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Rays host the Nationals to start 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals play the Royals on home winning streak

The Washington Nationals, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals

Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals host the Royals on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals Fans Get CJ Abrams Into First Place of All-Star Voting, James Wood Needs Help Some Phase 1 results came back for the fan voting portion of the All-Star Game, and it was kind to Washington Nationals star shortstop CJ Ab...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Nationals take on the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Busy in lopsided win Wood went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Wood matched a season high in total bases Sunday, also pushing his hitting streak up to six games in what was his seventh effort of the year with at least three hits. The star outfielder has smashed three homers in his past four contests, now slashing .281/.414/.558 with 20 long balls, 46 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 66 runs scored over 336 plate appearances in 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | James Wood, Miles Mikolas star as Nats pound Mariners Deadspin | James Wood, Miles Mikolas star as Nats pound Mariners

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Miles Mikolas' 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners

Miles Mikolas pitched seven shutout innings in relief of an opener, and the Washington Nationals scored five runs in the fourth inning to pull away from the Seattle Mariners 10-1

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nationals square off against the Mariners in series rubber match

Both the Washington Nationals and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luis García Jr. homers and CJ Abrams gets 3 hits to help Nationals beat Mariners 8-3

Luis García Jr. broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-3

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Goes yard again Friday Wood went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Mariners.

Impact The 23-year-old star took Bryce Miller deep in the fourth inning to get the Nationals on the board, but they were already in a 5-0 hole at that point. Wood has homered in back-to-back games, giving him 19 on the year, and over the last 16 contests he's slashing a sizzling .344/.444/.656 with six long balls, four steals, 10 RBI and 18 runs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals host Seattle Mariners, look to end home losing streak

The Washington Nationals take on the Seattle Mariners looking to break a four-game home slide

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lile leads Nationals against the Mariners after 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals play the Seattle Mariners after Daylen Lile's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Wood the spark that lights Nats' potent offensive fire What’s been the secret sauce behind the Nationals’ strong start so far in 2026? It’s simple: Offense. Through Wednesday, the Nats boasted th...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Launches 18th homer Wood went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 11-10 loss to the Giants.

Impact The star outfielder got the offensive fireworks started on the day by taking Robbie Ray deep in the third inning. Wood has gone yard five times in the last 15 games, giving him 18 homers on the season, and over that stretch he's slashing .333/.441/.614 with four steals, nine RBI and 17 runs.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Eldridge's Grand Slam Completes Comeback, Giants Stun Nationals 11-10

Bryce Eldridge's grand slam contributed to San Francisco Giants 10 runs in the final two innings for an 11-10 victory against the Nationals.

JUNE 11 • FOX SPORTS

Bryce Eldridge's Grand Slam Completes Comeback, Giants Stun Nationals 11-10

Giants take home losing streak into matchup with the Nationals

The San Francisco Giants are looking to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Swipes bag, collects three hits Wood went 3-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Wood has gone 7-for-19 (.368) over the first five games of the Nationals' road trip. He's also posted a steal in each of the last two contests, giving him 12 thefts on 13 attempts as he tracks toward a career year on the basepaths. The outfielder is also hitting .271 with a .934 OPS, 17 home runs, 41 RBI, 60 runs scored and 15 doubles across 68 games. He continues to be Washington's main leadoff hitter.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luis García Jr. and James Wood lead the Nationals past the Giants 6-3 for their latest road win

Luis García Jr. launched a two-run homer, Jacob Young scored a pivotal run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

James Wood's first grand slam is an inside the parker!!

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, More) All 30 teams are back in action on Tuesday in Major League Baseball, which gives bettors plenty of options to consider in the prop market. O...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Lee leads Giants against the Nationals after 4-hit game

The San Francisco Giants take on the Washington Nationals after Jung Hoo Lee's four-hit game on Monday

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Down but not out, Nats strike for 3 in 9th to win SAN FRANCISCO -- Don’t count out the Nats. For much of Monday night’s series opener against the Giants at Oracle Park, Washington was held a...

JUNE 9 • MLB.COM

Why slide when you can just be 6-foot-6? Wood dares to ask SAN FRANCISCO – At 6-foot-6, James Wood is an imposing presence. The Nationals slugger’s formidable frame comes with some unique perks, too,...