Jessica Camerato

HOUSTON -- The Nationals won their third game in a row with a 2-1 series-opening victory over the Astros on Monday at Daikin Park. Starting right-hander Brad Lord held the Astros hitless into the fifth inning. He delivered 5 1/3 frames with one hit, one run, one walk and two

MINNEAPOLIS -- For 23 innings, the Nationals struggled to put a run on the board.

MINNEAPOLIS – It is not unusual for All-Star MacKenzie Gore to limit his opponents from scoring. What is uncommon for the southpaw is a high walk rate.

WASHINGTON -- Two years ago, shortstop Eli Willits wrote down his goal of becoming the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft. Last Sunday, he achieved it when he was selected by the Nationals at age 17 out of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School (Okla.).

ATLANTA -- One month ago, 23-year-old Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski became a Major Leaguer. Five days ago, after making five starts, he became an All-Star.

ATLANTA -- In past years, Pete Alonso’s All-Star highlights have typically come during Monday’s Home Run Derby. This year, the Mets slugger put his power on display in the All-Star Game. With the National League already holding a 2-0 lead, Alonso bashed a three-run home run against Royals left-hander Kris

ATLANTA -- Nationals outfielder James Wood can add “pummeled 486-foot homer in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby” to his blossoming Major League resume. Wood, 22, made his Derby debut on Monday night at Truist Park. He hit 16 home runs in the first round, one shy of advancing to the

Nats round out Day 1 picks with college OF, high school righty

ATLANTA -- Players often say they take pride in the name on the back of their jersey. At the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday, they will proudly represent the name on the front, too. For the first time in six years, players will wear their teams’ primary home and road

ST. LOUIS -- The Nationals signed right-hander Michael Soroka to a one-year contract on Dec. 19 to make his return to the rotation after having moved to the White Sox bullpen last season.