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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

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

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani reacts after the tema's baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, June 11, 2021, in Washington. The Giants won 1-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Scherzer hurt, Giants beat Nats 1-0 behind Posey, DeSclafani

By Bobby Bancroft Jun. 11, 2021 10:12 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' Kyle Schwarber celebrates as he runs the bases for his two-run game-winning homer during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Schwarber 2-run HR in 10th, Nats top Miami 2-1; Lester sharp

Apr. 30, 2021 10:24 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Fedde, Harrison lift Nats over Jays in Springer's debut

By Mark Didtler Apr. 28, 2021 10:10 PM EDT

New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, hugs relief pitcher Edwin Diaz after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals

By Jerry Beach Apr. 25, 2021 04:30 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

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi walks to the dugout after being relieved during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fl. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Washington Nationals' Josh Bell scores during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, April 12, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2

By Jason L. Young Apr. 13, 2021 12:41 AM EDT

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, general manager Mike Rizzo, and owner Mark Lerner watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Struggling Nationals get back Schwarber, Bell, Harrison

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 12, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

A steady trickle of fans arrive at the centerfield gate as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in their opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 06, 2021 05:11 PM EDT

The Washington Nationals have a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals had a conronavirus outbreak that sidelined 11 players, four of whom tested positive for COVID-19, and delayed their first game until Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
COVID-hit Nats make many moves before 1st game of season

Apr. 06, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto bats during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO MIKE-Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez, watch the team during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves

By The Associated Press Apr. 05, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

CORRECTS FIRST NAME TO MIKE-Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, and general manager Mike Rizzo talk during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to play the Braves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

By Howard Fendrich Apr. 05, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 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

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Mar. 16, 2021 06:00 PM EDT