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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

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

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

Philadelphia Phillies' Jay Bruce, left, and Alec Bohm celebrate after Bruce's home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Spencer Howard earns 1st win, Phillies beat Nationals 8-6

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles' Renato Nunez (39) celebrates with teammate Anthony Santander (25) after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Even Davis gets 2 hits as O's total 19 in 11-0 win at Nats

By Howard Fendrich Aug. 07, 2020 09:10 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Josh Harrison (5) gestures toward the team's dugout after stepping on home with a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Kendrick homers, Soto dances, Nats beat Mets 5-3 in return

By Howard Fendrich Aug. 04, 2020 11:37 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

FILE - In this July 5, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton bats during summer baseball training at Yankee Stadium in New York. Nothing changes the New York Yankees' mission, not the novel coronavirus, not a 60-game regular season. Winning the World Series is the sole focus. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp

By Steven Wine Jul. 14, 2020 12:04 AM EDT