Two teams in the NL West -- the San Francisco Giants (59-59) and the San Diego Padres (66-52) -- clash on Monday at 9:45 p.m.

Justin Verlander notching his 3,500th career strikeout in the first inning was the lone highlight for the San Francisco ...

Maybe it was the cool air blowing out towards the bay, the clear blue sky welcoming everyone to summer in San Francisco. Maybe it was just time for things to stabilize again for a Nationals team that ...

James Wood had a pair of two-run doubles out of the leadoff spot, MacKenzie Gore combined with three relievers for a three-hitter and the Washington Nationals spoiled Justin Verlander's strikeout ...

Justin Verlander entered Sunday three strikeouts shy of becoming only the 10th pitcher in Major League history to reach 3,500 ...

Justin Verlander entered Sunday three strikeouts shy of becoming only the 10th pitcher in Major League history to reach 3,500 career K’s.

The Washington Nationals appear to have handed the reins to Jose A. Ferrer when it comes to closing out games.

Both the San Francisco Giants and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday ...

The Washington Nationals aren’t known to launch homers or tear the cover off the baseball. Their starters don’t usually ...

James Wood belted the third pitch of the game for a home run, Brad Lord worked six strong innings, and the Washington Nationals held on for a 4-2 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Brad Lord (2-6, 3.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Giants: Carson Whisenhunt (1-0, 4.35 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals will ...

For his efforts, the righthander earned the first win of his career and allowed San Francisco to start a nine-game homestand ...