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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 4
This Top 30 Nationals Prospect Could Be Good As Gone in Upcoming Rule 5 Draft
The Washington Nationals had some tough decisions to make when it came to protecting Rule 5 Draft eligible players ahead of the deadline to put them on the 40-man roster.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 4
Could Ryan O’Hearn solve the Washington Nationals first base problem? 
It is no secret that the first base position has been a problem for the Washington Nationals. The team thought they had solved their dilemma, at least for two years when they brought in Nathaniel Lowe.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 4
Nationals Hire Their New Director of Pitching Away From Rival Mets
The Washington Nationals have a clear focus during the early portion of this offseason. Following the decision to hire Paul Toboni to run this baseball operations department, it's been a nonstop hiring cycle of front office members and the Nationals' new coaching staff.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 4
Washington Nationals hire Grayson Crawford from the Mets to be Director of Pitching
There has been a steady flow of front office and coaching staff hires over the last few weeks. As these positions get filled, we get an idea of how things will be run under Paul Toboni.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 2
Nationals Add Another Key Member to Their Staff With Hire of First Base Coach
It's clear that the top priority of the Washington Nationals right now is to fill out a coaching staff for their new manager Blake Butera and add members to their front office.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2
Nationals have discussed MacKenzie Gore with multiple clubs
Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore is a logical trade candidate this winter. According to Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN, Washington’s new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has discussed Gore with multiple unnamed clubs but has a high asking price.
Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / December 2
Three MLB clubs that would be good trade fits for Willson Contreras
Several teams could be in the mix to upgrade at first base this offseason. These three could prove to be good fits for Willson Contreras.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 2
Washington Nationals stars CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore among Jeff Passan’s top trade candidates
There have been rumblings about the Nationals potentially making big moves to shake up their core this offseason. The two names that are mentioned most often as trade candidates are MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 2
Washington Nationals hire a first base coach with an interesting back story
The Washington Nationals made another coaching hire and like the previous ones, this hire is fascinating. Corey Ray was hired to be the team’s first base coach.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Corey Ray News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1
Nationals to hire Corey Ray as first base coach
The Nationals are going to hire Corey Ray as first base coach.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 1
Star Slugger Named 'Perfect Free-Agent Match' for Nationals This Offseason
There hasn't been a whole lot going on when it comes to the player side of things for the Washington Nationals this winter. Despite the speculation that
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Does A Slow Moving Market Help Or Hurt The Washington Nationals?
We’ve officially reached the month of December, the busiest month every offseason in terms of free agency signings and high-profile trades. So far, there’s
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Can Washington Nationals Daylen Lile carry his 2025 momentum into 2026?
Daylen Lile just celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday. This past year has been a big one for Lile, who has gone from a sleeper prospect to a foundational piece of the Nationals future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30
Nationals hire Desmond McGowan to lead amateur scouting
The Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead their amateur scouting department, according to a report from Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball. McGowan’s title will be director of amateur acquisitions.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 30
Washington Nationals beef up their scouting staff with Desmond McGowan
Paul Toboni is continuing to bolster his front office staff with a heavy emphasis on the draft. He has hired Desmond McGowan from the Mets to lead the Amateur Scouting Department.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 29
Should Nationals Accept This Hypothetical Trade From Orioles for MacKenzie Gore?
The possible trade of MacKenzie Gore continues to be a hot top surrounding the Washington Nationals this offseason. Analysts believe new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni will look to use the left-handed ace to kick-start this rebuild even further by getting back key prospects for the future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Nationals hire Grant Anders to coaching staff
The Nationals have hired Grant Anders for a role as a Major League development coach and bullpen catcher, according to the Washington Post’s Spencer Nusbaum. Anders stays in the Beltway after two years on the Orioles’ coaching staff in a similar role as a development coach.
Washington Nationals News / Fights Around The World / November 26
Luis Arias on What’s At Stake on Saturday: ‘There Are Only So Many Chances That I’m Going To Get’
Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is making its U.S. debut on Saturday, November 29, with a headlining fight between two featherweight contenders (Elijah Pierce & Lorenzo Parra) and the pro debut of Jimuel Pacquiao.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24
Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue
Baseball's international appeal has long played a big role in the sport's growth.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 19
MacKenzie Gore Could Be the Best Pitcher Traded This Winter
Each winter, many high-profile names get tossed around in trade discussions, with this year being no different. Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Freddy Peralta, and others have all seen their names floated with a cocktail of prospects predicted to come back in return.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: Jeff Passan teases potential MacKenzie Gore-CJ Abrams trade package
While the Washington Nationals are surrounded by rumors for the offseason, there are a few players that some have speculated could be traded, such as MacKenzie Gore.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: MLB insiders pump brakes on MacKenzie Gore trade certainty
The MLB offseason has arrived, and while the Washington Nationals might be looking to make improvements that will help the club’s long-term future, the front office might not view trading starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore as a wise strategy.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Blake Butera News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
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