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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 17
Despite the loss today, this series was still a roaring success for the Washington Nationals 
After today’s loss to the Orioles, I could focus on the negatives, but I do not think that is the story of this weekend. Even though the Nats could not pull off the sweep, it was still a very successful weekend in the nation’s capital.
Nationals Sign Former Second-Round Pick, Send Him to Florida Complex League
The Washington Nationals are back at it again when it comes to adding bullpen depth. After an offseason where they took fliers on guys through waiver claims and minor league signings, president of baseball operations Paul Toboni did it again when he signed left-handed pitcher Alex Young to a minor league deal on May 13.
Keibert Ruiz News / Federal Baseball / May 17
The Washington Nationals finally reach .500 thanks to Keibert Ruiz’s heroics
The Nats have finally done it! After 15 failed attempts, the Nationals finally got over the hump, beating the Orioles 13-3 to reach .500. It is May 17th, and the Washington Nationals enter play with a 23-23 record.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17
Back at .500, Nationals go for 3-game sweep of Orioles
The Washington Nationals will go for their first home series sweep of the season when they host the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Nationals pulled away late for a 13-3 win on Saturday, allowing them to reach .500 (23-23) for the first time since May 2024.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16
Nationals pummel Orioles by 10 runs to reach .500
Keibert Ruiz had three hits, including a homer, and drove in five runs, and Cade Cavalli pitched into the seventh inning as the Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 on Saturday in Washington.
After 15 Previous Failed Attempts, Nationals Finally Reach the .500 Mark in May
It was a long time coming, but the Washington Nationals were finally able to break their longstanding curse of failing to reach a .500 record in the month of May.
Zack Littell News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 16
Zack Littell Has Quietly Turned Things Around, Which Is Huge for Nationals
Zack Littell was signed by the Washington Nationals to be a steady rotation presence for them. After two consecutive seasons where the right-hander posted
Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / May 16
Nationals' Daylen Lile eager to continue power surge vs. O's
Daylen Lile looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle game of the Beltway Series on Saturday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15
Daylen Lile's big night at plate boosts Nats over Orioles
Daylen Lile finished a triple short of the cycle, Zack Littell pitched five scoreless innings and the Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Friday night in Washington to open a three-game series.
Two Key Nationals Relievers Advance in Their Rehab Progression
This winter, the Washington Nationals tried to piece together their bullpen by using waiver claims and minor league signings to augment that unit alongside those who remained on the roster.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Nationals Look to End Their Longstanding Curse Against Orioles
The Washington Nationals are two games under .500 on May 15 with a record of 21-23. After beating the Cincinnati Reds in the first two contests of their three-game set, the Nationals were just one win away from having a .500 record in the month of May for the first time since 2024.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 15
Nationals Unlikely to Move CJ Abrams Out of Shortstop Despite His Struggles
CJ Abrams has been sensational at the plate for the Washington Nationals once again this season. Amongst shortstops with 10 or more games of action, he leads in wRC+ (168), on-base percentage (.402), slugging percentage (.558) and RBIs (36), while he's also hit the second-most home runs with nine.
Alex Young News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Nationals Add Veteran Reliever on Minor League Deal
The Washington Nationals added some pitching depth on Thursday as they signed veteran southpaw Alex Young to a minor league deal. Young, 32, last suited up for a major league game in 2024 as a member of the New York Mets.
Andrew Alvarez News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 14
Nationals Reportedly Recalling Andrew Alvarez After Optioning Recent Addition
The Washington Nationals did not have a good showing in their finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, but they still were able to come away with a series victory to get their stretch of 16 consecutive games off to a solid start.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14
Nationals stay below .500 with Reds loss, continuing impossible stat
The Washington Nationals made unpleasant history after the Cincinnati Reds dismantled them in a 15-1 blowout on Thursday evening. Going the game, Washington secured the series win after winning Game 1 by a 10-4 score and Game 2 by an 8-7 score.
Alex Young News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14
Nationals Sign Alex Young To Minor League Deal
The Nationals have signed left-hander Alex Young to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The client of THE·TEAM has been assigned to the Florida Coast League Nationals for now but will presumably report to Triple-A when he’s ready.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14
Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
Cade Cavalli News / Just Baseball / May 14
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: How To Fix Cade Cavalli
Back in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals were absolutely thrilled to land right-hander Cade Cavalli with the 22nd overall pick. After all, he possessed many of the qualities needed to succeed at the next level: an electric fastball, clean mechanics, and a good feel for his arsenal as a whole.
Daylen Lile News / DC Sports King / May 14
Daylen Lile Is the Hometown Hero Again in Nats win
For the second consecutive night, 23-year-old outfielder Daylen Lile proved why playing close to home brings out his best. The Louisville, Kentucky native—playing just down the river from where he grew up and with his father in the stands—was the undisputed hero.
Matt Mervis News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14
Matt Mervis Signs In Mexican League
First baseman Matt Mervis has signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. The club announced the deal on Monday. Mervis went 0-4 with three strikeouts in his team debut last night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Insiders shares Juan Soto, Bryce Harper warning for possible Nationals James Wood contract extension
While the Washington Nationals are hovering right around the .500 mark at 20 wins and 22 losses through the first 42 games of the 2026 MLB season, James Wood has been one of the few bright spots for the team.
Daylen Lile News / DC Sports King / May 13
Nats young OF Daylen Lile picked a great time for career night
The Washington Nationals brought the power to Great American Ball Park, launching a season-high six home runs to overwhelm the Cincinnati Reds. The barrage improved the Nationals’ stellar road record to 14-9—the second-best road mark in the majors behind the Atlanta Braves.
Jackson Rutledge News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Nationals Designate Jackson Rutledge For Assignment
The Nationals announced they’ve designated reliever Jackson Rutledge for assignment. That opens the 40-man roster spot for Max Kranick, who has officially signed a major league deal with the team.
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.
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