The Washington Nationals will be in a position few expected them to be in when they host the New York Mets Saturday in their third game of their series.

WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals begin their final homestand of the season Thursday night when they host the New York Mets.

Stephen Strasburg had spots of dominance -- including six consecutive strikeouts -- in the Washington Nationals' win against the Marlins on Tuesday in Miami.

Aaron Nola will make one of his final home starts of the year Tuesday against the New York Mets.

ATLANTA -- Juan Soto's season has been historic for a 19-year-old and that would normally make the Washington Nationals outfielder a lock for National League Rookie of the Year.

The last time the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, they swept their divisional opponent, held the lead in the National League East and were 15 games over .500.

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg managed to hit three people with the same pitch during a win agains the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was so eager to play the Washington Nationals on Thursday that he wore his full uniform on the team plane.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has released his written answers to questions he received from senators during his confirmation hearings last week.

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

A night after Jose Quintana shut Milwaukee down, Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs will face the Brewers on Wednesday in a crucial series finale.

Washington Nationals catcher Spencer Kieboom hit his first career home run in a win against the Philadelphia Phillies.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Atlanta Braves will seek more late-game magic when they face the free-falling San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night in the middle meeting of a three-game series.

NEW YORK -- Maybe the third time will be the charm for Jacob deGrom. And maybe the third time will be the charm for the Miami Marlins, though facing deGrom probably isn't anybody's idea of a charmed existence in 2018.

One of baseball's best collections of young hitters goes head-to-head with one of the National League's best young starting pitchers.