A Historical Perspective of Washington D.C.'s Baseball Teams: From Nationals to Senators
Washington D.C. has had a vibrant baseball history, with two storied franchises calling the city home. The first professional baseball team in the city was the Washington Nationals, founded in 1886. The Nationals played in the American Association until 1899, when they joined the National League. They remained in the National League until 1960 when they moved to Minneapolis and became the Minnesota Twins.
In 1961, Washington D.C. was granted a new expansion team, the Washington Senators. The Senators played in the National League until 1971 when they moved to Arlington, Texas, and became the Texas Rangers.
In 2005, Major League Baseball returned to Washington D.C. with the Montreal Expos relocating and being renamed the Washington Nationals. The Nationals have played in the National League East since their inception and have won four division titles and one World Series championship in 2019.
Why did they change their name from Nationals to Senators?
The Washington baseball team has never officially changed its name from Nationals to Senators. The Nationals were the original professional baseball team in Washington D.C. from 1886-1960, while the Senators were a separate franchise that played in Washington D.C. from 1961-1971.
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