Jesse Dougherty

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering the Washington Nationals.

Education: Syracuse University, BS in newspaper and online journalism and political science

Jesse Dougherty is a Washington Nationals beat reporter for the Post, and previously covered college athletics, high school sports and the Washington Capitals. Before joining The Washington Post in February 2017, he briefly covered the NHL for the Los Angeles Times. Jesse was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Syracuse University.
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Latest from Jesse Dougherty

In college baseball, velocity is climbing. And climbing. And climbing.

Those who don’t have velocity in college need it. Those who have plus velocity want more.

April 22, 2023

Dominic Smith has batted second for the Nationals. It doesn’t track.

Dominic Smith, a struggling hitter, has batted second for the past five games.

April 20, 2023

Within Nats-O’s, a compelling MacKenzie Gore-Adley Rutschman subplot

Gore, off to a strong start in his first season as a National, had his hands full with the young Orioles star in what could be the first of many meetings.

April 19, 2023

The Guardians, rich in high-contact hitters, need Josh Bell’s power

When Cleveland signed Josh Bell to a two-year, $33 million deal over the winter, he felt like the necessary complement to what the Guardians do well.

April 17, 2023

Josh Bell, back in D.C. with Guardians, has become a baseball vagabond

When the first baseman came over from the Pirates, he thought this was a place to put down some roots. The sport has told him otherwise.

April 14, 2023

Dave Martinez has tried a lot of lineups. He’s not alone.

How much having a consistent lineup actually matters can depend on the day.

April 14, 2023

MLB is adjusting to a pitch clock. NBA players from the ’50s know the feeling.

Like the NBA owners and officials of 69 years ago, MLB wants to quicken the pace of games to raise ticket sales and attract new fans.

April 10, 2023

At last, Josiah Gray is past the trade that brought him to the Nationals

Seeing Trea Turner and Max Scherzer move on from the Dodgers helped Gray move on, too.

April 10, 2023

Here are a few things we know about these Nationals so far

Washington is 1-5, but there are signs of improvement from last season — and there is plenty of room for growth.

April 6, 2023

Nationals swept by Rays to end season-opening homestand

The Nationals lost to the Rays, 7-2, on Wednesday afternoon to fall to 1-5 to start the season.

April 5, 2023