The Nationals sign 20 players to open international signing period
The Nationals landed two of MLB Pipeline’s top 25 international players with the bulk of their bonus pool.
By Andrew GoldenNationals avoid arbitration with Lane Thomas, Luis García, two relievers
The Nationals had four arbitration-eligible players — Kyle Finnegan, Luis García, Hunter Harvey and Lane Thomas.
By Andrew GoldenD.C. Council proposal would create new fund for Nationals Park maintenance
The proposal from Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) would fulfill longstanding requests from the Nationals for a dedicated stream of funds for repairs and improvements.
By Meagan Flynn and Andrew GoldenHe wrote letters to MLB GMs, asking for advice. Now he works for the Nats.
Brad Ciolek was hired in October as senior director of amateur scouting for the Washington Nationals.
By Andrew GoldenNats add another option at first, signing Lewin Díaz to minor league deal
Díaz, 27, spent last season with the Baltimore Orioles’ Class AAA affiliate.
By Andrew GoldenHere’s something all D.C. fans would like to see built: Winning teams
Where the Caps and Wizards play isn’t as important as what they do on the ice and the court.
By Barry SvrlugaReliever Dylan Floro looks to bounce back with the Nationals
The veteran right-hander signed a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals earlier this week.
By Andrew GoldenSigning with the Nats was ‘kind of a no-brainer’ for Nick Senzel
Nick Senzel says he’s looking forward to a new start with the Nationals and having his best friend, Lane Thomas, as a teammate.
By Andrew GoldenNationals sign veteran reliever Dylan Floro to one-year deal
The veteran right-hander could be a prime bounce-back candidate after a disappointing 2023.
By Andrew GoldenLooking for a diamond in the rough, Nats sign Juan Yepez to minor league deal
Yepez is a right-handed hitter, so he doesn’t solve Manager Dave Martinez’s desire to get a left-handed outfielder on his roster.
By Andrew GoldenNats’ new scouting director knows his job is ‘bigger than one person’
Danny Haas’s first big task: figuring out whom the Nationals will select with the 10th pick of next year’s draft.
By Andrew GoldenThe Nationals’ shopping list looks familiar. It starts with power.
At baseball’s winter meetings, the team’s needs bear a close resemblance to what it was looking for last season: a left-handed power bat for the outfield and corner infield help.
By Andrew GoldenStill without a buyer, Nats enter the winter meetings in a familiar spot
The list of obstacles to a Nationals sale has always started with the Lerner family’s expectations for a price.
By Chelsea JanesNationals tender contracts to four players ahead of Friday’s deadline
The Washington Nationals tendered contracts to their four remaining arbitration-eligible players: Kyle Finnegan, Luis García, Hunter Harvey and Lane Thomas.
By Andrew GoldenDJ Herz and the Vulcan change-up that changed his career
“The first two pitches were like ‘Bam. Bam,’ ” Herz said of the pitch. “We looked back and we were like ‘Dude, that’s it.’ It’s never changed from then.”
By Andrew GoldenThe Nationals bring in new voices, fresh perspectives amid rebuild
“I think change is good,” Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo said at the general managers meetings this week.
By Andrew GoldenNationals await clarity on Stephen Strasburg as offseason business awaits
The official retirement of the franchise legend remains on hold as the Nationals and player work for a resolution that allows him to be paid the entirety of his $245 million deal.
By Andrew GoldenNationals move up start times for evening home games
The Nationals expect the change to 6:45 p.m. starts to be more appealing for fans to attend games on work and school nights.
By Scott AllenNationals to promote Eddie Longosz to oversee player development
Longosz’s formal title is not yet clear and the move is not yet official, but he will effectively replace De Jon Watson, who was the Nationals’ director of player development for two seasons.
By Andrew GoldenFrank Howard: A giant baseball star when the game was larger than life
Frank Howard made myths, hit moonshots and let little kids dream of a winning team in Washington.
By Thomas Boswell