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2019 Schedule
93-69, 2nd in NL East
Nationals finalize $11M deal with reliever Hudson
The Nationals finalized an $11 million, two-year deal with reliever Daniel Hudson on Tuesday that figures to shore up the reigning World Series champions' bullpen.
2020 MLB spring training schedule, key dates, updates and more
Check out updates for teams in Florida and Arizona for spring training, including the defending champion Nationals.
Nats pitching prospect Segura dies at age 23
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura died Sunday night at the age of 23, the team announced.
Nats' Scherzer starts '20 with clean bill of health
With a 2019 World Series Champions patch stitched onto the right sleeve of his white Nationals jersey, Max Scherzer made it clear as can be Saturday that his neck is just fine and his preseason routine is the same as ever.
Nationals, SS Turner agree to $7.45M contract
Shortstop Trea Turner and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $7.45 million, one-year contract Friday, as the World Series champions avoided arbitration by settling with all of their eligible players.
2020 MLB arbitration tracker
Friday was the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to agree on salaries or exchange desired numbers for 2020. Recapping a hectic day of contract decisions.
Nationals, OF Taylor agree on $3.325M contract
Michael A. Taylor and the Washington Nationals agreed Thursday to a one-year contract for $3,325,000, up slightly from his $3.25 million salary last season, when the outfielder lost an arbitration hearing.
Nats increase depth with deals for Cabrera, Thames
In a bid to create flexibility in the infield, the Washington Nationals finalized deals with Asdrubal Cabrera and Eric Thames on Wednesday. Cabrera's deal includes a $2.5 million salary and performance bonuses and Thames' deal is for $4 million.
The player most likely to be traded in 2020 for all 30 MLB teams
From superstars to fading prospects, here's who could be on the move this year.
Secret for new Nats INF Castro? 'Launch angle'
Starlin Castro offered up a two-word explanation for how he ended up with career highs of 22 homers and 86 RBIs in his 10th major league season, earning a two-year contract with the Nationals: launch angle.
MLB superstar trades, sign-stealing punishment and more: Passan answers 20 questions for 2020
A big name in a new uniform and an Astros ruling could come soon. What else will define the year ahead in baseball?
BBTN: Latest Signings And The Future Of The Catcher
Before analyzing the changing nature of the catcher position with Padres front office assistant AJ Ellis (16:10), Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss sneaky Nationals signings, the Josh Donaldson market and how the White Sox's moves will affect the 2020 AL Central race. Plus, ESPN's Eduardo Perez explains how Juan Soto can get even better (29:44) before Buster asks Hembo a very tough question (41:46).
Source: Nationals add 1B Thames for 1 year, $4M
The Nationals and first baseman Eric Thames are in agreement on a one-year, $4 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Sources: Hudson, Nationals finalizing 2-year deal
Daniel Hudson proved to be one of Washington's most reliable relievers down the stretch of a World Series run.
Source: Nats to bring back infielder Cabrera
The Washington Nationals are re-signing Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Source: Nats, Castro reach 2-year, $12M deal
Second baseman Starlin Castro, who had a .270 batting average with 22 home runs and 86 RBIs for the Marlins last season, has reached a two-year deal with the Nationals, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Second baseman Starlin Castro is in agreement with the Washington Nationals on a two-year, $12 million contract, pending a physical, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN. @Ken_Rosenthal was first with the agreement.
Ex-Astros pitcher Harris joins Series nemesis Nats
Reliever Will Harris confirmed he has reached an agreement with the Nationals, with the team announcing Friday that it is a three-year deal.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Reliever Will Harris is in agreement with the Washington Nationals on a three-year deal, a source confirms to ESPN. Harris should jump into an eighth-inning role and could get save opportunities, too. @Ken_Rosenthal and @BNightengale, who says deal is for $24M, were on it.
MLB All-Decade Team: Who made our squad of baseball's best from 2010 to 2019?
We put together a roster of baseball's elite from the past ten seasons -- and pitted it against the best from previous eras.
Must-see sports photos of the week include Drew Brees' record-breaking night
The most interesting sports shots from around the globe this week include Drew Brees' historic Monday Night Football appearance and a touching moment at a Philadelphia Flyers game.
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 97 | 65 | .599 | - | L3 |
| Washington | 93 | 69 | .574 | 4 | W8 |
| New York | 86 | 76 | .531 | 11 | W3 |
| Philadelphia | 81 | 81 | .500 | 16 | L1 |
| Miami | 57 | 105 | .352 | 40 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8736th
Batting Average.2656th
On Base Percentage.3422nd
Slugging Percentage.4547th
Earned Run Average4.2713th
Quality Starts872nd
WHIP1.2910th
BAA.2448th