Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto goes from coronavirus to batting title; baseball reaches postseason
The 2020 baseball season began with Washington Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto testing positive for COVID-19. Now, he's a 21-year-old batting champion — after beating out another player who went through his own ordeal with the coronavirus.
Nationals, manager Dave Martinez agree to multiyear extension
Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals agreed to a multiyear contract extension that the team announced Saturday.
Nationals sign GM Mike Rizzo to extension
The architect of the Washington Nationals' championship roster is locked up long-term.
Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies postpone tonight's game in wake of protests
The Washington Nationals game against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday evening was postponed in the wake of boycotts protesting police violence across the spectrum of professional sports.
Nats' Strasburg to have season-ending hand surgery
Washington Nationals star pitcher Stephen Strasburg will undergo season-ending hand surgery after coming down with carpal tunnel neuritis.
Strasburg heads to injured list with carpal tunnel
Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is on the 10-day injured list after reporting carpal tunnel neuritis in his pitching hand.
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg to make 2020 debut for the Nationals Sunday
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for the Washington Nationals on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching hand.
Nationals vote against Miami road series after COVID-19 outbreak, according to report
The Washington Nationals have voted against going to Miami later this week for a three game road swing after multiple Marlins players were confirmed for COVID-19, according to a report.
Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
Washington Nationals fans give a special gift to beloved Nationals Park usher
Fans and ushers may not be inside Nationals Park for games this season, but that doesn’t mean all fans and ushers have completely fallen out of touch.
Nats' Strasburg scratched from tonight's start with right hand issue
Merry Strasmas will have to wait.
Nationals catcher Tres Barrera banned 80 games after drug test
Washington Nationals catcher Tres Barrera was suspended 80 games without pay by Major League Baseball on Saturday after testing positive for an anabolic steroid.
Yankees, Nationals kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci's toss
The Nationals and Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
Nationals say star Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19, won't play
Just hours away from their home opener, the Washington Nationals confirmed on Thursday that outfielder Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19.
Washington Nationals ready to take field as defending champs amid coronavirus pandemic
The Washington Nationals are ready to take the field as defending champs.
Fox Sports taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Relive the Washington Nationals victory celebration
The Washington Nationals will take to the field to defend their World Series championship today – but it wasn’t that long ago that Baby Shark and the rest were the toast of the nation’s capital.
Nationals' Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic
With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel Monday night for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch for Nationals on Opening Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
Washington Nationals to play 2020 home games at Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals will play their 2020 home games at Nationals Park, officials with the team confirmed to FOX 5.