KYLE SCHWARBER NEWS

As the Nationals’ offense seeks answers, Kyle Schwarber emerges as a leadoff man Kyle Schwarber “stunk” as a leadoff hitter in 2017, when the Cubs gave him an extended run in the lineup at that position. But in a small sa...

JUNE 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Washington faces Pittsburgh after Ross' solid outing

Washington looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Joe Ross

JUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers twice in win Schwarber went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, one walk and one strikeout in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Giants.

Impact Schwarber homered in Saturday's matinee, and he got off to a hot start Sunday by blasting home runs in each of the first two innings. The 28-year-old is now slashing .222/.314/.445 with 12 home runs and 31 RBI this season.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber’s early blasts and a strong start by Joe Ross give the Nats a series split Schwarber homered in the first two innings and Ross turned in eight scoreless for a 5-0 win over the National League-leading Giants.

JUNE 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Ross dominant as Nats beat Giants 5-0 Kyle Schwarber became the sixth player in the history of the Washington Nationals and Montreal Expos franchise to homer in both the first an...

JUNE 13, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Schwarber hits 2 HRs, Ross dominant as Nats beat Giants 5-0

Kyle Schwarber became the sixth player in the history of the Washington Nationals and Montreal Expos franchise to homer in both the first and second innings, driving in four runs i...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Schwarber drives in more runs in Nationals 5-0 win than Giants score all series The Giants offense remained in a funk Sunday at Washington in a 5-0 loss to the...

JUNE 13, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Clubs 10th long ball Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in the 2-0 win over the Giants in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Schwarber opened the bottom of the first inning with a long ball off Kevin Gausman, ultimately providing Washington with all the offense it would need in the first half of the twin bill. The long ball broke an 11-game streak without a homer for the outfielder and was his first time leaving the yard since moving into his new role as the leadoff hitter earlier this week.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fedde back from COVID-19 list, Nats-Giants split DH

LaMonte Wade Jr. led off the eighth inning with an RBI single that broke a scoreless tie and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 to earn a split i...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7

Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow has 11 Ks in 7 innings, Rays beat Nationals 3-1

Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 for their 20th win in 24 games

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves up to leadoff spot Shwarber is batting leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Impact Per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, this will be the outfielder's first time batting atop the Nationals' lineup, though he did do so previously with the Cubs. He'll look to break a 14-at-bat hitless skid in his new role.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals in a familiar spot -- another early-season hole

For a third straight year, the Washington Nationals have dug themselves an early hole

JUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No hits in return Schwarber (knee) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Friday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Schwarber entered the weekend questionable to play after suffering from a stiff knee Thursday, but he was able to return Friday. That said, it wouldn't be shocking to see him get a game off in the near future. His 0-fer effort Friday snapped the 28-year-old's six-game hitting streak.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer outduels Wheeler, Soto homers, Nats beat Phils 2-1

Max Scherzer outpitched Zack Wheeler, Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Friday night

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Friday Schwarber (knee) is starting in left field and batting fifth Friday against the Phillies, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Impact The 28-year-old sat out Thursday after suffering a knee injury on a diving catch attempt during Wednesday's contest, but he'll rejoin the lineup after a one-game absence. Schwarber has a .968 OPS with six homers over his past 20 games and will attempt to pick up where he left off before the injury.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies, streaking Hoskins set for matchup against Nationals

Philadelphia's Hoskins puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Nationals

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status for weekend series uncertain Nationals manager Dave Martinez said after Thursday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta that Schwarber's right knee felt "stiff" while he took swings in the batting cage during the game, Matt We...

Impact Schwarber's knee issue stems from Wednesday's game, when he sustained the injury while diving after a flyball in the outfield. Though Schwarber was held out of the lineup for the series finale Thursday, Martinez was hopeful the 28-year-old might be able to pinch hit, but he ultimately wasn't available. The Nationals will re-evaluate Schwarber on Friday before determining his availability for the team's three-game series in Philadelphia.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0

Dansby Swanson continued his power surge by hitting a two-run homer in Atlanta’s four-run sixth inning and the Braves beat Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 5-1

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Schwarber (knee) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Schwarber left Wednesday's game after injuring his knee on a diving catch attempt, so it's no surprise to see him rest for the early afternoon game the next day. He'll be available as a pinch hitter Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports, which suggests he's unlikely to miss too much more time. Josh Harrison moves out to left field in his absence, with Jordy Mercer starting at second base.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knee issue causes exit Per manager Dave Martinez, Schwarber's knee "locked up on him" when he made a diving attempt on a ball in left field and was pulled from Wednesday's game, Jesse Dougherty of The Wa...

Impact Martinez said Schwarber was walking normally following the game. His morning evaluation should be more telling, but it appears the 28-year-old avoided any significant injury.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gomes' homer in 8th lifts Nationals over Braves, 5-3

Yan Gomes hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, Jon Lester gave Washington’s thin rotation a boost and the Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits in seventh Schwarber left Wednesday's game against the Braves after diving for a ball in left field, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Andrew Stevenson took over in left field after Schwarber limped to the dugout. More details about Schwarber, who went 1-for-3 in the game before exiting, figure to surface after the game.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Tuesday Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact The 28-year-old extended his modest hitting streak to five games with the performance. On the season, Schwarber is slashing .236/.326/.448 with nine homers and 25 RBI through 44 contests.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers sweep Nationals in day-night doubleheader

Luis Urías went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, including the tiebreaking double in a four-run sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 to sweep a day-night...

MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS