Washington Nationals - Record & Stats

The Washington Nationals are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Washington, competing in the National League, National League East. The Nationals play their home games at Nationals Park and battle through a 162-game regular season each year in pursuit of a division title and a postseason berth. No name looms larger in Nationals history than Vladimir Guerrero, the franchise's all-time home run leader with 234 (1996-2003). This page tracks the Nationals throughout the 2026 season with live scores, schedules, standings, and AI-generated game recaps.

Offensively, the Nationals record book is anchored by some of the most productive hitters in baseball history. Tim Raines holds the franchise career hits record with 1622 (1979-1990, 2001), while Vladimir Guerrero drove in a franchise-best 702 runs (1996-2003). The single-season home run mark belongs to Alfonso Soriano, who launched 46 in 2006 — one of the defining power displays in Nationals history. These all-time leaders set the standard that every current Nationals hitter measures up against.

On the mound, Steve Rogers stands atop the Nationals pitching ledger with 158 career wins (1973-1985), and Max Scherzer is the franchise strikeout king with 1610 (2015-2021). Jeff Reardon closed out a franchise-record 152 games (1981-1986) out of the bullpen. Pitching has long shaped the Nationals' fortunes, and these records reflect generations of arms who defined eras of Washington baseball.

Nationals Park opened in 2008, making it 18 years old, and seats roughly 41,339 fans on a grass surface. The outfield stretches 402 feet to center field, 336 feet down the left-field line, and 335 feet down the right-field line, dimensions that shape how the Nationals build their roster. A trip to see the Nationals is as much about the ballpark experience as the game itself, from the concourse atmosphere to the views from the seats.

The National League East produces some of the most heated rivalries in baseball, and the Nationals face their divisional opponents roughly 13 times each over the course of the season. To follow the Washington Nationals all season long, check the live record and standings position in the stats panel on this page, browse the full Nationals schedule for upcoming home dates at Nationals Park, and review franchise records for the complete list of all-time Nationals statistical leaders. Whether the Nationals are chasing a pennant or building for the future, every game during the 2026 season is covered here with scores, recaps, and stats.