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Nationals' Mattheus breaks hand punching locker
On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.
The Washington National Opera presents Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park
The Washington National Opera, in conjunction with the Washington Nationals, will present the fifth annual Opera in the Outfield at Nationals Park featuring a live simulcast of the legendary American musical Show Boat on Saturday, May 18 .
Offensive Woes Continue for Nats Against Dodgers, Padres
For a team that has struggled to produce offense, winning three of the first six games of a 10-game West Coast trip might be a success - but not by the standards held by the championship-hopeful Washington Nationals.
Nationals vs. Giants: Bryce Harper, Washington end West Coast trip on high note
A helmet lay in Bryce Harper 's wake as he slid into home plate late Wednesday afternoon, discarded along with the oddity and injury of the Washington Nationals' long, strange trip out West.
Washington Nationals' Manager Davey Johnson And Ryan Zimmerman On Bryce Harper Bunting; Perspective
Did Washington Nationals' manager Davey Johnson tell Bryce Harper to bunt in the two at bats he did last night? No.
Staunton Councilors Hope to Ban Natural Gas Drilling in National Forest
Staunton City Council is considering lobbying lawmakers in Washington to ban natural gas drilling near the city's water supply.
Davey Johnson accepts invitation to be on All-Star staff and Steve McCatty stars on a t-shirt
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson accepted an invitation from San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy to be a coach on his staff at the 2013 All-Star Game.
Nats closer disses Harper after blown save
Misplaced pitches. Punishing walls. Unyielding lockers. All sorts of factors are conspiring against the Washington Nationals, who are finding new ways to turn big preseason expectations into sheer mediocrity.
Busy day of moves has outfielder Perez returning to Syracuse Chiefs,...
Yunesky Maya's 1.74 ERA in his last three starts with the Syracuse Chiefs has earned him a promotion to Washington.
Recap: San Francisco vs. Washington
Pablo Sandoval scorched a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals Tuesday in the middle test of a three- game set at AT&T Park.
Baseball: Ryan Vogelsong, Santiago Casilla go on Giants' DL
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong grabs his hand after being hit by a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Monday, May 20, 2013 in San Francisco.
The goal for the Washington Nationals remains unchanged, and if they overcome the bewildering first portion of their season to reach it, they may look back on Monday night and wonder: how did they ever get so lost on the way to the World Series? When the Nationals gathered in spring training and the baseball world anointed them favorites, they ... (more)
Washington Nationals, GM Mike Rizzo Have Not Begun Contract Extension Talks
Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals have yet to begin talks about a contract extension.
Man in Nats Hat Wanted for NE Bank Robbery
A man in his early 30s donning a Washington Nationals baseball hat is wanted for robbing a Northeast bank Monday afternoon.
In baseball, strikeouts are now the norm
New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey follows through in the first inning of a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, April 24, 2013.
Notes: Two of the hottest teams in the Eastern League meet today as Harrisburg comes to town for a four-game series.
A couple of struggling teams meet up at AT&T Park on Monday, as the San Francisco Giants host the Washington Nationals for the opener of a three-game set.
Will Venable, Kyle Blanks and Yonder Alonso all hit homers and drove in two runs apiece as the San Diego Padres outslugged the Washington Nationals, 13-4, in the finale of a four-game set at Petco Park.
Game 41 WPA: The return of the #CardiacNats. Nats 6, Pads 5
No fair getting me all hyped up with a tense, extra-inning West Coast night game! Stupid Nats! You better keep winning.
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Jackson should be ready when eligible to return from 15-day DL
Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson looks in the dugout before an interleague game against the Washington Nationals on Thursday in Washington.