Do or die time for Nationals as Gio Gonzalez to start NLDS Game 5 against Cubs

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez was picked to start Game 5 for the Washington Nationals on Thursday night in their NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Stephen Strasburg to start Game 4 for Washington Nationals against Chicago Cubs

Stephen Strasburg is now expected to take the mound for the Washington Nationals in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

Nationals-Cubs NLDS Game 4 postponed until Wednesday

Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs has been postponed until Wednesday due to inclement weather in Chicago, according to Major League Baseball.

Nationals unable to hold lead, fall 2-1 to Cubs; trail NLDS 2-1

Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs overcame Max Scherzer's brilliant performance to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Monday for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.

Harper, Zimmerman HRs lift Nats past Cubs 6-3 to even NLDS

Bryce Harper hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and Ryan Zimmerman tacked on a three-run shot moments later to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-3 comeback victory over the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Saturday, evening their NL Division Series at a game apiece.

Nationals Bryce Harper honors hometown of Las Vegas with cleats, PSA with Cubs Kris Bryant

As Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper looks to help his team’s postseason push to the World Series, his hometown of Las Vegas remains on his mind after the deadly shooting attack that left 58 people dead and more than 500 injured.

Cubs make big lineup changes, Nats make none for NLDS Game 2

While the Chicago Cubs are making big changes to their Game 2 lineup against a left-hander, the Washington Nationals are making none after mustering just two hits in their Game 1 loss.

Nats' Harper says he's improving after returning from injury

A day after saying he felt great, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper acknowledged he could still get better more than two weeks after returning from a knee injury.

Nationals assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones suspended

The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.

Nationals shut out 3-0 by Cubs in Game 1 of NLDS

Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defense of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.

Congressman Steve Scalise throws out first pitch at Nationals-Cubs playoff game
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs Friday night.

DC, Chicago mayors make friendly bet on Cubs-Nationals series

The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.

DC, Chicago mayors make friendly bet on Cubs-Nationals series
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The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.

Washington Nationals clinch 4th NL East title in 6 years

The Washington Nationals became the first team in the majors to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the NL East on Sunday.