The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Washington Nationals are entering into an affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development contract (PDC). That means their agreement will run through the 2020 season. (more…)
The Potomac Nationals (High A; Carolina League) and the Washington Nationals extended their affiliation through the 2020 season. (more…)
The Auburn Doubledays (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) and Washington Nationals are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced an extension of their player development contract (PDC). The two-year extension runs through the 2020 season. (more…)
Mark Lerner has been named the managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, taking over the position from his father, Theodore Lerner. This comes as Theodore Lerner steps down from the post. (more…)
Nationals Park will host one of the most high-profile events in its history when it welcomes the 2018 MLB All-Star Game next month. The home of the Washington Nationals has seen some changes inside and outside since its 2008 opening, and its fan features will make it a fitting venue for the Midsummer Classic. (more…)
The Washington Nationals and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS) have announced a multi-year partnership, resulting in initiatives aimed at reducing waste at Nationals Park. (more…)
PenFed Credit Union has announced a major sponsorship of the Washington Nationals, with the agreement affecting several areas of Nationals Park. (more…)
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign is underway. Up next: the Washington Nationals and Nationals Park. (more…)
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, today through next Wednesday. (more…)
We have a new name for The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, spring home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros, after a naming-rights sale: FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
As its second spring training for the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals approaches, construction work is still taking place at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. (more…)
The Harrisburg Senators (Class AA; Eastern League) and the Washington Nationals extended their player development contact (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
The venerable Syracuse Chiefs name could go by the wayside in 2019, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a name change for the Class AAA Syracuse Mets when the team becomes a New York Mets affiliate. (more…)
