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On YouTubeClayton Beeter News / Legends On Deck / March 13
Will Clayton Beeter be a Breakout Reliever 
Will Clayton Beeter be a breakout reliever for the Washington Nationals? Beeter was converted to a bullpen arm in early 2025 and is viewed as an up-and-coming reliever.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 13
Why C.J. Abrams may not be with the Nationals much longer
Every season a few names start making waves around the rumor mill long before the trade deadline. This year, that name is C.J. Abrams.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 13
Nationals Option Two Notable Pitchers to Triple-A in Latest Round of Camp Cuts
With less than two weeks until the Washington Nationals face the Chicago Cubs on March 26 for Opening Day, more camp cuts are starting to be made. To this point, the Nationals have kept a good amount of players in their major league camp, getting a good look at those competing for roster spots and young prospects alike.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 13
Washington Nationals make notable roster cuts as Opening Day looms
The Washington Nationals have made another round of cuts as Opening Day comes closer. This round involved the most notable names and saw some familiar faces get sent to the minors.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 13
Important Nationals Prospect Has Looked Like the Real Deal This Spring
One thing that has stood out this spring is just how many reps the Washington Nationals have given their young players during live-game action. Inviting multiple minor league players and prospects to major league camp was a clear strategy by the organization.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 13
The Washington Nationals are aiming to be more versatile in 2026
One thing that has been noticeable this spring is that Blake Butera wants his players to be versatile. A number of Nats players have been playing multiple positions this spring.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 13
Washington Nationals first inning offers a glimpse of new ABS challenge system
If you watched the first inning of last night’s Spring Training game between the Astros and Nationals, you got to see the future of baseball on display.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 12
Nationals Once Again Connected to Collegiate Flamethrower in Latest Mock Draft
The Washington Nationals have the 11th overall pick in the 2026 draft, and it will be a huge first year for Paul Toboni and his front office when it comes to adding even more talent to this pipeline.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 12
Trey Lipscomb Pushing Jose Tena for Spot on Nationals Bench
A key position battle that is taking place for the Washington Nationals this spring is between Trey Lipscomb and Jose Tena for a bench spot on the major league roster.
Brad Lord News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 12
Role of Brad Lord Is in Question After Nationals Bolstered Their Starting Rotation
All of a sudden, the Washington Nationals have a crowded starting pitching unit. That was not something that could have been said entering the offseason when looking at that group on paper.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Paul Toboni Gives Insight Into How He's Approaching This Nationals Rebuild
There has been palpable excitement surrounding the Washington Nationals ever since they hired Paul Toboni to become the team's new president of baseball operations.
Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / March 11
Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli sets the tone in the Washington Nationals win over the Cardinals
After being named the Opening Day starter this morning, Cade Cavalli took the ball for the Nats in their Grapefruit League showdown with the Cardinals.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Zack Littell Explains Why He Signed With Nationals Instead of Other Teams
The Washington Nationals made their offseason splash when they signed Zack Littell. After initial reports didn't disclose what type of contract he inked with the Nationals, later information revealed that it was an incentive-laden one-year deal worth $7 million that can get up to $9.5 million with a $12 million mutual option for the 2027 season.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Nationals Officially Announce Who Their Opening Day Starter Is Going to Be
The Washington Nationals have roughly two-and-a-half weeks until they head out to face the Chicago Cubs for Opening Day on March 26. While the majority
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 11
What I saw on the Washington Nationals back fields
The Washington Nationals were playing the Marlins in Jupiter yesterday, but that was not where I wanted to be. I learned that the Nats prospects were playing in some backfield games against the Astros prospects.
Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 10
Nationals Outfielder Jacob Young Took Important Step in Rehab Process
One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Washington Nationals at this stage of spring training is the health status of two-time Gold Glove finalist Jacob Young.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 10
Nationals Skipper Says They Are Focused on More Than Wins and Losses This Season
When the Washington Nationals decided to hire Paul Toboni as the team's new president of baseball operations, it became clear that even more rebuilding was going to be done in the nation's capital.
Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / March 10
Nationals sign RHP Zack Littell to one-year, $7M deal
The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year, $7 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a $3 million salary for 2026 and a $12 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout.
Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10
Nationals Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Nationals have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot goes to righty Zack Littell, whose previously reported one-year deal with the Nats is now official.
Zack Littell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Nationals add Zack Littell to starting rotation
The Washington Nationals are entering a new era as an organization with Blake Butera taking over as manager. But they still want some standout veterans to help usher in the franchise’s next wave of talent; and earn any wins when possible.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / March 6
Washington Nationals 2026 Spring Training Storylines
Spring training is a big time for teams to figure out what the roster will look like for Opening Day, as well as getting to see the young kids in the organization get a chance to play with and against higher competition.
Dylan Crews News / Field Level Media / March 2
Nats OF Dylan Crews (thumb) day-to-day
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is day-to-day with a left thumb contusion after getting hit by a pitch. X-rays were negative after Crews was struck during a live batting practice on Saturday, according to MLB Network.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training
Laz Diaz still is not doing his PR any favors.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23
Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin
A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin.
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