Nationals trade Jon Lester to Cardinals; pick up outfielder Lane Thomas

The Washington Nationals busy trade-deadline day included dealing left-handed pitcher Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas.

Washington Nationals trade Max Scherzer, Trea Turner to Los Angeles Dodgers

The Washington Nationals have finalized their highly anticipated deal to trade ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

DC police confirm 3 people shot outside Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals game against the San Diego Padres has been halted after Nationals said a shooting was reported outside the stadium.

Jen Psaki to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals game

White House press secretary Jen Psaki will throw out the first pitch at Nationals Park on Sunday night, the team says.

Domestic violence allegation lands Nationals’ Starlin Castro on leave from team

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been placed on leave after what Major League Baseball is describing as a “domestic violence” incident.

VIDEO: Tornado warning, heavy downpour halts Washington Nationals game

A tornado warning forced the Washington Nationals to stop their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday as fans sought shelter from the strong winds and heavy downpour.

Nationals' Max Scherzer unhappy over substance checks: 'I'll take off all my clothes'

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer returned to the mound to face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night after a stint on the injury list and didn't appear to be pleased with baseball's constant grip-enhancing substance checks.

Decorated Capitol police officer throws out first pitch at Nationals game

A Capitol police officer whose efforts during the Jan. 6 riot were captured on a viral video was honored once again Friday night when he threw out the first pitch at Nationals Park.

Jose Andres throws out first pitch at Nationals game

Jose Andres is returning to the mound at Nationals Park tomorrow night to throw out the first pitch.

US Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals game

U.S. Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman, who confronted rioters during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 delaying their access to the Senate chamber, will be recognized by the Washington Nationals.

Nationals Park streaker caught after hiding in tarp roller tube

A Southeast D.C. man has been arrested and banned from Nationals Park for life after he streaked across the field naked Wednesday evening during a rain delay.