Power Rankings: New challengers vie for No. 1
The Astros and Dodgers usually rule the roost, but clubs such as the Rays, Brewers and Phillies are making their presence felt.
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2019 Schedule
10-10, 4th in NL East
Zimmerman crushes two solo homers (0:34)
Strasburg Ks 11 in 8 innings as Nationals beat Marlins 5-0
Stephen Strasburg dominated his favorite foil Sunday, striking out 11 and allowing two hits in eight innings to help the Washington Nationals avert a series sweep by beating Miami 5-0.
Strasburg collects 11 Ks in Nats' shutout (0:53)
Granderson homers, Marlins tag Scherzer in 9-3 win over Nats
Curtis Granderson homered and the Miami Marlins busted out at the plate after changing hitting coaches, roughing up ace Max Scherzer in beating the Washington Nationals 9-3 on Saturday night to win a series for the first time this season.
Scherzer gets knocked around by Marlins (1:32)
Scherzer's throwing error costs Nats 2 runs (0:24)
Jaffe: Who can give their Hall of Fame cases a big boost in 2019?
Here are seven players to follow this season who could help punch their tickets to Cooperstown.
Marlins end 4-game skid, scratch out win over Nationals, 3-2
The Miami Marlins' runs came home on an error, a walk and a hit batsman, helping them break a four-game losing streak by beating the Washington Nationals 3-2 Friday.
MLB Weekend Watch: Predictions, questions for all the top games
Are the Red Sox really on the ropes already? Which of the Braves' young arms will be the best? And how hot is Christian Yelich? Here's your guide to the weekend.
Corbin earns 1st win with Nationals, beats Giants 4-2
Patrick Corbin took a one-hitter into the eighth inning to earn his first win with Washington, Wilmer Difo homered and the Nationals beat the punchless San Francisco Giants 4-2 Thursday.
From 'blimp folder' to Foot Locker: Fake jobs MLB players use to fool fans
Sometimes, you just want to be anonymous. Ballplayers reveal to us the counterfeit careers they've created to conceal their identities away from the diamond.
Ranking the biggest stars in the next three free-agent classes
A run of extensions has changed the course of free agency. But these big names remain --- and here's where they could fit.
Nationals hit 4 HRs in 9-6 victory over Giants
Juan Soto and Howie Kendrick hit first-inning home runs, Matt Adams and Kurt Suzuki connected in the seventh, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 on Wednesday night.
BBTN: Sale Struggles, Yelich Rakes, Rendon Negotiates
After getting some Inside Heat from Alex Speier on another bad outing from the Red Sox (10:11), Buster & Boog Sciambi discuss Christian Yelich's demolition of the Cardinals, Anthony Rendon's contract negotiations and much more (17:32). Plus, Paul Hembekides weighs in on Mt. Rushmore with "Hembo Knows" (38:53).
Giants break out with 3 HRs off Strasburg in 7-3 win at Nats
Evan Longoria, Brandon Belt and Steven Duggar homered off fastballs from Stephen Strasburg, and the light-hitting San Francisco Giants powered their way to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Eddie Matz ESPN Senior Writer
It's still Jackie Robinson Day in DC, where the Nats and Giants - who were both off yesterday - start a three-game series tonight.
Power Rankings: Big tests coming for April's hot starters
The Astros made a big move toward the top, but will they or any of April's hot starters still stand tall after this week?
Martin hits RBI double in 9th, Pirates stop Nationals 4-3
Rookie Jason Martin hit a tiebreaking double in the top of the ninth inning against Washington's shaky bullpen, then Felipe Vazquez escaped a bases-loaded jam Sunday to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3 win over the Nationals.
The most important storylines of the loaded NL East race
The NL East is stacked with a quartet of contenders. Here are 10 keys to these four teams' paths to the playoffs.
Eaton, Kendrick homer in 8th, Nats rally past Pirates 3-2
Adam Eaton and Howie Kendrick homered on consecutive pitches in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Saturday.
Moran hits pinch-hit, 3-run homer as Pirates top Nats 6-3
Colin Moran had a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs off Washington's struggling bullpen in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals on Friday night.
MLB Weekend watch: Predictions, questions and series to watch
We have aces aplenty, an LCS rematch and several intriguing matchups. Here's your guide to what will happen this weekend.
Rosenthal retires 1st batter, drops ERA to 72.00
After allowing the first 10 batters who faced him this season to reach base, Trevor Rosenthal recorded his first out of the 2019 season on Wednesday night.
Hellickson, Adams, Rendon help Nationals rout Phillies 15-1
Jeremy Hellickson pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Matt Adams drove in four runs and the Washington Nationals routed the Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 on Wednesday night.
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2019 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 12 | 9 | .571 | - | L1 |
| New York | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1 | L2 |
| Atlanta | 11 | 10 | .524 | 1 | W2 |
| Washington | 10 | 10 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Miami | 6 | 16 | .273 | 6.5 | L1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs109
Batting Average.262
On Base Percentage.340
Slugging Percentage.462
Earned Run Average4.85
Quality Starts10
WHIP1.37
BAA.252