Nats fall to Pirates as Jake Irvin’s second-half struggles continue
The Nats got off to a fast start with a three-run first, but timely hits after that were hard to come by while mistakes were plentiful.
By Spencer NusbaumMacKenzie Gore rediscovers his mojo but the Nats fall to Marlins in 10
The Nationals fall to the Marlins in 10 innings, 4-3, but take solace in a strong start delivered by the lefty Gore.
By Spencer NusbaumNationals get what they’re hoping from Keibert Ruiz and beat the Marlins
The 26-year-old catcher, under contract until 2032, continues to show the signs of development the Nationals are hoping for. But there remains room for more.
By Spencer NusbaumWhat inspires the Nats’ Andrés Chaparro? His family and his pride.
Chaparro is making the most of his first big league opportunity with the Nationals after a long stay in the minor leagues.
By Andrew GoldenSloppy loss to Cubs is a reminder that Nationals are really young
Fielding mistakes — some called errors and some not — are the Nationals’ downfall in a 14-1 loss on a day two more young players make their major league debuts.
By Andrew GoldenDarren Baker is finally in the majors — where he has been his whole life
Darren Baker, the son of former Nationals manager Dusty Baker, grew up in the big leagues. And he just singled in his major league debut with Washington.
By Barry SvrlugaDJ Herz is sharp at the start, fades in the middle innings as Nats fall
The Nationals want their rookie lefty to work on controlling his emotions. They got the better of him Saturday in a loss to the Cubs.
By Spencer NusbaumThe Commanders scored a naming rights deal. Why haven’t the Nationals?
The Nationals are the only MLB team without a stadium naming rights deal or jersey patch sponsorship, but they are making a new push to reach such agreements.
By Chelsea JanesCJ Abrams looks for positives on a night Nats fall short in the ninth
Dylan Crews homers for the second straight game but also strikes out to end the Nationals’ rally in the ninth.
By Andrew GoldenHe’s a pitcher with an engineer’s mind. And he’s tracking every step of his rise.
“Something I learned is that success leaves clues,” says Travis Sykora, a minor league pitcher in the Washington Nationals’ system. “That’s why you write it down.”
By Spencer NusbaumDylan Crews opens his homer account and Nats take series from Yankees
The rookie continues to shine in his third game in the bigs, notching a pair of hits for the second straight night in a 5-2 win.
By Spencer NusbaumDylan Crews gets his first hit, and the Nationals handle the Yankees
The Nationals’ hyped rookie doubles off Gerrit Cole for his first MLB hit, then beats out a single later in the game and comes around to score his first run in a 4-2 win over the Yankees.
By Spencer NusbaumDylan Crews makes his MLB debut as Nationals fall to Yankees
Dylan Crews, the 22-year-old who was the second pick in the 2023 draft, finishes 0 for 3 with a walk for the Nationals in a 5-2 loss to the Yankees.
By Andrew GoldenThe next step in the Nationals’ rebuild: Bring back Juan Soto
Dylan Crews made his debut against Juan Soto on Monday night. In 2025, they should be teammates.
By Barry SvrlugaDJ Herz overcomes another rocky first as Nationals beat Braves
DJ Herz allows no runs and strikes out eight in five innings to continue his strong August as the Nationals beat the Braves to win the season series.
By Andrew GoldenJosé Tena hits first homer but Nationals can’t hold off Braves
The rookie infielder continues to make the most of his time with the big club, blasting his first career homer as part of a three-hit night.
By Andrew GoldenNats expected to call up Dylan Crews, lose Alex Call to injury in loss
Crews, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft, is expected to make his MLB debut Monday at home against the Yankees.
By Andrew GoldenThe Nats’ young players have been improving. That’s quite a development.
After a decade of struggling to draft and develop major league talent, Washington is seeing indications of a burgeoning youth movement.
By Barry SvrlugaPatrick Corbin earns career win No. 100 as the Nats top the Rockies
“You try to keep going and try to get as many wins as you can,” Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin said. “But yeah, it was neat.”
By Andrew GoldenLuis García Jr., Mitchell Parker fuel the Nationals past the Rockies
The Nationals get one for the Gen-Zers, with Luis García Jr. and Mitchell Parker producing strong nights in a 6-1 win over Colorado.
By Spencer Nusbaum