Nationals

Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a multiyear contract extension

The organization followed through on Mike Rizzos vow to give Martinez a new deal

Strasburg’s ongoing hand problem has removed him from the active roster.

Juan Soto was set to make his 2020 debut for the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night against the New York Mets, starting in left field and batting cleanup after beginning the season on the COVID-19 injured list. The slugger failed a coronavirus test, he later said he thought it was a false positive, and went on the injured list on…

Washington finally has its best hitter back with the team — though no games to play.

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was still waiting on Wednesday to be cleared to play by the city government after getting the OK from Major League Baseball to return from the COVID-19 injured list. Manager Dave Martinez said the Nationals hope their 21-year-old slugger will be allowed to work out with the team starting Saturday and play in their first…

Dr. Anthony Fauci threw the first pitch ahead of the Nationals-Yankees MLB season opener in Washington, D.C.

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Opening Day in D.C. Thursday. General Manager Mike Rizzo shared the news Thursday afternoon. Soto was not listed on the team’s 30-man roster that the Nats put out in a tweet. Soto and player Howie Kendrick previously missed two weeks of workouts earlier this month.  While...

It is Opening Day at Nationals Park — finally — after it was delayed for months by the pandemic. The city is brimming with excitement for D.C.’s World Series champions to return to the field. News4’s Molette Green is celebrating in the community.

Opening Day has finally arrived, and D.C. is brimming with excitement to watch reigning World Series champion Nationals return to the field. The Nationals will face off against the Yankees at 7:08 p.m., kicking off a shortened 60-game season. The Nats will be right on their home turf at Nationals Park. It’s a triumphant return not just because the...

The Washington Nationals are ready to take the field as defending World Series champions. The fans won’t be there, but the ballpark will reflect the team’s new status. The Nationals are planning to raise a new 2019 World Series champions flag before Thursday night’s opener against the New York Yankees. Other festivities include a ceremonial first pitch thrown by...

National Harbor has launched a virtual gratitude garden. Plant a thankful message to foster some goodwill for yourself, your community and a family in need. A $5 donation will be given to NATS4GOOD for each message. Visit www.nationalharbor.com/garden to add your message. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The Washington Nationals will play their home games for the 2020 season at Nationals Park in D.C., NBC Sports Washington reported Friday. The team was cleared to play in the city when it received waiver approval on June 30. But the location of the teams’ season came into question because of the District’s coronavirus guidelines and quarantine rules. Players or…

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez figures his team’s bid for a rare repeat World Series championship during this pandemic-affected season might very well come down to what gave the franchise its first title a year ago

Like all major leaguers, Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been waiting to see what would happen with baseball because of the coronavirus pandemic

The three words fans around the globe have been waiting to hear can finally be chanted from the rooftops: Baseball is back! While you crazies out there may think you’re excited for America’s game to return, the Washington Nationals players are even more riled up. Here’s a look at some of the best reactions from the Nats when they heard...

This first look at the Nationals’ World Series championship rings will bring you right back to the joy and thrill of their October 2019 win. News4’s Cary Chow reports.

Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman, along with his wife Heather, surprised health care workers at Inova in Virginia with a $100,000 donation.