Club History
23 entries in the Washington Nationals compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Nationals ParkThe first LEED-certified green major sports stadium in the U.S., where the Washington MonuBryce HarperThe nineteen-year-old who turned a relocated franchise into a national obsession overnightStephen StrasburgThe fastest arm the Nationals ever called their own, and the fire that defined a decade.Ryan ZimmermanThe first star of a relocated franchise, the last heartbeat of an era, the number they wil2019 World SeriesTen years of October heartbreak ended in one glorious October classic.2014 World SeriesOne series from glory, and a city finally believed again.Dave MartinezThe hard-hitting heart who turned a dugout into a stadium's soul.2012 NLCSA first taste of October, a bitter lesson, and the spark that lit a decade of belief.2014 NLCSSeven games, one franchise, and a diamond that finally belonged to Washington.2005 Expansion DraftThirty teams, one empty diamond, and a single night to fill it with names that would becomMontreal Expos Founded 1969Canada's first MLB team: the Expos' spirit lives on in D.C.'s heartbeat.First Season 1969D.C.'s diamond dawned with hope and growing pains.The 1981 Division TitleExpos' first division crown, a strike-shortened triumph.The 1994 Strike SeasonThe season that died too young.Relocation to Washington DC 2005The capital reclaims its baseball soul.Opening Day 2005 at RFK StadiumAfter 33 years, the nation's capital finally heard the crack of the bat again.The 2012 NL East TitleThe season that proved Washington wasn't just a football town.The 2013 NL East TitleFirst NL East crown in D.C. history.The 2014 NL East TitleA division crown that announced the Nationals had arrived to stay.The 2016 NL East TitleThird division crown in five years — and they didn't need a closer to do it.The 2017 NL East TitleThird division crown in six seasons—and the last before the 2019 breakthrough.World Series Game 7 2019 vs AstrosThe night the Nationals seized their first title.Juan Soto's 2019 PostseasonThe 20-year-old who stared down October and blinked last.
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