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Wire Taps: Stephen Strasburg having a career year; Nationals select Kieboom, Dunning in Draft; Prospect stock

Day 1 of the 2016 MLB Draft is in the books. But there's more to follow. Catch up on the last 24 hours in Washington Nationals news, all in one place.

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The Nats are back from a road trip that felt like it lasted for ages - and are also back in the eastern time zone. Thank goodness - games that last until midnight on the east coast are tough to watch.

Here's what's happening on Half Street.

Stephen Strasburg is having a career year
In case you didn't notice, Stephen Strasburg is pitching really, really well.

Which Nats prospects are getting better... and worse
A comprehensive look at thirty nine prospects, to see who's trending up, and who has room for improvement.

Nats select Kieboom, Dunning in draft
The Nationals now have the complete set of Kieboom brothers!

District Donut is coming to Nats Park
The new stand will be located behind section 107. For those who sit in the left field area - good luck resisting them.

This man may have every Nationals souvenir cup in history
This... this isn't strange at all...

Tonight's Game: Phillies vs Nationals - 7:05 PM (MASN, WUSA 9, WJFK)
Probable Pitchers: Jeremy Hellickson (4-3, 3.80 ERA) vs Stephen Strasburg (9-0, 2.85 ERA)