL, Eligible to Return June 11th
After running into the wall three weeks ago in Los Angeles, slumping thereafter and sitting out the past few games, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was finally sent to the disabled list on Saturday. The 20-year-old outfielder... More of this article »
Nationals Stephen Strasburg Avoids DL, Hopes to Make Next Start
The Washington Nationals will hold off on placing their prized ace, Stephen Strasburg, on the DL for now. Strasburg, who was removed from his last start with a strained lat, could return by next Saturday, the most recent time the team... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Leaves Game Early with Injury
The unthinkable occurred for the Washington Nationals in the second inning of Saturday night’s game between the Nationals and Atlanta Braves. After throwing a changeup to Brian McCann with one out in the second, Nationals starter... More of this article »
Chris Davis Outduels Ryan Zimmerman in Slugfest
The Baltimore Orioles would get the best of the Washington Nationals in a game that witnessed eight home runs, grabbing a 9-6 victory. Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman would launch three home runs Wednesday evening, a solo shot... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Homers Twice, Kevin Gausman Struggles in Nats Win
In his second career start on Tuesday, Baltimore Orioles rookie Kevin Gausman was met with an offensive barrage by the Washington Nationals, led by Adam LaRoche. Gausman would surrender a total of three home runs in his outing, accounting... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Dominant As Nationals Beat Phillies
Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg struck out nine, allowed five hits, one run and walked none in eight innings of work to best The Philadelphia Phillies 6-1. Strasburg out-pitched Phillies starter Cole Hamels who fell... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Homers to Lead Nationals to Victory
Coming off of an extra-innings loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was determined to redeem himself following a ninth-inning outfield miscue that would ultimately cost Washington... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Earns First Win Since Opening Day
Stephen Strasburg can breathe a little easier now. With a 6-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, Strasburg garnered his second victory of the season, his first since opening day on April 1. The Washington starter... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Slump May Be Coming to an End
Adam LaRoche could be on the verge of ending a season-opening slump. Over the last 20 plate appearances LaRoche is reach base 14 times. Those are nearly Hall of Fame numbers coming from where he has been. Even with the recent... More of this article »
Dan Haren and Nationals Get Past Braves
Dan Haren gave the Washington Nationals the kind of performance they were expecting when they signed the veteran right-hander to a free-agent deal this off-season. Haren tossed eight solid innings and Denard Span had a two run... More of this article »
Washington’s Handling of Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth is Hypocritical
Bryce Harper won’t turn 21 years-old until his season is coming to an end. He has the upside of being the next Ken Griffey Jr. and is already a middle of the lineup bat and a five tool player. In other words, he is the offensive... More of this article »
Nats Ryan Zimmerman Sent Out On Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will play two rehab games at class a Potomac on Tuesday and Wednesday and barring any unforeseen setbacks will rejoin the team on Friday. “Unless happens between now and Thursday,”... More of this article »
Nats Jordan Zimmermann One-Hits Reds Again
Washington Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann struck out four, walked one, completed his first career shutout and limited the Reds to just one hit for the second straight game to beat Cincinnati 1-0. Washington won Thursday... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Homers Twice To Back Stephen Strasburg in Win
Stephen Strasburg tossed 80 pitches over seven innings, allowing three hits and striking out three and Bryce Harper hit home runs in his first two at-bats to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-0 opening-day win over the Miami Marlins.... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Return Rule-5 Pick Jeff Kobernus To Washington Nationals
The Detroit Tigers held high hopes for Rule-5 pick Jeff Kobernus, a natural second baseman with great speed, who was transformed into a left fielder this spring in hopes of becoming the right-handed bat in a platoon role with Andy... More of this article »
Nationals Gio Gonzalez Follows A-Rod PEDs Denial With One of His Own
Gio Gonzalez followed Alex Rodriguez in denying the report published this morning by the Miami New Times that linked the Washington Nationals left-hander to a Miami-based clinic that reportedly supplied performance-enhancing... More of this article »
Alex Rodriguez 5 Others Linked to Miami PED’s Clinic
According to a report from the Miami New Times, Anthony Bosch, a south Florida biochemist, supplied performance-enhancing drugs to Alex Rodriguez and more than half a dozen other major league players. Bosch reportedly gave out human... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Even after last offseason’s trade that sent catcher Derek Norris, and pitchers Tommy Milone, Brad Peacock and A.J. Cole to Oakland for left-hander Gio Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals farm system remained well-stocked, and... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays Sign Veteran Infielder Mark DeRosa
The Toronto Blue Jays announced they have signed veteran infielder Mark DeRosa to a one-year deal worth $750,000. The deal includes a 2014 club option for the same amount. DeRosa spent 2012 with the Washington Nationals. DeRosa suffered... More of this article »
NL East: Why the Washington Nationals Will Repeat in 2013
Ninety eight wins. Only four teams have won 98 games or more since Opening Day in 2006. None of those teams did it two years in a row. The Washington Nationals are the newest potential juggernaut and a perfect storm is forming for... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Trade Michael Morse to Seattle Mariners in three-team deal
When the Washington Nationals re-signed first baseman Adam LaRoche, it was assumed that it would only be a matter of time before the Nats traded Michael Morse. Today the Nationals sent Morse to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Reach Agreement with Rafael Soriano: Two Years $28 million
The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent closer Rafael Soriano on a two-year deal worth $28 million. The deal includes an option for 2015 valued at $14 million that will vest if Soriano finishes 120 games... More of this article »
Can the Philadelphia Phillies Match Up with Washington Nationals in 2013?
While Philadelphia Phillies fans wait for Ruben Amaro to find a veteran outfielder, Spring Training is quickly approaching. The Washington Nationals are the reigning National League East Champions winning 98 games in 2012. The Phillies... More of this article »