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.
By Jesse DoughertyNationals wrap up MLB draft with a focus on college talent
On the third day of the draft, the team continued to keep its sights on college players, going heavy on pitchers.
By Andrew GoldenOn Day 2 of MLB draft, Nats load up on college bats, add high school arm
After taking arguably the top college player on the board with their first selection, the Nationals went back to the NCAA well on Day 2 for seven of their eight picks.
By Andrew GoldenDylan Crews may not have been the Nats’ Plan A. He’s a home run of a Plan B.
The path back to being a contender is still long for the Washington Nationals. Dylan Crews makes it a little bit shorter.
By Barry SvrlugaNationals select LSU outfielder Dylan Crews with No. 2 pick in MLB draft
LSU right-hander Paul Skenes went to Pittsburgh with the top pick, leaving Crews to the Nationals, who have a bevy of highly regarded outfield prospects.
By Andrew GoldenA rare home series win boosts the Nationals into the all-star break
Patrick Corbin was solid for seven innings as Washington cruised past AL West-leading Texas, 7-2.
By Michael CharlesThe Joey Meneses power surge continues as the Nats end a five-game skid
Meneses homered again for his third in two games, boosting his season total to five following an 8-3 win over the Rangers.
By Andrew GoldenThe 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.
By Jesse DoughertyNats continue slump, but CJ Abrams shows a little something at the top
The shortstop makes his debut as the Nationals' leadoff hitter and provides a glimpse of his potential both at the plate and in the field.
By Andrew GoldenDave Martinez’s grand experiment: Force the Nats’ young core to hit
The Washington Nationals are good at pinch hitting. They rarely do it. Why is that?
By Barry SvrlugaAfter 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.
By Jesse DoughertySome see ghosts in the Field of Dreams. Drew Storen saw bourbon.
Drew Storen could have had a post-playing career in media or with an MLB front office. He had a different plan, involving some famous cornfields.
By John FeinsteinNats can’t find a clutch hit and drop their third straight to Reds
The Nationals go 1 for 8 with runners in scoring position as the Reds get the best of Josiah Gray to win their third straight in the four-game set.
By Andrew GoldenJackson Rutledge, the Nationals’ 2019 first-round pick, is on the rise
Jackson Rutledge, Washington's first-round pick in the 2019 MLB draft, was recently called up to Class AAA Rochester.
By Andrew GoldenThis Nats roster should look much different when August rolls around
There’s no Juan Soto, but this squad has a few players who would be appealing to contenders. Anything and everything must be considered at the trade deadline.
By Barry SvrlugaLittle details add up to big deficit as Nationals fall to Reds
The Reds topped the Nationals, 8-4, in Washington's annual Fourth of July matinee.
By Andrew GoldenOffensive 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.
By Jesse DoughertyWhat 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.
By Jesse Dougherty‘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.
By Jesse DoughertyJosiah 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.
By Jesse Dougherty