Nationals News

Jun 5, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Nationals won 10-9. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Stephen Strasburg, Jonathan Papelbon progressing from injuries

Washington Nationals Reaction: Costly errors are a recipe for long losing streaks

Washington Nationals: Taylor Error Pushes Skid To Five

Washington Nationals News: Two Nats prospects named All-Star Game MVPs

June 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (9) hits a three run home run in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Takeaways From 3-2 Loss To Dodgers

June 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark (57) throws in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Lose 4th Straight Against Dodgers, 3-2

Jun 5, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Nationals won 10-9. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Jonathan Papelbon feeling better, no timetable for return

Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Yusmeiro Petit (52) delivers during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Yusmeiro Petit Is Mr. Versatility

Jun 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (R) talks to general manager Mike Rizzo before the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Reaction: It’s Time for the Nats to Find a Closer

Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA;Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) is out at first while covered by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Struggle Against Kershaw In 4-1 Loss

Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals scratch Stephen Strasburg from Tuesday’s start vs. Dodgers

Jun 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals At Dodgers Series Preview (6/20-6/22)

Jun 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws to the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals Player Of The Week (6/13-6/19) – Max Scherzer

Jun 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Michael Taylor Should Start or Get Traded

May 31, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Felipe Rivero (73) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals defeated the Phillies, 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: What’s wrong with Felipe Rivero?

Jun 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Taylor’s Big Day Not Enough In Loss To Padres

Jun 17, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) pitches during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Looking Back At The Turner/Ross Trade

Jun 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) cannot get to a bloop single by San Diego Padres second baseman Alexi Amarista (not pictured) as Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) looks on during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Bullpen Implodes In 7-3 Loss To Padres

Jun 12, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (41) throws to the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Nats monitoring Joe Ross’ workload

Jun 17, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; The Washington Nationals celebrate a 7-5 win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Reaction: Nats’ division lead continues to grow

Jun 17, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) hits a solo home run during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Offense Keeps Rolling in 7-5 Win Over Padres

Jun 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) is congratulated by teammates after earning a save against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: How Nats will manage Shawn Kelley in the ninth

Jun 16, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) singles during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Why Wilson Ramos Should Start All-Star Game

Jun 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler (29) throws during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Trade Target: Brad Ziegler

Jun 16, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a two-run home run during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals: Bryce Harper Snaps Home Run Drought In 8-5 Win

Mar 9, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (44) throws during the eighth inning in a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals News: Lucas Giolito continues dominant stretch at Double-A

Jun 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Wil Myers (R) is congratulated by right fielder Matt Kemp (27) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals At Padres Series Preview (6/16-6/19)

Jun 15, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 5-4 in twelve innings. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals: Three Takeaways From Wednesday’s Huge Win Over Cubs