Nationals have a ball in New York
(Kathy Kmonicek / Associated Press)
Adam LaRoche and Anthony Rendon club two-run home runs while Mets starter Bartolo Colon is ejected after drilling Ian Desmond and Jayson Werth as Washington wins for 11th time in 13 games at Citi Field.
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Giancarlo Stanton, Chase Headley both got beaned in the face
The scary incidents occurred in separate games.
Nationals have a ball in New York
Adam LaRoche and Anthony Rendon club two-run home runs while Mets starter Bartolo Colon is ejected after drilling Ian Desmond and Jayson Werth as Washington wins for 11th time in 13 games at Citi Field.
Colon ejected for hitting Werth
Ian Desmond was hit by Bartolo Colon after Adam LaRoche’s homer, as was Jayson Werth after Anthony Rendon’s.
Cedeno hoping to make a September impression
Left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno has shuttled back and forth between Syracuse and the Nationals often over two years.
MLB playoff schedule released
If the Nationals make it, the first World Series game in Washington since 1933 would be played Oct. 24.
Zimmerman closer to return
Ryan Zimmerman traveled with the Nats to New York and could play in rehab games after the weekend.
Toronto Blue Jays bring a baby lion and tiger into the clubhouse and the pictures are great
For whatever reason, one of the pitchers thought the introduction of the wild animals would be a good idea.
Tonight’s Nationals-Mets lineups
Anthony Rendon and Ian Desmond are both back in the starting lineup after dealing with minor ailments.
Here’s who you should want the Nats to face in the playoffs ...if you’re a Nats fan.
If the season ended today, Washington would face the winner of the wild card play-in game between the Giants and Pirates.
Local pro and college teams commemorate 13th anniversary of 9/11 with tweets
Nationals, Redskins and other local teams pay tribute on social media.
Class A Potomac wins Carolina League championship
The Nationals’ Class A affiliate won its third title in seven years, and first under Tripp Keister.
Braves announcers call Nats Park ‘Walgreens Stadium,’ complain about their view
Also say Charlie Slowes should be saying ‘Zoom, Bang.’ Go home.
This is what it looks like to parachute into Nats Park
The Navy Parachute Team flew into Nats Park, and they took video.
Shadows are back
Nationals and Braves hitters deal with shadows between the mound and the plate, a sign of fall that could affect the playoffs.
Being pregnant and single got me fired by the Mets, says ex-executive
The team’s former head of ticket sales is suing the team over wrongful termination, as well as personal ‘humiliation.’
After five-day hiatus to fix mechanics, Rafael Soriano returns
Rafael Soriano threw a scoreless inning as he adjusted to a new role in the Nationals bullpen.
No waves, just wins for these Nats
From top down, the Nationals are an organization allergic to controversy. It might be boring, but there can be no doubting its effectiveness..
Nationals’ Bryce Harper has his power back at the plate
The 21-year-old slugger has had a turnaround over the past month, living up to his reputation as a power hitter and consistent presence in the lineup.
Nationals fall short of a sweep
The Braves continue to get to Stephen Strasburg, and the Nationals’ magic number remains 10.
Ian Desmond resting his back, Anthony Rendon dealing with the flu
Both infielders are dealing with minor ailments and aren’t starting Wednesday’s game.
Drew Storen provides drama-free relief in closer role
Nine up, nine down in the ninth inning for Storen this week.
The Nats, the seventh-inning stretch and ‘Friends in Low Places’
Garth Brooks will croon through the end of September, but after that, no decisions have been made.
Today’s Nationals-Braves lineups
Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon are both out, and Jose Lobaton starts behind the plate.
Mike Trout again tops AL MVP shortlist
A staple of recent AL MVP debates, Angels outfielder may finally be rewarded -- but for a less-impressive season than his previous two campaigns.
Virginia College World Series team honored at Nationals Park
Players watched U-Va. alum Ryan Zimmerman take first live batting practice since tearing his hamstring.
Historical perspective on the increasing rate of strikeouts
In just 20 years league average strikeout rate has jumped from 15.9 percent to 20.3 percent in 2014.
Adam LaRoche heats up at right time
The first baseman has the ability to carry an offense when he gets hot and he is in the midst of one of those streaks.
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