Washington Nationals
Major League Baseball team in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East division. The team was established in 1969 as the Montreal Expos and was the first MLB franchise located outside the United States. The team moved to Washington, D.C., before the 2005 season and was renamed the Washington Nationals.
History
Montreal Expos (1969–2004)
The franchise was founded as the Montreal Expos, named after the Expo 67 World's Fair. The Expos played their home games at Jarry Park Stadium and later at Olympic Stadium. Despite some early success, the team struggled with attendance and financial issues.
Relocation to Washington, D.C. (2005)
In 2004, MLB announced that the Expos would relocate to Washington, D.C., for the 2005 season. The team was renamed the Washington Nationals, marking the return of MLB to the nation's capital for the first time since the Washington Senators moved to Arlington, Texas in 1971.
Nationals Park
In 2008, the Nationals moved to their new home, Nationals Park, located in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The stadium has a seating capacity of 41,339 and features modern amenities and views of the United States Capitol.
2019 World Series Championship
The Nationals won their first World Series championship in 2019, defeating the Houston Astros in seven games. This victory marked the first World Series title for a Washington-based team since the original Senators won in 1924.
Team Identity
Colors and Logo
The team's colors are red, white, and navy blue. The primary logo features a stylized "W" in white with a navy blue outline, set against a red background.
Mascot
The Nationals' mascot is Screech, a bald eagle that debuted in 2005.
Rivalries
The Nationals have notable rivalries with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Miami Marlins, all of which are members of the NL East division.
Notable Players
Related Pages
- Major League Baseball
- National League
- Washington, D.C.
- Nationals Park
- Montreal Expos
- 2019 World Series
See Also
- List of Washington Nationals seasons
- List of Washington Nationals team records
- List of Washington Nationals managers
- List of Washington Nationals broadcasters
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