Washington Nationals
Value$2.1BFounded: 1969 · Metro Area: Washington-Baltimore · NL · NL East · Home: Nationals Park
Formerly based in Montreal.
1
World Series
1 WS Appearances
1
Pennants
2 LCS App · 5 Div titles
6
Playoff appearances
Postseason 24-22
0.481
All-time win pct
58
Seasons
since 1969
Championships
Pre-1903 cup wins (Temple Cup, World's Series, NL pennants) in slate; modern World Series titles in gold.
2019
Pre-1903 cup / NL pennantWorld Series (1903-present)
Pennants
Every World Series appearance and pre-1903 cup appearance. Solid chip = won the pennant (WS / cup); outlined chip = lost the WS / cup.
2019
All-time record
| Regular-season W-L | 4331-4665 |
| Win pct | 0.481 |
| Playoff record | 24-22 |
| Championship appearances | 1 (1 wins) |
| LCS appearances | 2 |
| Division titles | 5 |
| Total seasons | 58 |
| .500 or better seasons | 25 |
| Most recent championship | 2019 |
Stadium history
Grouped by physical ballpark. Naming-rights eras nested.
Nationals Park
2008-presentWashington, DC
RFK Stadium
2005-2007Washington, DC
Hiram Bithorn Stadium
2003-2004San Juan, Puerto Rico
Olympic Stadium
1977-2004Montreal, QC
Jarry Park
1969-1976Montreal, QC
Season-by-season1969 to 2026 · 58 seasons · click to expandShow tableHide table
Season-by-season
1969 to 2026 · 58 seasons · click to expand
| Season | Team | W | L | Win% | RS | RA | Division | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Washington Nationals as of Jun 11, 2026 | 35 | 34 | 0.507 | 372 | 365 | NL East | In progress · ESPN | |
| 2025 | Washington Nationals | 66 | 96 | 0.407 | 687 | 899 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2024 | Washington Nationals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 660 | 764 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 2023 | Washington Nationals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 700 | 845 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2022 | Washington Nationals | 55 | 107 | 0.340 | 603 | 855 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2021 | Washington Nationals | 65 | 97 | 0.401 | 724 | 820 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2020 | Washington Nationals | 26 | 34 | 0.433 | 293 | 301 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | 93 | 69 | 0.574 | 873 | 724 | NL East | 2 | Champion |
| 2018 | Washington Nationals | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 771 | 682 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 2017 | Washington Nationals | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | 819 | 672 | NL East | 1 | Div Title |
| 2016 | Washington Nationals | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | 763 | 612 | NL East | 1 | Div Title |
| 2015 | Washington Nationals | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 703 | 635 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 2014 | Washington Nationals | 96 | 66 | 0.593 | 686 | 555 | NL East | 1 | Div Title |
| 2013 | Washington Nationals | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 656 | 626 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 2012 | Washington Nationals | 98 | 64 | 0.605 | 731 | 594 | NL East | 1 | Div Title |
| 2011 | Washington Nationals | 80 | 81 | 0.497 | 624 | 643 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 2010 | Washington Nationals | 69 | 93 | 0.426 | 655 | 742 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2009 | Washington Nationals | 59 | 103 | 0.364 | 710 | 874 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2008 | Washington Nationals | 59 | 102 | 0.366 | 641 | 825 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2007 | Washington Nationals | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 673 | 783 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 2006 | Washington Nationals | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 746 | 872 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2005 | Washington Nationals | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 639 | 673 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2004 | Montreal Expos | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 635 | 769 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2003 | Montreal Expos | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 711 | 716 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 2002 | Montreal Expos | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 735 | 718 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 2001 | Montreal Expos | 68 | 94 | 0.420 | 670 | 812 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 2000 | Montreal Expos | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 738 | 902 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1999 | Montreal Expos | 68 | 94 | 0.420 | 718 | 853 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1998 | Montreal Expos | 65 | 97 | 0.401 | 644 | 783 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1997 | Montreal Expos | 78 | 84 | 0.481 | 691 | 740 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1996 | Montreal Expos | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 741 | 668 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 1995 | Montreal Expos | 66 | 78 | 0.458 | 621 | 638 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1994 | Montreal Expos | 74 | 40 | 0.649 | 585 | 454 | NL East | 1 | Div Title |
| 1993 | Montreal Expos | 94 | 68 | 0.580 | 732 | 682 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 1992 | Montreal Expos | 87 | 75 | 0.537 | 648 | 581 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 1991 | Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | 0.441 | 579 | 655 | NL East | 6 | — |
| 1990 | Montreal Expos | 85 | 77 | 0.525 | 662 | 598 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1989 | Montreal Expos | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 632 | 630 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1988 | Montreal Expos | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 628 | 592 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1987 | Montreal Expos | 91 | 71 | 0.562 | 741 | 720 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1986 | Montreal Expos | 78 | 83 | 0.484 | 637 | 688 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1985 | Montreal Expos | 84 | 77 | 0.522 | 633 | 636 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1984 | Montreal Expos | 78 | 83 | 0.484 | 593 | 585 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1983 | Montreal Expos | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 677 | 646 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1982 | Montreal Expos | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 697 | 616 | NL East | 3 | — |
| 1981 | Montreal Expos | 60 | 48 | 0.556 | 443 | 394 | NL East | 2 | LCS |
| 1980 | Montreal Expos | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 694 | 629 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 1979 | Montreal Expos | 95 | 65 | 0.594 | 701 | 581 | NL East | 2 | — |
| 1978 | Montreal Expos | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 633 | 611 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1977 | Montreal Expos | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 665 | 736 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1976 | Montreal Expos | 55 | 107 | 0.340 | 531 | 734 | NL East | 6 | — |
| 1975 | Montreal Expos | 75 | 87 | 0.463 | 601 | 690 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1974 | Montreal Expos | 79 | 82 | 0.491 | 662 | 657 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1973 | Montreal Expos | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 668 | 702 | NL East | 4 | — |
| 1972 | Montreal Expos | 70 | 86 | 0.449 | 513 | 609 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1971 | Montreal Expos | 71 | 90 | 0.441 | 622 | 729 | NL East | 5 | — |
| 1970 | Montreal Expos | 73 | 89 | 0.451 | 687 | 807 | NL East | 6 | — |
| 1969 | Montreal Expos | 52 | 110 | 0.321 | 582 | 791 | NL East | 6 | — |
In-progress 2026 row pulled from ESPN public standings, as of Jun 11, 2026. Refreshed hourly via Next ISR; the record on the row reflects the most recent ESPN snapshot.
Top 12 postseason games
Highest-rated postseason games in franchise history by the site's Game Score metric, which combines hype, quality, stakes, and matchup rank. Losses can outrank routine wins because the formula scores game quality, not franchise spin.
| # | Date | Round | Result | Match | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-10-30 | 2019 World Series G7 | W | Minute Maid Park· Houston, Texas | 1.713 |
| 2 | 2019-10-29 | 2019 World Series G6 | W | Minute Maid Park· Houston, Texas | 1.624 |
| 3 | 2016-10-13 | 2016 Division Series G5 | L | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.365 |
| 4 | 2019-10-27 | 2019 World Series G5 | L | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.332 |
| 5 | 2016-10-11 | 2016 Division Series G4 | L | Dodger Stadium· Los Angeles, California | 1.326 |
| 6 | 2019-10-09 | 2019 Division Series G5 · Extras | W | Dodger Stadium· Los Angeles, California | 1.326 |
| 7 | 1981-10-19 | 1981 NLCS G5 | L | Olympic Stadium· Montreal, Quebec | 1.302 |
| 8 | 2019-10-25 | 2019 World Series G3 | L | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.283 |
| 9 | 2017-10-12 | 2017 Division Series G5 | L | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.241 |
| 10 | 2019-10-22 | 2019 World Series G1 | W | Minute Maid Park· Houston, Texas | 1.239 |
| 11 | 2012-10-12 | 2012 Division Series G5 | L | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.233 |
| 12 | 2012-10-11 | 2012 Division Series G4 | W | Nationals Park· Washington-Baltimore, DC | 1.188 |
Award winners
League-wide awards held by Nationals players or managers. Curated to the headline tier: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, postseason MVPs, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and the rare Triple Crown.
NL MVP · 1
- 2015Bryce Harper
NL Cy Young · 3
- 2017Max Scherzer
- 2016Max Scherzer
- 1997Pedro Martinez
NL Rookie of the Year · 3
- 2012Bryce Harper
- 1977Andre Dawson
- 1970Carl Morton
NL Manager of the Year · 4
- 2014Matt Williams
- 2012Davey Johnson
- 1994Felipe Alou
- 1987Buck Rodgers
WS MVP · 1
- 2019Stephen Strasburg
NLCS MVP · 1
- 2019Howie Kendrick
All-Star Game MVP · 3
- 1987Tim Raines
- 1984Gary Carter
- 1981Gary Carter
Hank Aaron Award · 1
- 2015Bryce Harper
Comeback Player of the Year · 3
- 2017Ryan Zimmerman
- 2016Anthony Rendon
- 2007Dmitri Young
Babe Ruth Award · 2
- 2019Juan Soto
- 2019Stephen Strasburg
Reliever of the Year Award · 2
- 2005Chad Cordero
- 1985Jeff Reardon