Jesse Dougherty

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering the Washington Nationals.

Education: Syracuse University, BS in newspaper and online journalism and political science

Jesse Dougherty is a Washington Nationals beat reporter for the Post, and previously covered college athletics, high school sports and the Washington Capitals. Before joining The Washington Post in February 2017, he briefly covered the NHL for the Los Angeles Times. Jesse was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Syracuse University.
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Latest from Jesse Dougherty

Merrill Kelly and Stephen Strasburg both had TOS. Their stories are very different.

Strasburg is still away from the Nationals because of severe nerve damage.

July 12, 2023

The Nats are in a great spot this MLB draft. That doesn’t mean it’s easy.

It’s a good year to be the Nationals. At least when it comes to the MLB draft.

July 8, 2023

After the rain, the Nationals still can’t stop the surging Reds

After a 103-minute weather delay cost MacKenzie Gore his start, the Nationals couldn't hold a pair of late leads and lost, 5-4, as the Reds completed a four-game sweep.

July 6, 2023

Offensive fireworks prove elusive for Nats in loss to Reds

A subdued offensive effort makes a tough-luck loser out of Jake Irvin, who delivers six solid innings but fails to get enough support.

July 3, 2023

What Josiah Gray’s all-star nod says about the Nationals’ rebuild

Gray's all-star selection is a reminder of where the Nationals can go from here.

July 3, 2023

‘Backbone’ of the bullpen locks down another series win for the Nats

Kyle Finnegan and Hunter Harvey secured a 5-4 victory in Philadelphia as Washington wrapped up a 6-3 trip.

July 2, 2023

Josiah Gray will represent the Nationals at the All-Star Game

Gray, who has a 3.30 ERA through 17 starts, said he was surprised to be selected instead of outfielder Lane Thomas or third baseman Jeimer Candelario.

July 2, 2023

MacKenzie Gore’s day ends early as Nats get knocked around in Philadelphia

Gore exited in the third inning as the Phillies were on their way to a 19-4 laugher that ended the Nationals' three-game winning streak.

July 1, 2023

Josiah Gray expands his zone and helps Nats to third straight win

Right-hander, with his four-seam fastball flourishing, pitches six strong innings and the bullpen backs him up in a 2-1 win at Philadelphia.

June 30, 2023

These Nationals trade their best players. Where does that leave Lane Thomas?

Lane Thomas has been the Nationals’ best player and is under team control for two more seasons after this one. But it still might make sense to trade him.

June 29, 2023