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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.
Andres Chaparro News / Federal Baseball / July 21
Andres Chaparro is on a generational run this road trip 
This has been the road trip of Andres Chaparro’s life. The hulking Nats first baseman has been on an absolute heater this week, rewarding the team’s faith in him.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20
Washington gets to Kyle Freeland early, takes down Rockies
CJ Abrams homered for the second straight game, one of three home runs for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 in Denver on Monday night.
The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?
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.
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 20
Possible Nationals Trade Deadline Target Gets Traded to Dodgers
If the Washington Nationals are going to make a push for the playoffs, they need a better relief staff. At this point in the season, it's clear that won't come from their internal options.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 20
Nationals Pull Off Huge Win by Signing All Four of Their 2026 Day 1 Draft Picks
On paper, the Washington Nationals had a strong showing on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. Not only did they take college infielder Chris Hacopian at No.
Luis Garcia News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 20
Pros and Cons If Nationals Decide to Trade Luis Garcia Jr.
With a couple of weeks to go until the Aug. 3 trade deadline, things are starting to heat up for the Washington Nationals. Luis Garcia Jr. is reportedly drawing tons of interest from teams around the league that are looking to add a power-hitting left-handed bat to the mix who can play first and second base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elijah Green News / DC Sports King / July 19
Nationals Still Waiting for a Breakthrough from Struggling Prospect Elijah Green
When the Washington Nationals selected IMG Academy outfielder Elijah Green with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft and handed him a $6.5 million signing bonus, the consensus was unanimous: Washington had just drafted a generational athlete.
Luis Garcia News / DC Sports King / July 18
Nats’ Luis Garcia Jr Has Become Coveted Trade Target
Luis García Jr.’s stunning evolution into a powerful, reliable first baseman has transformed him from a potential non-tender candidate into one of the most coveted power hitters on the Major League Baseball trade market.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 18
Nationals Need to Trade for Bullpen Arms, These Are Two Who They Should Pursue
Washington Nationals players have 16 days to convince the front office to add players ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline instead of becoming sellers. While president
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18
The Nationals breakout player ‘gaining traction’ in trade talks
With the Washington Nationals preparing ahead of the trade deadline in early August, there is one player on the team who is reported to be getting a lot of interest from other teams.
Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / July 18
Nationals Breakout Slugger Drawing Trade Interest From Multiple Teams
With just over two weeks before the Aug. 3 deadline, a breakout Washington Nationals slugger is gaining traction in trade talks. According to Will Sammon and Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, multiple teams are expressing interest in acquiring lefty-hitting infielder Luis García Jr.
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.
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.
Robert Hassell 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.
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.
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.
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