Nationals beat Dodgers 8-3, take 2-1 lead in NLDS

Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth homered, and the Washington Nationals moved within one victory of winning a postseason series for the first time, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 Monday for a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five NL playoff.

Lobaton's HR, Murphy's RBIs lift Nats past LA 5-2; NLDS tied

Leave it to little-used, light-hitting Jose Lobaton to change the complexion of the Washington Nationals' NL Division Series with one big swing.

Nationals fall to Dodgers 4-3 in NLDS Game 1

Clayton Kershaw earned a rare postseason victory, and rookie Corey Seager and Justin Turner homered off Max Scherzer on Friday night, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Washington Nationals 4-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.

Nationals begin World Series run

Tanner Roark will start Game 2 for the Washington Nationals in their NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, filling a spot that very likely would have gone to Stephen Strasburg if he were healthy.

5 things to know about the Washington Nationals' playoff run

Postseason baseball is here and the Washington Nationals are making a push to become World Series champions!

Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos out for season with torn ACL

Washington Nationals All-Star catcher Wilson Ramos is out for the rest of the season, including the playoffs, after tearing the ACL in his right knee.

Nationals: Stephen Strasburg has strained flexor mass in elbow

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has a strained flexor mass in his right elbow, and there is no timetable for his return.

Katie Ledecky throws out first pitch as Nationals host Orioles

Swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night before the Washington Nationals hosted the Baltimore Orioles.

Olympic star Katie Ledecky to throw out first pitch at Wednesday's Nationals-Orioles game

Fresh off winning four golds and a silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games, hometown hero Katie Ledecky will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday evening’s game between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles.

Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 15-day DL with elbow soreness

The Washington Nationals placed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right elbow soreness. Right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from Triple-A Syracuse.

VIDEO: Storm water floods Nationals Park after game

The heavy storms that rolled through our area created flooded conditions across the region – even at Nationals Park. The game between the Nats and the Los Angeles Dodgers was just wrapping up Tuesday when the storms hit.

Nationals set to recall top pitching prospect Lucas Giolito

The Nationals planned to recall top prospect Lucas Giolito to make his major league debut Tuesday against the New York Mets.

Nationals host 12th annual Night OUT event

Billy Bean, a gay former player and Major League Baseball's first ambassador of inclusion, expressed hope Tuesday night after spending the last two days mourning the mass shooting in Orlando.

107-year-old Virginia McLaurin attends first MLB game, dances on the field

She danced with Obamas while fulfilling her dream of visiting the White House. She got her own personalized jersey and got to spin a basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters. Now, check off attending a Major League Baseball game on the bucket list for 107-year-old Virginia McLaurin.

Scherzer ties MLB record with 20 Ks as Nationals top Tigers 3-2

Max Scherzer struck out 20 batters, matching the major league record for a nine-inning game as he pitched the Washington Nationals past the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Nationals announce 7-year, $175 million deal with Stephen Strasburg

A day after Stephen Strasburg deflected questions about a new contract, the Washington Nationals announced that they had, indeed, agreed to a seven-year deal with the right-hander that starts next season.

AP Source: Strasburg, Nationals agree to 7-year, $175 million extension

Stephen Strasburg is skipping his first shot at free agency, instead agreeing to a new contract with the Washington Nationals that will pay the pitcher $175 million over seven seasons starting in 2017, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.