Washington Nationals

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire. The 2019 World Series MVP has had his career derailed by injuries. Strasburg last pitched in June 2022 and has thrown only 528 pitches since signing a $245 million, seven-year contract in December 2019. An announcement is expected sometime...

Players from the Phillies and Nationals had some fun with custom bats and cleats during the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday.

The MLB Little League Classic is an exciting baseball crossover event each summer. Here’s a look at the event’s origin, along with the participants for 2023.

The Padres enigmatic season took another odd and discouraging turn on Sunday afternoon. Not only did they lose a series at home to the Nationals, the team with the worst record in the National League, but they were shut down by their former top prospect and basically gave the game away late with some inexplicable errors in an 8-3 blowout…

The Padres have had moments in 2023 where it looked like they were starting to turn a corner only to trip and hit the wall. On Thursday afternoon they whipped the Giants 10-0 to avoid being swept in a 4-game series they had a legitimate chance to sweep themselves (a bad bullpen performance and a worse umpiring decision were their…

Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.

Here’s a little look into the writing process for us folks who cover the Padres is like on a day like today. The lede for this story at the 7th inning stretch looked like this: “The Padres finally did what they’ve been struggling to do all year long, getting knocks with runners in scoring position and surviving another roller...

An off-duty firefighter is being hailed as a hero after he rescued a man who choked at a Washington Nationals game Wednesday in Nationals Park. Todd Covington, a firefighter visiting from Kansas City, was watching the Nationals take on the San Diego Padres when baseball fans began shouting that someone was choking and needed help. Covington jumped over two rows…

Mets fans tried to trick a Nationals pitcher with a ruse commonly seen in college basketball.

It hasn’t been an easy transition for Juan Soto in the batter’s box since being traded to the San Diego Padres.

Frances Tiafoe, who is in the fourth round of the 2022 U.S. Open, said he wants to attend some Washington Nationals games when he gets back home.

The 2023 MLB Little League Classic will feature an NL East showdown between the Nationals and Phillies.

Defense, pitching and home runs is a proven recipe for success in Major League Baseball. The San Diego Padres followed that recipe for a 2-1 victory Sunday at Petco Park against the Washington Nationals. Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea came into the game having allowed home runs in 8 straight starts and 9 home run’s in his previous 5 starts….

The Padres and the Nationals were tied at 3 in the 7th inning, when there was drama at the dish. The Nationals Victor Robles singled to right field, former National and newly acquired Padre Juan Soto fired a laser to home plate, catcher Austin Nola scooped the throw, tagged Cesar Hernandez and the umpire called the runner out. But hold…

The MLB Sunday Leadoff Series continues with the San Diego Padres visiting the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Here’s how to watch the game on Peacock.

Juan Soto posted a heartfelt farewell message to the Washington Nationals and their fans after he was traded to the San Diego Padres.

Nationals President and GM Mike Rizzo believes the Juan Soto trade accelerates the process.

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto has been traded to the San Diego Padres after declining three extension deals from the Nationals. Washington fans are frustrated, while Padres fans are excited for this new advantage.

After a long wait, the Juan Soto deal is done and he’s heading from one coast to the other.

The Washington Nationals commanded a large asking price for Juan Soto. Heres a look at what other teams received in MLBs recent blockbuster trades.