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  • Juan Soto is really happy Nelson Cruz will join the Nationals. So is Dave Martinez.

    The star outfielder and his manager raved about the Nationals' new designated hitter — pending a physical, of course.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 15, 2022
  • It’s just another spring training day for Juan Soto, face of the Nationals

    The 23-year-old is beginning his fourth major league camp in West Palm Beach.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 14, 2022
  • Sean Doolittle, Nationals fan favorite, agrees to a one-year deal to return to Washington

    Doolittle, a former Nationals pitcher and member of the 2019 title team, spent last season with the Reds and Mariners.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 14, 2022
  • Stephen Strasburg is in ‘spring training mode’ and on track, Nats GM Mike Rizzo says

    Stephen Strasburg will throw a live batting practice Tuesday, an encouraging sign. But Joe Ross is set back six to eight weeks with another elbow issue.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 13, 2022
  • Nationals, all-star DH Nelson Cruz agree to one-year deal with option for 2023

    Washington bolsters the heart of its lineup with the all-star slugger, who has more homers than any other player since 2014.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 13, 2022
  • Familiar rhythms return as Nationals begin spring training

    The Nationals' have their first full-squad workout of spring training Monday morning.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 13, 2022
  • Nationals and reliever Steve Cishek agree to one-year deal

    Cishek is 35 and has pitched for seven teams across 12 seasons.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 12, 2022
  • MLB and the players union have a deal to end the lockout. Here’s what comes next for the Nationals.

    The Nationals are not expected to make much more noise in free agency.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 10, 2022
  • In new role for Nationals, David Longley looks to get data and numbers to the field

    Longley is the club's new director of player development technology and strategy.

    By Jesse DoughertyMarch 7, 2022
  • Nationals top prospect Brady House remains set on staying at shortstop

    Brady House, 18, is looking to improve his footwork in West Palm Beach this spring.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 27, 2022
  • In José Alguacil, the Nationals have an experienced coach for a critical role

    Alguacil spent 15 years in the San Francisco Giants' organization before joining the Nationals this winter.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 24, 2022
  • The Nationals took a chance on Josh Rogers. Yeah, he says, that was pretty sick.

    Rogers climbed back to the majors and should have a shot to make the Nationals' rotation in 2022.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 23, 2022
  • With the Nationals locked out, a glimpse of what’s to come in Florida

    Players who are not on the 40-man roster have arrived for workouts in West Palm Beach, Fla.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 23, 2022
  • Major League Baseball

    For fans and businesses in Florida, the MLB lockout is a new spring training curveball

    “It’s really devastating,” said Dennis Witkowski, who has owned Stadium Grill, a popular spot near Roger Dean Stadium, for 20 years. “It’s just a gut punch. We count on spring training every year."

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 23, 2022
  • Daylen Lile has big plans for Daylen Lile. So do the Nationals.

    Lile was the Nationals’ second-round pick in the 2021 draft.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 22, 2022
  • Ryan Zimmerman became the face of the franchise in D.C. They had a front-row seat.

    Zimmerman retired at 37 years old Tuesday, leaving behind a huge legacy in Washington.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 17, 2022
  • Juan Soto rejected Nationals’ $350 million pre-lockout offer, hints he will test free agency

    The Nationals star told ESPN that he and his agent, Scott Boras, will likely go year-to-year before testing the free agent market after the 2024 season.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 16, 2022
  • The biggest moments of Ryan Zimmerman’s career with the Washington Nationals

    Ryan Zimmerman, who spent his entire MLB career with the Washington Nationals, has long been the face of the franchise.

    By Jesse DoughertyFebruary 15, 2022
  • Ryan Zimmerman, long the face of the Washington Nationals, announces his retirement

    "As far as being nervous or being comfortable with my decision, I think my family deserves finally having me around," Zimmerman said. "And not only having me around, but having me present.”

    By Jesse Dougherty and Barry SvrlugaFebruary 15, 2022
  • Perspective

    Ryan Zimmerman: Face of the Franchise, Mr. Walk-Off, Washington’s forever

    Ryan Zimmerman grew up here, right in front of us.

    By Barry SvrlugaFebruary 15, 2022
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