Washington Nationals

Mar 28, 2021; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a spring training game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester jokes about tossing perfect game, hitting batters in first start vs. Cubs

Red Sox: 3 trades to get Max Scherzer if the Nationals decide to sell

Kyle Schwarber knows Wrigley Field return vs. Cubs could get chippy

Trea Turner called out on ‘strike’ that missed by 3 full inches (Video)

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May 8, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Max Scherzer only needed 4 innings to join prestigious group in MLB history

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts after flying out for the first out of the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on May 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Juan Soto celebrates umpire’s bad call like a lunatic in the batter’s box (Video)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 16: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on April 16, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

5 teams that should make the Nationals a trade offer for Max Scherzer

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning of a MLB game at Nationals Park on April 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

MLB Rumors: Could the Nationals really trade Max Scherzer?

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 19: Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning during a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 19, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Paul DeJong makes Nationals pay for intentionally walking Dylan Carlson with grand slam (Video)

Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals. (Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

Max Scherzer has incredible response to passing Cy Young in baseball lore

Nationals season delay continues as Monday’s game vs Braves postponed

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Nationals: DC Streetcar plays off awful Bryce Harper graphic as April Fools’ joke

New York Mets, Washington Nationals. (Mandatory Credit: Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports)

Nationals-Mets series postponed for more COVID testing

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 21: General Manager and President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals looks on from the stands before the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Nationals Park on July 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Nationals announce at least 2 more players tested positive for COVID

Nationals-Mets becomes first 2021 MLB game impacted by COVID-19

Nationals lose 5 players for Opening Day due to COVID

Carter Kieboom, Washington Nationals. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals appear ready to give up on former top prospect

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals: Stephen Strasburg already getting injured in spring training

Juan Soto, Washington Nationals. (Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)

Scott Boras won’t let Juan Soto settle for Fernando Tatis Jr. money

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: Alex Avila #16 of the Minnesota Twins in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a Grapefruit League spring training game at Hammond Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Alex Avila in agreement with Nationals on one year contract

Davey Johnson, Washington Nationals. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Former MLB great Davey Johnson in hospital battling COVID-19

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 26, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Nationals sign Cubs fan favorite Jon Lester

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 26, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Kyle Schwarber clearly won his breakup with the Cubs

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 26: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on August 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Nationals make two big mistakes with Kyle Schwarber contract

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 11: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Nationals GM throws water on Kris Bryant trade rumors

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals reacts after striking out in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on September 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Trea Turner got robbed of a Silver Slugger award

Dave Martinez, Nationals (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Nationals are optimistic in Dave Martinez contract extension talks

Joe West, Hunter Wendelstedt, MLB. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Joe West calls security to kick Mike Rizzo out of Truist Park (Video)