1. 3 Biggest Surprises so Far for the Washington Nationals This Season

    Going into the 2013 season it seemed everyone was picking the Washington Nationals to win the World Series—and for good reason. Their starting rotation is stacked. Their lineup is challenging...

    Katie Gregerson Written by Katie Gregerson about 24 minutes ago 3 reads 0 comments

  2. Rendon Red-Hot at Double-A

    Anthony Rendon, the Nationals ' brilliant third-base prospect, started at second base for Double A Harrisburg on Monday night.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 21 hours ago 35 reads 0 comments

  3. Gio Gonzalez Models Steve McCatty Playgirl Shirt

    Word traveled quickly that some of the Nats players had made T-shirts out of the Playgirl photo of pitching coach Steve McCatty.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 21 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  4. Rafael Soriano Explains Comments to Bryce Harper as Hitting the Wall Lingers

    This morning, Rafael Soriano strolled to the back corner of the Nationals clubhouse inside AT&T Park. Dressed in all black, he dropped a bag in his chair and removed silver headphones from ears, hanging them on a hook in his locker...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 21 hours ago 14 reads 0 comments

  5. Bryce Harper Is Not the Person to Blame for Washington Nationals' Woes

    Entering the 2013 MLB season, perhaps no team garnered as much hype as the Washington Nationals . With a star-studded pitching staff, a deep bullpen and a pair of star hitters, Washington was a favorite to reach the World Series...

    Maxwell Ogden Written by Maxwell Ogden about 1 day ago 393 reads 4 comments

  6. Projecting the State of the NL East in 2015

    Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest in the National League East? Currently, the title belongs to the Atlanta Braves , who are 4.5 games ahead of the Washington Nationals and 5...

    Cheng Sio Written by Cheng Sio about 2 days ago 761 reads 3 comments

  7. Rafael Soriano Not Pleased with Bryce Harper's Position on Game-Tying Run

    Following the Nationals ' 4-2 10th-inning loss Tuesday to the San Francisco Giants , Bryce Harper blamed himself for the game-tying run in the ninth .....

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 2 days ago 39 reads 0 comments

  8. Instant Analysis: Giants 4, Nationals 2

    How it happened: The Nationals got to Matt Cain early, scoring two in the top of the first inning on a single by Denard Span and hard-hit doubles by Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 2 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

  9. Bruce Bochy reportedly asked Davey Johnson to be on his All-Star staff

    The news wasn't all bad for Davey Johnson Monday night in California. He'll apparently spend his last All-Star break as Nats skipper in New York, at Citi Field, as part of Bruce Bochy's coaching staff...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 3 days ago 110 reads 0 comments

  10. Nationals vs. Giants: Washington Pitchers Are Pounded in 8-0 Loss

    SAN FRANCISCO — The goal for the Washington Nationals remains unchanged, and if they overcome the bewildering first portion of their season to reach it, they may look back on ...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 3 days ago 129 reads 0 comments

  11. 2013 MLB Draft: Projecting Washington Nationals' Top 5 Needs

    The Washington Nationals have had tremendous results in their drafts in years past, especially since drafting Ryan Zimmerman in 2005...

    Michael Nargi Written by Michael Nargi about 3 days ago 1,204 reads 2 comments

  12. Harper Returns to Nats Lineup Monday Night

    Harper returns, Espinosa, Suzuki sit. Span 8, Lombardozzi 4, Harper 9, Zimmerman 5, LaRoche 3, Desmond 6, Bernadina 7, Solano 2, Duke 1...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 4 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  13. Mike Rizzo Has Not Begun Talks with Nationals on Contract Extension

    Earlier this season, the Washington Nationals exercised their option to extend General Manager Mike Rizzo's contract through the 2014 season, a move widely interpreted as a reward ...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 4 days ago 72 reads 0 comments

  14. 4 Signs We're Headed for a Washington Nationals vs. S.F. Giants NLCS in 2013

    The Washington Nationals and San Francisco Giants will square off in San Francisco for a three-game series beginning Monday night, May 20, in a battle of World Series favorites...

    Robert Wood Written by Robert Wood about 4 days ago 969 reads 0 comments

  15. Dan Haren Struggles Again in Defeat

    At times during their first week out West, the Washington Nationals showed glimpses of shedding their disappointing start to this season. At times during Sunday afternoon, they played as if intent on reversing any positive thrust they had gathered...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 4 days ago 44 reads 0 comments

  16. Nationals Hopeful Bryce Harper Will Return Monday Against Giants

    The Nationals will determine Bryce Harper's status for Monday's series opener in San Francisco tomorrow afternoon, Manager Davey Johnson said...

    Mike  Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 4 days ago 418 reads 0 comments

  17. Ian Desmond out for Finale

    SAN DIEGO — The Washington Nationals will send right-hander Dan Haren to the mound on Sunday as he looks to continue a string of strong starts and the Nationals look to take the four-game series from the San Diego Padres...

    Michael Pedicano Written by Michael Pedicano about 5 days ago 22 reads 0 comments

  18. Ian Desmond out of Lineup vs. Padres

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  19. Zimmermann a Hard-Luck Loser

    Jordan Zimmermann and losses are two things that haven't been paired together too often this year. But on a night when the Nationals right-hander lowered his already-stellar ERA from 1...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 5 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  20. Jordan Zimmermann Gets No Support in 2-1 Loss

    The Washington Nationals ' lineup confronted a journeyman starting pitcher Saturday evening, and it still demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 5 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  21. Duke to Start for Detwiler Monday

    With Ross Detwiler's back a concern, the Nationals will turn to long reliever Zach Duke for Monday's start, according to multiple reports from San Diego ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 5 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  22. Bryce Harper out of the Nationals Lineup with Swelling in Knee

    Bryce Harper will miss tonight's game against the Padres and possibly tomorrow with bruising and swelling in his left knee, one of several lingering effects from his violent collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on Monday in Los Angeles.

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 5 days ago 18 reads 0 comments

  23. Bryce Harper Dealing with Sore Left Knee

    Bryce Harper said his left knee is barking a little, still sore from wall collision. Thinking a day or two...

    Mike  Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 6 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  24. Harper out Saturday vs. Padres

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  25. Zach Duke to Start in Place of Ross Detwiler

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 6 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

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