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Nationals Manager Provides Clarity On Why New Closer Has Had a Few Days Off

The Washington Nationals have not had the season anyone envisioned coming into the year, but one of the bright spots that has developed during this span has been their young core, which has rapidly found its stride both at the plate and on the mound.

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Nationals Have Ideal Chance To Jump Out Of NL East Gutter With Braves Matchup

The Nats got in a hole early yesterday when the Pirates scored 3 runs in the first inning off Cade Cavalli, but they answered right back with 3 of their own in the 2nd inning, coming from a Paul DeJong double, Nasim Nunez sacrifice fly, and a Jacob Young single.

Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / September 15

Taking A Look At Seaver King’s First Full Pro Season

The Harrisburg Senators finished their season yesterday afternoon with a 5-4 victory over the Akron RubberDucks, marking the end of many Nationals prospects’ seasons, including 2024 first-round pick Seaver King.

Cole Henry News / Federal Baseball / September 15

Cole Henry had a promising rookie season for the Washington Nationals

Cole Henry’s rookie season is over. He is headed to the injured list with a back strain that looks like it will end his season. The early indications are that the injury is not too serious, but with about two weeks left in the season, there will not be enough time to get him healthy.

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Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 15

3 Nationals Prospects Who Could Become Breakout Stars At Arizona Fall League

The Washington Nationals won't be playing October baseball for the sixth season in a row. This rebuilding process the organization decided to undertake has backfired, with them looking years away from competing in their own division again, let alone the National League or Major League Baseball as a whole.

Clayton Beeter News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 14

Nationals Deadline Acquisition Clayton Beeter Records First Career Save

The Washington Nationals season might be officially over from a playoff perspective. But there's still plenty left to see on the field. They'll be looking for a manager going into 2026, meaning there's still time for the young core to showcase their talents for a new skipper.

Cole Henry News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 14

Assessing Nationals Rookie Cole Henry’s Impressive Season as Reliever

After Saturday's action, the Washington Nationals were officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Nationals haven't made the playoffs since winning the World Series in 2019 and could possibly finish in last place in the NL East for the fifth time since.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Daylen Lile, Nationals edge Pirates to take series

Daylen Lile's eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Sunday to take the rubber game of the series.

Andrew Alvarez News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 14

Nationals Starting Pitcher Andrew Alvarez Has Looked Outstanding in First Few Starts

The Washington Nationals have had a pretty brutal 2025 season when it comes to their production at the MLB level, with many of their young talents starting to prove their worth, but not exactly gelling as a unit as of yet.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Pirates, Nationals to showcase rookie pitchers

Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli will try for his third straight win when the Nationals conclude their series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Nationals officially eliminated from playoffs for sixth-straight season

The Washington Nationals are playing out another lost season. At 26 games under .500, the team will finish with a losing record for the sixth-straight year.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 13

Riley Cornelio Throwing Way to Rising Profile in Nationals Minor League System

The Washington Nationals are trying to build a pitching pipeline to the Majors, and it’s taken some hits this season. The franchise’s top two pitching prospects, Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana, have been shut down.

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Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 13

Daylen Lile Will Make Nationals Rookie History with His Next Triple

For those that have followed the Washington Nationals all season, they know that Daylen Lile can fly. This season he’s put that speed to good use on the basepaths.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 13

The latest on the Washington Nationals GM search

In the last few days, details have been dripping out about the Washington Nationals GM hunt. We talked about the reports that linked the Nationals to Cubs executive Carter Hawkins the other day.

PJ Poulin News / Federal Baseball / September 13

PJ Poulin is living the dream for the Washington Nationals

One thing Mike DeBartolo has done really well since taking over as Nationals interim GM is remodeling the bullpen. Through trades and savvy waiver claims, he has found a few interesting arms.

Brady House News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 13

Brady House Now Showing Why Nationals Believe He's Their Long-Term Third Baseman

There was some surprise this past offseason when the Washington Nationals didn't directly address the hole they had at third base. With plenty of notable third basemen on the open market, the front office decided to be passive when it came to that position, opting to bring in veteran Paul DeJong to split time with some of their young players.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 12

Dylan Crews' homer, James Wood's throw home help Nats beat Pirates

Dylan Crews hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-5 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 10

Top Nationals Storylines To Follow Through the Last Month

Since first becoming the Washington Nationals prior to the 2005 season, the club has experienced some high highs and low lows. They won the National League East in 2016 and 2017 and finished second in 2018 and 2019, but since then the Nationals have been stuck in rebuild mode.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 8

The Nationals Have Not Taken the Step Forward They Needed To

Most sports fans are all too familiar with rebuilds. Hell, some fans only know rebuilds. Trade away production for younger talent in hopes of collecting enough for your next wave to make the playoffs, then repeat.

Jake Irvin News / Yardbarker / September 5

Jake Irvin's troubling trend continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Nationals starter Jake Irvin's troubling stretch continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Needing wins to keep pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs got the perfect prescription for a win on Friday.

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