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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 7
Washington Nationals remain in the Wild Card mix in a crowded National League 
With back to back convincing wins against the Diamondbacks, the Nationals are back above .500. They have also made up all the ground they lost in the Wild Card race, sitting just one game back of a playoff spot on June 7th.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6
Nationals continue road dominance with win over Diamondbacks
Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews homered, Zack Littell won his fifth straight start, and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday in Phoenix.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Curtis Mead News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6
Curtis Mead's Breakout With Nationals Has Created Interesting Infield Dilemma
On March 28, the Washington Nationals acquired Curtis Mead in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. Nobody really thought anything of it. Mead, a former top 100 prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays who peaked at No.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Nationals Could Buy This Type of Pitcher to Bolster Their Pitching Staff
All of the conversation regarding the Washington Nationals when it comes to what they might do ahead of this year's trade deadline centers around them selling.
Nationals Star Prospect 'Strikingly Similar' to Superstar Rookie Kevin McGonigle
One of the most important things for the Washington Nationals this year was to see their top prospects take a step forward in their careers. With Paul
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 6
The bats are back for the Washington Nationals
Maybe the Miami Marlins truly are the kryptonite for this offense. After that Marlins series, fans were starting to get concerned that this was the start of an offensive slide for the Nats.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6
It's a new day as Nationals face Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals have had distinct identities this season. The difference is night and day. The Nationals, who rank first in the majors with 345 runs after a 14-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, have been much more dangerous under the lights.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6
Luis Garcia Jr. Has a Career-First in Nationals' Route of Diamondbacks
It seems like the day off the Washington Nationals had on Thursday before they headed out west to face the Arizona Diamondbacks was exactly what the doctor ordered.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6
Luis Garcia (2 HRs, 6 RBIs), high-scoring Nats crush D-backs
Luis Garcia Jr. had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, James Wood homered and scored three times and the Washington Nationals blasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-1 on Friday in Phoenix.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Important Nationals Pitcher Has Begun His Rehab Assignment
The Washington Nationals got a day off on Thursday before embarking on a six-game road trip that begins with a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 5
Nationals Outfielder Dylan Crews Continues to Baffle Analysts
Back in 2023, it seemed like the Washington Nationals drafted the future face of their franchise when they selected LSU star outfielder Dylan Crews at pick No.
DJ Herz News / Federal Baseball / June 5
DJ Herz is closing in on a return to the Washington Nationals
Prior to the 2025 season, one of my bold predictions was that DJ Herz was poised to have a breakout season. Back in 2024, Herz showed swing and miss stuff, while throwing more strikes than expected.
Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / June 5
Cade Cavalli is settling into his role at the top of the Washington Nationals rotation
As Cade Cavalli put it, when you have 32 outings in a season, you are not going to have your best stuff every time. The key to being a good starting pitcher in this league is to manage the outing when you do not have your A game.
Future Looks Bright After 3 Nationals Players Made MLB's Team of the Month for May
The Washington Nationals didn't get off to a great start in June, as they were swept at home by the Miami Marlins where some concerning things were on display throughout that set.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 4
CJ Abrams Seen as Red Sox Trade Target, Here's Who Nationals Should Want in Return
The CJ Abrams trade speculation is not going to go away anytime soon, especially because the Washington Nationals star has been one of the best offensive shortstops in baseball this season.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 4
CJ Abrams and James Wood should be All-Star starters for the National League
Yesterday voting opened for the All-Star game. It is insane that we are already this far into the season, but here we are. The Nationals have two players who deserve to start in Philly next month.
Under-the-Radar Prospect From Jose A. Ferrer Trade Has Quickly Climbed Up Pipeline
On Dec. 6 of last year, the Washington Nationals made a head-turning move when they shipped out their rising star reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / June 3
CJ Abrams Shares Decision Outside MLB Amid 5th Season With Nationals
The Washington Nationals are treading even water. At 31-31, the Nationals are in third place in the National League East, 10.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves.
Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / May 31
Can the Nats’ Explosive Bats Overcome Woeful Pitching for October?
For the first time since the afterglow of 2019 faded into a grueling rebuild, baseball in the nation’s capital is genuinely fun again. As we near June 2026, the Washington Nationals are hovering just over the .500 mark (30-29), firmly in the National League Wild Card mix.
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
Washington Nationals Fire Executive After Hidden Camera Exposes Religious Discrimination
The Washington Nationals were a major force in the MLB during the 2010s, but they have barely competed on the field for more than half a decade. In fact, Washington has not had a winning campaign since winning the 2019 World Series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three options for the Phillies to improve right field
Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.
Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24
Nationals Place Jake Irvin On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game with the Braves, the Nationals announced that right-hander Jake Irvin had been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his throwing shoulder. Left-hander PJ Poulin was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
James Wood News / Yardbarker / May 20
Why the Nationals need to lock down James Wood
James Wood has served as a young cornerstone slugger who the Washington Nationals need to prioritize extending.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14
Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
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