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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 20
The Washington Nationals have signed the core of their 2026 draft class 
The Washington Nationals have signed Chase Brunson, Luke Williams and Cooper Harris. Those three were the second, third and fourth rounders in this year’s draft.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 20
The Nationals should be selling at the trade deadline
Post-All-Star break, the Washington Nationals find themselves in a precarious place: do they buy or sell ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline? At 50-50 on the season, the Nationals sit eight games behind the Atlanta Braves for the lead in the National League East and are two games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League.
Foster Griffin News / Federal Baseball / July 19
Foster Griffin delivers yet again as the Washington Nationals get back to .500
The Nats are back to their series winning ways to open the second half. As they have been all season, the Nats were road warriors in Sacramento, winning two out of three.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Jake Irvin News / Athlon Sports / July 19
Nationals' Jake Irvin Nearing Return From Injury After Latest Update
The Nationals' organization announced an update on right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin on Sunday. Irvin has been out for the Nationals and on the 60-day injured list since May 24 with a right shoulder strain.
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.
Zack Littell News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Nationals Have a Serious Zack Littell Issue at Worst Possible Time
One day after the Washington Nationals had one of their largest wins in franchise history with a 23-4 victory over the Athletics on Friday, they turned around and suffered one of their worst defeats with a 15-1 loss on Saturday.
Jackson Kent News / Federal Baseball / July 19
Jackson Kent deserves a crack at the Washington Nationals rotation
It has been better since a disastrous April, but Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell in the back of the rotation is not ideal. Both have ERA’s well over 5 for the season, and are just way too hittable.
Foster Griffin News / DC Sports King / July 19
Foster Griffin Is the Nationals’ Greatest Comeback Story and Trade Chip
Washington Nationals fans have seen their fair share of pitching reclamation projects over the years, but what Foster Griffin is doing right now hits entirely different.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18
“Multiple Teams” Asking Nationals About Luis Garcia Jr.
Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is drawing trade attention from “multiple teams,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Spencer Nusbaum. None of the talks have gone beyond “a preliminary stage,” as the Nats are still evaluating their plans heading into the August 3 trade deadline.
Robert Hassell News / DC Sports King / July 18
Robert Hassell’s Time Ran Out with the Nationals
It’s hard not to notice the ripple effects of the 2022 Juan Soto blockbuster trade. Over the last few years, we’ve watched CJ Abrams develop into a cornerstone shortstop, James Wood break through as a legitimate threat, and MacKenzie Gore showcase top-of-the-rotation stuff before moving on.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 17
Nationals Make Crucial Rotation Adjustment Leading Into Second Half of Season
After an All-Star break that featured three of their players in the Midsummer Classic, the Washington Nationals are set to return to action on Friday to start a three-game road set against the Athletics.
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.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 17
Three Washington Nationals players who need to have a big second half
As we enter the second half, there are a few players and storylines I am going to watch. Obviously, the Nats offense has been fantastic this season, but to erase all lingering doubt about the sustainability of the group, they will have to keep performing.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 17
Nationals Fans Should Keep Their Eyes on These Two Pitchers From 2026 Draft Class
The Washington Nationals selected 20 players as part of their 2026 draft class. With first-round pick Chris Hacopian now locked into an under-slot deal,
Harry Ford News / Federal Baseball / July 17
What to expect from Harry Ford as he debuts for the Washington Nationals
When the Nats traded for Harry Ford this offseason, the expectation was that he would be in the big leagues before July 17th. However, due to Keibert Ruiz’s resurgence and his own uneven performances, he has had to wait.
The 'Most Ks in a playoff start' quiz
How many of the pitchers to strikeout at least 12 batters in a single postseason game can you name in six minutes?
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16
Predicting Nationals’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline
The Washington Nationals have arrived at a fascinating crossroads in July 2026. Sitting at 48-49 and hovering four games out of the final National League Wild Card spot, the newly revamped front office faces its first true test.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16
Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates
The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pirates in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. Washington recently designated the former first-round pick and top prospect for assignment.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15
Nationals to promote talented catcher prospect after All-Star break
The All-Star break has come and gone as teams around MLB are preparing for the second half of the season. With the Washington Nationals still within striking distance of a potential playoff spot, it appears the club is switching things up with the roster.
Max Kranick News / Athlon Sports / July 15
Nationals to Recall Top Catching Prospect, Activate Max Kranick
The Washington Nationals will have some reinforcements when the second half opens Friday against the Athletics. According to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Nationals plan to recall top catching prospect Harry Ford from Triple-A Rochester after the All-Star break.
MLB News / Just Baseball / July 15
Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft
The Los Angeles Angels just completed their first draft with interim general manager John Mozeliak at the helm after a pretty disappointing stretch of seasons with Perry Minasian running the team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14
MLB All-Star Game cleanup hitters to make history
A pair of young All-Stars will combine to make history on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 13
Yankees make franchise history with third straight comeback in series sweep
New York's come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday completed a series sweep and showed a type of historic resilience for a team trying to stay in contention without its best player.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11
Nationals' bullpen blows another home lead in loss to Yankees
There's no nice way to say this. The Washington Nationals have the worst bullpen in Major League Baseball.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / July 10
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nationals brawl
Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.
Mitchell Parker News / Yardbarker / June 30
Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery
2026 marked the third major league season in Parker's young career, but it was on pace to be the worst.
Jarlin Susana News / Yardbarker / June 25
Nationals' long-term answer at closer may be working his way back
The Nationals have one glaring Achilles' heel: the bullpen.
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