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The Nats Need to Make the Most of Their Juan Soto Era

Washington just reportedly offered Juan Soto $440 million. Here’s how the Nats could use some of that money to improve the team while they have him.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2022

MLB Power Rankings: Biggest All-Star Snub on Each Team

From Jeremy Peña to Yu Darvish, these are the exclusions that stood out when MLB announced the All-Star Game rosters.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2022

Miami Marlins lose no-hit bid in 7th, rally to beat Washington Nationals in extras

WASHINGTON — The Miami Marlins went from pitching a no-hitter through six innings to needing extra innings to beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Sunday at Nationals Park.

Miami Herald · Jul 3, 2022

Taijuan Walker pitches 7 shutout innings as Mets win another series

WASHINGTON — Taijuan Walker contributed by far his best start of the year — seven innings, no runs, three hits — to help the Mets nab a 4-1 win against the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Newsday · May 12, 2022

Nothing proves the Mets are for real more than this chaotic, double TOOTBLAN against the Nats

Bad baseball can be so wonderful.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 12, 2022

Tylor Megill rocked as Mets fall to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Given the Mets’ early-season proclivity for huge comebacks and other improbabilities, you are forgiven if you refused to rule out such a feat longer than you otherwise would or should Wednesday night, despite all of the evidence to the contrary.

Newsday · May 12, 2022

Anthony Rendon’s walk-off single completes dramatic Angels comeback vs. Nationals

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning for a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals before a Mother’s Day crowd of 32,337 in Angel Stadium on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times · May 9, 2022

Nationals use three home runs to halt Angels’ winning streak at three

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen is not a familiar opponent to most American League teams. Prior to this season, he was a hybrid reliever-slash-outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds, a power arm who could throw a strike from the outfield or from the pitcher’s mound.

Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022

Jhonathan Diaz makes most of chance, helps Angels record second shutout in a row

LOS ANGELES — Jhonathan Diaz, a 25-year-old left-hander with three big league appearances to his name, was called up by the Angels to start against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, a chance for the Venezuela native to seize a rotation spot that slipped through the hands of Jose Suarez…

Los Angeles Times · May 7, 2022

Three-run homers by Garrett Hampson, Brendan Rodgers lift Rockies over Nationals

DENVER — Sneaky-pull pop, a power surge and the safety net of key double plays provided the Rockies with a 9-7 victory over Washington on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field.

Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022