Adam Zielonka

Max Scherzer on track to start World Series Game 7 for Nationals

Manager Dave Martinez said that "as of right now," the Nationals plan to start Max Scherzer in a hypothetical Game 7 Wednesday after neck spasms prevented him from his scheduled start in Game 5.

October 29, 2019

Bud Light sends Nationals fan to Houston World Series game after choosing beers over home run

Jeff Adams, a Washington Nationals fan who let a home run hit him in the chest Sunday so he could save the two beers he was holding, was located by Bud Light's marketing team and awarded a trip to Houston for Game 6 of the World Series.

October 29, 2019

Max Scherzer status still up in the air as Nationals leave for Houston

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said on a conference call with reporters Monday that he hadn't yet spoken to Max Scherzer for an update on how the pitcher's neck is feeling.

October 28, 2019

Nationals need contact to translate by ‘millimeters’ into base hits

The Washington Nationals have been making good contact in the past three games of the World Series -- but those shots have been finding their way to the Houston Astros' gloves too easily.

October 28, 2019

MLB bans two models for flashing breasts at World Series game at Nationals Park

Major League Baseball banned two models from all MLB stadiums indefinitely after they attended Game 5 of the World Series at Nationals Park and flashed their breasts on Fox's telecast.

October 28, 2019

John Wall, Adidas discussing contract buyout after two years: Report

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall soon may no longer represent Adidas.

October 28, 2019

Nationals lose third straight World Series game as bats stay cold

A pair of Houston Astros home runs brought in two runs apiece and the Washington Nationals' bats never caught up, as Houston now leads the World Series three games to two.

October 27, 2019

Joe Ross: What you need to know about Nationals emergency starter

With Max Scherzer sidelined by neck spasms, the Washington Nationals have turned to Joe Ross to start Game 5 of the World Series. Here's what you need to know about Ross.

October 27, 2019

Max Scherzer: ‘I can’t pick up my arm right now’

Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer said he's been dealing with neck spasms for a couple of days, but woke up Sunday "completely locked up" to the point where he needed his wife to help him get dressed.

October 27, 2019

Nationals Park preps for Donald Trump visit

Nationals Park ramped up security to host not only Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday night, but also one high-profile visitor: President Trump.

October 27, 2019

Jim Crane, Astros owner, writes apology letter to Sports Illustrated reporter

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane wrote a letter to Sports Illustrated owner Stephanie Apstein apologizing for accusing her of fabricating a story about their former assistant general manager and apologized to her.

October 27, 2019

Sam Darnold ‘seeing ghosts’ remark comes back to haunt him in Jacksonville

The New York Jets' opponent this week, the Jacksonville Jaguars, are seizing on Sam Darnold's "seeing ghosts" comment to heckle and tease the visiting quarterback.

October 27, 2019

Adrian Peterson refutes report he told Dwayne Haskins it was time to learn playbook

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson refuted an NFL Network report that he told quarterback Dwayne Haskins he had to get his nose in the playbook, the implication being the rookie had not bothered to study.

October 27, 2019

Kurt Suzuki has MRI on hip flexor, still uncertain for Game 5

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki had an MRI Saturday on his right hip flexor, which he injured in Game 3 of the World Series the night before, and his availability for Sunday's Game 5 is still unknown.

October 26, 2019

Kurt Suzuki, Nationals catcher, exits World Series Game 3 hurt

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki left in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series with a right hip flexor injury, and it's uncertain how much time -- if any -- it will cause him to miss.

October 25, 2019

Chad Cordero, Buzz Aldrin throw pitches to mark Nationals first World Series home game

Former Washington Nationals batterymates Chad Cordero and Brian Schneider threw and caught the first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series Friday night at Nationals Park, the building's first-ever World Series game.

October 25, 2019

Washington Nationals World Series mania takes D.C. by storm

Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken sports the name of the enemy, but that irony aside, the G Street eatery is like every other person and business in the nation's capital these days: decked out in support of the Washington Nationals.

October 24, 2019

Anibal Sanchez not concerned about two-week layoff between starts

After nearly completing a no-hitter his last time out, the question won't be whether Anibal Sanchez can replicate it, but how he'll fare after two full weeks without game action when he starts Game 3 of the World Series on Friday.

October 24, 2019

Donald Trump says he’ll attend World Series Game 5 at Nationals Park

President Trump told reporters Thursday that he plans to attend Game 5 of the World Series at Nationals Park on Sunday.

October 24, 2019

Chad Cordero, former Nationals closer, to throw first pitch at Game 3: report

Chad Cordero, the Nationals' closer during their inaugural 2005 season, will throw out the first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series, according to a report.

October 24, 2019