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Paul Toboni Continues Reshaping Nationals Roster With Latest DFA Decision

Back in the offseason, when Paul Toboni was hired as the Washington Nationals' president of baseball operations, there was a prevailing thought that a lot of roster change would be coming right away.

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Washington Nationals Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Washington Nationals designated right-hander Trevor Williams for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot for Matt Waldron after claiming the knuckleballer off waivers from Toronto.

Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Nationals Designate Trevor Williams For Assignment

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Matt Waldron, who they recently claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays, has been added to the active roster.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Abimelec Ortiz News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington Nationals

Abimelec Ortiz started his big league career on top of the world. In his first 11 games, he went 10 for 29 with 4 homers and a 1.160 OPS. It looked like the Nats not only replaced Luis Garcia Jr., but found an upgrade.

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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.

Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuff

After the game, Cade Cavalli admitted to me that he was not executing to the level he wanted to. He was upset about the get me over breaking ball that Ezequiel Tovar “crushed” and the first-pitch fastball to Willi Castro that missed its spot.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 25

Nationals Star CJ Abrams Joined Some Elite Company With His Steal on Monday

CJ Abrams returned to the Washington Nationals' lineup on Monday after he missed the last four games, and his comeback coincided with an offensive explosion that secured the team a much-needed victory.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

Nationals Deemed to Have One of Best Groups of Infield Prospects, Here's Why

Right now, the Washington Nationals have a problem when it comes to their major league infield. CJ Abrams, who was the team's starting shortstop at the start of the year and throughout his tenure in the nation's capital, is being moved to second base because of his poor defense.

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / August 24

CJ Abrams Returns to Nationals Lineup in New Role

CJ Abrams is back in the Washington Nationals’ starting lineup, but the shortstop will return to action in a different role Monday night against the Colorado Rockies.

James Wood News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Nationals Get James Wood Update Ahead of Rockies Matchup

James Wood has taken another step in his recovery as the Washington Nationals continue to wait for their All-Star outfielder to return from a left oblique strain.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

This One Statistic Shows Nationals Still Have Major Uphill Battle in Their Rebuild

The first goal of every team entering the Major League Baseball season is to win their respective division, and the Washington Nationals are no different.

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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 / Just Baseball / August 24

CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect

This year, the Washington Nationals have taken a massive step forward in their rebuild, in large part thanks to the sustained offensive performance of star CJ Abrams.

Washington Nationals News / Bleacher Report / August 23

Watch: He really climbed the wall for the catch

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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.

Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

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.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ adds knuckleball pitcher with latest roster move

After DFAing multiple former All-Star pitchers during the month of August, the Washington Nationals have added to their pitching staff by claiming former Toronto Blue Jays knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers.

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.

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.

Gerrit Cole, Yankees blank Orioles to clinch sweep

Zach Neto's seven RBI spark the Angels to 18-3 pounding of Houston

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Shohei Ohtani gets updated timeline for next pitching return milestone

Diamondbacks to transfer Ketel Marte to injured list amid drama

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.

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.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4