Washington Nationals

Jul 24, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (44) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres upgrade bullpen with Daniel Hudson

Boston Red Sox show life by acquiring Kyle Schwarber

Dodgers drastically improve with Max Scherzer and Trea Turner

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer market coming into focus

Jul 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays bolster bullpen with Brad Hand

Jul 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals could trade Max Scherzer by end of day

Jun 1, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg’s season is over

Jul 18, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer willing to waive no-trade clause

Jul 3, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Starlin Castro (13) looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals will not welcome Starlin Castro back

Jul 18, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) bats against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning after resuming play from last night's suspended game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Home Run Derby helped Juan Soto after all

Jul 4, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the stadium during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals game suspended due to shooting

Jul 7, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Starlin Castro (13) throws to first base during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Starlin Castro facing domestic violence investigation

Mar 1, 2021; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals Welington Castillo #20 poses during media day at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals catching depth takes hit

Sep 18, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Alcides Escobar (2) makes a bare-handed attempt on a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte (not pictured) during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals bring in Alcides Escobar

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: General manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 14, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. The game was a continuation of a suspended game from August 9, 2020. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals hot streak puts them in a tough spot

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 28: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Washington Nationals hits a home run against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on June 28, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Kyle Schwarber not interested in Home Run Derby

Jun 28, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a solo home run against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Kyle Schwarber on absolute tear

Jun 25, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) tosses a baseball in the dugout late in the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Extension required to land Max Scherzer

Jun 24, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) celebrates with third base coach Bob Henley (15) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals suddenly back at .500

Jun 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer (31) has his belt checked after he pitched the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer is all of us with pitcher checks

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: Fans attend a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)

Nationals fans finally belt out ‘Baby Shark’ again (Video)

Jun 18, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (10) is congratulated by left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) and second baseman Luis Garcia (2) after hitting a walk-off single against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals pitching staff suddenly on fire

Jun 16, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino (30) wipes his brow against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: First win worth the wait for Paolo Espino

Jun 11, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) stands on the field as manager Dave Martinez (4) looks on during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer leaves start with apparent injury

May 29, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) looks at a piece of paper on the field against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals have a Juan Soto problem

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals takes a swing during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on September 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Why it’s not time to give up on Victor Robles yet

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals reacts after striking out Corey Dickerson #23 of the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning to finish a complete game at Nationals Park on May 02, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer has memorable day

Apr 7, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Jonathan Lucroy (28) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Jonathan Lucroy could find another opportunity