Teams in New York, Philadelphia and Washington postpone games due to air quality
The Washington Nationals postponed their Thursday afternoon game against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of poor air quality.
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Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner dies at 97
The billionaire real estate developer's family bought the Washington Nationals in 2006.
Capitol briefly evacuated over Nationals pregame parachute show
According to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Federal Aviation Administration failed to inform Capitol Police of the pre-planned flyover.
4 Nationals players and 8 staff members test positive for COVID-19
"Some of the guys are asymptomatic, some are symptomatic. It's unfortunate this happened but we've got to follow MLB protocols," the team's manager said.
Nationals game suspended after shootout
Investigators are still trying to locate a second vehicle involved in the shooting outside the Washington Nationals' game on Saturday night. Panicked fans and players were seen ducking for cover after shots were fired. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave was at the game that night and joined CBSN to talk about what he saw.
Multiple people shot outside Nationals Park
Three people were shot outside Nationals Park on Saturday, according to police. The sound of gunshots created panic inside the stadium, where the Washington Nationals were playing the San Diego Padres. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Nationals game suspended after shooting outside stadium
Three people, including an innocent bystander, were shot, according to D.C. Police.
Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
Three Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19 in total, with one more player likely, the team's general manager Mike Rizzo said.
Mets-Nationals opening day game postponed over contact tracing
The league said the game will not be made up Friday "out of an abundance of caution."
Washington Nationals invite Biden to toss ceremonial first pitch
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Washington Nationals manager "scared" by Miami Marlins virus outbreak
As the number of infections reportedly hits 13, MLB commissioner says owners haven't yet considered canceling or suspending the season.
Nationals and Yankees players kneel during moment of silence
Players were seen holding a black fabric that spanned both foul lines in a nod to the ongoing protests across the country.
Opening day: Empty parks, fake crowd noise and air high-fives
A baseball season that was on the brink before it ever began because of the virus outbreak is set to start Thursday night.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch at MLB's Opening Day game
"Dr. Fauci has been a true champion for our country during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career, so it is only fitting that we honor him as we kick off the 2020 season ..." the Nationals tweeted.
MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball's reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals.
Outfielder on how "Baby Shark" became the Nationals' anthem
The MLB free agent says he "for sure" wants to stay with the team
Trump welcomes Nationals to White House
President Trump welcomed the World Series champion Washington Nationals to the White House and praised them for having executed "a comeback story for the ages." He also took a moment to explain the provenance of the team's unofficial theme song, "Baby Shark."
Trump hosts World Series champion Washington Nationals
Americans "just fell in love with Nat baseball. That's all they wanted to talk about — that and impeachment," Trump said as he hosted the Nationals at the White House
Washington welcomes World Series champion Nationals home
Following a valiant victory against the Houston Astros, Washingtonians from all walks of life put politics aside this weekend to celebrate their hometown heroes and World Series champions: the Washington Nationals.
Nationals pitcher declines White House visit: "I just can't do it"
"People say you should go because it's about respecting the office of the president," Doolittle told The Washington Post. "And I think over the course of his time in office he's done a lot of things that maybe don't respect the office."
Parade honors World Series champs
Fans got to hear "Baby Shark" one more time
Trump to host Washington Nationals at White House
The Washington Nationals won the World Series for the first time in franchise history this week
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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame has inducted American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, 51 years after they raised their fists in protest at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. CBS news special correspondent James Brown joined CBSN to reflect on the iconic moment.
World Series win unites D.C.
The Washington Nationals are celebrating their World Series win. The team's road to victory was something that all of Washington. D.C. could unite around. Bob Schieffer explains.
Washington Nationals unite D.C. with World Series win
As the team started winning, the whole town went crazy
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