Washington Nationals
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Nationals RHP Scherzer earns Opening Day start
Full Story: Nationals RHP Scherzer earns Opening Day startThe Washington Nationals, as expected, confirmed right-hander Max Scherzer as their Opening Day starter. Nationals first-year manager Dusty Baker was asked again Sunday who would… Full Story
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Grapefruit League: Three Up, Three Down
Full Story: Grapefruit League: Three Up, Three DownTake a spin around the Grapefruit League with “Three Up, Three Down,” an inside look at what is coming up and what went down on… Full Story
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Nationals C Ramos back after laser eye surgery
Full Story: Nationals C Ramos back after laser eye surgeryWashington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos returned to the team on Sunday after being way to undergo Lasik eye surgery. Ramos had the laser procedure on… Full Story
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Nationals’ Zimmerman fights PED allegations
Full Story: Nationals’ Zimmerman fights PED allegationsWashington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman denied Tuesday during an interview at spring training any past involvement in using performance-enhancing drugs. Zimmerman was mentioned in… Full Story
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Nationals’ Papelbon talked out of wearing ‘guns’ shirt
Full Story: Nationals’ Papelbon talked out of wearing ‘guns’ shirtCloser Jonathan Papelbon apologized Friday to the Washington Nationals for the incident last September in which he choked outfielder Bryce Harper in the dugout for… Full Story
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Desmond absence leaves void at SS, Nats clubhouse
Full Story: Desmond absence leaves void at SS, Nats clubhouseIan Desmond was the last active member of the Montreal/Washington franchise. He was drafted in the third round of the 2004 draft by the Expos… Full Story
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Report: Nationals give Badenhop a shot
Full Story: Report: Nationals give Badenhop a shotThe Washington Nationals signed relief pitcher Burke Badenhop to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to an SI.com report Thursday.… Full Story
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Strasburg to test free agency after 2016
Full Story: Strasburg to test free agency after 2016Stephen Strasburg plans to test the open market at the end of the 2016 season and will not discuss a new contract with the Washington… Full Story
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Nationals in on Cespedes?
Full Story: Nationals in on Cespedes?Slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has a standing offer from the Washington Nationals but at least 10 teams are thought to have some level of interest… Full Story
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Nationals agree to $10.4 million deal with RHP Strasburg
Full Story: Nationals agree to $10.4 million deal with RHP StrasburgWashington right-hander Stephen Strasburg avoided arbitration with the Nationals by agreeing to a one-year, $10.4 million contract on Friday. Strasburg, 27, is eligible for free… Full Story
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Full Story: Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals
Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA)… Full Story
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Full Story: Skidding Nationals seek bounce-back effort vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals will look to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Atlanta rallied to take the… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves look for measure of revenge vs. Nationals
National League East rivals looking to move on from debacles meet on Thursday when the Atlanta Braves open a four-game series at the Washington Nationals.… Full Story
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Full Story: Luis Severino, Mets eye sweep of Nationals
After surviving bullpen drama for the second night in a row, the visiting New York Mets will go for a three-game series sweep of the… Full Story
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Full Story: Nats turn to DJ Herz to make MLB debut vs. Mets
Washington left-hander DJ Herz will make his major league debut Tuesday when he starts for the Nationals against the visiting New York Mets. Herz, 23,… Full Story
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Full Story: Nats place RHP Trevor Williams (flexor muscle) on IL
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right flexor muscle strain. Williams, 32, had been scheduled… Full Story
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Full Story: Mets look to turn it around, start series vs. Nationals
The slumping New York Mets hit the road to face the resilient Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series on Monday. After a… Full Story
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Full Story: Guardians face Nationals, seek 10th straight home win
The Washington Nationals are the latest team caught in the buzz saw of the Cleveland Guardians’ recent dominance at home. Looking to complete a three-game… Full Story
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Full Story: Guardians edge Nationals, extend home dominance
Jose Ramirez had two infield singles and scored the decisive run with some aggressive baserunning as the surging Cleveland Guardians won their ninth straight home… Full Story
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Full Story: Nationals request release waivers on OF Victor Robles
The Washington Nationals officially requested unconditional release waivers on outfielder Victor Robles after he was designated for assignment on Monday. Robles, who turned 27 last… Full Story