Topic: Jeremy Hellickson

Bryce Harper began his return to Nationals Park with a strikeout, but finished with a homer in the Philadelphia Phillies' win against the Washington Nationals.

The Washington Nationals have agreed to re-sign free agent starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in the midst of a stretch in which getting a chance to catch their breath hasn't been easy.

CHICAGO -- For the first half of the season, Chicago Cubs ace Jon Lester proved to be nearly unbeatable.

CHICAGO -- For a couple of teams that started the season with aspirations of winning their respective division and more, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals scuffled through the season, fighting inconsistency at every turn.

Rain prevented the Washington Nationals from extending their winning streak Friday night, but they'll go for two victories over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Jose Urena allowed just one hit in six innings, helping the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Sunday at Marlins Park in Miami.

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets and Washington Nationals have accounted for the last five playoff berths earned by teams from the National League East.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals will try to build off an historic win when they host the Miami Marlins on Friday night.

The next few days will determine whether a players-only meeting and a visit from the Miami Marlins will help lift the Washington Nationals out of their funk.