Nationals sweep Cardinals; DC in World Series for 1st time since '33
As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.
As the Washington Nationals moved a party 86 years in the making from their ballpark's infield to a booze-filled clubhouse, manager Dave Martinez paused near the dugout and thrust the silver NL Championship Series trophy overhead, to the delight of loud, delirious fans still in the stands.
'Rubber Chicken Man' Hugh Kaufman's dream for a Washington Nationals World Series trip comes true
"Let's go to the baseball game -- I'll bring the rubber chicken," isn't what you usually hear someone say to you before heading down to Nationals Park. Unless you're going with Hugh Kaufman.
"Let's go to the baseball game -- I'll bring the rubber chicken," isn't what you usually hear someone say to you before heading down to Nationals Park. Unless you're going with Hugh Kaufman.
The last time DC played in a World Series, Franklin D. Roosevelt was president
It’s been more than eight decades in the making: World Series action is finally returning to the nation’s capital.
It’s been more than eight decades in the making: World Series action is finally returning to the nation’s capital.
When to watch the Washington Nationals in the World Series on FOX 5
The Washington Nationals are in the World Series – and you’ll be able to watch it right here on FOX 5.
The Washington Nationals are in the World Series – and you’ll be able to watch it right here on FOX 5.
Washington Nationals punch ticket to World Series after sweeping St. Louis Cardinals in NLCS
It was merely the first inning, yet fans kept rising out of their seats to applaud or yell or twirl their red towels, to chant "Let's go, Nats!" and "M-V-P!" and various players' names, enjoying every moment of a seven-run outburst that would, eventually, propel their city to its first World Series appearance in 86 years.
It was merely the first inning, yet fans kept rising out of their seats to applaud or yell or twirl their red towels, to chant "Let's go, Nats!" and "M-V-P!" and various players' names, enjoying every moment of a seven-run outburst that would, eventually, propel their city to its first World Series appearance in 86 years.
Lawyer asks judge to postpone court case so he can watch Nationals with his son
The Washington Nationals' success in the playoffs has temporarily brought the wheels of justice to a standstill — at least in one civil case.
The Washington Nationals' success in the playoffs has temporarily brought the wheels of justice to a standstill — at least in one civil case.
The story behind the Nats’ fans’ ‘Baby Shark’ good luck charm
As the Nationals inch closer to their first World Series appearance in franchise history, players and fans alike have latched onto one of the strangest good luck charms in the history of Major League Baseball – the Baby Shark.
As the Nationals inch closer to their first World Series appearance in franchise history, players and fans alike have latched onto one of the strangest good luck charms in the history of Major League Baseball – the Baby Shark.
Living on a prayer: Southeast DC priest celebrates faith and baseball
For some fans who’ve watched the Washington Nationals during the 2019 season, their historic success in the postseason may seem like a miracle.
For some fans who’ve watched the Washington Nationals during the 2019 season, their historic success in the postseason may seem like a miracle.
Washington Nationals are a win away from first World Series trip in franchise history
The Washington Nationals can close out the first National League pennant in franchise history by beating the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night.
The Washington Nationals can close out the first National League pennant in franchise history by beating the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night.
Southeast DC parish celebrates Mass with the Nats
A pastor in Southeast DC is finding ways to celebrate his faith along with baseball.
A pastor in Southeast DC is finding ways to celebrate his faith along with baseball.
Nationals defeat Cardinals in Game 3 of the NLCS, 1 win from World Series
Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St. Louis 8-1 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St. Louis 8-1 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the NL Championship Series.
Nationals try to extend NLCS lead over Cardinals in Game 3
After no-hit bids into the late innings helped the Nationals take a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series, postseason star Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for Washington in Game 3.
After no-hit bids into the late innings helped the Nationals take a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals in the National League Championship Series, postseason star Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for Washington in Game 3.
Won and done: Redskins snap losing streak at Miami
The Redskins are winless no more after beating the Miami Dolphins on the road for their first win of the season.
The Redskins are winless no more after beating the Miami Dolphins on the road for their first win of the season.
Simone Biles becomes most-decorated gymnast at world championships with 24th medal
Simone Biles has, inevitably, done it.
Simone Biles has, inevitably, done it.
Redskins' keys to the game against the Dolphins: Someone has to win (unless there's a tie)
The Redskins have a new coach in Bill Callahan, but the team is going back to Case Keenum under center in hopes of securing its first win of the season against the Miami Dolphins.
The Redskins have a new coach in Bill Callahan, but the team is going back to Case Keenum under center in hopes of securing its first win of the season against the Miami Dolphins.
Scherzer, timely hits give Nats two-game lead in NLCS
The Washington Nationals have home-field advantage through the rest of the NLCS after taking Game 2 of the series in St.
The Washington Nationals have home-field advantage through the rest of the NLCS after taking Game 2 of the series in St.
Simone Biles ties world gymnastics championship record with 23rd medal
Already considered the greatest gymnast in history, Simone Biles continued her dominance as she tied the record for the most gymnastics world championships medals - following a thrilling gold performance on the vault Saturday in Germany.
Already considered the greatest gymnast in history, Simone Biles continued her dominance as she tied the record for the most gymnastics world championships medals - following a thrilling gold performance on the vault Saturday in Germany.
Scherzer gets hometown start in NLCS Game 2 at St. Louis
Washington ace Max Scherzer starts Game 2 of the NL Championship Series in his hometown of St.
Washington ace Max Scherzer starts Game 2 of the NL Championship Series in his hometown of St.
Sánchez shines as Nationals beat Cards 2-0 in NLCS opener
Aníbal Sánchez carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday night in the NL Championship Series opener.
Aníbal Sánchez carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday night in the NL Championship Series opener.
Washington Mystics to celebrate WNBA Finals win with spring championship parade in DC
The WNBA Champion Washington Mystics will celebrate their first ever Finals win by hosting a championship parade in spring of next year, the team announced Friday.
The WNBA Champion Washington Mystics will celebrate their first ever Finals win by hosting a championship parade in spring of next year, the team announced Friday.