I’d be not telling the truth wholeheartedly if I didn’t think he was pressing some,” Nationals hitting coach Darnell Coles said. “But I think he understands how this game works.”

Ever since Davey Martinez took the managerial job before the 2018 season, the Washington Nationals have made a habit of slow starts. In 2019, the Nationals famously started 19-31, before charging all the way back en route to a World Series title.

The Washington Nationals are a rebuilding team, making their 1-5 start disappointing, but not a major surprise. Most of the Nationals lineup is struggling, but

The Washington Nationals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6, giving the Fightin Phils the series win. It was a game that followed a familiar pattern to Opening Day. The Nationals took an early lead on a Keibert Ruiz homer before the bullpen squandered it.

Washington Nationals' home opener is set for March 27 with the first pitch at 4:05 p.m. Here's everything you need to know about opening day:

While it hasn’t been an ideal start to the year for the Washington Nationals, there have been some early positives to begin the campaign. Coming into 2025, there are somewhat higher ...

The Washington Nationals and fans prepared for the team's home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 27, 2025.

The bats waited until the ninth inning to show signs of life and the rally is snuffed out by a caught stealing as the Blue Jays cap a three-game sweep.