Pat Valaika goes deep twice in Orioles' win (0:43)

Valaika homers twice to lead Orioles past Nationals 6-1

— Pat Valaika's sudden power surge helped the Baltimore Orioles to a rare win at home.

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Nats' Strasburg still dealing with neck discomfort

Stephen Strasburg felt some discomfort in his neck after a recent bullpen session, and Washington manager Dave Martinez said Friday the Nationals are trying to figure out what to do next.

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MLB extends leave of Nats' Castro by seven days

Washington's Starlin Castro had his administrative leave extended an additional seven days, through July 29th, by Major League Baseball and the Players Association on Friday.

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2021 MLB trade deadline tracker: Rumors, news, analysis and latest buzz

July 30 is approaching fast. Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

Which MLB teams could make a second-half surge into the postseason? (1:14)

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MLB Power Rankings: Who is No. 1 with the trade deadline approaching?

The trade deadline presents a conundrum for teams on the playoff bubble. Here's how our experts ranked them after Week 15.

Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats

— Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.

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To trade or not to trade? For these five MLB teams, it's not an easy decision

For some, the decision of whether to make a big move at the trade deadline or stand pat is pivotal. Here's our take on that choice for five clubs on the playoff bubble.

Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row

— Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 Tuesday night for their third straight win.

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GM: Nats don't expect Castro back this season

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday he doesn't plan on having infielder Starlin Castro, who was placed on administrative leave July 16 under MLB's domestic violence policy, back with the team this season.

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Winners and losers of MLB's sticky-stuff crackdown

One month into the no-more-sticky-stuff era, here are the teams it's helping and hurting, and what's next.

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Passan: Teams looking to add, the biggest stars available and one name who could rock the MLB trade deadline

Trade season is officially underway for front offices across baseball. Here's what could go down in the 10 days before 4 p.m. ET on July 30.

Lester, Soto power Nationals in 18-1 rout of Marlins

— Jon Lester pitched seven scoreless innings and homered, Juan Soto hit a pair of home runs and the Washington Nationals routed the Miami Marlins 18-1 on Monday night.

Nationals finish disturbing weekend with 8-7 win over Padres

— The Washington Nationals needed a win Sunday to end their losing streak.

Pads beat Nats 10-4, complete game suspended after shooting

— Being back on the field was normal for Ryan Zimmerman, even if the circumstances were far from routine for any of the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres.

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Padres, Nats recall chilling scene after shots fired

The Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres recounted Saturday night's harrowing scene when three people were injured in a shooting outside Nationals Park.

Dave Martinez describes 'frantic' scene at Nationals Park (0:57)

Padres-Nationals game suspended after shooting outside Nationals Park (3:54)

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Shooting outside Nats' park injures 3; game ppd.

Three people were injured in a shooting outside Nationals Park, according to police, forcing Saturday's game between Washington and the San Diego Padres to be suspended.

Cronenworth hits for cycle, Padres rout Nationals 24-8

— Jake Cronenworth hit for his first career cycle, Wil Myers had a grand slam and a two-run shot and the San Diego Padres set a franchise record for runs in a 24-8 blowout of the Washington Nationals on Friday night.