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Clayton Beeter News / Federal Baseball / September 12
Washington Nationals demote former closer Clayton Beeter to Triple-A 
After last night’s game, the Nationals made a big move in the bullpen. They demoted Clayton Beeter, who has spent much of the season as the team’s de facto closer.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
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.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / September 11
Checking in on Jarlin Susana’s return to the mound
The 2025 season was a disaster on many levels for the Washington Nationals. However, one of the biggest long term blows came in the farm system. Jarlin Susana and Travis Sykora, the Nats top two pitching prospects both went down with major injuries.
Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / September 11
Cade Cavalli makes the Washington Nationals much more exciting on his start days
At this point of the season, there is not a whole lot for Nationals fans to be excited about. The team we saw for the first few months of the season is now a distant memory.
Nasim Nunez News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 10
Nationals Place Nasim Nunez on Bereavement List, Recall Former Top Prospect
The Washington Nationals got a much-needed day off on Thursday following a six-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres during their West Coast road trip.
Drew Millas News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
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.
CJ Abrams News / Federal Baseball / September 10
CJ Abrams is having another disappointing late season collapse for the Washington Nationals
Heading into the season, one of the main questions CJ Abrams had to answer was whether he could sustain his production over a full season. In 2024 and 2025, Abrams was phenomenal before the All-Star break before fading down the stretch.
Orlando Ribalta News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 10
Nationals Get Best Possible Update on Orlando Ribalta After His MRI
The Washington Nationals know they are going to be without right-handed pitcher Orlando Ribalta for the rest of the year. But there was concern they might be without him for longer than that.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9
Nationals Get Swept During West Coast Trip, Here's the Good and the Bad
The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday's contest against the San Diego Padres as sole owners of a major league record following their 38th blown save the night prior.
Eli Willits News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9
Nationals Promote Eli Willits to Double-A, What That Could Mean for His MLB Timeline
While it's been a struggle on the major league diamond as of late for the Washington Nationals, what has transpired down on the farm this season has generated tons of excitement.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 9
Nationals bullpen makes unwanted history with latest meltdown
The Washington Nationals bullpen reached historically bad levels with its latest meltdown.
Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 9
Nationals set MLB record with 38th blown save, fall into last place in NL East
The rebuilding Nationals have a historically bad bullpen and it's ruining their feel-good story of the year
Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 9
Nationals set MLB record with 38th blown save, fall into last place in NL East
The rebuilding Nationals have a historically bad bullpen and it's ruining their feel-good story of the year
Zak Kent News / Athlon Sports / September 9
Nationals Demote Player Following 6th Straight Loss
The Washington Nationals optioned right-hander Zak Kent to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday night, shortly after their sixth consecutive loss. Kent’s demotion came following a 5-4 defeat to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 9
The blown save record is a black mark on everyone in the Washington Nationals organization
The Washington Nationals did it! They made history last night and “accomplished” something no MLB team has ever done. Of course, I am referring to the 2026 Nationals setting the all time blown save record when they blew their 38th save late last night.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8
Minor League Transactions: Willits, Sorrell, Stanifer Promoted
With A-ball regular seasons wrapped up, several players received promotions to extend their years. Eli Willits is now up in Double-A, while Cubs outfielder Caden Sorrell joins the club’s High-A team for the postseason.
Eli Willits News / Yardbarker / September 8
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.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 7
Dodgers on wrong end of Nationals star CJ Abrams’ impressive feat
Los Angeles Dodgers hitter-pitcher Shohei Ohtani was not the only versatile star at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, as Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams made a good account of himself.
Max Kranick News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Nationals Designate Max Kranick For Assignment
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jack Sinclair. Fellow righty Max Kranick has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
UC Davis Aggies News / New Baseball Media / September 3
2026 MLB Draft Review: Washington Nationals
One year after the Nationals grabbed a haul, including Eli Willits, in the 2025 MLB Draft, Washington had a good chance to add top-tier talent. For 2026, Washington’s draft class haul included three accomplished college hitters, plus two high-upside high schoolers who the Nationals went above-slot to get.
James Wood News / Athlon Sports / September 2
Nationals Designate Player for Assignment After James Wood News
The Washington Nationals welcomed back one of their biggest offensive pieces Wednesday, activating All-Star outfielder James Wood from the 10-day injured list ahead of their September stretch run.
Yohandy Morales News / DC Sports King / September 2
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.
Yohandy Morales News / Field Level Media / September 1
Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson star in debuts as Nationals top Braves
Yohandy Morales finished a triple short of the cycle in his major league debut, Jared Simpson pitched three scoreless innings for the win in his debut and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 9-5 Tuesday.
Cade Cavalli News / Yardbarker / August 27
Nationals' Cade Cavalli has been significant bright spot in the rotation
Washington Nationals right-handed starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has been a notable bright spot this season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone
Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.
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