Nats will induct Ted Lerner into their Ring of Honor, wear commemorative patch
Ted Lerner, the Nationals’ longtime owner, died at 97 last month.
By Scott AllenVictor Robles at spring training: ‘May I have your attention please?’
The Nationals' enigmatic outfielder has failed to rediscover the form that helped fuel the team's 2019 World Series run. Has he finally tapped into it?
By Jesse DoughertyWith a strong start from MacKenzie Gore, Nationals top Yankees at spring training
MacKenzie Gore logged six shutout innings and struck out eight on Wednesday. Along the way, he yielded four hits and just one walk.
By Jesse DoughertySean Doolittle, still rehabbing, knows nothing is promised with Nationals
The left-handed reliever won't make the Opening Day roster as he returns from elbow surgery.
By Jesse DoughertyHobie Harris has been lights out for the Nationals. Will he make the team?
The 29-year-old has been Washington's most impressive reliever during spring training.
By Jesse DoughertyThe Nationals’ rotation had a mostly bleak week at spring training
The worst development, by far, was that Cade Cavalli will miss the season recovering from Tommy John surgery, but the rest of the group sputtered, too.
By Jesse DoughertyMacKenzie Gore makes one thing clear: He is his own harshest critic
No one is harder on the Nationals' talented young starter, who showed Cy Young ability last season for the Padres but has struggled this spring, than he is on himself.
By Jesse DoughertyCJ Abrams is dealing with back tightness. The Nats are playing it safe.
Abrams, 22, has 26 spring training at-bats and shouldn’t need many more.
By Jesse DoughertyDave Martinez’s job title never changed, but his mission did
Dave Martinez’s job this season isn't to win the World Series; it's to develop Washington's young prospects. How to evaluate that?
By Barry SvrlugaFor Cade Cavalli, headed for Tommy John surgery, ‘life changed’ on a single pitch
Cavalli suffered a grade three sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament earlier this week.
By Jesse Dougherty and Andrew GoldenJeter Downs, a once-heralded prospect, focuses on what he can control
“Nobody dreams about getting drafted and getting traded a few times,” Downs said. “I’m rolling with it, taking it all in.”
By Andrew GoldenNationals’ Cade Cavalli leaves spring training start with elbow issue
Cavalli is set to have an MRI exam Wednesday after “feeling something behind his throwing elbow," Manager Dave Martinez said.
By Andrew GoldenThe legend of Joey Meneses grows on the World Baseball Classic stage
Meneses thumped Team USA with two home runs at Chase Field on Sunday, leading Mexico to an 11-5 win.
By Jesse DoughertyFor Jackson Rutledge, relaxed appears like anything but
“The more amped up I am, the more relaxed I feel,” said Rutledge, the Nationals’ first-round pick in 2019.
By Jesse DoughertyDrew Millas and his chessboard bring camaraderie to Nats clubhouse
The Nationals' young catcher has been working to master the game with the help of an old friend. He thinks it can help bring his teammates together, too.
By Andrew GoldenAfter new deal, Keibert Ruiz is ready to ‘take responsibility’ with Nats
“I’m really excited to stay here for a long time,” the 24-year-old catcher said after inking an eight-year, $50 million extension with the Nationals.
By Andrew GoldenKeibert Ruiz’s contract is a smart risk for the player — and the Nats
The Nationals placed a still-developing bet on their young catcher by giving him an eight-year, $50 million extension, but the pay off could result in a big reward.
By Barry SvrlugaNationals, Keibert Ruiz agree to eight-year, $50 million deal
The 24-year-old catcher becomes the first of the Nationals' next wave of young players to commit to the team's long-term rebuild.
By Andrew Golden and Barry SvrlugaIn his first spring training start, Cade Cavalli sees ‘stuff to build on’
“We’re gonna have some growth moments with him but I love the way he goes out and attacks and understands the game,” Manager Dave Martinez said.
By Andrew GoldenThe Nationals should be bad again. So why is Mike Rizzo smiling?
Two years ago, a popped hamstring and a disastrous July led the Nats to the bottom of the standings. But they have a plan to get somewhere better.
By Barry Svrluga