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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 24
The Nationals upcoming series with the D-Backs is their most important in years 
After back to back series wins on the road, the Nats set up one of their most important matchups in years. They come home to square off against a Diamondbacks team that currently holds the third Wild Card spot.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24
Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players
The Boston Red Sox have shifted from being sellers to aggressive buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / July 24
Should the Washington Nationals consider bringing back Max Scherzer?
The other day the Rochester Red Wings faced the greatest pitcher in Nationals history. Max Scherzer was on a rehab assignment for the Blue Jays and faced the Nats AAA affiliate.
The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Nationals Could Shake-Up Trade Deadline by Going After Mets Star
The Washington Nationals entered July 23 just 1.5 games back from the final NL wild card spot. Manager Blake Butera said his team is embracing the challenge that comes from playing meaningful baseball, which is something that hasn't taken place in the nation's capital for over a half-decade.
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.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Nationals Need to Claim This DFA'd Reliever Right Now to Bolster Bullpen
The Washington Nationals don't have the worst bullpen in Major League Baseball when it comes to ERA, but still they rank tied for No. 27 with their ERA sitting at 5.09.
Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23
Nationals Outright Justin Lawrence
The Nationals announced Thursday that right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence passed through waivers unclaimed following his recent DFA. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester.
Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / July 23
Cade Cavalli has been a stabilizing force in the Washington Nationals rotation
When Cade Cavalli entered the season as the Opening Day starter, expectations were high, but there was also plenty of uncertainty. Cavalli showed us a glimpse of his high potential down the stretch last year.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Latest Intel Suggest Nationals 'Are Listening' to Offers on Top Veterans
Right now, it's not clear what is going to take place across the league when it comes to the upcoming trade deadline, and the Washington Nationals are a key figure in that mystery.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23
Nationals rumors: CJ Abrams trade possibility gets crucial update before deadline
The Washington Nationals have had an up and down 2026 MLB season. Washington currently holds a 52-51 overall record, which is good for third place (tied with Miami Marlins) in the National League East standings.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Nationals Embracing Challenge of Playing Meaningful Baseball
Coming into the season, a matchup in late-July between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies wasn't expected to mean anything when it came to the National League playoff picture.
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 / Field Level Media / July 22
Nationals score 6 in 7th; Cade Cavalli fans 8 in shutout of Rockies
Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Cade Cavalli tossed six strong innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-0 in the rubber game of the series in Denver on Wednesday.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22
Nationals Reportedly Considering Keeping Foster Griffin
Left-hander Foster Griffin should have plenty of suitors if he’s made available at the trade deadline, but he isn’t a guarantee to be on the block. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported this morning that the Nationals are “still assessing” whether to trade Griffin or keep him for the rest of the regular season.
Foster Griffin News / Just Baseball / July 22
Foster Griffin: MLB’s Most Unique Trade Deadline Rental
When you picture one of the premier arms on the market this coming trade deadline, a soft-tossing 30-year-old rookie doesn’t immediately come to mind. In the summer of 2014, the Kansas City Royals selected Foster Griffin out of high school 28th overall.
Washington Nationals News / Draft Nation / July 23
Washington Nationals Improve, But Are Far From Ready
Ahh…to be young again. Youth represents promise, growth, and an unknown but seemingly unlimited future. It also brings chaos, change, and volatility. This offseason, the Washington Nationals leaned heavily into youth, assembling what is believed to be the youngest leadership group in Major League Baseball history.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22
Nationals push to continue power surge in finale vs. Rockies
Coors Field always has been a hitter-friendly park, and the Washington Nationals have helped continue that narrative. After belting five homers over the first two contests against the Colorado Rockies, the Nationals will look to do more damage in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.
Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21
Nationals Designate Justin Lawrence For Assignment
The Nationals announced that right-hander Eddy Yean has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester. Fellow righty Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 21
The Nationals Should Cash in on Trading Luis García Jr.
Entering the day with a respectable 51-50 record, the Washington Nationals are putting together a much better 2026 campaign than we thought they would.
Miles Mikolas News / Field Level Media / July 21
Nationals' potent offense ready to back Miles Mikolas vs. Rockies
Miles Mikolas and the rest of the Washington Nationals pitching staff have benefited this season from the run-scoring prowess displayed by their team. After all, how many starters can give up seven runs in an outing and still earn the victory?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20
Phillies' Bryce Harper, Trea Turner both hit milestones vs. Dodgers
The Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series in one of the best ways possible on Monday — full of milestones and ending in a statement win.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 20
Nationals Luis García Jr. Emerging as Intriguing Trade Target as Deadline Nears
With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. is becoming one of the more fascinating names to watch. According to reports from The Athletic, multiple teams have expressed interest in acquiring García, who is putting together the best offensive season of his career.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / July 10
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