NEWS
9:44 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over five innings in a 13-4 victory over the Phillies. He struck out six.
8:34 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (3-6) earned the victory Sunday in Miami, striking out four in five shutout innings while allowing two hits and two walks.
9:16 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (2-6) yielded two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings, striking out three and taking a loss against the Marlins on Sunday.
11:30 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed one run on two hits and a walk over two innings against Philadelphia on Sunday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
11:30 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed one run on two hits and a walk over two innings against Philadelphia on Sunday. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.
10:51 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (2-5) allowed two hits and two walks over five shutout frames Monday, striking out three and picking up a win over St. Louis.
10:51 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (2-5) allowed two hits and two walks over five shutout frames Monday, striking out three and picking up a win over St. Louis.
11:43 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (1-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the A's, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out four.
3:42 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against San Diego on Saturday.
9:48 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-5) took the loss Monday as the Nationals were downed 6-3 by the Cubs, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out three.
9:48 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-5) took the loss Monday as the Nationals were downed 6-3 by the Cubs, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out three.
11:13 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-4) took the loss against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits while striking out two and walking three over 4.1 innings.
11:13 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-4) took the loss against the Mets on Wednesday, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits while striking out two and walking three over 4.1 innings.
11:40 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) will start Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
11:06 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Thursday against Atlanta, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings.
3:16 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his start against Atlanta on Thursday.
7:12 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez said Sanchez (neck) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Thursday's game against Atlanta in Washington, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:34 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) is scheduled to make his fourth rehab start Friday with Triple-A Rochester, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
12:46 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) struck out three over 2.2 innings and allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks Tuesday in his rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Rochester.
1:46 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) made his first rehab start Thursday for the Nationals' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, striking out two over three innings while allowing one earned run on one hit and no walks.
5:11 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) manager Dave Martinez said Wednesday that Sanchez (neck) upped his pitch count to 50 during his most recent bullpen session, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
6:18 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) threw 27 pitches in a light bullpen session Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:20 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) was spotted Tuesday throwing in the outfield with a team trainer, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
6:48 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
4:23 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) Dave Martinez said Sunday that Sanchez (neck) has yet to be cleared to begin a throwing program, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
2:02 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
5:43 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) won't be ready to return from the injured list for his next start, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
12:37 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a cervical nerve impingement in his neck, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
12:26 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (neck) is "doubtful" for Monday's start at Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
4:58 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) dealt with during a throwing session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
10:40 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) Nationals selected Sanchez's contract and added him to the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
2:42 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) agreed Sunday with the Nationals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
7:59 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (4-5) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
11:12 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (3-5) picked up the win Monday against the Phillies, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out six over five innings.
7:21 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (2-5) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings as the Nationals fell 6-1 to the Rays. He struck out four.
11:10 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed four runs (one earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out one across 3.1 innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.
11:37 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (1-4) allowed five runs on eight hits and struck out four over five innings in a loss to the Red Sox on Saturday.
6:14 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (1-3) allowed one run on five hits and no walks while striking out five over seven innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Marlins.
8:25 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out one.
1:01 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) is listed as the Nationals' probable starter Friday against the Orioles.
10:10 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-1) took the loss Monday as the Nationals fell 4-1 to the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out seven.
1:37 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) threw four innings in Sunday's intrasquad game, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
10:19 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) has posted a 3.00 ERA and 8:2 K:BB through nine innings over his first three spring starts.
5:33 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) will start Game 3 of the World Series against the Astros on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
3:15 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) was named the starter for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Cardinals on Friday, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports.
10:47 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) is expected to start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Cardinals on Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
11:04 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) will start Game 3 of the NDLS against the Dodgers on Sunday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
10:35 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) may start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
10:38 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) is on the Nationals' Wild Card roster.
7:44 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (10-8) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Marlins, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out one.
4:56 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (9-8) got the win Sunday against the Braves after pitching seven strong innings of shutout baseball while giving up just three hits with three strikeouts and a walk.
8:05 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (8-7) allowed seven runs on eight hits with three walks and two strikeouts across five innings while taking a loss against the Mets on Wednesday.
11:11 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out six over five innings Friday against the Marlins. He didn't factor into the decision.
6:18 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 15-14 extra-innings loss to the Brewers, giving up five runs on eight hits and four walks over four innings while striking out five.
6:23 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk in five innings Sunday, striking out three batters in the win over the Mets. He did not factor in the decision.
4:26 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the Mets in New York.
8:39 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed four runs on 10 hits with one walk and six strikeouts across five innings during a no-decision against the Braves on Wednesday.
11:46 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings Friday against the Dodgers. He didn't factor into the decision.
6:45 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (6-6) picked up the win Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks over five-plus innings while striking out four in a 5-3 victory over Atlanta.
8:26 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) surrendered three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings in a no-decision Sunday against Philadelphia.
2:41 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (5-6) was charged with two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks over six innings in a win over the Marlins on Thursday. He struck out two.
6:38 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (4-6) picked up the win Friday, giving up one run on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out eight in a 3-1 victory over the Tigers.
8:23 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 13-9 loss to Atlanta, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out six.
7:07 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (3-6) gave up two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three through six innings, taking the win against the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
3:15 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Braves on Wednesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
11:05 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) will be activated off the 10-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
3:15 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Sunday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
5:46 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) threw a 41-pitch bullpen session Friday and may require a minor-league rehab start, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
5:34 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) played catch with no pain Monday and said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.
5:04 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.
4:49 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (hamstring) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
3:02 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) was removed from Thursday's game against the Mets due to "left hamstring soreness," Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
1:46 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (undisclosed) exited Thursday's game against the Mets with an apparent injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
12:21 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-6) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Friday.
6:52 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-5) allowed two runs (zero earned) on two hits and four walks while striking out nine over 4.2 innings Sunday in a loss to the Phillies.
11:21 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-3) took the loss against the Rockies on Wednesday by allowing six runs on nine hits over five innings. He struck out three and walked five.
11:38 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-2) took the loss after allowing three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six Friday against the Marlins.
7:10 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out two and walking one across seven innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Saturday.
2:27 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) will start against the Pirates on Saturday instead of Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
10:08 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) (0-1) gave up three runs on seven hits with two walks while striking out six through 5.2 innings in a loss to the Phillies on Monday.
12:12 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) Dave Martinez said that Sanchez (hip) would be fine to make his next scheduled start, which is expected to fall Monday in Philadelphia, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
10:53 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) gave up two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Braves.
10:48 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) tossed four scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, scattering four hits and striking out one.
5:32 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Wsh) agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Nationals on Thursday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
6:24 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) Brian Snitker said Sanchez will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
7:51 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) delivered six shutout innings Saturday against the Phillies, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out seven, but he didn't factor into the decision.
7:27 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (7-6) allowed one run on four hits with no walks across five innings Sunday to earn the win against the Phillies. He recorded one strikeout.
6:33 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) will make his next start Sunday against the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
4:51 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (6-6) allowed two runs on four hits with no walks across six innings while taking the loss Tuesday against the Cardinals. He struck out nine.
5:00 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) gave up one earned run on six hits over six innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Wednesday, striking out four and walking five as the Braves eventually prevailed 2-1.
9:21 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight across five innings Thursday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.
10:16 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk over 5.1 innings while striking out six.
8:27 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (hamstring) will start Friday's game against the Pirates.
5:41 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) exited Saturday's game against the Marlins with right hamstring tightness, David O'Brien of The Athletic Atlanta reports.
6:57 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (6-4) gave up three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight in 6.2 innings Sunday against the Rockies. He took the loss.
8:08 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (calf) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks across five innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Marlins. He struck out six.
9:00 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) (calf) has been cleared to start Tuesday against the Marlins.
3:22 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) Brian Snitker indicated Sanchez (calf) will be ready for Tuesday's start against the Marlins, David O'Brien of The Athletic Atlanta reports.
12:03 PM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) Brian Snitker said he believes Sanchez (calf) will be ready to make his next start, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
10:06 AM - Anibal Sanchez (Atl) was removed from Thursday's game against the Nationals after being hit by a comebacker, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. He was diagnosed with a left calf contusion.
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