Full History Of Washington Nationals In Timeline From 1901

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1901: Washington Senators Franchise Formed

In 1901, a Washington Senators franchise, a charter member of the new American League, was formed.

1901: Original Washington Senators

The 'Ring of Honor' honored National Baseball Hall of Fame members who had played "significant years" for the original Washington Senators (1901–1960).

1901: Official Name Revival

The Washington Nationals name used from 1901 to 1956 was revived

1905: Team Officially Named Washington Nationals

From 1905 to 1955, the Washington Senators franchise was officially named the Washington Nationals.

1912: Washington Senators Team Formed in USBL

In 1912, another Washington Senators team formed as one of eight teams of the United States Baseball League, but the league and the team folded after just over a month of play.

1929: Homestead Grays Based in Pittsburgh

In 1929, the Negro-league team Homestead Grays were based in Pittsburgh

1950: Homestead Grays Games

In 1950, the Negro-league team Homestead Grays games took place

1955: End of Washington Nationals Name

In 1955, the Washington Senators franchise was officially named the Washington Nationals.

1956: 1956 Washington Senators

In 2025, Second 'City Connect' uniform was released that is meant to resemble the block 'W' worn by the 1956 Washington Senators.

1956: The Washington Nationals Name

The Washington Nationals name was revived from 1901 to 1956

1960: Senators Move to Minneapolis

After the 1960 season, the first American League Senators franchise moved to Minneapolis and became the Minnesota Twins.

1960: Original Washington Senators

The 'Ring of Honor' honored National Baseball Hall of Fame members who had played "significant years" for the original Washington Senators (1901–1960).

1961: New Senators Franchise Begins Play

In 1961, MLB awarded Washington an expansion team, the second American League Senators franchise, which began play.

1961: Expansion Washington Senators

The 'Ring of Honor' honored National Baseball Hall of Fame members who had played "significant years" for the expansion Washington Senators (1961–1971).

1969: Montreal Expos Founded

In 1969, the Montreal Expos franchise was founded as part of a four-team expansion in Major League Baseball.

1971: Senators Move to Texas

After the 1971 season, the second American League Senators franchise moved to Arlington, Texas, to become the Texas Rangers.

1971: Expansion Washington Senators

The 'Ring of Honor' honored National Baseball Hall of Fame members who had played "significant years" for the expansion Washington Senators (1961–1971).

1981: Expos Win Division

In 1981, the Expos won their division in the second half of the strike-split season.

1991: Bronfman Sells Expos

In 1991, Charles Bronfman sold the Montreal Expos to a consortium of owners, with Claude Brochu as the managing general partner.

1994: Expos' Season Cut Short

In 1994, the Montreal Expos, who had the best record in the major leagues, had their season cut short due to the 1994-95 Major League Baseball strike.

1997: Jackie Robinson's number retired

In 1997, Jackie Robinson's number 42 was retired throughout all Major League Baseball.

1999: Brochu Sells Control to Loria

In 1999, Claude Brochu sold control of the Montreal Expos to Jeffrey Loria.

2000: Expos Face Media Coverage Issues

In 2000, Jeffrey Loria failed to secure funding for a new ballpark and did not reach an agreement on television or English radio broadcast contracts, reducing the team's media coverage.

November 2001: MLB Owners Vote to Contract Teams

In November 2001, Major League Baseball's owners voted 28–2 to contract the league by two teams, reportedly the Expos and the Minnesota Twins.

2001: Raines' Game for Baltimore

In 2001, Tim Raines played one game for Baltimore with his son.

August 2002: MLBPA Agreement Prohibits Contraction

In August 2002, the collective bargaining agreement signed with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) prohibited contraction until the end of the contract in 2006.

September 29, 2004: MLB Announces Expos Move to D.C.

On September 29, 2004, Major League Baseball announced that the Montreal Expos would move to Washington, D.C., for the 2005 season, returning professional baseball to the United States's capital.

November 21, 2004: Washington Nationals Name Chosen

On November 21, 2004, the team's management chose the name "Washington Nationals", revealing the club's official colors of red, white, and blue the next day.

2004: MLB Owners Choose Washington, D.C.

In 2004, MLB owners selected Washington, D.C., as the new home for the Montreal Expos franchise.

April 4, 2005: Nationals' First Game

On April 4, 2005, the Washington Nationals played their first game at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia, losing to the Philadelphia Phillies 8–4.

2005: Rivalry Increases

Following the franchise's relocation to Washington, D.C., in 2005, the rivalry with the Philadelphia Phillies increased in geographic tension due to Washington's proximity to Philadelphia.

2005: Inaugural season of Ryan Zimmerman

In 2005, it was the inaugural season of Ryan Zimmerman with the team.

2005: Expos Move to D.C.

In 2005, the Montreal Expos moved to Washington, D.C., becoming the Washington Nationals.

2005: Affiliation with Single-A Nationals begins

In 2005, the Nationals began an affiliation with the Single-A Nationals.

2005: Spring training at Space Coast Stadium begins

In 2005, the Washington Nationals began holding spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida, inheriting the facility from the Expos.

2005: Nationals' TV Rights Assigned to MASN

In 2005, the deal assigning the Nationals' television rights to the Baltimore Orioles-controlled MASN was demanded as compensation for sharing the Washington–Baltimore market.

2005: WDCA Carries Games; MASN Televises Games

In the 2005 season, WDCA (channel 20) carried 76 Nationals games. From 2005 through 2025, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) televised all games not picked up by one of MLB's national television partners.

2005: WWZZ Becomes Flagship Radio Station

In the 2005 season, WWZZ (104.1 FM) was the team's first flagship radio station.

2005: Mel Proctor as TV Play-by-Play Announcer

Mel Proctor was the TV play-by-play announcer for the Nationals in 2005.

2005: 2005 Nationals Team inducted into Ring of Honor

The 2005 Washington Nationals team was inducted into the Ring of Honor on April 5, 2025, during the 20th anniversary season of Washington Nationals baseball.

2006: Bob Carpenter as TV Play-by-Play Announcer

Bob Carpenter became the TV play-by-play announcer for the Nationals in 2006 and held the role through 2025.

2006: Contraction No Longer on Agenda

By 2006, the Expos had become the Washington Nationals and the Twins had made progress towards building a new stadium, so contraction was no longer on the agenda.

2006: WFED Becomes Flagship Radio Station

In 2006, WFED (1500 AM) became the Nationals' flagship radio station.

2006: Nationals Finished in Last Place

In 2006, the Nationals finished in last place.

2006: Ted Lerner Takes Over Club

In mid-2006, Ted Lerner took over the Washington Nationals club and hired Stan Kasten as team president, initiating "The Plan" for rebuilding the team.

2006: Beltway Series Begins

Since 2006, the Nationals and Baltimore Orioles have played two series a season—one in Baltimore and one in Washington—as part of their interleague rivalry, nicknamed the Beltway Series.

2007: Don Sutton as color analysts

Don Sutton served as the Nationals color analysts from 2007–2008.

March 30, 2008: Nationals' First Game at Nationals Park

On March 30, 2008, the Washington Nationals played their first home game at Nationals Park, which was televised nationally on ESPN. U.S. President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch, and Ryan Zimmerman hit a walk-off home run to win the game.

July 2008: Low Television Ratings

In July 2008, the Nationals' television ratings were among the worst in the National League.

2008: Don Sutton as color analysts

Don Sutton served as the Nationals color analysts from 2007–2008.

2009: New road and alternate uniforms unveiled

For the 2009 season, the Nationals kept the same home uniform but unveiled a new road and red alternate uniform, along with a roundel-less "DC" sleeve patch. The road uniform now featured a script rendition of the city name in front minus the gold bevels, with the letters now rendered in red with navy and gold trim. The red alternate replaced the "DC" logo with the "curly W" logo, and numbers changed to white with gold bevels and navy trim.

2009: Syndication Deal with WDCW Begins

From 2009 through 2012, MASN syndicated a package of 20 games for simulcast on WDCW (channel 50).

2009: Mike Rizzo as general manager

In 2009, Mike Rizzo served as general manager.

2009: Nationals Draft Stephen Strasburg

In 2009, the Nationals had the first overall pick in the MLB draft and selected Stephen Strasburg.

2009: Navy alternate uniform unveiled for Independence Day week

In 2009, the Nationals unveiled a navy alternate uniform for games that fell during Independence Day week. The uniform featured the "interlocking DC" logo rendered in the Stars and Stripes motif, along with white/red piping and white numbers with gold bevels and red trim. The original primary logo was added to the left sleeve, and a navy cap with red brim containing the aforementioned "DC flag" logo was used.

2009: Rob Dibble Becomes Color Analyst

Rob Dibble took over the job as Nationals color analyst in 2009 and was fired in September 2010.

August 10, 2010: Ring of Honor unveiled at Nationals Park

On August 10, 2010, the Nationals unveiled a "Ring of Honor" at Nationals Park to honor National Baseball Hall of Fame members.

September 2010: Dibble Fired, Knight Fills In

In September 2010, Rob Dibble was fired after criticizing Stephen Strasburg for not pitching while injured, and Ray Knight filled in as color analyst.

2010: Increase in Television Ratings

During the 2010 season, the Nationals' television ratings increased.

2010: Nationals Draft Bryce Harper

In 2010, the Nationals had the first overall pick in the MLB draft and selected Bryce Harper.

2010: Nationals Draft Bryce Harper and Strasburg Debuts

In 2010, the Washington Nationals drafted Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg debuted at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out 14 batters.

August 1, 2011: Miracle Field Opens in Germantown

On August 1, 2011, in partnership with local organizations, the Nationals formally opened Miracle Field in Germantown, Maryland, to encourage athletic activity in children with "mental and/or physical challenges".

2011: WJFK Becomes Flagship Radio Station

Before the 2011 season, a multi-year agreement was reached between the Nationals and WJFK, making it the new flagship station. WFED remains on the network as an affiliate.

2011: Increase in Television Ratings

During the 2011 season, the Nationals' television ratings increased.

2011: F. P. Santangelo becomes color analyst

F. P. Santangelo became the primary color analyst for the Nationals between 2011 and 2021.

2011: Werth joins the Nationals

In 2011, Jayson Werth began playing for the Washington Nationals.

2011: New uniform set unveiled

In 2011, the Nationals unveiled a new uniform set, emphasizing the "curly W" logo and eliminating gold. The sleeve patch was updated to feature the primary roundel logo, and piping was added to the "curly W" uniforms.

2011: Nationals Draft Anthony Rendon

In 2011, the Washington Nationals drafted Anthony Rendon.

2011: Nationals Sign Jayson Werth

In 2011, the Washington Nationals signed Jayson Werth to the team's first big free-agent contract.

2011: Uniform tweaked to feature curly W in Stars and Stripes

In 2011, the uniform was tweaked to feature the "curly W" in Stars and Stripes, along with updated logos and the removal of gold accents.

2012: Syndication Deal with WDCW Ends

From 2009 through 2012, MASN syndicated a package of 20 games for simulcast on WDCW (channel 50).

2012: Nationals Clinch First Playoff Berth

In 2012, the Washington Nationals clinched their first playoff berth and first division title. Bryce Harper was named NL Rookie of the Year. They were knocked out of the 2012 NLDS by the St. Louis Cardinals.

2012: First Playoff Berth and Division Title

In 2012, the Washington Nationals secured their first playoff berth and their first division title.

2012: Dramatic Growth in Television Viewership

Since 2012, when they began to achieve consistent success on the field, the Nationals' television viewership has grown continually and dramatically.

2013: Syndication Deal with WUSA Begins

From 2013 through 2017, MASN syndicated a package of 20 games for simulcast on CBS affiliate WUSA (channel 9).

2013: Mike Rizzo held both titles

From 2013 to 2025, Mike Rizzo held both titles of Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager.

2013: Mike Rizzo as president of baseball operations

In 2013, Mike Rizzo served as president of baseball operations.

2013: New red cap added

In 2013, a new red cap with navy brim was added for home games with the red alternates.

2013: Nationals Miss Playoffs

In 2013, the Washington Nationals missed the playoffs and hired Matt Williams as manager.

2014: Second National League East Title

In 2014, the Nationals won the National League East title again but failed to advance past the NLDS.

2014: Nationals Win Second Division Title

In 2014, the Washington Nationals won their second division title but were eliminated in the NLDS by the San Francisco Giants. They also acquired Trea Turner in a trade with the San Diego Padres.

2015: Nationals Sign Max Scherzer

In 2015, the Washington Nationals signed Max Scherzer to a 7-year, $210 million contract, and Bryce Harper won the NL MVP award. However, the team missed the playoffs, leading to Matt Williams' firing.

August 2016: Ring of Honor criterion revised

In late August 2016, the team dropped the criterion that an inductee be a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, also opening membership to "anyone who has made a significant contribution to the game of baseball in Washington, D.C."; the first inductee under the revised criteria was Frank Howard.

2016: 15th Highest Prime-Time TV Ratings

By 2016, the Nationals′ prime-time television ratings were 15th highest among the 29 U.S. MLB teams.

2016: Last Spring Training at Space Coast Stadium

In 2016, the Nationals held their last spring training at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Florida.

2016: Third National League East Title

In 2016, the Nationals won the National League East title but failed to advance past the NLDS.

2016: Nationals Hire Dusty Baker

In 2016, the Washington Nationals hired veteran manager Dusty Baker and returned to the playoffs but were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.

2016: Road navy cap replaced

In 2016, the road navy cap was replaced by a similar design, with the exception of the "curly W" which was now rendered in the Stars and Stripes.

February 28, 2017: First Grapefruit League game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches

On February 28, 2017, the Nationals played their first Grapefruit League game at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, a new facility they share with the Houston Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida.

August 28, 2017: Tim Raines Induction

On August 28, 2017, former Expo Tim Raines received a warm welcome from Nationals fans at Nationals Park during his induction ceremony, despite never having visited Washington, D.C., before.

2017: Syndication Deal with WUSA Ends

From 2013 through 2017, MASN syndicated a package of 20 games for simulcast on CBS affiliate WUSA (channel 9).

2017: White version of Stars and Stripes alternate released

In 2017 a white version of the "Stars and Stripes" alternate was released; this one is paired with the navy-brimmed red cap featuring the "curly W" in Stars and Stripes.

2017: Werth's last season with the Nationals

In 2017, Jayson Werth played his last season with the Washington Nationals.

2017: Fourth National League East Title

In 2017, the Nationals won the National League East title but failed to advance past the NLDS.

2017: 12th Highest Prime-Time TV Ratings

In 2017, the Nationals′ prime-time television ratings rose to 12th highest among the 29 U.S. MLB teams.

2017: Nationals Win NL East

In 2017, the Washington Nationals won the NL East title but were eliminated in the NLDS by the Chicago Cubs. Dusty Baker's contract was not renewed.

February 16, 2018: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches renamed FITTEAM Ballpark

On February 16, 2018, the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches was renamed FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches after the Nationals and Astros signed a 12-year deal for the naming rights to the stadium with FITTEAM, an event brand partnership and organic products firm.

September 8, 2018: Jayson Werth inducted into Ring of Honor

On the evening of September 8, 2018, former outfielder Jayson Werth, who played for the Nationals from 2011 through 2017, was inducted into the Ring of Honor during a ceremony held at Nationals Park between games of a doubleheader. He became the first "true" National to be inducted based specifically on his career as a National.

2018: Decline in Television Ratings

For the 2018 season, the Nationals' television ratings declined to 18th among the 29 U.S. teams.

2018: Mark Lerner became the public-facing principal owner

In 2018, Mark Lerner became the public-facing principal owner.

2018: All-Star Game at Nationals Park

In 2018, the All-Star Game was played at Nationals Park. Juan Soto had an exceptional debut campaign. The Nationals failed to make the playoffs, and Bryce Harper left the team via free agency after the 2018 season.

2018: Navy alternate uniform released

In 2018, the Nationals released a navy alternate uniform, featuring a script rendition of the team's name in white with red trim along with red numbers.

2018: MASN Ends Syndication Deal

MASN did not continue the syndication deal for the 2018 season.

July 6, 2019: Nationals wear Expos throwback jerseys

On July 6, 2019, when Washington wore Expos throwback jerseys, catcher Yan Gomes wore his usual number 10, even though the number was retired by the Expos for Andre Dawson and Rusty Staub.

2019: Anthony Rendon leaves, Stephen Strasburg re-signs

In 2019, Anthony Rendon left in free agency for the Los Angeles Angels. Stephen Strasburg re-signed with the Nationals on a seven-year, $245 million deal.

2019: Harper Signs with Phillies, Nationals Win World Series

In 2019, Bryce Harper fueled tensions after signing with the Phillies. The Nationals later won the 2019 World Series during the first year after Harper's departure.

2019: 2019 championship team

In 2019, the Nationals won the championship.

2019: Nationals Win the World Series

In 2019, the Washington Nationals advanced to the World Series as a Wild Card team and defeated the Houston Astros in seven games to earn their first championship.

2019: Uniform no longer exclusively worn on Independence Day week

In 2019, the uniform was no longer exclusively worn on Independence Day week.

2020: Potomac Nationals Move to Fredericksburg

Before the 2020 season, the then-Advanced-A Potomac Nationals moved from Woodbridge, Virginia, to Fredericksburg, Virginia.

2020: Gold-accented uniforms worn

For most of the 2020 season, the Nationals wore gold-accented versions of the new white uniforms in celebration of their World Series championship, along with all-red caps with the gold "curly W" logo. The script white alternates made their on-field debut on the final regular season home game September 27 against the New York Mets, and were paired with the "Capitol W" cap (the red "curly W" batting helmets were used with this uniform). The Nationals did not wear their home and red alternate "curly W" uniforms throughout that shortened season.

2020: White version of alternate uniform added

In 2020, a white version of the navy alternate uniform was added, with the script version of the team name in navy with red trim. Initially, the Nationals unveiled a pair of white-paneled and red-brimmed alternate caps: one in navy with the United States Capitol dome superimposed over a white block "W", and another in red with a navy block "W" superimposed over the silhouette of a pitcher. However, only the "Capitol W" cap was used, and the "pitcher W" cap was not utilized on the field at all and immediately retired.

2020: Nationals struggle during shortened season

In 2020, the Nationals struggled, finishing 26-34 and missing the playoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic shortening the season to 60 games.

2021: F. P. Santangelo Last Year as Analyst

F. P. Santangelo served as the primary color analyst between 2011 and 2021.

2021: Farm system ranking at 30th

In 2021, ESPN's annual farm system ranking was at 30th.

2021: Nationals begin rebuilding process

In 2021, the Nationals, after a poor start, began a rebuilding process at the trade deadline, trading Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, and other starting players for prospects. Ryan Zimmerman also announced his retirement after the 2021 season.

2021: White alternates worn

In 2021, the white alternates were also paired with the primary red "curly W" cap, though the alternate Capitol cap was still used occasionally.

2021: Potomac Nationals Move to Single-A Play

In the 2021 season, the Potomac Nationals moved to Single-A play.

January 2022: Kevin Frandsen Hired as Color Analyst

In January 2022, Kevin Frandsen was hired as the Nationals' color analyst.

June 18, 2022: Ryan Zimmerman's No. 11 retired

On June 18, 2022, the Nationals retired Ryan Zimmerman's No. 11, the first number retired by the Nationals.

August 2, 2022: Juan Soto traded to the San Diego Padres

On August 2, 2022, Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres after declining a 15-year, $440 million contract extension. The Nationals received a large prospect haul in return and finished the 2022 season with the worst record in baseball at 55–107.

2022: Farm system ranking

In 2022, ESPN's annual farm system ranking showed improvement from 30th entering 2021 to 22nd.

2022: Lerner family explores selling team

In 2022, The Washington Post reported that the Lerner family was exploring restructuring of the team's ownership, including selling the team outright.

2022: White alternate uniform becomes primary home uniform

Starting in 2022, the white alternate uniform with the "Nationals" script became the primary home uniform, replacing the white "curly W" uniform.

2022: City Connect uniform unveiled

The Nationals' "City Connect" uniform, unveiled in 2022, paid homage to the cherry blossoms that adorn Washington, D.C., in the spring. The design had a dark gray base with pink trim and printed cherry blossoms. The uniforms were worn during Friday and Saturday home games until 2024.

2023: Retired numbers returned to circulation

As of 2023, During the franchise's period in Montreal, the Montreal Expos retired three numbers in honor of four players, plus Jackie Robinson's number 42 which was retired throughout all Major League Baseball in 1997. Following the move to Washington, D.C., the numbers (except 42) were returned to circulation and remain in use.

2023: Dylan Crews drafted #2 overall

In 2023, Dylan Crews was drafted #2 overall.

2023: Ted Lerner dies

In 2023, Ted Lerner died from pneumonia complications. Mark Lerner had become the public-facing principal owner in 2018.

2023: Improvement of 16 wins

In 2023, young players such as CJ Abrams and Josiah Gray led them to an improvement of 16 wins, finishing at 71–91. Additionally, the rebuild had strengthened a once-weak group of prospects. ESPN's annual farm system ranking showed improvement from 30th entering 2021 to 13th.

February 2024: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches Renamed CACTI Park

In February 2024, the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches was renamed CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches after the Nationals and Astros agreed to a multi-year naming rights deal with Travis Scott's CACTI Hard Seltzer company.

2024: City Connect Uniforms retired

After 2024, the 'City Connect' uniforms were retired.

2024: Farm system ranking at 16th

In 2024, ESPN's annual farm system ranking was at 16th.

2024: Stephen Strasburg retires

In 2024, Stephen Strasburg was forced to retire due to injuries, having only pitched 31 and 1/3 innings under his contract.

2024: CJ Abrams selected to All-Star Game

In 2024, the Nationals ended the season with the same record as 2023 at 71–91. However, the rebuild progressed with top prospects James Wood, acquired via the Soto trade, and Dylan Crews, drafted #2 overall in 2023, making their debuts. Additionally, shortstop CJ Abrams, also acquired via the Soto trade, was selected to the 2024 All-Star Game.

2024: Road uniform update

In 2024, the Nationals updated their road uniform, featuring a block "Washington" lettering in navy with white and red trim. The red "curly W" alternates were replaced by an alternate white pullover uniform with navy sleeves, featuring the "Capitol W" crest on the left chest and a new sleeve patch depicting the "interlocking DC" logo inside the silhouette of Washington, D.C. The chest numbers on both the primary home and alternate navy uniforms were removed.

2024: Sale of Orioles Leads to Softening of Relations

In 2024, the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein led to a softening of relations between the Orioles and the Nationals regarding MASN.

April 5, 2025: 2005 Nationals Team inducted into Ring of Honor

On April 5, 2025, in a pregame ceremony, the Nationals inducted the 2005 Washington Nationals team as a whole into the Ring of Honor, in honor of the 20th anniversary season of Washington Nationals baseball. Five members of the 2005 team — Jamey Carroll, Chad Cordero, John Patterson, Brian Schneider, and Ryan Zimmerman — participated in the ceremony.

July 6, 2025: Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo

On July 6, 2025, the Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. Miguel Cairo and Mike DeBartolo were named as interim manager and interim general manager, respectively. The Nationals finished the 2025 season with a disappointing 66–96 record.

September 2025: Nationals hire Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations

In September 2025, the Nationals hired former Boston Red Sox senior vice president and assistant general manager Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations. Toboni subsequently led organization-wide staff changes focused on strengthening scouting, player development, and analytics to revitalize the rebuild.

October 31, 2025: Nationals hire Blake Butera as manager

On October 31, 2025, the team announced that it had hired Blake Butera as its next manager.

2025: Red alternate uniform brought back

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Nationals brought back the red alternate uniform after a one-season absence. This iteration kept the "Curly W" logo on the left chest, but the piping was removed. Due to Nike's "4+1" uniform rule, the team retired the "Capitol W" white alternates after only one season.

2025: Franchise Win-Loss Record

As of the end of the 2025 season, the franchise's overall win–loss record is 4,331–4,665–4 (.481).

2025: Bob Carpenter as TV Play-by-Play Announcer

Bob Carpenter served as the TV play-by-play announcer for the Nationals in 2025, holding the role from 2006 through 2025.

2025: MASN Televises Games through 2025

From 2005 through 2025, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) televised all games not picked up by one of MLB's national television partners.

2025: New hires

In 2025, the Nationals redrew their organizational chart, hiring Kansas City Royals executive Jason Sinnarajah to be Toboni's counterpart as president of business operations and hiring Anirudh Kilambi as general manager and Toboni's second-in-command, thereby separating the positions of Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager for the first time in over a decade, after Mike Rizzo had held both titles from 2013 to 2025.

2025: Oakland Athletics Relocation

In 2025, the Oakland Athletics relocated to West Sacramento in advance of their move to the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

2025: Litigation Settled and New MASN Contract Signed

Just before the beginning of the 2025 season, the Nationals, Orioles, and MLB announced that the litigation had been settled and the agreement dissolved. The Nationals and MASN signed a new one-year contract for 2025.

2025: Second City Connect uniform unveiled

Their second "City Connect" uniform was unveiled in 2025. The uniform is light blue featuring a white outline of Washington, D.C.'s street grid and an interlocking "DC" on the chest which is meant to resemble the block "W" worn by the 1956 Washington Senators. The cap and shoulder patch features the block "W" with an outline of the United States Capitol dome, as well as two cherry blossoms.

2026: Partnership with MLB for Nationals.TV

In 2026, the Nationals entered into a partnership deal with MLB to create Nationals.TV, officially dissolving their ties to MASN.

2026: Simulcast Games on WTTG

In the 2026 season, ten Nationals games are simulcast on Fox affiliate WTTG (channel 5) and additional stations throughout Virginia and North Carolina.