Glasser's historic showing earned him POTW honors
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Corbin turns corner with scoreless start in Nats' loss to Dodgers
WASHINGTON -- Facing a slugging Dodgers lineup for the second time in a week, Patrick Corbin delivered his first scoreless outing of the season in the Nationals’ series opener on Tuesday night. This, six days after he allowed five runs at Dodger Stadium. The veteran southpaw allowed three hits and
Furry new member of Nats booth provides collar commentary
Asked for a scouting report on Dodgers star Freddie Freeman during the top of the sixth inning Tuesday night, the Nationals’ latest guest analyst had nothing to say. That’s OK: He was still a good boy. Yes, a dog joined the Nats’ booth during Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Dodgers
Every team's best 2024 Minor League bobblehead
There are a kajillion reasons to love baseball -- especially Minor League Baseball. The bobblehead, which has been greeted with an enthusiastic "Yes" from baseball fans at least since MLB put out a set featuring the likes of Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays in 1960, combines many of
Parker breezes through 7 scoreless frames to help Nats shut out Astros
WASHINGTON -- Mitchell Parker had set the stage with his MLB debut, earning his first career win against the Dodgers -- who boast one of the most star-studded lineups in the Majors. He was asked once more to face a star-studded lineup for his home debut -- and the second
Watch Crews, House at Double-A FREE on Thursday
Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web
5 great moments from Nats' World Series anniversary celebration
This story was excerpted from the Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON -- Every time Nationals manager Dave Martinez looks at his ring and his trophy, it makes him feel like it was just yesterday that
Abrams, Meneses help never-say-die Nats walk it off
WASHINGTON -- Joey Meneses had a million thoughts going through his head when he approached the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning. But he took everything that he was thinking about -- his rocky start to the season, his frustrations, the pressure of hitting in extra innings in
Adams continues hot start with big night vs. Verlander
WASHINGTON -- Riley Adams delivered again Friday night, getting the Nationals on the board with a run in the third inning and hitting a homer in the fifth, but it was not enough in the club’s 5-3 loss to the Astros at Nationals Park. The catcher, whose 2023 season was
Irvin stops Dodgers cold to cap Nats' winning road trip
LOS ANGELES -- The Nationals have a cavalcade of young standouts who the club is hoping will lead them through their rebuild and back to playoff contention. Increasingly, Jake Irvin is showing he merits inclusion in that group. Irvin pitched six scoreless innings to shut down the fearsome Dodgers lineup
Nats Minor Leaguer pulls off feat not seen in The Show since 1986
It’s often said that you never know when you’re going to see history when you walk into a ballpark. That much was true for those in attendance at Virginia Credit Union Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, and it was the kind of history that could go easily unnoticed, particularly in the
A potential impact prospect callup for the Nationals
We've already seen several noteworthy callups in this young season. The biggest came when the Orioles promoted the best prospect in baseball, Jackson Holliday, on April 10. The Dodgers summoned fellow Top 100 prospect Andy Pages on Tuesday to bolster their outfield. When Justin Steele strained a hamstring on Opening
Garcia reflects on 'special' weekend back home
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Hard work paying off for healthy -- and thriving -- Winker
LOS ANGELES -- Entering Spring Training as a Nationals non-roster invitee, Jesse Winker was once again feeling healthy and ready to show what he could do when not being slowed by injuries. So far, that’s exactly what Winker has done in 2024 -- including on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium,
Parker's family 'speechless' after gem in LA debut
LOS ANGELES -- It’s hard to imagine a taller task for a first Major League start than what Mitchell Parker was given on Monday night. Called up to pitch in place of the injured Josiah Gray, Parker was charged with taking on the Dodgers -- and on Jackie Robinson Day
Dodgers, Nats unite to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day in LA
LOS ANGELES -- Taking a trip to the Jackie Robinson statue in the center field plaza has become one of the most powerful traditions at Dodger Stadium on April 15, the day when all of Major League Baseball honors the life of the man who broke the color barrier in
With Ruiz sidelined, Adams impressing behind the dish
OAKLAND -- Whether he is in the lineup that day or not, Riley Adams is engaged. Attending pitchers meetings, studying scouting reports, communicating with his teammates -- the Nationals' backup catcher doesn’t take games off. That dedicated approach has served Adams and the Nats well this week. Starting catcher Keibert
Power? Vibes? This Nats' prospect 'the guy for that'
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Upon further review, Crews clubs first Double-A grand slam
Before rounding out a trot for his second home run of the season, Dylan Crews thought he only had a double. Roping a line drive off the top of the wall in left field on Sunday, MLB’s No. 7 prospect came to a stop at second base and watched a
'It's beautiful': Gore matches career-high 11 strikeouts in dominant outing
OAKLAND -- Southpaw MacKenzie Gore wasn’t keeping count or chasing career marks. But by the time he fanned the final five batters of the afternoon and tied his career best of 11 strikeouts, there was no doubt he had been in a dominating rhythm. “I knew I was missing bats,”
Nats' No. 4 prospect connects on first pro homer
Through his first five games of the season, Yohandy Morales didn’t connect on a hit for extra bases. The Nationals’ No. 4 prospect had three hits in 17 at-bats, but it took one swing in the back end of a doubleheader for Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday to break that drought.
'Off-balance' Nats lament missed opportunities
OAKLAND -- The Nationals had chances throughout Friday night to flip the results of the series opener at the Oakland Coliseum. In a game in which the Nats out-hit the Athletics but went 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight players on base, they came up short, 2-1,