Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on August 5, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Max Scherzer leaves start after 1 inning with mystery ailment

Steven Kubitza
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Juan Soto’s shuffle stole the show after Josh Harrison homer (Video)

Juan Soto believes coronavirus diagnosis was a ‘fake positive’

Juan Soto cleared to return to the Washington Nationals

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after defeating the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on July 25, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Nationals don’t want to go to Miami, so what can MLB do about it?

David Salituro
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 26: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals is relieved against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on July 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals don’t want to play Miami Marlins after COVID-19 outbreak

Braulio Perez
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Left fielder Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals bats during the game against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park on September 06, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Juan Soto’s testing debacle proves MLB’s tests might be seriously sketchy

Braulio Perez
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 09: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals looks on during the Nationals summer workout at Nationals Park on July 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Emotional Davey Martinez admits he’s scared after latest MLB COVID-19 outbreak (Video)

Scott Rogust
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Juan Soto (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Juan Soto gets closer to returning to Nationals after first negative COVID-19 test

Max Smith
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Stephen Strasburg dealing with nerve injury, makes missing extended time seem possible

Scott Rogust
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Phillies infielder Josh Harrison (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Nationals add infield help by signing former NL All-Star

Mark Powell
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New York Yankees, Washington Nationals. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Of course, Yankees vs. Nationals Opening Night game has a rain delay

John Buhler
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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 23: A general view of an empty stadium as Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Washington Nationals during the third inning in the game at Nationals Park on July 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Nationals and Yankees take a knee before national anthem

Steven Kubitza
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Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images

MLB fans freaked out about ESPN blackout on MLB TV

Gerald Bourguet
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Juan Soto, #22, Washington Nationals (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19

Max Smith
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field on February 24, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Fantasy MLB: Opening Day features potential World Series opponents

Darwin (Deni) Martin
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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 23: Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, wears a face mask bearing the name of the Major League Baseball Washington Nationals before a hearing of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Capitol Hill on June 23, 2020 in Washington, DC. The committee is investigating the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images)

Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch at Nationals Opening Day

Emily Adams
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring training game against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on February 22, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals giving the ball to Max Scherzer on Opening Day

David Salituro
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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 01: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Boston Red Sox during a Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 01, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Jeff Passan totally owns fan on Twitter for taking racist shot at Latino MLB stars

Mark Powell
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Nationals Park (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

MLB COVID testing is already facing major issues

Mark Powell
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Credit: Rich Schultz/Getty Images

Ryan Zimmerman opts out of 2020 season but is not retiring

Brad Berreman
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Why Stephen Strasburg is the Nationals most important player in a 60-game season

Rucker Haringey
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 06: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park on August 6, 2019 in San Francisco, California. The Washington Nationals defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals change course on minor league cuts

Allison Cary
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 02: A detail view of a Baby Shark in the Commissioner's Trophy during a parade to celebrate the Washington Nationals World Series victory over the Houston Astros on November 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. This is the first World Series win for the Nationals in 95 years. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nationals World Series rings’ Gerardo Parra tribute is a personal hell for all baseball fans

Sam Dunn
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Yasiel Puig, Cleveland Indians. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Perfect fits for 5 remaining MLB free agents, including Yasiel Puig

Ryan Morik
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 12: Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during a Grapefruit League spring training game at FITTEAM Ballpark of The Palm Beaches on March 12, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Sean Doolittle urges caution in starting 2020 MLB season

David Salituro
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 09: A sign commemorating the Washington Nationals 2019 World Series championship outside FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on March 9, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida.(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Nationals have less talent than 2019, but two big factors may work in their favor to repeat

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

How closely can Carter Kieboom fill the Rendon-sized hole in Nats lineup?

John Buhler
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