Washington Nationals president of baseball operations made a clear statement when he said the team isn't actively shopping star shortstop CJ Abrams. But he also said he'll listen to offers and will accept something he feels can't be turned down.
There are some players that just look the part. Dylan Crews firmly falls into that category. Despite not producing in his first year and change in the MLB, I still have a lot of faith in him.
The Nationals’ youth movement is in full swing. James Wood had a very nice 2025 season, while Dylan Crews remains one of the more important players in the organization despite an injury-shortened season.
From 2012-2021, the Washington Nationals knew it was going to be either Max Scherzer or Stephen Strasburg taking the mound as the team's Opening Day starter.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
The Nationals figure to have an exciting lineup in 2026, with a combination of proven talent such as James Wood and CJ Abrams, youngsters who have flashed upside such as Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews, and still relatively unknown commodities such as Harry Ford and Brady House.
At this stage of the offseason, options on the free agency market are dwindling for the Washington Nationals when it comes to improving their big league roster.
Now that MacKenzie Gore is no longer with the the Washington Nationals following his blockbuster trade to the Texas Rangers, the next thing the media and fans have focused on when it comes to this team is a possible deal featuring star shortstop CJ Abrams.
The Mariners signed right-hander Michael Rucker to a minor league deal earlier this month, according to Rucker’s MLB.com profile page. Rucker’s contract included an invitation to the Mariners’ big league spring camp, as per the list of non-roster invites Seattle released yesterday.
Things have been quiet on the CJ Abrams front when it comes to a possible trade. But that doesn't mean the Washington Nationals star shortstop couldn't be moved at some point.
Oftentimes, offseason winners are determined by which teams improve the outlook on their upcoming season. While the Washington Nationals haven’t exactly done that, they should be considered one of this winter’s biggest winners.
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.
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander George Soriano off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment earlier this week when they claimed José Suarez off waivers from the Orioles.
The Washington Nationals have the majority of their position players filled in when it comes to their Opening Day lineup. As it stands right now, virtually every spot across the infield, outfield and behind the plate has someone penciled in as the starter.
It feels like the rest of the Washington Nationals' offseason prior to spring training arriving is going to be filled with roster shuffling. They signed journeyman infielder Sergio Alcantara to a minor league deal on Wednesday.
The Nationals announced that they have claimed left-hander Richard Lovelady off waivers from the Mets. New York designated him for assignment a week ago when they acquired Vidal Bruján.
The Diamondbacks and righty Derek Law are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, as first reported by MLB Transactions Daily (on Instagram).
The Nationals sent catcher Riley Adams outright to Triple-A Rochester, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Washington designated him for assignment last week when they claimed reliever Gus Varland from Arizona.
The Nationals and infielder Sergio Alcántara have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. The Movement Baseball client receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
Much of the sports world is disheartened by speculation that The Washington Post plans to eliminate its sports section. Puck's Dylan Byers reported Saturday that the newspaper is expected to make "massive layoffs" that could affect "hundreds" of employees.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is an interesting trade candidate. The San Francisco Giants showed interest in him and even tried to make a trade for him, but they couldn't meet Washington's asking price.
When the Washington Nationals signed president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez to contract extensions in the summer of 2023, it appeared that the franchise’s rebuild was nearing completion.
The Washington Nationals massively shook up their organization when they traded MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers. However, he wasn’t the only trade candidate Washington had to offer.
Harry Ford, Just Baseball’s No. 64 overall prospect, has announced his intentions to play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He is the first player confirmed to be suiting up for Team Great Britain.