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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

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

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

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo throws to Manager David Ross at second, during the team's last baseball workout Wednesday, March 31, 2021, before the home opener Thursday, April 1, 2021, against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Cubs' Hoyer confident deal with Rizzo will be worked out

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 31, 2021 07:01 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

Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, left, and Kris Bryant stand on the field during a spring training baseball workout in Mesa, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Bryant open to new deal, knows time as Cub could wind down

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 25, 2021 06:48 PM EST

FILE - Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, right, walks with a member of the training staff as he heads to the dugout after leaving the game during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, in this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, file photo. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, that Strasburg “is in preparation mode not in rehabilitation mode” at spring training after having surgery in 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Strasburg in 'preparation mode' as Nationals start workouts

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 18, 2021 02:42 PM EST

FILE - Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer speaks during a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz., in this Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, file photo. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated the team might conduct more thorough background checks when deciding who to hire in the wake of sexual harassment accusations against former director of pro scouting Jared Porter. Hoyer called the alleged incidents “disturbing" on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. He said there's “no place for them in the game," and it's his job to make sure Wrigley Field is a workplace where women can thrive. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Cubs' Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 16, 2021 06:36 PM EST

FILE - This is a 2020 file photo showing Alex Avila of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Avila finalized a one-year agreement with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The 34-year-old Avila is expected to be the primary backup to starting catcher Yan Gomes in Washington. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Nationals add backup catcher Avila on $1.5M, 1-year deal

By Howard Fendrich Feb. 03, 2021 12:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. A person with knowledge of the deal has confirmed to The Associated Press that left-hander Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract. The deal is pending the successful completion of a physical exam. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Lefty Jon Lester finalizes $5M, 1-year deal with Nationals

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 27, 2021 03:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand delivers in the ninth inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Red in Cleveland. Brad Hand has agreed in principle to join the Washington Nationals, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 because the deal was still not official and is pending the successful completion of a physical exam. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Brad Hand gets $10.5M from Nationals, $6.5M of it deferred

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 26, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber (12) bats during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago. Schwarber agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, because a physical exam was still pending for Schwarber. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 09, 2021 01:49 PM EST