Washington Nationals

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

Washington Nationals game suspended due to shooting

Washington Nationals: Starlin Castro facing domestic violence investigation

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

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 03: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Alex Avila #6 after hitting a home run during the second inning of the spring training game against the Miami Marlins at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 3, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals name several quarantined players

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals stands on first base next to Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets in the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Mets, Washington Nationals series postponed by COVID

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals changes directions to avoid the tag while running the bases in the fourth inning against James McCann #33 of the New York Mets in a spring training game at Clover Park on March 18, 2021 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Mets, Nationals already victimized by COVID-19 this season

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 13: Carter Kieboom #8 of the Washington Nationals throws towards first base during the Spring Training game against the New York Mets at The Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 13, 2021 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals make right decision to option Carter Kieboom

Mar 20, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates scoring in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins with teammate Gerardo Parra (88) during a spring training game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals look to shake off disappointing 2020 campaign

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 16: Jeremy Jeffress #24 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Jeremy Jeffress takes shot at former agent

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 15: Jeremy Jeffress #24 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on September 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Something strange about Jeremy Jeffress release

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals runs back to the dugout after the top of the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Imagining an extension for Juan Soto

Feb 26, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) pitching against the New York Yankees during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals hoping Joe Ross can claim fifth starter role