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Nationals Recall Shinnosuke Ogasawara For MLB Debut

The Nationals announced this morning that they’ve recalled left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Ogasawara, who is slated to make his MLB debut when he starts against the Red Sox later today, on the 40-man roster.

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Nationals Ace Has Been Starting Rotation's Only Saving Grace This Season

Year 5 of the Washington Nationals' long-term rebuild began strong, but it has quickly deteriorated into yet another lost season as the calendar turned to July.

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The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

How many of the non-pitchers selected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta can you name in five minutes?

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Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Reportedly Calling Up Historic Signing for His Major League Debut

This past offseason, the Washington Nationals made franchise history when they signed Japanese international free agent Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year, $3.5 million contract.

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Should Nationals Send Their Slugger To Red Sox for This Prospect?

As the trade deadline draws near, the Washington Nationals need to figure out their plan. Last year, they surprisingly held onto Kyle Finnegan despite him projecting to be one of the best relievers available for contending teams to acquire.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Nationals reinstate veteran pitcher from 60-day IL

He last pitched in the majors back in 2023.

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The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Have No Other Option but to Believe in Keibert Ruiz

The Washington Nationals have a problem on their hands. While they have plenty of young players who look like future franchise cornerstones at multiple positions, they have a major issue on their hands at catcher.

Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / July 5

Taking a look at notable Washington Nationals prospects

It is time to do a stock report of some Washington Nationals top prospects like Seaver King and Travis Sykora Over the course of the season, I have taken a look at how some notable Nationals prospects are looking.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 5

The Washington Nationals rotation has been mostly disappointing

Outside of MacKenzie Gore, the Washington Nationals rotation has been underwhelming Early in the season, the Washington Nationals rotation was the best part of the team.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Three Washington Nationals Ranked Among Top Trade Deadline Candidates

The Washington Nationals were hoping this season would be better than the last five, which have seen them finish under-.500. But as the season closes in on the All-Star Break and the July 31 MLB trade deadline, the Nationals appear pointed toward another under-.500 record and being sellers at the deadline once again.

Dave Martinez News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 4

Nationals' Dave Martinez Becomes Third Manager to Reach Franchise Milestone

When the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, they broke a tie. That tie was for their manager Dave Martinez. That victory allowed him to clear 500 wins for his managerial career, all with the Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 4

Washington Nationals day game woes continue on Independence Day

The Washington Nationals have been oddly bad in day games, and that starts with their star players The Washington Nationals came out flat for the 4th of July, losing 11-2 earlier today.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 4

Nationals Star James Wood Had Career Day After Accepting Home Run Derby Invite

It would have been odd to not see rising Washington Nationals superstar James Wood compete in the Home Run Derby this year. Not only has he hit more long

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James Wood Just Passed Bryce Harper in Powerful Washington Nationals History

Washington Nationals standout James Wood went 5-for-5 with a home run on Thursday night in an 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers. And with the blast, he passed Bryce Harper on an impressive list in franchise history.

Trevor Williams News / Field Level Media / July 4

Nats place RHP Trevor Williams (elbow) on injured list

The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right elbow sprain. Keibert Ruiz was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and the Nationals recalled right-hander Ryan Loutos from Triple-A Rochester and optioned catcher Drew Millas to Rochester.