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 GoldenJanuary 15, 2024

Nationals 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 GoldenJanuary 11, 2024

D.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 GoldenJanuary 2, 2024

He 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 GoldenDecember 29, 2023

Nats 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 GoldenDecember 22, 2023
CapitalsPerspective

Here’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 SvrlugaDecember 17, 2023

Reliever 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 GoldenDecember 14, 2023

Signing 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 GoldenDecember 13, 2023

Nationals 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 GoldenDecember 12, 2023

Looking 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 GoldenDecember 6, 2023

Nats’ 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 GoldenDecember 5, 2023

The 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 GoldenDecember 4, 2023

Still 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 JanesDecember 3, 2023

Nationals 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 GoldenNovember 17, 2023

DJ 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 GoldenNovember 14, 2023

The 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 GoldenNovember 10, 2023

Nationals 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 GoldenNovember 8, 2023

Nationals 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 AllenNovember 6, 2023

Nationals 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 GoldenNovember 2, 2023
NationalsPerspective

Frank 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 BoswellNovember 1, 2023