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Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Gets His First Spring Start Against Cardinals

Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Gets His First Spring Start Against Cardinals

It's Cade Cavalli time for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. After an offseason where he became the de facto ace of the team following the MacKenzie Gore blockbuster, the right-hander will have an opportunity to showcase what he worked on throughout the winter when it came to bolstering his arsenal.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 24
Nationals' New Pitching Approach Has Been on Fully Display Early This Spring

Nationals' New Pitching Approach Has Been on Fully Display Early This Spring

There has been a lot of talk about how the Washignton Nationals might operate differently under this new baseball operationas regime compared to the previous one.

Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / February 24

Washington Nationals SP Jake Irvin still leaking velocity in first spring start

Jake Irvin fired two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring. That should be good news, but the start made me more bearish on the right hander.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23
Bryce Harper has praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin. 

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 23
4 Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Tie vs. Phillies

4 Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Tie vs. Phillies

The Washington Nationals didn't lose on Monday, but they also didn't win. After opening on Saturday with a win in both split-squad games, they were able to keep momentum rolling on Sunday when they dominated the Miami Marlins.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Harry Ford News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 23
Harry Ford's Ceiling Could Be Lower Than Nationals Fans Realize

Harry Ford's Ceiling Could Be Lower Than Nationals Fans Realize

One of the most exciting moves of the Washington Nationals' offseason was when they landed star catching prospect Harry Ford in a trade with the Seattle Mariners.

Jake Irvin News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 23
Jake Irvin Starting for Nationals Against Phillies in Game 4 of Spring Training

Jake Irvin Starting for Nationals Against Phillies in Game 4 of Spring Training

The Washington Nationals will face off against their division rival Philadelphia Phillies twice this week, and the first matchup of the two will be a home game on Monday at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 23
Daylen Lile Gets Blunt About This New Era of Nationals Baseball

Daylen Lile Gets Blunt About This New Era of Nationals Baseball

This offseason, one of the things that has stood out regarding this new era of Washington Nationals baseball is the embracing of new technology and analytics.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
Nationals Release New Look Lineup for Game 2 of Spring Training

Nationals Release New Look Lineup for Game 2 of Spring Training

Now that the spring training opener is complete, the schedule is going to be busy for the Washington Nationals as they prepare for the 2026 season opener.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
This One Tweak Could Solve Nationals Star James Wood's Strikeout Issue

This One Tweak Could Solve Nationals Star James Wood's Strikeout Issue

One of the most exciting players on this Washington Nationals roster is James Wood. After he impressed following his call-up to The Show in the midst of the 2024 campaign, he was even more head-turning during his first full season of Major League Baseball last year.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Standout Performers From Nationals Split-Squad Game Against Cardinals

Standout Performers From Nationals Split-Squad Game Against Cardinals

The Washington Nationals got their spring training campaign underway with split-squad action on Saturday against both the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Four Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Opener vs. Astros

Four Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Opener vs. Astros

Spring training got underway for the Washington Nationals on Saturday. With it being a split-squad day, the main team stayed in Palm Beach to face the Houston Astros.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Nationals Release Lineups for Spring Training Games Against Astros, Cardinals

Nationals Release Lineups for Spring Training Games Against Astros, Cardinals

The spring training opener for the Washington Nationals has finally arrived, and it's a split-squad day for them as they will have two teams in action.

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Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Washington Nationals 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More

Washington Nationals 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More

The Washington Nationals have fresh enthusiasm for the 2026 campaign after yet another uncompetitive display last year. They finished at the foot of the National League East with a 66-96 record, missing out on a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive season.

Blake Butera News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
'They’re Going To Be Pushed Like Never Before' – Blake Butera Take Brutal Approach For The Washington Nationals

'They’re Going To Be Pushed Like Never Before' – Blake Butera Take Brutal Approach For The Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals began the offseason with Paul Toboni, 35, taking over as the president of baseball operations. He brought in Blake Butera as the new manager for the Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
This Nationals Player Is Projected to Lead the Team in WAR This Season

This Nationals Player Is Projected to Lead the Team in WAR This Season

The Washington Nationals will be led by young star players still attempting to find their place in Major League Baseball this season. As a rebuilding organization, it appears like that is going to be the case for years to come.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
4 Nationals Who Have Most to Prove During Spring Training

4 Nationals Who Have Most to Prove During Spring Training

Games for the 2026 spring training schedule get underway on Feb. 21 for the Washington Nationals, and since it's a split-squad day for them, plenty of players will be in action.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
Position Battles Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Spring Training

Position Battles Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Spring Training

The Wasington Nationals are set to get their spring training campaign underway on Saturday. It will be split-squad day, as Jake Eder is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the main team against the Houston Astros and Shinnosuke Ogasawara is slated to get the ball for the other squad when they take on the St.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 15
Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

It should be an exciting time for Washington Nationals fans. Not only has their front office gone through a complete overhaul, but so has the rest of their organization as a whole.   Since winning the World Series in 2019, it has been nothing but disappointing for the team calling the nation’s capital home.

Miles Mikolas News / Yardbarker / February 11
Nationals add two-time All-Star to the rotation

Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore

Lacking depth in the starting rotation after trading Gore, the Nationals decided to spend a little on the free agent market to bring in a quality veteran, right-hander Miles Mikolas.

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Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas

Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas

The Nationals are signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, reports Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. This comes after TalkNats reported that the two sides were talking on Tuesday morning.

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9
Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal

Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.

Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7
Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien

Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien

Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency

Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency

The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.

CJ Abrams News / Yardbarker / February 3
Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

The Red Sox are still a bat short in their lineup, with openings at third and second base. 

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