Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon is suffering with an intercostal strain and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. It is uncertain when he will be able to return. 

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg exited Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after suffering an apparent calf injury, per Joe Kay of the Associated Press.

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They're already in first place in the NL East, but the Washington Nationals have decided to call in the cavalry anyway.

It's finally Trea Turner's time to shine in the nation's capital as the Washington Nationals announced Friday that Turner has been recalled with Ryan Zimmerman going on paternity leave. 

MLB.com's William Ladson first reported the news on Thursday.

Remember when Bryce Harper was Bryce Harper?

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper left Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after getting hit in the right knee by a Jeremy Hellickson pitch in the seventh inning. It is currently unclear when he'll return to the field. 

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A strong start to the 2016 season has bought Mike Rizzo extra job security, as the Washington Nationals exercised their general manager's contract option Saturday, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com.

Per Ladson, Rizzo's option, which will keep him with the Nationals through 2018, had to be picked up by June 15.

Take a bow, Max Scherzer.

One season after twirling a pair of no-hitters, the Washington Nationals right-hander struck out 20 Detroit Tigers on Wednesday in a 3-2 victory, tying the all-time record for a nine-inning game and carving his place in baseball history.

The Washington Nationals lost five of their last six games coming into Wednesday's contest, but Max Scherzer wasn't about to let them lose another. All the dominant right-hander did was tie a major league record with 20 strikeouts in one game as he led Washington to the 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

When asked about Joe Ross’ dominance this season, Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker elected to offer a simple explanation.

“He’s good,” he said of the Washington starting pitcher. “It’s simple as that. He works the strike zone. Has a good sinker, good slider and this guy is going to be good for a long time.”