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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 5
In a new role, Mitchell Parker looks like a very different pitcher for the Washington Nationals 
After a disastrous 2025 season, Mitchell Parker knew he had to change a lot. That point was driven home even further when the former rotation mainstay was sent to the minors on March 13th.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 5
Could the Washington Nationals draft one of the Arkansas Razorbacks rising stars?
I would be quite surprised if the Washington Nationals do not have a heavy scouting presence in Fayetteville, Arkansas right now. There are two Arkansas Razorbacks players that could be in play for the Nats with their 11th pick in this upcoming draft.
Nationals' Decision to Change Positions of James Wood, Daylen Lile Has Paid Off
The Washington Nationals knew they had to improve their defense heading into the 2026 season. Consistently one of the worst teams in that aspect of the game when looking at errors and advanced metrics, the new regime set out to find ways they could internally upgrade their defense.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 4
Nationals Fans Will Absolutely Love This Dylan Crews Update
This spring, the Washington Nationals made the bold decision to option Dylan Crews to Triple-A. Based on the struggles he's had in his major league career thus far and the poor results he had throughout spring training, starting the former second overall pick in the minors to begin this season was seen almost as logical.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Nationals Monday Fastball: Reasons Why This Team Has Struggled at Home in 2026
Teams are supposed to perform better in their home stadium than when they are on the road. Not only do players get to sleep in their own beds, but they
Yohandy Morales News / Federal Baseball / May 4
Yohandy Morales is mashing and making a case for a big league call up
Prior to the season, the Rochester Red Wings, the Nats AAA affiliate, got a lot of hype. Their lineup featured the likes of Dylan Crews, Harry Ford, Abimelec Ortiz, Robert Hassell III, and Christian Franklin.
Cionel Perez News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 4
Veteran Reliever Opts to Become Free Agent After Struggling With Nationals
The bullpen for the Washington Nationals continues to change. Ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, it was revealed that left-handed pitcher Cionel Perez had been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester while right-handed reliever Orlando Ribalta was recalled to take his place.
Eli Willits News / Federal Baseball / May 4
My day watching Eli Willits and the high flying Fredericksburg Nationals
“I think we have the best talent in all of Minor League baseball”. That is what Nationals 11th round pick Jack Moroknek said about the Low-A Fredericksburg Nationals team he plays on.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / May 4
The Nationals’ Best Trade Chip Is as Random as He Is Valuable
The Washington Nationals have performed somewhat above expectations this season thanks to contributions from players that came into the 2026 season as the leaders of their team (i.e.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3
Nationals' small ball earns 1-run win over Brewers
Nasim Nunez had a pair of RBI singles and the Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Nationals Give Themselves Another Bullpen Option With Latest Waiver Claim
It seems clear the front office of the Washington Nationals is not content with their pitching options at this stage of the season. While the bullpen showed some improvement the last series against the New York Mets with just one earned run allowed across three games, that unit remains one of the worst in the majors.
Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / May 3
Blake Butera is not impressed with the Washington Nationals defense
The Washington Nationals lead the league in errors, and have 7 more than the next closest team. After the game, it was clear that Blake Butera had finally lost his patience with all the mistakes.
Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / May 3
Nats' Zack Littell eyes turnaround as Brewers go for sweep
Veteran right-hander Zack Littell will try to get back on track and help the Washington Nationals avert a three-game sweep against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 2
Washington Nationals fall to 3-12 at home in a flat showing against the Brewers
As a fan of this team, all of the losing at home is getting old. The Nats have been playing a fun and aggressive brand of baseball on the road. However, they have treated their fans to some flat and sloppy baseball.
Jacob Misiorowski Showed What Nationals Don't Have in Their Pitching Staff
Velocity, control and stuff; that's what the Washington Nationals are trying to add to their pitching staff under the leadership of Paul Toboni. That was on display Friday.
Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Nationals Outright Cionel Perez
The Nationals announced that left-hander Cionel Perez has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Rochester. Right-hander Orlando Ribalta was called up from Triple-A to take Perez’s spot on the 26-man roster, and Washington now has only 39 players on its 40-man roster.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 2
Why are the Washington Nationals so bad at home?
It has been a tale of two seasons for the Nationals already this season. When the Nats are on the road, they are a fun, exciting force that can beat anybody, holding a 12-7 road record.
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / May 2
Are James Wood And Azzi Fudd Related? Here’s All You Need To Know
The timelines couldn’t be more exciting. Azzi Fudd stormed into the limelight as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, while James Wood is out here torching pitchers with a monster April for the Washington Nationals. It’s the kind of crossover fans love.
Dylan Crews News / Just Baseball / May 2
Dylan Crews’ Struggles Haven’t Stopped in the Minor Leagues
When Dylan Crews was selected second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft behind LSU teammate Paul Skenes, he immediately garnered high expectations from not just the Washington Nationals organization, but the majority of people around the game.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1
Nationals agree to deal with ex-Mets reliever
In year one of the Paul Tobini-Blake Butera era, the Washington Nationals are still building the foundation of their new-look organization. Still, they must figure out the best configuration of their 2026 bullpen.
Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Tigers acquire Zack Short from the Nationals
The Tigers have acquired infielder Zack Short from the Nationals. The Nats get cash considerations or a player to be named later. Short was not on Washington’s 40-man roster and doesn’t need to be immediately added to Detroit’s.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Foster Griffin, Early Prize Of The International Free Agent Arms
The 2025-26 free agent class featured a lengthy list of pitchers coming over from Asia. They brought varying resumes and asking prices but were typically lumped together during offseason discussions.
CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 30
CJ Abrams, Nationals add to Mets' slide with 1-run win
CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and drove in three runs as the visiting Washington Nationals rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Nationals’ Juan Soto trade pays off with James Wood home run robbery
The Washington Nationals are taking on the New York Mets on Thursday with the hope of earning their 15th win of the season. During the contest, James Wood made an impressive play that proved the club’s decision to originally trade Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres is finally paying off.
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