By the time Max Scherzer hopped out of the dugout and raised an arm to the 52,000-plus fans at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night, those gathered had gained an understanding of what the right-hander brings to a ballclub. Published August 5, 2021
Ten of the Nationals' top 30 prospects were acquired in trades at the deadline, revitalizing a thin farm system. Published August 4, 2021
The league released the 2022 season schedule Wednesday, with Washington opening against the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 31 -- the sixth time the teams have started a year against the other. The Nationals' home opener will be April 4 against the Philadelphia Phillies to start a two-game series. Published August 4, 2021
Canada's Andre de Grasse finished second to Usain Bolt five years ago, but he won gold this time around. Published August 4, 2021
Wander Suero has allowed seven runs in his last 3 2/3 innings. Published August 3, 2021
Of the 25 players who were on the Nationals' 2019 World Series roster, only 10 remain with the organization. Published August 3, 2021
And four years after Josiah Gray wowed Scott Cassidy with four straight punchouts to close a game, the central piece of a rebuild in Washington. took the mound at Nationals Park. Published August 2, 2021
For the second straight Olympics, the U.S. women's soccer team missed out on the chance to win a gold medal, losing to Canada 1-0 on Monday in the semifinal. Published August 2, 2021
When fans filter into Nationals Park for the final two months of the season, their eyes will also be locked on the young players suddenly catapulted into the starting lineup of a team planning for the future. This wasn't how Washington envisioned the season playing out. But for those benefiting from the sell-off, these final two months could go a long way in solidifying their place on the team in the years to come. Published August 1, 2021
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane denied claims made by his wife, Anna, that he has a gambling addiction and bet on his own games in a pair of statements posted to Twitter on Sunday. Published August 1, 2021
After the trade deadline passed Friday afternoon, and after the Washington Nationals turned their roster upside down over the course of 28 hours, manager Dave Martinez's voice wavered as he tried to sum it all up. Published July 30, 2021
The final chips of the Washington Nationals' fire sale fell into play shortly before the 4 p.m. Friday trade deadline, with catcher Yan Gomes and utility man Josh Harrison heading to the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Jon Lester joining the St. Louis Cardinals. Published July 30, 2021
The Washington Nationals will release infielder Starlin Castro after he completes an unpaid 30-game suspension, the team announced Friday. Published July 30, 2021
Late Thursday night, as the trade deadline ticked ever closer, Rizzo struck two more deals. Left fielder Kyle Schwarber is headed to the Boston Red Sox, Washington announced. And reliever Daniel Hudson will reportedly be traded to the San Diego Padres. Published July 29, 2021
The Washington Nationals are entering what appears to be a full rebuild. Published July 29, 2021
Scherzer's time in Washington appeared to be winding down Thursday with reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of a deal to obtain the Nationals ace. Published July 29, 2021
Alex Ovechkin signed a new five-year deal to keep the captain with the Capitals. He has plenty left he wants to accomplish. Published July 29, 2021
The Washington Nationals began their sell-off Thursday, sending closer Brad Hand to the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced. Published July 29, 2021
The Capitals lost Vitek Vanecek in the expansion draft, but they got the goalie back a week later in a trade. Published July 28, 2021
Twelve people, including four players, within the Washington Nationals organization have tested positive for the coronavirus, manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday, shortly after MLB postponed that night's game to allow for additional testing and contact tracing. Published July 28, 2021
