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Trey Lipscomb News / Federal Baseball / August 24
Trey Lipscomb deserves a second chance with the Washington Nationals 
The Nats once fearsome offense is now searching for answers. They only scored 20 runs across their 9 game road trip. The team is in desperate need of any spark.
Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24
Nationals and Marlins Fawn Over Jacob Young's Most Recent 'Unbelievable' Catch
By now, just about everyone around the baseball world knows that Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young is an elite defender. Not only was he a back-to-back Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and 2025, but he also makes highlight-worthy plays throughout the season that could make the compilation of Greatest Catches of All Time.
Washington Nationals News / Bleacher Report / August 23
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23
Nationals Are Limping to Finish Line in Worst Way Imaginable
Just two weeks ago, on Aug. 9, the Washington Nationals won their third game in a row with an emphatic sweep over the Cincinnati Reds to stay within striking distance of a constantly fluctuating NL wild card picture with a record of 59-61.
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.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 23
The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watch
In the third inning, Jacob Young made one of the most incredible catches you will ever see. He scaled the wall like spiderman to make an insane grab to rob Heriberto Hernandez of extra bases.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23
Nationals’ Jacob Young climbs wall to make the catch of the year
Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young might have just clinched the catch of the year nod in Major League Baseball. Young scaled the left field fence at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday to steal an extra-base hit from Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez to end the third inning.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23
Future Still Bright for Nationals Youngster Daylen Lile Despite Sophomore Slump
In a year full of surprising twists and turns for the Washington Nationals, one of the more interesting ones has been the quiet season of Daylen Lile. The once under-the-radar prospect burst onto the scene late last year to finish fifth in NL Rookie of the Year voting.
Connelly Early News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23
Nationals Claim Knuckleballer Off Waivers, Move Connelly Early to 60-Day IL
On Saturday, the Washington Nationals added another pitcher to their staff. This time, the team revealed that right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron was claimed
Seaver King News / Athlon Sports / August 22
Seaver King Making Strong Case for Late-Season Call-Up
The Washington Nationals are in free fall. Following their 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday, in which they were walked off, Washington has now lost eight of its last 10 games and 17 of their last 24 overall.
Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / August 22
Nationals' Keibert Ruiz strives to continue stellar season in matchup vs. Marlins
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had two hits, including a home run, on Friday night in a loss to the Miami Marlins as he continued his breakout season.
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 / August 21
Don't Expect Nationals to Change Their Platoon Approach Next Season
No matter what the final record says at the end of the year, there's no arguing that this season has been a successful one for the Washington Nationals under the leadership of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera.
Trey Lipscomb News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21
Forgotten Nationals Prospect Trey Lipscomb Has Been Sensational This Year
There's a lot going on when it comes to the infield situation for the Washington Nationals. For starters, they were preparing to move their star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Nationals’ CJ Abrams gets encouraging injury update on ankle problem
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams received a positive update on his injured left ankle Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Washington’s 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
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.
Cade Cavalli News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Nationals Make Cade Cavalli Announcement After 11th Win
Cade Cavalli has turned the past two weeks into one of the most dominant stretches of his young career, putting the Washington Nationals right-hander in rare franchise territory.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19
Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers
Andres Chaparro had three hits including a three-run homer, Cade Cavalli fanned 11 in six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Nationals Select Erik Tolman
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move.
Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 19
Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers
Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas.
CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / August 18
Can CJ Abrams Rewrite His Second-Half Narrative?
The date is August 2, 2022: the MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals have just made a franchise-altering blockbuster, moving Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres for a slew of highly touted prospects and young pieces, including shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams’ arrival in Washington signified a changing of the guard.
CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future
The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Nationals moving CJ Abrams to second base
Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be the regular and Abrams will be a regular second baseman once he gets comfortable there.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.
James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4
Nationals' downhill slide continues with James Wood headed to the IL
Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.
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