Cubs Take ‘Absolutely Voluntary’ Trip to White House on Wednesday
The defending World Champion Chicago Cubs are in town to play the Nationals this week, and when in DC, you do the kinds of things that DC people do. You go to the White House.

The defending World Champion Chicago Cubs are in town to play the Nationals this week, and when in DC, you do the kinds of things that DC people do. You go to the White House.

Jake and Patrick Killebrew of Richmond, Virginia have a routine. When the Nationals play, they watch. The Nationals also have a routine, when they put in their bullpen, they lose.

Not everyone thought that the brawl between the Nationals and the Giants, headlined by outfielder Bryce Harper and reliever Hunter Strickland, was necessarily a great look for major league baseball. But, don’t count Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta among them.

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper went after San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland after being hit Monday by a 98 mph fastball in the eighth inning. Strickland plunked Harper in the hip and the outfielder pointed at him with his

President Donald Trump declined the Washington Nationals invitation to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day. Given the message some protesters had waiting for him at the game, perhaps now we know why.

President Donald Trump declined an offer from the Washington Nationals to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day. Previous presidents, such as Barack Obama and George W. Bush, had accepted the invites when offered.

Early on Tuesday rumors began circulating that President Donald Trump was in talks with the Washington Nationals to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day this month. But, it appears the White House has decided to turn down the invitation.

A sports columnist for the Washington Post lit into recently released Washington Nationals pitcher Jonathan Paplebon saying that because he supports Donald Trump and the Second Amendment he doesn’t reflect the interests of local fans.

Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals has signed the largest endorsement deal in Major League Baseball history.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell weighed in on the Washington Nationals’ disappointing 2015 season at a Monday Politico breakfast.

Closer Jonathan Papelbon has filed a grievance against the Washington Nationals for using the team-imposed four-game suspension at the end of the 2015 season as an excuse to cut his pay.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dusty Baker is the new manager of the Washington Nationals, meaning Major League Baseball avoids what would have been its first season since 1988 with zero black skippers.

Three teams picked new managers on Thursday. The Washington Nationals selected former San Diego manager Bud Black as skipper, Miami chose Don Mattingly to manage the Marlins, and the Padres picked Arizona Diamondbacks third base coach Andy Green to lead their team.

The Washington Nationals effectively closed out the season of controversial closer Jonathan Papelbon on Monday.

Things got a little testy in the Nationals dugout during Sunday’s series finale between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals. Just a day removed from being eliminated from playoff contention, after being dubbed by many as the favorite to

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer tossed a no-hitter on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. An incredible feat for the Nats ace for sure, but Scherzer came oh-so close to joining an even more exclusive club.

The grand-old game returns with all the makings of a very interesting season. While most agree the Nationals, Dodgers, and Mariners should be pretty darn good, and the Phillies, Diamondbacks, and Rangers should be, well, pretty darn bad, a slew of teams present a huge spectrum of possibilities.
