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Nationals Are Limping to Finish Line in Worst Way Imaginable

Just two weeks ago, on Aug. 9, the Washington Nationals won their third game in a row with an emphatic sweep over the Cincinnati Reds to stay within striking distance of a constantly fluctuating NL wild card picture with a record of 59-61.

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Watch: He really climbed the wall for the catch

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 23

The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watch

In the third inning, Jacob Young made one of the most incredible catches you will ever see. He scaled the wall like spiderman to make an insane grab to rob Heriberto Hernandez of extra bases.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Nationals’ Jacob Young climbs wall to make the catch of the year

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young might have just clinched the catch of the year nod in Major League Baseball. Young scaled the left field fence at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday to steal an extra-base hit from Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez to end the third inning.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Future Still Bright for Nationals Youngster Daylen Lile Despite Sophomore Slump

In a year full of surprising twists and turns for the Washington Nationals, one of the more interesting ones has been the quiet season of Daylen Lile. The once under-the-radar prospect burst onto the scene late last year to finish fifth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Erik Tolman News / Federal Baseball / August 23

Washington Nationals Erik Tolman has a story of unshakable resilience

Saturday night’s content between the Nationals and the Miami Marlins was, by just about all accounts, a very forgettable night of baseball. Starter Jake Irvin tossed an up-and-down 6.0 innings of 4-run ball, and the Nats only put up 2 runs en route to a 4-2 loss to drop 9 games below .500.

Connelly Early News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Nationals Claim Knuckleballer Off Waivers, Move Connelly Early to 60-Day IL

On Saturday, the Washington Nationals added another pitcher to their staff. This time, the team revealed that right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron was claimed

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ adds knuckleball pitcher with latest roster move

After DFAing multiple former All-Star pitchers during the month of August, the Washington Nationals have added to their pitching staff by claiming former Toronto Blue Jays knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers.

Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / August 22

Nationals' Keibert Ruiz strives to continue stellar season in matchup vs. Marlins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had two hits, including a home run, on Friday night in a loss to the Miami Marlins as he continued his breakout season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21

Don't Expect Nationals to Change Their Platoon Approach Next Season

No matter what the final record says at the end of the year, there's no arguing that this season has been a successful one for the Washington Nationals under the leadership of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera.

Trey Lipscomb News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21

Forgotten Nationals Prospect Trey Lipscomb Has Been Sensational This Year

There's a lot going on when it comes to the infield situation for the Washington Nationals. For starters, they were preparing to move their star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21

Nationals Announce Positive CJ Abrams Injury News After He Sat Finale vs. Rangers

The Washington Nationals had a chance to win a series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. After splitting the first two games, the Nationals knew they were facing a tall task with Jacob deGrom set to pitch on the other side.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Nationals’ CJ Abrams gets encouraging injury update on ankle problem

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams received a positive update on his injured left ankle Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Washington’s 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone

Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.

Gerrit Cole, Yankees blank Orioles to clinch sweep

Zach Neto's seven RBI spark the Angels to 18-3 pounding of Houston

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Shohei Ohtani gets updated timeline for next pitching return milestone

Diamondbacks to transfer Ketel Marte to injured list amid drama

Cade Cavalli News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Nationals Make Cade Cavalli Announcement After 11th Win

Cade Cavalli has turned the past two weeks into one of the most dominant stretches of his young career, putting the Washington Nationals right-hander in rare franchise territory.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers

Andres Chaparro had three hits including a three-run homer, Cade Cavalli fanned 11 in six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Nationals Select Erik Tolman

The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 19

Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers

Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas.

Josiah Gray News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Josiah Gray Takes First Step Forward in Return to Nationals

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray is moving into the next phase of his comeback after being cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Fredericksburg.

CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / August 18

Can CJ Abrams Rewrite His Second-Half Narrative?

The date is August 2, 2022: the MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals have just made a franchise-altering blockbuster, moving Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres for a slew of highly touted prospects and young pieces, including shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams’ arrival in Washington signified a changing of the guard.

CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future

The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.

CJ Abrams News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Nationals moving CJ Abrams to second base

Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be the regular and Abrams will be a regular second baseman once he gets comfortable there.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.

James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4