Desmond wins another Silver Slugger
The Nationals’ Ian Desmond further cements his status as one of the best shortstops in baseball with his second straight NL Silver Slugger award.
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Plenty of rookies in the dugout
The Nationals hiring Matt Williams makes them just the latest team to hand the reins to a first-time manager.
MASN duo expected to return
Bob Carpenter’s contract situation has been finalized, and F.P. Santangelo will almost certainly sign a new deal to remain with MASN.
Denard Span wins Wilson defensive player of the year award for Nationals
The center fielder is honored as the Nationals’ best defender in 2013.
Bryce Harper riding an exercise bike
Spot the differences between two photos of Bryce Harper and his newly repaired knee on an exercise bike.
‘Smiley Gonzalez’ among the Nationals minor league free agents
Also among the minor league free agents: Chris Young, Bill Bray, Chris Marrero, Cole Kimball and Josh Smoker.
Desmond wins another Silver Slugger
The Nationals’ Ian Desmond further cements his status as one of the best shortstops in baseball with his second straight NL Silver Slugger award.
Nats announce spring training schedule
The Nationals will play 31 spring games, 14 at Space Coast Stadium.
Why the Nats can trade for a starter
How the Nationals positioned themselves to make a possible trade for a starting pitcher this winter.
Skole coming back in the AFL
After a year of rehabbing an elbow injury, Matt Skole is re-establishing himself in Arizona.
A tale of beanballs and near brawls
Newly minted Nationals Manager Matt Williams recalls the time in 2011 when, as the Diamondbacks third base coach, Arizona and Washington engaged in a contentious four-game series.
Jayson Werth’s video game hair
Sony uses Werth’s locks as an example of the next-generation realism in its newest baseball video game.
Nationals debut minor league offseason conditioning camp
For five days, the players will be put through an offseason strength and conditioning bootcamp.
Matt Williams and RISP
Nats new manager has expressed fondness for new-school analytics, but he still likes an old-school stat best.
Nats give no qualifying offers
The Nationals did not give a qualifying offer to Dan Haren, and the list of players who did receive one may effect their effort to replace him.
Ross Detwiler, Christian Garcia rejoin 40-man roster
Both pitchers are taken off the 60-day disabled list and the Nationals roster now stands at 40 players.
Williams has plans for the ‘stallion’
Nationals new manager says outfielder Bryce Harper should stay aggressive.
A hire who’s easy to defend
Nats Manager Matt Williams makes it clear in his introductory news conference that glove work will matter
Nats introduce their new manager
Matt Williams takes the helm of team, vowing its players have the talent to win if they play the game right.
Nationals coaching staff to return nearly intact, will add a new position focused on defense
All but one member of the coaching staff will return next season under Matt Williams.
Williams introduced as Nats manager
The Nationals’ new manager is introduced at an afternoon press conference.
Rizzo on not interviewing Ripken
Mike Rizzo explains why the Nats didn’t interview Cal Ripken when they were searching for a manger.
Nationals: Williams was the best candidate
GM Mike Rizzo says his new manager won the job though his intelligence, communication skills.
Mike Rizzo on Matt Williams
The Nationals general manager shared his first public thoughts about the team’s new hire.
Nats’ early 2014 World Series odds
The Nats are tied with the Cardinals and Red Sox as 10-to-1 favorites to win the 2014 World Series, just behind the Dodgers and Tigers.
Knorr to return
Randy Knorr, the players’ choice to succeed Davey Johnson, will remain on board and serve as Matt Williams’s bench coach.
Bedlam in Boston
Red Sox fans rejoice as their beloved baseball team wins the World Series title at home for the first time since 1918.
Welcome to the offseason
With the Red Sox’ World Series victory, the Nationals can spring back into action and the business of the offseason.
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