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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 18
Washington Nationals add three players to the 40 man roster to protect them from Rule 5 Draft 
The deadline to add players to the 40-man roster in order to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft is today. Paul Toboni had a few interesting decisions to make, but in the end he added three players to the 40-man roster.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: MLB insiders pump brakes on MacKenzie Gore trade certainty
The MLB offseason has arrived, and while the Washington Nationals might be looking to make improvements that will help the club’s long-term future, the front office might not view trading starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore as a wise strategy.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 18
A few former Washington Nationals make the Hall of Fame ballot
One of the highlights of the offseason is the Hall of Fame discourse. Every year a new ballot comes out and voters decide who will head to Cooperstown.
The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Sean Doolittle News / Federal Baseball / November 17
Washington Nationals set to retain pitching strategist Sean Doolittle
Most of the Nationals 2025 coaching staff has been let go by the new regime. However, Sean Doolittle has survived the cuts. Paul Toboni and Blake Butera have decided to keep the pitching strategist and former closer.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / November 17
Takeaways from Blake Butera’s first press conference as Washington Nationals manager
It was delayed due to the birth of his daughter Blair, but Blake Butera was finally introduced as the 8th manager in Washington Nationals history. He did a joint press conference with new Nationals POBO Paul Toboni.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 17
Dodgers’ trade they must offer Nationals for MacKenzie Gore
The Los Angeles Dodgers have all the ammunition they need to swing a deal for Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. After winning back-to-back World Series championships, Los Angeles knows that acquiring elite starting pitching remains their best path to a third consecutive title and matching the 1998-2000 Yankees.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 17
Nationals Sign Intriguing Fireballer as First Addition of Their Offseason
The first signing of the Paul Toboni era has been completed for the Washington Nationals. MLB insider Francys Romero reported that right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean was signed to a minor league deal.
Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / November 17
What Washington Nationals fans hope to hear from Blake Butera
While Blake Butera was named Nationals manager over two weeks ago now, he is just having his introductory press conference today. That is due to the fact that his wife gave birth to their first child the same day he got the job.
Josh Naylor News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 17
Potential Nationals Target Josh Naylor Off the Board After Agreeing to Five-Year Deal
Coming into the offseason, the Washington Nationals knew they would need to address some areas of their roster before the start of next year. With their decision to cut last winter's acquisition Nathaniel Lowe in the middle of the season, that left the options slim.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 16
Washington Nationals bring back old farmhand in first of many Minor League signings
The Washington Nationals have made their first free agent signing of the offseason, bringing in Eddy Yean on a Minor League deal. It is far from a big splash, but it interests me for a couple of reasons.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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.
Miguel Cairo News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15
Orioles to hire Miguel Cairo as infield coach
Former Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo won’t have to travel far to his new gig.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 15
How will the Washington Nationals overhaul their bullpen?
The Nationals had a lot of weaknesses in 2025, but none were worse than the bullpen. They had the worst bullpen ERA in baseball at 5.59, and it was not even close.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 14
The Nationals Are Actively Exploring The Catching Trade Market, But Do They Have The Firepower To Make A Move?
The GM meetings are underway in Las Vegas currently, and teams are making and taking calls on all sorts of players and positions of need. In the Nationals
CJ Abrams News / Federal Baseball / November 14
The Washington Nationals should not trade CJ Abrams, at least not yet
In the last couple of days, there has been some buzz about a potential CJ Abrams trade. It has not been as loud as the smoke around MacKenzie Gore, but it is out there.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 13
The Washington Nationals starting rotation is full of uncertainty
There are a lot of question marks throughout the Washington Nationals roster, but the most uncertainty lies in the teams starting rotation. This is a stark contrast to last offseason where the rotation felt relatively settled after a few breakout performers in 2024.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 13
The Washington Nationals are searching for the Fountain of Youth
After firing 64 year old Mike Rizzo, Nationals owner Mark Lerner has seemingly been searching for the Fountain of Youth. In the past six weeks he has hired a 35 year old GM, a 33 year old manager and a 30 year old pitching coach.
Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Washington Nationals make Reds Simon Mathews new pitching coach
Blake Butera is starting to assemble his staff for the Washington Nationals. First, he hired Michael Johns to be his bench coach, now he has hired a pitching coach.
Willi Castro News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Why Willi Castro is a sensible free agent signing for the Washington Nationals
While it is possible, I find it unlikely that the Washington Nationals will be shopping at the top of the free agent market. However, I do think and hope that they attack the middle of the free agent market.
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 11
Insider Says Nationals Will Use MacKenzie Gore to 'Kick-Start Their New Era'
It's been a while since Wasington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore was mentioned in trade rumors. At the beginning of the offseason, speculation ran rampant that new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni was going to use the left-hander to get building blocks back for the future.
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Washington Nationals Daylen Lile finishes top 5 in NL Rookie of the Year voting
Daylen Lile was the best thing Washington Nationals fans had in the second half of the 2025 season. As the rest of the team floundered, Lile looked like a star.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10
Nationals rumors: The blockbuster trade expected to jumpstart new era
The Washington Nationals have hit the reset button on their organization, hiring a new president of baseball operations and manager. Their next move could be trading away one of their best assets.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Blake Butera News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
Stephen Strasburg News / Yardbarker / October 28
Stephen Strasburg accepts coaching role with his alma mater
Injuries may have created physical limitations that shortened the career of the former Washington Nationals right-hander, but his love of pitching never faltered.
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