Victor Robles
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' 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

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Ozuna hits grand slam, Braves beat Nats in Fried's return

By Ben Nuckols May. 05, 2021 10:04 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

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

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

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

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

Boston Red Sox's Christian Vazquez, right, tags out Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bogaerts' 3-run HR and bullpen carry Red Sox past Nats, 5-3

By Ken Powtak Aug. 29, 2020 11:10 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto, left, celebrates with teammates Adam Eaton, center, and Victor Robles, right, after a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st win

By Mike Fitzpatrick Aug. 11, 2020 11:42 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg (37) watches from the stands during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
2 more HRs, 3 unearned runs help Blue Jays drop Nats to 1-4

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 28, 2020 09:22 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez, left, and Gleyber Torres, right, celebrate with Giancarlo Stanton, center, after Stanton's solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Minus Strasburg, Nats top Yanks 9-2 on Robles' 3 hits, 4 RBI

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 25, 2020 10:41 PM EDT

Cardboard cutouts of fans are seen on seats during an exhibition baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pandemic MLB exhibition games have make-it-up-as-you-go feel

By Josh Dubow Jul. 19, 2020 06:07 PM EDT

The stands are empty during an exhibition baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Fans see 1st Nats exho from balcony; Harper HRs off Scherzer

By Howard Fendrich Jul. 18, 2020 09:00 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

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, center in orange shorts, looks on as his team warms up during baseball training camp, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
More positive tests, canceled workouts add to MLB unease

By Charles Odum Jul. 07, 2020 06:26 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts, right, runs past Interim Manager Ron Roenicke during baseball training camp at Fenway Park, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
The Latest: Houston athletics cutting operating budget

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2020 07:05 AM EDT