Rockies play the Nationals on home winning streak
The Colorado Rockies host the Washington Nationals trying to continue a three-game home winning streakMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants and Nationals meet in series rubber match
Both the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on SundayMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Nationals
The Miami Marlins will attempt to continue a four-game win streak with a victory against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Giants
The Washington Nationals will try to break their four-game losing streak when they take on the San Francisco GiantsAPRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals aim to break 3-game losing streak, play the Giants
The Washington Nationals look to break their three-game skid when they play the San Francisco GiantsAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals play the Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead
The Washington Nationals play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 2-1APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks face the Nationals looking to stop road slide
The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Washington NationalsAPRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals host the Diamondbacks to begin 4-game series
The Washington Nationals begin a four-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on MondayAPRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates play the Washington Nationals Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals on SaturdayAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hayes leads Pirates against the Nationals following 4-hit performance
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals after Ke'Bryan Hayes had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the CubsAPRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves square off against the Nationals in series rubber match
The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals play on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals take on the Braves after Franco's 4-hit game
The Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves after Maikel Franco's four-hit game on MondayAPRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with biceps tendinitis Thompson, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Sunday, was diagnosed with right biceps tendinitis after undergoing an MRI, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.
Impact The original diagnosis for Thompson's injury was a biceps strain, but it's instead been classified as tendinitis after receiving the imaging results. It's unclear how long the 24-year-old is expected to be unavailable, but he'll be eligible to be activated April 20 versus the Diamondbacks.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz homers, keys Nats over Mets 4-2 with 8th-inning hit
Nelson Cruz hit his 450th home run and added a tiebreaking two-run single in three-run eighth inning that lifted the Washington Nationals over the Mets 4-2 and prevented New York f...APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Thompson (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Impact Thompson exited Saturday's game in the eighth inning with an apparent arm injury. He was officially diagnosed with a biceps strain, and he will now miss at least the next 10 days -- and perhaps more. Hunter Harvey was recalled to take Thompson's spot in the bullpen.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets face the Nationals with 2-0 series lead
The New York Mets face the Washington Nationals with a 2-0 series leadAPRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hush! Alonso's 1st 'granny' helps Bassitt, Mets top Nats 5-0
Pete Alonso hit his first career grand slam, Chris Bassitt won his Mets debut and New York beat the Washington Nationals 5-0APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Max Scherzer beats Nationals in Mets debut despite distractions
In a game marred by a benches-clearing incident, Max Scherzer returned to Washington and won his Mets debut, Jordan Shusterman writes.APRIL 9, 2022
Benches, bullpens clear when Nats pitch hits Mets SS Lindor
Benches and dugouts emptied and the Mets and Nationals confronted each other on the infield grass after Francisco Lindor was struck by a pitch from Steve Cishek in the fifth inningAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three whiffs in first outing Thompson walked one batter, hit another with a pitch and struck out three in a scoreless inning during Thursday's loss to the Mets.
Impact Entering the game in the ninth inning with the Nationals down 5-1, Thompson showed both how dominant he can be -- he topped out at 97 mph with his power sinker while also mixing in a slider -- and how much he needs to work on his control to become a reliable high-leverage reliever. The Nats' bullpen has no one in established roles to begin the year, however, so if Thompson can tighten things up just a little, he could become a dark-horse candidate for saves in 2022.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets beat Nats 5-1 in Showalter debut behind fill-in Megill
Mark Canha and Starling Marte drove in runs to back five shutout innings from Tylor Megill, and the New York Mets won manager Buck Showalter’s debut by beating the Washington Natio...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely part of Opening Day bullpen Thompson worked 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League finale against the Mets, allowing one walk and striking out two. He also threw a wild pitch.
Impact Control issues are nothing new for Thompson, who posted a 7:3 K:BB through 5.2 innings this spring after managing a 12.4 percent walk rate in his rookie campaign last year, split between the Padres and Nationals. The 24-year-old right-hander has the stuff to emerge as a high-leverage arm if he can learn to harness it, but for now Thompson will handle a middle relief role for Washington.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox rally in 9th, on brink of clinching wild-card berth
Christian Vázquez tripled home the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of a postseason berth with a 5-3 win over the Washington NationalsOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealt loss Wednesday Thompson (1-3) failed to record an out, yielding two runs on a hit, a hit batter and a walk to take the loss versus Colorado on Wednesday.
Impact The right-hander made a mess of things in the third inning, allowing Colorado to take the lead after a long rain delay. Thompson has allowed six runs (five earned) through 10.1 innings across 14 appearances in September. For the year, he has a 3.65 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB in 24.2 innings between Washington and San Diego. He's also posted seven holds in 30 outings.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
