Washington Nationals

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman Will Throw The First Pitch At A Nationals Game

10:40am June 11, 2021

by Bill Chappell

It's the latest honor for Goodman, whose quick thinking was credited with helping to keep the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection from escalating even further.

A mobile ordering sign is seen on March 30 at a vending station in Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals. The Nats, along with many other teams in baseball, are implementing new safety protocols, including for ordering food, as a new season kic

Baseball Is Back, So Grab Your Hot Dog And A Beer. Just Keep A Safe Distance

1:54pm April 01, 2021

by H.J. Mai

It's Opening Day in baseball, and that means you'll still be able to eat unhealthy food while watching the game. But ordering that hot dog or beer will be different this year.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases wore a Washington Nationals face mask before testifying at a congressional hearing on June 30. The team announced he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the

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Dr. Anthony Fauci To Throw First Pitch For Washington Nationals' Season Opener

8:45pm July 20, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

The baseball fan — and expert on infectious diseases — will make the ceremonial first toss when his hometown team gets the virus-delayed season underway against the New York Yankees in Thursday.

President Trump is introduced during Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Fans greeted Trump with boos and jeers, with some chanting "Lock him up."

'Lock Him Up': Trump Greeted With Boos And Jeers At World Series Game 5

1:21pm October 28, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Baseball fans booed President Trump in Washington on Sunday, hours after he announced the death of a terrorist. Some also put a spin on a refrain Trump supporters have chanted against Hillary Clinton.

Carlos Correa, #1 of the Houston Astros, celebrates with teammates after the Astros defeated the Washington Nationals in Game 5 of the World Series at Nationals Park on Sunday in Washington, D.C.

Houston Astros Take 3-2 World Series Lead Over Washington Nationals

12:58pm October 28, 2019

by Robert Garcia

The Houston Astros have taken a 3-2 lead in the World Series, after defeating Washington 7-1 in Game 5 in the nation's capital, pushing the underdog Nationals to the edge of elimination.

Houston Astros' Michael Brantley hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals in Washington.

Astros Beat Nationals 4-1 In Game 3 Of 2019 World Series

3:19am October 26, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Houston got on the board first and led throughout the game as Washington stranded 12 runners. The Nationals lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.

World Series star Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals turns 21 this Friday. He's from the Dominican Republic, where every major league baseball team runs a training academy for youth.

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Juan Soto Of The Nationals Brings Dominican Zest To The World Series

3:46pm October 25, 2019

by David LaGesse

He's one of many Dominican players in the major leagues. In fact, every team has a training academy in the Dominican Republic.

The Houston Astros' Alex Bregman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals in Houston.

Nationals Lead Astros 8-2 In Game 2 Of The 2019 World Series

11:25pm October 23, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

The Houston Astros, playing at home, are looking to tie the Series at a game a piece after losing the opener to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night 5-4.

Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel reacts hits a two-run scoring double during the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals Tuesday in Houston.

Nationals Lead Astros 5-2 In Game 1 Of World Series

11:21pm October 22, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

Washington's Juan Soto was the star of the first half of the game, hitting a solo home run, then a two-run double that gave his team a 5-2 lead over Houston.

The Nationals' director of field operations, John Turnour, looks over his domain.

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The Grass Is Always Greener At The Baseball Field

1:07pm April 07, 2018

by Scott Detrow

Baseball players have all of spring training to get ready, but for the groundskeeper, Opening Day brings a lot of pressure. NPR spoke with John Tornour, the Washington Nationals' head groundskeeper.

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