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Nationals lock up RHP Cade Cavalli with 4-year extension

Nationals lock up RHP Cade Cavalli with 4-year extension

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension plus a club option for 2031 with right-hander Cade Cavalli on Friday. Reports pegged the worth as $47 million.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 18
Nationals to sign ace Cade Cavalli to four-year contract extension

Nationals to sign ace Cade Cavalli to four-year contract extension

The Washington Nationals have locked in starting pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract extension through the 2030 season, with a club option for 2031.

Zack Wheeler tosses seven scoreless as Phillies blank Nationals
Four managerial fits for MLB teams that could make a change
The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz
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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 18

The Washington Nationals Head to St. Louis for Their Final Road Trip of the Season

The Washington Nationals will head to St. Louis for a three-game weekend series after splitting a short two-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cade Cavalli News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
Nationals, Cade Cavalli Nearing Agreement On Contract Extension

Nationals, Cade Cavalli Nearing Agreement On Contract Extension

The Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli are closing in on a contract extension, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray says the deal is not done but there is optimism about getting something across the finish line.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Josiah Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
Nationals Reinstate Josiah Gray From 60-Day Injured List

Nationals Reinstate Josiah Gray From 60-Day Injured List

The Nationals announced that right-hander Josiah Gray has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Outfielder Andrew Pinckney was optioned to Triple-A Rochester yesterday, which opened an active roster spot.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
 The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
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 The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
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 The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz
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 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 17
Surprising Youngster Tabbed as Nationals' Breakout Prospect of the Year

Surprising Youngster Tabbed as Nationals' Breakout Prospect of the Year

The future looks bright for the Washington Nationals. While it could still take a while for that to be realized on a grand scale, the major league roster

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Nationals Demote Player Immediately After Shutout Loss

Nationals Demote Player Immediately After Shutout Loss

The Washington Nationals made a late roster move Wednesday night, optioning outfielder Andrew Pinckney to Triple-A Rochester following their shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / September 17

Daylen Lile is a realistic extension candidate for the Washington Nationals

As we enter the offseason, extensions will be a hot topic. Outside of Keibert Ruiz a few years ago the Nats have not really given out long term contracts to their young players.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 17
Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around

Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around

It has been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been relevant when it comes to discussing teams that could genuinely contend for a playoff spot, even with the added benefit of another Wild Card spot.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 16
Nationals Fans Should Be Ecstatic About These Farm System Developments

Nationals Fans Should Be Ecstatic About These Farm System Developments

After a brutal stretch of play that put a damper on an otherwise positive season, the Washington Nationals have found their groove a bit. They swept the

Roberto Clemente News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 16
Nationals Announce Their Nominee for 2026 Roberto Clemente Award

Nationals Announce Their Nominee for 2026 Roberto Clemente Award

One of the most coveted awards in Major League Baseball isn't handed out solely due to what takes place on the field. The Roberto Clemente Award is given

Yovanny Cruz News / Federal Baseball / September 16

Yovanny Cruz is starting to make encouraging strides for the Washington Nationals

We have not had many of these this season, but yesterday was a great night for the Nationals bullpen. They tossed four scoreless innings, only allowing one hit and more importantly walking nobody.

Connelly Early News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 16
Paul Toboni Reveals When Connelly Early Is Going to Make His Nationals Debut

Paul Toboni Reveals When Connelly Early Is Going to Make His Nationals Debut

There was a lot of mystery surrounding left-handed pitcher Connelly Early about if or when he would be making his Washington Nationals debut this season.

Cade Cavalli News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Nationals Reveal Reason for Pushing Back Cade Cavalli's Next Start

Nationals Reveal Reason for Pushing Back Cade Cavalli's Next Start

The Washington Nationals are giving Cade Cavalli some extra rest before his next start. Cavalli’s scheduled start was pushed back to Friday, with rookie left-hander Jared Simpson taking the mound Wednesday for a planned bullpen game, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reported on X.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15
Daylen Lile's pinch-hit HR helps Nats top Phillies for 4th straight win

Daylen Lile's pinch-hit HR helps Nats top Phillies for 4th straight win

Daylen Lile hit a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the host Washington Nationals to a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first of a two-game series Tuesday night.

Riley Cornelio News / Athlon Sports / September 15
Nationals' Riley Cornelio Finding Success as an Opener

Nationals' Riley Cornelio Finding Success as an Opener

Out of the bullpen in 2026, Riley Cornelio has struggled to solidify himself as a reliable reliever for the Washington Nationals. Across 12 appearances through Sept.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Nationals blow another lead, then beat Angels

Nationals blow another lead, then beat Angels

Harry Ford drove in the winning run with an infield grounder and the Nationals survived another blown save to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in Washington on Saturday.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
How Nationals’ CJ Abrams, James Wood just joined Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor in MLB history

How Nationals’ CJ Abrams, James Wood just joined Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor in MLB history

The Washington Nationals may not reach the postseason this year, but James Wood and CJ Abrams have still performed well. In fact, Wood and Abrams became the second pair of teammates who are 25 years old or younger to record 30 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in a season, according to Sarah Langs.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Washington Nationals Acquire Former Yankees Top Prospect

Washington Nationals Acquire Former Yankees Top Prospect

The Washington Nationals added a former top prospect to their organization this week, claiming 25-year-old right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
Nationals' late rally upends Angels, halts 7-game slide

Nationals' late rally upends Angels, halts 7-game slide

Jorbit Vivas hit a tiebreaking two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning as the Washington Nationals snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 comeback victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10
Nationals rumors: Why CJ Abrams offseason trade is becoming increasingly realistic

Nationals rumors: Why CJ Abrams offseason trade is becoming increasingly realistic

CJ Abrams could emerge as the Washington Nationals’ next trade piece during the 2026-27 offseason after the club kept the two-time All-Star through the August 3 MLB Trade Deadline.

Drew Millas News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Nationals’ Drew Millas Scheduled For Finger Surgery

Nationals’ Drew Millas Scheduled For Finger Surgery

Catcher Drew Millas will have finger surgery on Friday, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The Nationals backstop will undergo a procedure on his left index finger for the second time this season.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 9
Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown

Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown

The Washington Nationals bullpen reached historically bad levels with its latest meltdown.

Nationals top prospect Eli Willits could reach majors earlier than expected
The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz
Eli Willits News / Yardbarker / September 8
Nationals top prospect Eli Willits could reach majors earlier than expected

Nationals top prospect Eli Willits could reach majors earlier than expected

A key part of the Nationals' future could land in Washington sooner than expected.

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz
Yohandy Morales News / DC Sports King / September 2
Nationals Prospect Yohandy Morales Has a Debut to Remember

Nationals Prospect Yohandy Morales Has a Debut to Remember

The arrival of a top prospect is always exciting, but for Yohandy Morales and his family, September 1 marked the unforgettable milestone of a multi-generational baseball dream.

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