BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the Washington Nationals trying to continue a five-game home winning streak. Detroit has a 74-83 record overall and a 40-36 record at home. The Tigers have a 55-14 record in games when they scored five or more runs.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a four-year contract, including one club option, with right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli on Friday. The contract begins in 2027 and runs through the 2030 season with a club option for the 2031 season.

Kent's first seven traditional starts haven't gone well, as he's posted a 6.40 ERA and 27:23 K:BB in 32.1 innings, so the Nationals will try something new. Riley Cornelio will serve as an opener for Washington.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a $47 million, four-year contract through the 2030 season, a deal that includes a team option for 2031. Cavalli and the team agreed in January to a one-year contract guaranteeing $862,

The Washington Nationals returned left-handed pitcher DJ Herz from rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 60-day Injured List on Monday and optioned right-handed pitcher Jared Simpson to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Daylen Lile hits one of his two homers on Monday. In his last eight games, Lile has raised his OPS from .692 to .752. Scott Taetsch / Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals need a little grit and gumption. To get where they need to go ...

Washington successfully challenged for catcher’s interference with the bases loaded in a four-run 11th inning in the Nationals’ 8-5 victory over the St.

Pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a four-year contract through the 2030 season, a deal that includes a team option for 2031