The first Beltway Battle of 2026 had the feel of an old Orioles season all over again. Strong pitching. Missed opportunities. A late rally that came up just short. And another frustrating loss in a...
The Baltimore Orioles face the Washington Nationals in the Battle of the Beltway series. The Beltway Series always carries a little extra energy. Maybe it is because Baltimore and Washington fans spend all year arguing...
We here at the Maryland Sports Blog do not recommend gambling. But we also know that a preseason bet that the Nats would be tied for second place in the NL East after 29 games,...
Hopes were high after the Washington Nationals took two of three from the Cubs in Chicago to begin the season, then hammered the Phillies in the first of three in Philadelphia. But the Phillies took...
With the March 26 opener against the Cubs just days away, here’s what we’ve learned about the Washington Nationals in spring training so far: Cavalli earns opening day honors Manager Blake Butera has named Cade...
Pitchers and catchers report for spring training this week, and the Washington Nationals have plenty of new players who will try to impress new manager Blake Butera and earn key roles on the 2026 roster....
The Washington Nationals’ season ended yesterday not with a bang, but with a whimper. Four White Sox pitchers shut the Nats out, allowing a lone single to Brady House, while Chicago battered six Washington hurlers...
The Washington Nationals’ playoff hopes vanished weeks ago, but you wouldn’t know that based on their play this month. Washington swept three games against the Miami Marlins to begin the month, then jetted off to...
As expected, the Washington Nationals traded half a dozen veterans for prospects last month. Here’s what the wheeling and dealing brought the Nats: Closer Kyle Finnegan went to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for righties...
One excellent inning from MacKenzie Gore and one James Wood at-bat, resulting in a fielder’s choice ground-out – the Washington Nationals’ representatives in the mid-season classic didn’t get many opportunities to contribute to the National...
