Washington Nationals News

Yesterday, we saw a big name starting pitcher get traded by an NL East team, but it was not <a href="/mlb/players/mackenzie_gore/698840">MacKenzie Gore</a>. Instead, the Marlins decided to trade <a href="/mlb/players/edward_cabrera/685649">Edward Cabrera</a> to the Cubs for a prospect package headlined by outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/owen_caissie/718736">Owen Caissie</a>.

The great folks over at Baseball America just released new top 30 prospect lists for every team entering the 2026 season. Of course, that means the Nats have a new top 30 list.

The Washington Nationals have had a muted offseason thus far. While they weren't expected to be major players when it came to upgrading their big league roster this winter, trade rumors surrounding the likes of <a href="/mlb/players/mackenzie_gore/698840">MacKenzie Gore</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/cj_abrams/755425">CJ Abrams</a> made it seem like some notable moves could be coming.

After 4.5 years with <a href="/mlb/players/keibert_ruiz/511906">Keibert Ruiz</a> taking the bulk of the catching responsibilities, the Nationals will enter the 2026 season likely with a new starting catcher in <a href="/mlb/players/harry_ford/902776">Harry Ford</a>, acquired from the Seattle Mariners this offseason for Jose A.

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Much of the attention surrounding the Washington Nationals this offseason has been regarding the rebuilding of the baseball operations team, and for good reason.

Yesterday Barry Svrluga reported that the Nats hired Jason Sinnarajah as the President of Business Operations. He was previously with the Kansas City Royals and has also worked for the Buffalo Bills.

The Washington Nationals made a surprising move on Monday when they announced they claimed outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/joey_wiemer/902815">Joey Wiemer</a> off waivers. That unit is easily the most loaded on their major league roster, and the addition of Wiemer came at a time when other areas have yet to be addressed.

The one area on the Washington Nationals' roster where things seem to be set is outfield. Following the emergence of <a href="/mlb/players/daylen_lile/927370">Daylen Lile</a> in the second half, that

If everything goes according to plan this offseason, the Washington Nationals will see an influx of talent enter their farm system. With new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni calling the shots, he and his front office would love nothing more than to improve the pipeline as they look to get this rebuild back on track.

As the Washington Nationals continue to work their way through the first offseason under the leadership of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, it's interesting to see where some of their former players have ended up.

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.

The Yankees and <a href="/mlb/players/paul_dejong/483574">Paul DeJong</a> are in agreement on a minor league deal, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. DeJong will receive an invite to big league Spring Training next month as part of the deal.

The swap of Jose A. Ferrer for <a href="/mlb/players/harry_ford/902776">Harry Ford</a> brought the Nationals their potential catcher of the future. It also left an already-thin bullpen without a clear closer for the upcoming season.

It will be interesting to see how the Washington Nationals approach the 2026 MLB Draft. Following another disappointing season in 2025, they weren't able to be rewarded with a top pick.

With 2026 now here, Washington Nationals fans can start looking ahead to how this team might look when Opening Day arrives on March 26. More moves will

The Washington Nationals have made only four additions to their 40-man roster this winter, with just one of them coming in free agency when they signed <a href="/mlb/players/foster_griffin/545579">Foster Griffin</a> after a successful stint in Japan.

For their first 20 years in the nation’s capital, the Washington Nationals had no say in their television rights.  That has now changed, and the team appears to be ready to make a jump.

The Nationals announced their full 2026 coaching staff this afternoon. The only new development is the hiring of Shawn O’Malley as one of two assistant hitting coaches.

The Athletic’s <a href="/general_sports/players/ken_rosenthal/127146">Ken Rosenthal</a> reported on Dec. 8 that the Washington Nationals are receiving interest in shortstop <a href="/mlb/players/cj_abrams/755425">CJ Abrams</a>. While Rosenthal poured water on that fire a week later, writing that the Nationals want another year with the 25-year-old, a lot can change with one phone call.

Each year on the Just Baseball Show, Peter Appel, Aram Leighton, and Jack McMullen put out a series of videos that has them “Play GM” for every single team in Major League Baseball.

The Washington Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday. Kilambi has spent the last four years as assistant GM for the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the club's research departments and the club's use of data throughout the organization.

In a move that solidifies their new direction, the Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their next general manager. Kilambi, who has spent the

The Washington Nationals’ rebuild may be on the verge of a rebuild. The Nationals have expressed a willingness to trade both shortstop <a href="/mlb/players/cj_abrams/755425">CJ Abrams</a> and pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/mackenzie_gore/698840">MacKenzie Gore</a>, according to Will Sammon and <a href="/general_sports/players/ken_rosenthal/127146">Ken Rosenthal</a> of The Athletic.