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Padres vs Nationals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 5 Nationals 4

A four-run rally in the 8th propelled the Padres to a magical come-from-behind win over the Nationals at Petco Park on Tuesday night. The win allows the Padres to remain within a half game of Arizona for the NL’s final Wild Card spot. ⭐ The Wrap-Up Show is presented by your local Farmer’s Insurance Agent Marc Nimetz. If you’re shopping for auto, home, renters or life insurance here in San Diego, please support the Wrap-Up Show by choosing San Diegan (and huge Padres fan) Marc Nimetz: https://a...

Nationals’ bullpen game unravels in record-setting loss

SAN DIEGO – Riley Cornelio had pitched three perfect innings as the starter in a bullpen game against the Padres. Yet the rookie right-hander was visibly upset after his best Major League game to date. Amid a quiet Nationals clubhouse, Cornelio stated the sentiments felt by his teammates. “We show up every day and we work really hard,” Cornelio said. “The results obviously have been frustrating, but it’s not from a lack of trying. I’ll tell you that.” The Nationals set the Major League record ...

Yohandy Morales Hit a 406-Foot Homer Off THIS Pitch

Somehow, some way. Yohandy Morales gets to a pitch way inside and launches it 406 feet for his second homer of the season. #mlb #homerun #baseball #highlights _____________________________________________________________________ Make sure you don’t miss any of your favorite videos from the Washington Nationals and subscribe now! Make your way to Nationals Park to see all your favorite Nats live at nats.com/tickets. Follow us to keep track of everything happening on the field, and off: Twitter:...

Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread

For most of the season, the Nats have been road warriors. However, that has not been the case at all since the end of July. They have struggled mightily away from home and this west coast trip has been no different. There have been a lot of close games, but they have been unable to […]

Game 145: Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres

Washington Nationals (67-79) at San Diego Padres (76-68), September 8, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Padres Sign Trevor Gott To Minor League Deal

Veteran reliever Trevor Gott has inked a minor league deal with the Padres, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The righty spent the first half of the season in the Nationals organization. He’s been a free agent since early July. San Diego assigned Gott to Triple-A El Paso. A pair of righties with MLB experience, J.P. France and José […]

What to expect from Connelly Early when he comes back from injury

There has been a lot of uncertainty around Connelly Early since he arrived in DC. When Early joined the Nats he was injured, but was supposed to be back by mid-August. However, he suffered a set-back which put him on the shelf a little longer. Early is back now and is making his first rehab […]

Padres vs Nationals Postgame Wrap Up Show: Padres 3 Nationals 2

Nick Pivetta went five scoreless innings in his return as the Padres took the opener of a three-game series from the Nats on a steamy day at Petco. Despite the win, the Padres remain a half game behind the DBacks for the final Wild Card spot in the National League. ⭐ The Wrap-Up Show is presented by your local Farmer’s Insurance Agent Marc Nimetz. If you’re shopping for auto, home, renters or life insurance here in San Diego, please support the Wrap-Up Show by choosing San Diegan (and huge Pad...

Nationals Notes: Ribalta Injured, Cruz Debuts, Early Recovery Updates

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Orlando Ribalta has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 4, with right forearm inflammation. Fellow righty Yovanny Cruz has been recalled in a corresponding move. It’s unclear how serious Ribalta’s injury is. At this point of the calendar, any IL stint could be season-ending. The Nats also have motivation to be cautious. They flirted with contention in the summer but sold at the deadline and are now 9.5 games out of a ...

Dodgers’ Ohtani returns to lineup as DH vs. Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting their star back. Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup as the designated hitter for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Ohtani missed his fourth consecutive game on Sunday night against the Nationals with left knee and right biceps discomfort. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Sunday that he saw Monday’s game as Ohtani’s possible return. Roberts added that while Ohtani’s return to the mound has not been officially ruled o...

Pivetta’s successful return helps Padres take Nats opener

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Nationals Notes: Ribalta, Cruz, Early

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Orlando Ribalta has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 4, with right forearm inflammation. Fellow righty Yovanny Cruz has been recalled in a corresponding move. It’s unclear how serious Ribalta’s injury is. At this point of the calendar, any IL stint could be season-ending. The […]

Dodgers bring back Emmet Sheehan, options reliever before Reds clash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won four straight games, including sweeping the Washington Nationals over the weekend. In the final game of the series, the Dodgers scored three runs in the eighth inning to take the win. The victorious pitcher in that game was Bobby Miller, who had just been activated from the IL. Now, […] The post Dodgers bring back Emmet Sheehan, options reliever before Reds clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rangers Reinstate Robert Garcia From 60-Day Injured List

The Rangers announced that left-hander Robert Garcia has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. The 40-man roster had a vacancy but is now full. Right-hander Ben Peoples has been optioned as the corresponding active roster move. This has been Garcia’s most challenging season to date. From 2023 to 2025, split between the Nationals and […]

Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread

The Nats suffered from familiar problems this weekend against the Dodgers, with the bullpen up to their usual tricks. However, they have a chance to bounce back and be spoilers against the Padres. The Friars are deep in the wild card hunt, but the Nats have a chance to put a dent in their playoff […]

Game 144: Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres

Washington Nationals (67-78) at San Diego Padres (75-68), September 7, 2026, 2:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Nats try to end their 4-game losing streak with 3 games against Padres

The hits keep on coming for the Nationals, dropping 3 close contests to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series sweep. They’ve fallen to 11 games under .500, and desperately need to get things going again to have any sort of momentum heading into 2027. The bullpen continues its historically rough season, the offense has […]

Dodgers Week 24: Comeback kings

September started out roughly with two losses in a row to the St. Louis Cardinals, one a blowout and another a blown lead. Things could have gone very badly in the first week of the month, but the Dodgers won their final four games of the week, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals for […]

Watch Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leap over the wall for bonkers robbery vs. Nationals

There is no doubting the fact that Kyle Tucker has underperformed in his first season for the Los Angeles Dodgers after he signed a four-year, $240 million contract this past offseason. But every now and again, Tucker is showing glimpses of the old self that convinced the Dodgers to sign him to such a huge […] The post Watch Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leap over the wall for bonkers robbery vs. Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers on wrong end of Nationals star CJ Abrams’ impressive feat

Los Angeles Dodgers hitter-pitcher Shohei Ohtani was not the only versatile star at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, as Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams made a good account of himself. While the Nationals lost, 7-5, Abrams showed why he is one of the league’s brightest young players. At the top of the fourth inning, he blasted […] The post Dodgers on wrong end of Nationals star CJ Abrams’ impressive feat appeared first on ClutchPoints .