Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Cincinnati Reds (July 19-21) & San Diego Padres (July 23-25)
Returning from the All-Star break, the second half of regular-season baseball kicks off with the Washington Nationals hosting two three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. The eighth homestand of the season features fun promotions and events for fans of all ages, including
Washington Nationals announce 2025 regular season schedule
The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced their 2025 schedule on Thursday. Washington will open the 2025 season at home against the division rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, March 27 – the earliest start to the season in Nationals history (2005-pres.). The three-game series against Philadelphia marks
Washington Nationals select 10 on the final day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft
The Washington Nationals selected 10 players on the third and final day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and Assistant Director and National Crosschecker, Amateur
Washington Nationals select eight players on second day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft
The Washington Nationals selected eight players on the second day of Major League Baseball’s 2024 First-Year Player Draft on Monday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and Assistant Director and National Crosschecker, Amateur Scouting Reed
Kyle Finnegan named National League All-Star
Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been added to the National League All-Star Team and joins shortstop CJ Abrams in representing the organization in the 2024 Major League All-Star Game in Dallas. Finnegan, 32, ranks second in the National League and third in Major League Baseball with 25 saves.
Washington Nationals select catcher Caleb Lomativa and shortstop Luke Dickerson
The Washington Nationals selected collegiate catcher Caleb Lomavita out of the University of California, Berkeley, with the No. 39 overall pick and prep shortstop Luke Dickerson from Morris Knolls (N.J.) High School with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. President of Baseball
Washington Nationals select shortstop Seaver King
The Washington Nationals selected collegiate shortstop Seaver King out of Wake Forest University with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft on Sunday. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Vice President, Amateur Scouting Danny Haas, Senior Director, Amateur Scouting Brad Ciolek, and
Nationals recall Amos Willingham
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Amos Willingham from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Willingham, 25, joins the Nationals after not allowing an earned run across his last five appearances (6.0 IP) with Rochester and having surrendered just
Washington Nationals acquire third baseman Cayden Wallace and competitive balance draft pick
The Washington Nationals acquired third baseman Cayden Wallace and competitive balance draft pick (No. 39 overall) from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wallace, 22, is Kansas City’s No. 2
Washington Nationals Recall Eduardo Salazar
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Eduardo Salazar from Triple-A Rochester and optioned right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Salazar, 26, joins the Nationals after posting a 0.84 ERA (1 ER/10.2 IP) with 15
CJ Abrams named National League All-Star
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will represent the organization in the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Dallas. His first All-Star selection, Abrams was chosen by Major League Baseball. The 2024 All-Star teams were unveiled earlier this evening during the “2024 MLB All-Star Selection Show” on ESPN. Abrams, 23,
Washington Nationals celebrate July Fourth at home and abroad
The Washington Nationals invite fans to the ballpark to celebrate July Fourth and enjoy the Red, White and Blue festivities, beginning on Wednesday, July 3, with the Budweiser Clydesdales and postgame fireworks. Then, on Thursday, July 4, the Nationals will present a special two-way simulcast with service members stationed at
Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (July 1-4) & St. Louis Cardinals (July 5-8)
Following a three-series road trip, the Washington Nationals are back at Nationals Park to host a four-game series against Grimace and the New York Mets before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals for a four-game set. The seventh homestand of the season features fun promotions and events for fans of
Washington Nationals select the contract of James Wood
Washington Nationals top prospect, outfielder James Wood, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Mets, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager
Washington Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 23, joins the Nationals for the third time
Washington D.C. Sports Teams Unite for Community Safety on 2024 Wear Orange Weekend
Local professional sports teams the Washington Capitals, Commanders, Nationals, Mystics, Spirit, Wizards, DC Shadow, D.C. United and Capital City Go-Go today announced their renewed commitment to community safety as they prepare to wear orange on Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. This marks the third consecutive year that D.C. sports teams have
Former franchise closer Chad Cordero joins Nationals Youth Baseball Academy staff
Chad Cordero, the Washington Nationals career saves leader, has joined the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy as a full-time HUSTLE baseball and Nationals Nike RBI coach. In this role, Cordero will coach and mentor young Scholar Athletes through competitive game play to prepare them for the high school level and develop
Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (June 3-5) & Atlanta Braves (June 6-9)
Following a seven-game road trip, the Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park to host two straight divisional series, with a three-game set vs. the New York Mets followed by a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. The fifth homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for
Washington Nationals recall Drew Millas
The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester and optioned catcher Riley Adams to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Millas, 26, joins the Nationals for the third time this season after hitting .308 with six doubles,
Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Minnesota Twins (May 20-22) & Seattle Mariners (May 24-26)
The Washington Nationals return home from a three-series road trip to host a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, followed by a three-game set vs. the Seattle Mariners. The fourth homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for all ages, including a Lane “Train” bobblehead giveaway,
Washington Nationals reinstate Joey Gallo
The Washington Nationals returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo from the 10-day Injured List and optioned infielder Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gallo, 30, hit a double and four home
Eddie Rosario named National League Player of the Week
After leading Major League Baseball in OPS (1.733), slugging percentage (1.133) and on-base percentage (.600) this week, Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario has been named National League Player of the Week. The announcement was made this afternoon on MLB Network. Rosario went 7-for-15 (.467) with a double, three homers, five RBI,
Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Toronto Blue Jays (May 3-5) & Baltimore Orioles (May 7-8)
After a winning road trip that started with a four-game sweep in Miami, the Washington Nationals return home for a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, followed by a two-game set vs. the Baltimore Orioles. The third homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for
Nationals recall outfielder Alex Call
The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester and placed first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo on the 10-day Injured List with a left shoulder AC sprain on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Call, 29, joins the Nationals for the
Statements from the Washington Nationals
Following Stephen Strasburg’s retirement announcement on Sunday morning, the Washington Nationals released the following statements: Statement from Mark D. Lerner, Managing Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals: “On behalf of the Lerner · Cohen · Tanenbaum family, I’d like to thank Stephen for all he’s done for the Washington Nationals.