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Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (July 1-4) & St. Louis Cardinals (July 5-8)

July 1, 2024

Following a three-series road trip, the Washington Nationals are back at Nationals Park to host a four-game series against Grimace and the New York Mets before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals for a four-game set. The seventh homestand of the season features fun promotions and events for fans of

Washington Nationals select the contract of James Wood 

Washington’s top prospect and the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball is set to make his Major League debut on Monday night
July 1, 2024

Washington Nationals top prospect, outfielder James Wood, is set to make his Major League debut tonight against the New York Mets, as the organization today announced the selection of his contract. In a corresponding move, Washington designated outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager

Washington Nationals recall Trey Lipscomb

June 12, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and placed first baseman Joey Gallo on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 23, joins the Nationals for the third time

Washington D.C. Sports Teams Unite for Community Safety on 2024 Wear Orange Weekend

June 7, 2024

Local professional sports teams the Washington Capitals, Commanders, Nationals, Mystics, Spirit, Wizards, DC Shadow, D.C. United and Capital City Go-Go today announced their renewed commitment to community safety as they prepare to wear orange on Gun Violence Awareness Weekend. This marks the third consecutive year that D.C. sports teams have

Former franchise closer Chad Cordero joins Nationals Youth Baseball Academy staff

Cordero returns to D.C. as an Academy baseball coach
June 6, 2024

Chad Cordero, the Washington Nationals career saves leader, has joined the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy as a full-time HUSTLE baseball and Nationals Nike RBI coach. In this role, Cordero will coach and mentor young Scholar Athletes through competitive game play to prepare them for the high school level and develop

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. New York Mets (June 3-5) & Atlanta Braves (June 6-9)

June 3, 2024

Following a seven-game road trip, the Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park to host two straight divisional series, with a three-game set vs. the New York Mets followed by a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. The fifth homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for

Washington Nationals recall Drew Millas

June 2, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester and optioned catcher Riley Adams to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Millas, 26, joins the Nationals for the third time this season after hitting .308 with six doubles,

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Minnesota Twins (May 20-22) & Seattle Mariners (May 24-26)

May 20, 2024

The Washington Nationals return home from a three-series road trip to host a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, followed by a three-game set vs. the Seattle Mariners. The fourth homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for all ages, including a Lane “Train” bobblehead giveaway,

Washington Nationals reinstate Joey Gallo 

May 17, 2024

The Washington Nationals returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo from the 10-day Injured List and optioned infielder Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Gallo, 30, hit a double and four home

Eddie Rosario named National League Player of the Week

May 13, 2024

After leading Major League Baseball in OPS (1.733), slugging percentage (1.133) and on-base percentage (.600) this week, Nationals outfielder Eddie Rosario has been named National League Player of the Week. The announcement was made this afternoon on MLB Network. Rosario went 7-for-15 (.467) with a double, three homers, five RBI,

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. Toronto Blue Jays (May 3-5) & Baltimore Orioles (May 7-8)

May 3, 2024

After a winning road trip that started with a four-game sweep in Miami, the Washington Nationals return home for a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, followed by a two-game set vs. the Baltimore Orioles. The third homestand of the season is packed with fun promotions and events for

Nationals recall outfielder Alex Call

April 27, 2024

The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester and placed first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo on the 10-day Injured List with a left shoulder AC sprain on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Call, 29, joins the Nationals for the

Statements from the Washington Nationals

April 7, 2024

Following Stephen Strasburg’s retirement announcement on Sunday morning, the Washington Nationals released the following statements: Statement from Mark D. Lerner, Managing Principal Owner of the Washington Nationals: “On behalf of the Lerner · Cohen · Tanenbaum family, I’d like to thank Stephen for all he’s done for the Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals homestand highlights vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (April 1 - 4) & Philadelphia Phillies (April 5 - 7)

April 1, 2024

After beginning the 2024 season with a weekend series in Cincinnati, the Washington Nationals open their home schedule with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by a three-game set vs. the Philadelphia Phillies. The first homestand of the season features several fun promotions and events for fans of

Washington Nationals Select the Contract of Infielder Trey Lipscomb

March 30, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of infielder Trey Lipscomb and placed third baseman Nick Senzel on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to March 27) with a fractured right thumb on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 23, is coming off

Washington Nationals select the contract of infielder Trey Lipscomb

March 30, 2024

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of infielder Trey Lipscomb and placed third baseman Nick Senzel on the 10-day Injured List (retroactive to March 27) with a fractured right thumb on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Lipscomb, 23, is coming off

Washington Nationals announce 2024 Opening Day Roster

March 28, 2024

The Washington Nationals announced their 2024 Opening Day roster and corresponding moves on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

Nationals Philanthropies Honors Former D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams with Power of Baseball Award

March 27, 2024

Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, hosted its annual signature fundraising event Tuesday night, honoring former Mayor of Washington, D.C., Anthony “Tony” Williams with its annual Power of Baseball Award. The Nationals Homecoming Gala, presented by KPMG, raised nearly $1 million to further

Final roster set for ON DECK: NATIONALS FUTURES GAME

March 25, 2024

Top-100 prospects Dylan Crews, James Wood and Brady House will lead the full Washington Nationals Futures Team roster at ON DECK: NATIONALS FUTURES GAME on Tuesday, March 26 at Nationals Park. This game serves as the exciting start to an Opening Week full of celebrations, showcasing top prospects from across

Washington Nationals offer faster, easier ballpark access with MLB Go-Ahead Entry

Fans Can Opt-In Now for Seamless Ticketing Entry to Nationals Park
March 25, 2024

The Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball are making it faster and easier for fans to come through the gates at Nationals Park with the implementation of MLB Go-Ahead Entry, a hands-free, frictionless ballpark entry experience. Fans can register now in the MLB Ballpark app and to use Go-Ahead Entry

Top Prospects Set for ON DECK: NATIONALS FUTURES GAME

Prospects and Big-League Stars to Greet Fans at District Wharf Prior to Nationals Homecoming Gala
March 19, 2024

Top prospects including Dylan Crews, James Wood and Brady House highlight the star-studded list of players set to take center stage at ON DECK: NATIONALS FUTURES GAME on Tuesday, March 26, at Nationals Park. They will also join the club’s active roster and coaching staff at that evening’s Nationals Homecoming

Washington Nationals announce 'Nats Summer Concert Series' for 2024 season

Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida, Lady A and Teddy Swims Headline Free Postgame Concert Series
February 26, 2024

The Washington Nationals today announced the Nats Summer Concert Series, bringing world-class artists to Nationals Park on Friday nights throughout the summer. The lineup includes record-breaking rapper Flo Rida (June 7), GRAMMY®-nominated pop icon Carly Rae Jepsen (July 19), genre-blending powerhouse Teddy Swims (Aug. 9), and Grammy-winning country music trio

Washington Nationals open 2024 Spring Training season Saturday at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches

Multi-Platinum, Diamond-Certified, GRAMMY®-Nominated Artist Travis Scott to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch
February 22, 2024

The Washington Nationals open their 2024 Spring Training season against the Houston Astros at 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. To celebrate the ballpark’s first game under its new name, GRAMMY®-nominated artist Travis Scott, founder of CACTI Hard

Washington Nationals announce player development staff

February 9, 2024

The Washington Nationals announced their 2024 Player Development staff on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Player Development and Administration Eddie Longosz made the joint announcement.

Washington Nationals announce 2024 Spring Training broadcast schedule

February 9, 2024

The Washington Nationals today announced the broadcast schedule for the eighth season of Nationals Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Fla. The Nationals open the Grapefruit League schedule at home at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6:05 p.m. Tickets for