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Andry Lara News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 2

Washington Nationals Top Prospect Andry Lara Notches Strikeout in MLB Debut

The front end of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers couldn't have gone much worse for the Washington Nationals. Detroit racked up six runs in the first inning alone, then built out a 10-0 lead midway through the fourth.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 2

Nationals Superstar James Wood Garnering Deserved Attention for NL MVP Award

When the Washington Nationals traded Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres in 2022, they were crossing their fingers that they would one day have a player who approached his level of success on the field.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 2

Nationals Promote Top Prospect To MLB Roster With Debut Expected To Come

The Washington Nationals need pitching help in a major way. Their bullpen has been one of the worst units in the bigs all season long, and their starting rotation has not been much better outside of MacKenzie Gore.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 2

Top Nationals Prospect Blasts Up MLB Pipeline Top 100 Rankings

For the Washington Nationals, a once promising season has turned into a disappointment, as the young, upstart group that was threatening for a wild card spot in early June has faded into last place in the National League East.

Washington Nationals News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2

Washington Nationals Roster Moves 7/2/2025

Major League Baseball rules allow teams to add a 27th man on doubleheader days, and today the Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Andry Lara from the Double‑A Harrisburg Senators to fill that role against the Detroit Tigers.

Mike Soroka News / Federal Baseball / July 2

What should the Washington Nationals do with Michael Soroka at the Trade Deadline?

As the deadline approaches, the Nationals have a fascinating decision to make with Michael Soroka With the Nationals sitting in last place and trade deadline approaching, the team will be sellers once again.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 2

Three Areas Washington Nationals Must Address at MLB Trade Deadline

Being sellers at the MLB trade deadline doesn’t mean the Washington Nationals shouldn’t address needs on their roster. The Nationals have a solid portfolio of veterans on expiring deals or with limited team control that they can use to acquire younger players with more team control or even prospects that are close to being ready for the Majors.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Tigers-Nationals rained out; twin bill slated for Wednesday

The Washington Nationals' home game against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Tuesday due to rain in the area. Instead, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday.

Tyler Stuart News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 1

Nationals Places Top Pitching Prospect Tyler Stuart on the Minor League IL

Tyler Stuart has been one of the better pitchers that the Washington Nationals have been looking at as a prospect to potentially bring up to the Majors, especially since they’re having so many issues on the mound recently.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 1

Nationals Finish June with League Worst Record As Struggles Mount on Both Sides

There were only three teams in the league in the month of June who failed to win double digit games (surprisingly one was not the Colorado Rockies)- the

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 1

Washington Nationals Head Home After Solid West Coast Trip To Take On Tigers

After their first series win in almost a month, the Nats look to keep the momentum going against the best team in baseball, the Detroit Tigers It certainly didn’t come easy, but the Nationals finally ended their consecutive series losses streak of 7 with a 7-4 victory in Anaheim on Sunday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 1

Nationals Will Unveil Franchise's First Jersey Patch Sponsor During Tuesday's Game

The Washington Nationals have made a huge decision. They were one of the few remaining Major League Baseball teams that didn't have a partner for a jersey sponsor.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 1

Travis Sykora, Marquis Grissom Jr. to represent Washington Nationals in Futures Game

Nationals pitching prospects Travis Sykora and Marquis Grissom Jr. are headed to Atlanta for the Futures Game The Futures Game might be the coolest event of All-Star weekend.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 1

Nationals Star Rookie Matches Two Franchise Icons Over His First 162 Games

There haven't been very many bright sports for the Washington Nationals over the first several months of the 2025 season, but one of the few has been the blossoming of rookie outfielder James Wood into a bonafide star.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 1

MLB Draft 2025: New mock has Washington Nationals selecting College World Series star

After dominating the College World Series, is LSU’s Kade Anderson the favorite to be selected first overall? With the College World Series wrapped up and the draft about two weeks away, it is now peak mock draft season.

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Nationals Give James Wood New Nickname After Joining Barry Bonds

James Wood is in his first full MLB season after debuting for the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2024. The 6-foot-7 outfielder recorded an opposite-field single in his first at-bat and made his debut as MLB’s No.

Kyle Finnegan News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Kyle Finnegan Gives His Thoughts on Struggles of Young Nationals Relievers

Even though the Washington Nationals weren't expected to contend in any way this year, that doesn't make the losing any more bearable. And it's the way they've lost at times this season that has been frustrating.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

James Wood makes unthinkable history not seen since Barry Bonds

22-year-old slugger James Wood has played in 163 career games and the Washington Nationals’ left fielder has already found himself on the same list as Barry Bonds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Tarik Skubal makes more history in dominant performance

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.

Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman complete Cards' first sweep of Guardians

Dodgers win sixth straight series, extend Royals' misery

White Sox take series from Giants in Jonathan Cannon's return

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Nationals score three in 11th to complete comeback vs. Angels

Drew Millas' tiebreaking RBI double in the 11th inning helped the Washington Nationals secure a 7-4 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.