The 22-year-old Harper will appear in his third All-Star Game on Tuesday night, marking the latest highlight for a budding star who's put together the finest season of his young career. Published July 13, 2015
The Nationals placed Span on the DL with back tightness, reinstated Aaron Barrett, put Jordan Zimmermann on the paternity list and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo on Friday. Published July 10, 2015
For every outfield or shortstop prospect in the minors, there are umpires like Erich Bacchus, 24, and Chase Eade, 26, pursuing a parallel dream. Published July 9, 2015
The decision to postpone Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds will create scheduling challenges later in the year, but allow Washington to have back-to-back days off, with the all-star break approaching. Published July 8, 2015
Lobaton has caught seven of Gonzalez's past eight starts, including a rain-shortened outing in Philadelphia, and it would be no surprise if he was behind the plate again Friday. Published July 7, 2015
Span said he was still waiting for a specialist to read the results of the MRI on Tuesday night, but he is anxious to find out what's causing his back spasms. Span plans to see the specialist Thursday. Published July 7, 2015
Wilson Ramos drove in two of Washington's three runs, and Jordan Zimmermann continued his recent run of dominance as the Nationals swept their fifth series of the season. Published July 5, 2015
Less than two weeks after coming off the 15-day DL, Strasburg went back on the shelf Sunday afternoon. "It's unfortunate, because he felt good and was pitching great," Matt Williams said. Published July 5, 2015
Harper finished a triple shy of the cycle, Moore drove in four runs and hit two doubles, and Washington cruised past the San Francisco Giants, 9-3. Published July 4, 2015
Strasburg left Saturday's game in the fourth inning, grimacing after delivering his 56th pitch of the afternoon. Manager Matt Williams said the right-hander will be further evaluated Sunday. Published July 4, 2015
Four months ago, Robinson was unsure if he'd even make Washington's roster. On Friday, in his 29th start of the season, he hit the go-ahead two-run home run in a 2-1 victory over the Giants. Published July 3, 2015
A 30-year-old rookie who was a longshot to even make the roster five months ago, Robinson hit the go-ahead two-run home rune in the seventh inning Friday. Washington beat San Francisco, 2-1. Published July 3, 2015
The 20-year-old pitched seven no-hit innings Wednesday, the latest benchmark in a period of marked improvement, and is set to appear in the Futures Game later this month. Published July 2, 2015
The right-handed reliever struck out two batters and walked one Wednesday night, nearly three weeks after he was placed on the disabled list with a right bicep strain. Published July 1, 2015
A little more than three weeks after making his season debut, Rendon was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, this time with what the team said is a strained left quadriceps muscle. Published June 26, 2015
Fister threw seven scoreless innings, continuing a torrid stretch for Washington starters. The Nationals won, 7-0, and swept the Braves. Published June 25, 2015
Harper came down with a cramp in his right leg Wednesday night, while Rendon has been playing with soreness in his left quadriceps muscle. Published June 25, 2015
Desmond hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 11th inning to lead Washington past Atlanta, 2-1. Published June 25, 2015
After a stellar start by Jordan Zimmermann and a blown save by Drew Storen, Desmond drove in the deciding run with one out in the 11th inning. The Nationals beat the Braves, 2-1. Published June 24, 2015
After a brief and rocky stint in New York, Carpenter is back in the National League East with the Nationals and close to his hometown in West Virginia. Published June 24, 2015
