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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde delivers a pitch during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Fedde back from COVID-19 list, Nats-Giants split DH

By Bobby Bancroft Jun. 12, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Nick Castellanos (2) slides home safe as Washington Nationals catcher Alex Avila, is late for a tag during the eighth inning of the resumption of a rain-delayed baseball game in Washington, Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Nationals beat Reds 5-3 in completion of suspended game

By Ian Nicholas Quillen May. 27, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, celebrates after hitting a solo home run as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras looks to the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Soto hits scoreboard, Scherzer wins again, Nats top Cubs 4-3

By Matt Carlson May. 19, 2021 11:51 PM EDT

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom tips his cap to fans after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 6-0. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
DeGrom's 15 strikeouts, 2-hitter lead Mets over Nats 6-0

By Ronald Blum Apr. 23, 2021 10:08 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

By Bobby Bancroft Apr. 18, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) is congratulated by Max Muncy (13) after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Turner homers, Dodgers beat Nats 1-0 on champs' ring day

By Greg Beacham Apr. 09, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

Fans walk past cactuses at Surprise Stadium before a spring training baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2021 07:49 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, March 8, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Arihara settles into 2nd start for Rangers, 3 solid innings

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 02:19 AM EST

FILE - In this March 10, 2020 file photo, San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz. Posey, David Price, Marcus Stroman and more than a dozen other players who opted out of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season get back to work this week. They not only will have to deal with rust but the demands of MLB’s coronavirus safety protocols. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for '21

By Jake Seiner Feb. 20, 2021 06:37 PM EST

FILE - In a Monday, March 2, 2020 file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Longtime infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross are opting out of playing the 2020 season as Major League Baseball tries to get back amid the COVID-19 pandemic. General manager Mike Rizzo says the team is 100% supportive of Zimmerman and Ross deciding not to play.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Joe Ross, Nationals agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract

Dec. 01, 2020 11:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, file photo, The Washington Nationals celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros in Houston. The Nationals won 6-2 to win the series. A year after winning the World Series thanks to a historic turnaround, the Nationals woke up Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, with a 23-33 record and no mathematical chance of returning to the playoffs. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Champs done: Time to look toward 2021 for eliminated Nats

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 24, 2020 12:23 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws the first pitch to New York Yankees' Aaron Hicks at Nationals Park during an opening day baseball game, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 23, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Washington Nationals Juan Soto passes on a pitch in the fourth inning of an intersquad baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Nats star Juan Soto positive for COVID-19, out for opener

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 23, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2020, file photo, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, talks with manager Dave Martinez during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
'4 Horses' still key for World Series champion Nationals

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 14, 2020 03:32 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Anibal Sanchez, top, bats as the team holds its first baseball training camp workout at Nationals Stadium, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Defending champion Nats return healthy, careful on protocols

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 03, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

FILER - In this Feb. 21, 2020, file photo, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) goes to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Pacers will finish this season without Oladipo after the two-time All-Star decided to sit out because of the risk of re-injuring his right knee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The Latest: Pacers' Oladipo to sit out restart of season

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 09:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward talks to the media during spring training baseball practice in Surprise, Ariz. Woodward was going to have a team meeting before the start of summer camp, just like he did before spring training about 4 1/2 months ago. This time, it was a Zoom call. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virus

By Stephen Hawkins Jul. 02, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

FILE - In a Monday, March 2, 2020 file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Longtime infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross are opting out of playing the 2020 season as Major League Baseball tries to get back amid the COVID-19 pandemic. General manager Mike Rizzo says the team is 100% supportive of Zimmerman and Ross deciding not to play.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Roster shuffle: Plans change in MLB because of health issues

By David Brandt Jun. 29, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 16, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman has his cap adjusted by his daughter Mackenzie before a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Washington. Zimmerman has been offering his thoughts, as told to AP in a diary of sorts, while waiting for baseball to return. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Nationals' Zimmerman and Ross opting out of MLB season

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 29, 2020 04:30 PM EDT