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Phillies Rookie Pitcher Andrew Painter to Make MLB Debut

New robot umpire challenge system debuts as Phillies host Nationals

Nationals Outfielder Ties Rare MLB Record

Joey Wiemer's historic start to the 2026 season has the league taking notice.

Nationals Embrace 'Butera Ball' Approach for Hot Start

Unconventional lineups and improved baserunning fuel Washington's early-season success.

Nationals Release $3.9M Shortstop Armando Cruz

The team cuts ties with the highly touted prospect after a disappointing five-year run.

MLB News: Pitcher Injured, Diamondbacks Apologize, Nationals Player Ties Record

Cody Ponce carted off field, D-backs address ribbon board issue, Joey Wiemer ties MLB record

Nationals' PJ Poulin to open Tuesday's game against Phillies

Reliever will work the first inning before handing off to a primary pitcher

Phillies Rookie Crawford Sits for Mysterious 'Day Off'

Manager Rob Thomson gives young star an early-season rest despite hot start

Rangers' MacKenzie Gore Strikes Out 7 in Debut Win Over Phillies

Former Nationals pitcher dominates in first start for Texas, as Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen homer in 8-3 victory.

Nationals' Joey Wiemer Crushes Three-Run Homer

Rookie slugger's blast gives Washington early lead in home opener

Nationals Manager Addresses Lack of Hustle by Star Shortstop

Blake Butera says CJ Abrams immediately owned up to his mistake after failing to run hard out of the box.

Nationals Designate Pitcher Jake Eder for Assignment

Roster move clears way for acquisition of Curtis Mead from White Sox