Washington Nationals

Jackson Kent, a left-hander, made his major league debut for Washington against the Chicago Cubs after being selected from Triple-A Rochester. In his debut, he allowed three runs in four-plus innings during the game where Washington lost 12-6 to the Cubs. Kent previously pitched at Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season.

The Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals are scheduled to play in the last game of their three-game series, giving the Nationals a chance to sweep. The matchup features pitching from Brady Singer for the Reds against Brad Lord for the Nationals. Historically, the Nationals hold a 4-1 advantage in the season series.

Washington Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood is headed to the 10-day injured list after suffering a mild left oblique strain during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The injury occurred during his at-bat, and manager Blake Butera expressed hope for a short-term recovery. Wood, batting .265 with 30 homers and 73 RBIs, had played in all 114 games for Washington before the injury.

Washington Nationals traded Luis García Jr. and Foster Griffin during the MLB trade deadline, prioritizing long-term foundation over short-term success. Paul Toboni emphasized building a strong foundation to avoid future issues, resulting in acquiring multiple prospects and players from the Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.

The Washington Nationals aim to end a four-game road losing streak against the Philadelphia Phillies, who have a 28-27 home record and a 19-10 mark in one-run games. The Nationals are 32-24 on the road but have struggled defensively, going 24-12 in games without allowing a home run. Key performers include Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and Nationals' CJ Abrams, while both teams face injury challenges.

The New York Yankees acquired slugger Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals to bolster their struggling lineup before the trade deadline. The deal sends Jake Bird, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Ben Grable to the Nationals in exchange for Garcia Jr.

Washington Nationals slugger Luis García Jr. expressed mixed emotions ahead of a pending trade to the New York Yankees. The trade, which has not been officially announced, involves the Yankees sending four right-handed pitchers to the Nationals. García, who has led the National League in slugging percentage this season, will remain with the Nationals until the deal is finalized.

Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 to complete a four-game sweep. The Nationals have lost five consecutive games, including their first-ever four-game sweep in Atlanta. JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple A Gwinnett, while Reynaldo López was placed on the injured list.

The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recalled right-hander JR Ritchie from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals. The move adds urgency to the Braves’ search for rotation help before Monday’s trade deadline.

The Washington Nationals (55-57, fourth in the NL East) aim to end a three-game road losing streak against the Atlanta Braves (66-45, first in the NL East). The Braves lead the season series 7-3 and rank second in the NL with 148 home runs, while the Nationals have the fifth-highest on-base percentage in the league.

Martín Pérez nearly threw a no-hitter, and Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, and Dominic Smith hit home runs as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3. The Braves' victory extended their home winning streak to 8-2 since the All-Star break, while the Nationals dropped to 55-57 with a fourth consecutive loss.

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 6-2, with Michael Harris II and Matt Olson hitting home runs. Foster Griffin struggled for the Nationals, while Bryce Elder and Elieser Hernández contributed to the Braves' victory. The Nationals hit a franchise-record 50 home runs in July.

The Washington Nationals, currently competing for a wild-card playoff spot, are approaching the MLB trade deadline with a focus on acquiring bullpen help rather than making costly financial commitments. The team's recent trade of Curtis Mead for Connelly Early exemplifies their strategy of balancing short-term gains with long-term flexibility. Ownership's approach to spending remains constrained by broader labor issues in baseball.

The Atlanta Braves overcame a three-run deficit with a two-run single by Ozzie Albies in the sixth inning to defeat the Washington Nationals 5-4. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski homered for the Braves, while Daylen Lile hit two solo home runs for the Nationals, who have hit 48 homers in July.

The Nationals drew six walks against Shane Bieber in a four-run first inning and defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6. Luis García Jr. and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back home runs, and Kazuma Okamoto tied a Blue Jays rookie record with his 24th homer. Washington remains in the National League wild-card race.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber walked six of nine batters he faced, including three with bases loaded, before being removed after two-thirds of an inning in a game against the Washington Nationals. Bieber became the 11th pitcher in MLB history to walk at least six batters in two outs or fewer and the first Cy Young winner to do so.

Luis Urías homered and Myles Straw contributed with a double and an RBI single as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Washington Nationals 3-2. Max Scherzer, returning to Washington on his 42nd birthday, pitched 2 2/3 innings before exiting to a standing ovation. The Blue Jays' lead was secured by a solo homer from Urías and back-to-back doubles from Straw and Ernie Clement.

The struggling Toronto Blue Jays, 10 games under .500, face the surging Washington Nationals as Max Scherzer returns from injury. Scherzer, who allowed 22 earned runs in four starts this season, faces a Nationals team 22-32 at home. Andrew Alvarez, 2-3 with a 4.22 ERA, starts for Washington.

CJ Abrams and James Wood each hit two home runs and drove in three runs as the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7. The Nationals moved within one game of Arizona for the final National League playoff spot.

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals in exchange for left-hander Connelly Early. Both teams are competing for a wild card in their respective leagues as the trade deadline approaches. Mead, who was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox, provides Boston with a right-handed bat amid injuries to Trevor Story and Roman Anthony, while Washington aims to strengthen its pitching.

The Washington Nationals (53-52) and Arizona Diamondbacks (55-50) face off in a crucial Sunday game to decide the series tied 1-1. The Nationals lead the season series 3-2 and have a strong home record (21-32), while the Diamondbacks have a 19-5 record in games hitting at least two home runs. Pitching probabilities include Kohl Drake for Arizona and Miles Mikolas for Washington.

The Washington Nationals, on a four-game home losing streak, host the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Nationals have a .327 team on-base percentage, while the Diamondbacks have a 19-5 record when hitting two or more home runs. Pitching matchup features Mitch Bratt for Arizona and Foster Griffin for Washington.

The Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 8-0 as Cade Cavalli pitched six strong innings and Luis García Jr. hit a two-run homer during a six-run seventh inning. The Nationals won their fourth consecutive road series.

Hunter Goodman hit a go-ahead solo home run in the 8th inning, helping the Colorado Rockies defeat the Washington Nationals 8-7. CJ Abrams hit two home runs for the Nationals, but the Rockies overcame the deficit with multiple runs in key innings.

The Atlanta Braves' 2027 MLB schedule was released, featuring a season-opening road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The team will play its home opener on April 2 against the Houston Astros, and the season could begin on March 25, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. The schedule includes a balanced format with home-and-home series against all National League teams and most American League teams, including two series against the Boston Red Sox.

The article discusses the rising costs and challenges for D.C. sports fans in 2026, highlighting expenses related to tickets, streaming, and betting. It notes that attending games has become increasingly expensive, with family costs for NFL games exceeding $600 and baseball games around $240, while fans also face subscription fees and time/attention trade-offs.

The New York Yankees defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3, completing a three-game sweep with a comeback victory. Ben Rice's two-run triple in the eighth inning proved decisive, and the Yankees extended their winning streak to four games for the first time since June. The team now has the most come-from-behind wins in the American League when trailing in the eighth inning or later.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s two-run ninth-inning home run secured a 5-3 Yankees victory over the Washington Nationals. The Yankees rallied after Washington took a 3-2 lead in the seventh, with Chisholm and Austin Wells hitting key homers in the ninth. Most runs in the game came via home runs, with both teams ranking 1-2 in MLB home runs.

Jose Altuve homered and Nick Allen drove in three runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3. The Astros scored a three-run fourth inning and held off a Nationals rally in the ninth for their third win in four games.

Konnor Griffin's two-run single in the eighth inning and strong defensive plays led the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 11-5 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals. The Pirates overcame a 4-0 deficit, with Brandon Lowe adding a three-run homer to extend their lead.

The Washington Nationals host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game series. The Nationals (45-43) have a .248 team batting average, while the Pirates (44-44) rank third in the majors with a .421 slugging percentage. Starting pitchers are Mitch Keller for the Pirates and Foster Griffin for the Nationals, with the Nationals favored at -142.

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras received seven-game suspensions for their roles in a benches-clearing fight. Miles Mikolas and Nate Eaton were also suspended for their involvement. Contreras cited stress from earthquakes in Venezuela as a factor in the incident.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected for the second consecutive game after throwing his helmet toward Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli during a heated exchange that led to benches clearing and multiple ejections. The incident followed Contreras' three-run homer and bat flip the previous day and marked the first time a Red Sox player has been ejected in back-to-back games in the team's 126-year history.

Luis García Jr. hit two home runs and drove in five runs, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Pete Alonso and Jackson Holliday each hit two-run homers for the Orioles, but the Nationals' bullpen secured the win.

Trevor Rogers pitched effectively for the Baltimore Orioles, allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings, and Blaze Alexander hit a two-run single to secure a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Nationals have lost four consecutive games.

The Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a 5-0 deficit with 15 runs in the ninth inning, led by Bryce Harper's go-ahead two-run homer and Derek Hill's three-run shot, to defeat the Washington Nationals 10-5. The victory marked the Phillies' third consecutive comeback win, overcoming an early five-run deficit and securing a series win against the Nationals' struggling bullpen.

Derek Hill hit a two-out, two-run pinch home run in the ninth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. The win followed the Phillies' eight-run ninth inning in a 14-9 win the previous night, with Curtis Mead's sixth-inning pinch homer giving Washington a 4-3 lead before the decisive rally.

The Washington Nationals lead the series 1-0 against the Philadelphia Phillies in a NL East matchup at Washington. The Nationals (41-38) have a 19-11 record in games hitting two home runs, while the Phillies (42-36) have a 15-6 record in one-run games. Jesus Luzardo and Zack Littell are the starting pitchers.

The Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies to begin a four-game series. The Nationals are 40-38 overall with a .320 on-base percentage, while the Phillies are 42-35 with 99 home runs. Foster Griffin starts for the Nationals, and top performers include Nationals' James Wood (18 doubles, 20 HRs) and Phillies' Bryce Harper (17 HRs, 48 walks).

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young left Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall while making a play on a fly ball. He was attended to by the team’s training staff and walked off the field.