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Homestand Highlights vs. Milwaukee Brewers (May 1-3) & Minnesota Twins (May 5-7)

May 1, 2026

The Washington Nationals are back at Nationals Park for a six-game homestand to face the Milwaukee Brewers (May 1-3) and the Minnesota Twins (May 5-7). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The Nationals’ six-game homestand includes the return of Friday Night

Washington Nationals recall Andrés Chaparro

April 25, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled infielder/designated hitter Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday and optioned right-handed pitcher Riley Cornelio to Triple-A Rochester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Chaparro, 26, joins the Nationals after hitting safely in three of his last four games with

Washington Nationals recall Riley Cornelio

April 24, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Riley Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Friday and optioned right-handed pitcher Julian Fernández on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Cornelio, 25, joins the Nationals after going 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 27 strikeouts and eight walks in four

Washington Nationals recall Julian Fernández 

April 20, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Julian Fernández from Triple-A Rochester on Monday and optioned left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Fernandez, 30, tossed scoreless relief in eight of nine outings out of Rochester’s bullpen in 2026. He tossed six

Nationals recall Andrew Alvarez

April 19, 2026

The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Andrew Alvarez from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday and optioned right-handed pitcher Paxton Schultz on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements. Alvarez, 26, ranks fourth in all of Minor League Baseball with 27 strikeouts through four starts this season. He

Homestand Highlights vs. San Francisco Giants (April 17-19) & Atlanta Braves (April 20-23)

April 17, 2026

The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park for a seven-game homestand, with three games against the San Francisco Giants (April 17-19), followed by a four-game series versus the Atlanta Braves (April 20-23). Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The Nationals’ seven-game

Washington Nationals Announce Lineup for 2026 'Postgame Summer Concert Series presented by Harris Teeter and Coca-Cola'

April 14, 2026

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy dirt… and a ticket to a Nationals game for a free postgame concert this summer. The popular Postgame Summer Concert Series presented by Harris Teeter and Coca-Cola returns to Nationals Park in 2026 with a lineup of world-class artists ready to rock

James Wood named National League Player of the Week

April 13, 2026

Following a week in which he led all of Major League Baseball in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS and hits, James Wood was unanimously named National League Player of the Week on Monday. The announcement was made on MLB Network. This is Wood’s first Player of the Week

Washington Nationals announce roster moves

April 13, 2026

The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcements.

  • Recalled right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta from Triple-A Rochester
  • Recalled right-handed pitcher Jackson Rutledge from Triple-A Rochester
  • Placed right-handed pitcher Cole Henry on the 15-day Injured List with

Washington Nationals Expand Coverage Across Mid-Atlantic with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media Partnerships

April 3, 2026

Watching the Washington Nationals just got even easier. Through partnerships with WTTG FOX 5 and Gray Media, 10 regular-season games will be simulcast live on free, over-the-air television in Washington, D.C. and additional outer markets, reaching millions of households in the DMV and beyond. The Nationals’ exclusive local over-the-air partner,

Homestand Highlights vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (April 3-5) & St. Louis Cardinals (April 6-8)

April 2, 2026

The Washington Nationals will kick off their first homestand of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park for a three-game series followed by a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets for Nationals home games can be purchased at Nationals.com/Tickets or at the box office. The

Washington Nationals to Celebrate Home Opener, 21st Birthday During Opening Weekend at Nationals Park

April 2, 2026

The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day at Nationals Park on Friday, April 3, with a 1:05 p.m. matchup against the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Ballpark gates open at 11:00 a.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:15 p.m. to enjoy the pregame

Washington Nationals acquire Curtis Mead

March 28, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired utility player Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith on Saturday. To make room on the 40-man roster, left-handed pitcher Jake Eder was designated for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Mead, 25, hit .233

Nationals.TV Now Available on Charter, Comcast, Cox, DIRECTV, Verizon Fios and more

March 26, 2026

Nationals.TV, the new destination for fans to watch local Washington Nationals games, is now available on cable and satellite television in addition to direct-to-consumer streaming through your favorite device or connected TV through the MLB App. All local Nationals.TV games will be widely available for fans in the home television

Washington Nationals announce 2026 Opening Day Roster

March 25, 2026

The Washington Nationals announced their 2026 Opening Day roster on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Of the 26 players, 10 are participating in Opening Day for the first time in their careers, including Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli. Starters (5): RHP Cade Cavalli*, LHP

Nationals Philanthropies Honors Congressional Baseball Game for Charity with Power of Baseball Award

March 24, 2026

Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals Baseball Club, hosted its annual signature fundraising event Monday, March 23, honoring the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity with the Power of Baseball Award. The Nationals Homecoming Gala, presented by The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation,

Washington Nationals acquire infielder Jorbit Vivas

March 22, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Sean Paul Liñan on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Vivas, 25, hit .270 with 21 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 43 RBI, 64 walks, 12 stolen

Washington Nationals Announce Legendary Alex Ovechkin Bobblehead Giveaway

March 16, 2026

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, hockey legend Alex Ovechkin walked up the dugout steps at Nationals Park toward the pitcher’s mound. Donning a cap and white Nationals home jersey, he hoisted the iconic 35-pound silver trophy in the air for the crowd of 37,701 cheering fans, before throwing the game’s

Nationals acquire Team Dog, add to Man's-Best-Friend Roster

March 16, 2026

Screech, the Racing Presidents and a TEAM DOG… oh my! The Washington Nationals will be expanding their roster a bit early this year, adding a Team Dog to the squad through a partnership with Canine Companions and Eukanuba. As one of the official (furry) faces of the organization, the Nationals

Washington Nationals agree to terms with Zack Littell

March 10, 2026

The Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Zack Littell to a one-year Major League contract with a mutual option for the 2027 season and designated left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady for assignment on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Littell, 30, is one of just 12 pitchers

Washington Nationals Announce Special Ticket Event Packages for 2026 Season

March 10, 2026

There won’t be any wasting away at Nationals Park, as the 2026 Special Ticket Events calendar features brand-new themes like Margaritaville Night, Caribbean Heritage Day and NARUTO Night joining returning favorites like Pride Night OUT, Pups in the Park presented by PEDIGREE Foundation, Hello Kitty® Night, heritage days and more.

Watch Saturday's Spring Training opener for FREE on Nationals.TV

February 19, 2026

The Washington Nationals’ 2026 Grapefruit League home opener against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1:05 p.m., is available to watch FOR FREE on Nationals.TV with no credit card required. Fans looking to catch James Wood, Dylan Crews, Daylen Lile and the rest of first-year manager Blake Butera’s

Nationals sign right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas

February 11, 2026

The Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to a one-year Major League contract and placed left-handed pitcher DJ Herz on the 60-day Injured List on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Mikolas, 37, is a two-time National League All-Star (2018, 2022) in 10 Major

Washington Nationals acquire right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo

February 10, 2026

The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Andre Granillo from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed pitcher George Soriano on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni made the announcement. Granillo, 25, pitched in 14 games for the Cardinals after making his Major League debut in 2025. He

Nationals.TV is Free to Fans for Spring Training

February 10, 2026

Spring Training games will be available for free for fans on Nationals.TV, the new destination for local Washington Nationals games beginning this season. Additionally, fans can now purchase a Nationals.TV streaming subscription for the upcoming season through MLB.com or the MLB App. For more information, including answers to frequently asked