Washington Nationals' first-ever draft pick Ryan Zimmerman announces retirement
Ryan Zimmerman, the first player to be selected by the Washington Nationals in 2005 and who has played for the team for 17 years, announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday.
MLB Lockout: Spring training camps on hold as labor negotiations continue
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died. He was 47 years old.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
MLB lockout: Players union to present owners with counter offer on Monday
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Robot umpires being called up to Triple-A this season
Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, the highest level of the minor leagues.
MLB lockout: Little progress made as league, players’ union resume talks
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named the unanimous American League MVP
Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time.
Washington Nationals roast Astros after Braves win World Series on the road
The Washington Nationals know a thing or two about beating the Houston Astros on the road to win the World Series – and they didn’t waste any time taking a jab online at their old foe.
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PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'
PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”
Nationals implement vaccine mandate for all nonplaying employees: report
The Washington Nationals have become one of the first MLB teams to implement a vaccine mandate.
Officials think graves might be hidden under an MLB field's parking lots
A contractor hired by the city of St. Petersburg, Fla. located the possible burial sites beneath lots 1 and 2 outside the ballpark.
Praying mantis hitches ride on hat of Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles during game
The Washington Nationals got a little extra help in the outfield Monday when a praying mantis hitched a ride on the cap of outfielder Victor Robles.
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.
Nationals deal Josh Harrison, Yan Gomes to A’s: report
The Washington Nationals have unloaded two more players, according to sports reporter Ken Rosenthal.
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.
Washington Nationals acquire Boston Red Sox's Aldo Ramirez in exchange for Kyle Schwarber
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday.



















