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 NusbaumSeptember 5, 2024

MacKenzie 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 NusbaumSeptember 4, 2024

Nationals 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 NusbaumSeptember 3, 2024

What 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 GoldenSeptember 3, 2024

Sloppy 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 GoldenSeptember 1, 2024
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Darren 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 SvrlugaSeptember 1, 2024

DJ 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 NusbaumAugust 31, 2024

The 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 JanesAugust 31, 2024

CJ 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 GoldenAugust 30, 2024

He’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 NusbaumAugust 29, 2024

Dylan 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 NusbaumAugust 28, 2024

Dylan 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 NusbaumAugust 27, 2024

Dylan 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 GoldenAugust 26, 2024
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The 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 SvrlugaAugust 26, 2024

DJ 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 GoldenAugust 25, 2024

José 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 GoldenAugust 24, 2024

Nats 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 GoldenAugust 23, 2024
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The 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 SvrlugaAugust 22, 2024

Patrick 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 GoldenAugust 22, 2024

Luis 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 NusbaumAugust 21, 2024