Tanner Roark Impresses Again on Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Tanner Roark notched his third straight win on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. Roark threw seven innings, allowing just one run on seven hits to go along with two strikeouts. Over his last three starts, Roark is 3-0 with a pristine 0.82 ERA. Roark will need to continue throwing quality starts if... Read More

Trea Turner is Trending in the Right Direction

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner continued his torrid stretch on Thursday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds. Turner went 2-for-4 with a home run and four runs batted in, while also adding two stolen bases. The young star is now 7-for-14 in his last three games and is 6-for-6 in stolen base attempts during... Read More

Bryce Harper Goes Yard on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper continued his hot streak on Thursday, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in against the Cincinnati Reds. It was Harper's 26th home run of the season. The lefty has now recorded three straight multi-hit games and is batting .545 with just one strikeout during that stretch.... Read More

Max Scherzer Dominant in Win on Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer had no problem with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Scherzer threw six innings, allowing just two runs on four hits to go along with 10 strikeouts. This was the second straight outing in which Scherzer struck out double-digit batters, after failing to do so in his previous six starts. It... Read More

Tommy Milone Dominates Mets on Wednesday

Washington Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone threw a gem on Wednesday against the New York Mets. Milone outdueled Noah Syndergaard by throwing seven innings, allowing just three hits and one run to go along with nine strikeouts. Since being called up to pitch on July 6, the southpaw is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA. Milone has... Read More

Anthony Rendon Makes Impactful Return to Lineup on Tuesday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon had a monster night in his return to the lineup on Tuesday. Rendon went 3-for-6 with a double and four runs batted in against the New York Mets. The third baseman joined in on the Nationals hit parade, as the team mashed New York pitching for an insane 25 runs... Read More

Daniel Murphy Has Monster Day on Tuesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy had a night to remember on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Murphy went 3-for-4 with two home runs and six runs batted in during a 25-4 rout of his former team. The veteran second baseman continues to torture the Mets, and it is possible a big night like... Read More

Jeremy Hellickson Tosses Mediocre Outing on Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson took the loss on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Hellickson lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing eight hits and five runs (three earned). He struck out four and was pulled after just 81 pitches. The Nationals have been reluctant to allow the righty to pitch deep into games, despite a... Read More

Trea Turner Stays Hot on Saturday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner had another productive day at the plate on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Turner went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases. The two steals give him 24 on the season. Over his last three games, the 25-year-old is 7-for-17 with a double, triple, home run and four runs scored. Turner has... Read More

Gio Gonzalez Notches Quality Start on Saturday

Washington Nationals southpaw Gio Gonzalez impressed on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Gonzalez threw seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits to go along with four strikeouts. It was the left-hander's longest outing since July 2, when he also went seven innings. Although Gonzalez does not typically go deep into games, he provides... Read More

Anthony Rendon Placed on Paternity List on Thursday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the paternity list on Thursday and will likely miss the team's four-game series against the Miami Marlins. Rendon was hitting .273 in five games since the All-Star break. The Nationals will miss his bat in the middle of the lineup. Rendon has been one of the... Read More

Bryce Harper Goes Deep on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper launched a three-run home run in a win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Harper took Brewers starter Freddy Peralta deep in the fifth inning for his 25th home run of the season. The Home Run Derby champion has hit two home runs in five games since winning the event... Read More

Tanner Roark Dominates Brewers on Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Tanner Roark threw an absolute gem on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Roark tossed eight shutout innings, allowing just three hits to go along with a season-high 11 strikeouts. This was a step in the right direction for the righty, who was carrying a 9.56 ERA in three July starts before Wednesday's... Read More

Adam Eaton Continues Hot Streak on Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton has been raking lately at the top of the Nats batting order. Eaton went 2-for-4 on Tuesday with a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers. The sweet-swinging lefty has been scorching hot in his last seven games, slashing .357/.438/.500. When Eaton is able to set the table for the... Read More

Jeremy Hellickson Has Reasonable Outing on Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Jeremy Hellickson had a typical outing for his standards on Tuesday. Hellickson threw five innings, allowed three runs and struck out three in a no-decision against the Milwaukee Brewers. Since blowing up in a start against the Miami Marlins on July 5, the righty is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA. He has... Read More

Daniel Murphy Blasts Home Run on Monday

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy hit his second home run of the season on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran finished the day 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Murphy’s home run came in the second inning off right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. It was a welcoming sign for Murphy owners after a slow start to his... Read More

Gio Gonzalez Struggles on Monday

Washington Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez had a rough outing on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The southpaw was tagged for five runs in 5 2/3 innings on six hits. He walked five and struck out five. Gonzalez continues to struggle with efficiency. The 32-year-old has not pitched more than six innings since June 2 and... Read More

Max Scherzer Picks Up 13th Win on Sunday

Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer earned his 13th win of the season on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander turned in six solid innings, allowing just two earned runs to go along with seven strikeouts. Scherzer threw 72 of his 107 pitches for strikes. With the quality start, Scherzer's earned run average actually jumped... Read More

Juan Soto Homers Again Off Left-Handed Pitching

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his assault on left-handed pitching on Friday by launching a home run off Atlanta Braves southpaw Jesse Biddle. Soto's numbers off lefties this season are insane. The 19-year-old is hitting .380 with two doubles, five home runs and a .720 slugging percentage. The budding superstar's ability to swing it... Read More

Stephen Strasburg Struggles in Return to Mound on Friday

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was rocked for six runs on eight hits in only 4 2/3 innings during Friday's loss to the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg was making his first start since June 8 and clearly showed some rust. On a positive note, the 30-year-old punched out six batters and tossed 64 of his 98... Read More

Ryan Zimmerman Could Return from DL on Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) could return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. Zimmerman has been sidelined since May 9 and was hitting .217 with five home runs before landing on the disabled list. The 33-year-old has looked good in two rehab starts. Zimmerman went 2-for-2 with a double on Monday... Read More

Max Scherzer Set to Start Against Braves on Sunday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer will toe the mound on Sunday in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves. Scherzer will essentially be pitching on normal rest, having been the starting pitcher for the National League in the MLB All-Star game on Tuesday. The ace allowed one run in two innings to go along with four... Read More

Bryce Harper Clubs Home Run On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper salvaged his day on Thursday by launching a two-run home run off Mets lefty specialist Jerry Blevins in the seventh inning. Harper finished the day 1-for-5, and his blast provided the Nats with some much-needed insurance runs in an eventual one-run win. He is still struggling mightily at the plate,... Read More

Max Scherzer Earns Another Win on Thursday

Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer notched his 12th win of the season on Thursday in a win over the New York Mets. Scherzer fired seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits to go along with five strikeouts. The righty has shown signs of being human lately. This was the second straight start in which... Read More

Anthony Rendon Blasts Two Home Runs On Thursday

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in a win over the New York Mets on Thursday. Rendon clubbed both long balls off Mets southpaw Steven Matz. Rendon continues to mash left-handed pitching this season to the tune of a .321 average and 1.007 OPS. The 28-year-old... Read More

Max Scherzer Poised to Shut Down Struggling Mets on Thursday

Washington Nationals projected starter Max Scherzer has a prime matchup against the New York Mets on Thursday night. The Mets come into the game tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the lowest team batting average in baseball while also ranking 28th in runs scored. Thursday will be Scherzer's first start against New York this season,... Read More

Juan Soto Could Be Sneaky Option on Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, against conventional wisdom, could have the platoon advantage against New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz on Thursday at Citi Field. In 45 at-bats this season, the left-handed Soto is hitting .356 with four home runs and 10 RBI against southpaws. Unfortunately, Matz has been dominant against lefties as well. Something... Read More

Gio Gonzalez Tosses Quality Start on Wednesday

Washington Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez threw six innings of two-run ball on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonzalez allowed six hits, walked one and struck out six. The lefty has been solid in the month of July, although he has yet to pick up a win. In his last three starts,... Read More

Jeremy Hellickson Impressive In Win Against Pirates On Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson tossed five shutout innings on Tuesday, allowing just two hits while striking out three in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander walked one. It was a promising outing for Hellickson, who was coming off a disastrous start in which he was blasted for eight runs in only... Read More

Bryce Harper Could Be Heating Up

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper crushed a 443-foot home run on Monday against Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ivan Nova during a 1-for-4 day at the plate. It was a welcoming sign for the 25-year-old, who has struggled in the first half with a .218 batting average. Harper has been showing signs of breaking out lately, going... Read More