Washington Nationals Postseason History

Overview

The Washington Nationals have played a total of 56 seasons. Their first season was in 1969, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Washington Nationals gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1969 and 2004, the team was known as the Montreal Expos.
In 2005, the team moved to Washington DC and changed their name to the Washington Nationals.

What division do the Washington Nationals play in?

The Washington Nationals currently play in the East Division of the National League, aka the NL East.

What was the best start to a Nationals season?

The best start to a Nationals season was the 1972 Montreal Expos, who started the season 5-0. The second best starts to a Nationals season was the 1983 Montreal Expos and the 2018 Washington Nationals, who both started the season at 4-0.

What was the worst start to a Nationals season?

The two worst starts to a Nationals season was the 1998 Montreal Expos and the 2009 Washington Nationals, who both started the season at 0-7. The third worst start to a season was the 1987 Montreal Expos, who started the season with 5 losses.

When was the last time the Nationals were in the playoffs?

The Washington Nationals last made the playoffs in 2019, when they won the World Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 6 times in their 56 seasons.

When was the last time the Nationals missed the playoffs?

The Washington Nationals last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Nationals won a playoff series?

In 2019, the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros in the World Series.

When was the last time the Nationals lost a playoff series?

In 2017, the Washington Nationals lost to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Divisional Series.

What years did the Nationals make the World Series?

The Washington Nationals have appeared in the World Series once, in 2019.

How many World Series have the Nationals won?

The Washington Nationals won the World Series once, in 2019.