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MLB News / Federal Baseball / May 30
Washington Nationals use wild 7th inning rally to beat the San Diego Padres 
When you have an elite offense, you are truly never out of a game. Nationals fans, including myself, are learning that this season. Even when the offense has nothing to offer early in the game, they have the ability to turn it on at any moment.
Andrew Alvarez News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 30
How Nationals Used Andrew Alvarez Against Padres Was Puzzling
When the Washington Nationals put right-handed starter Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list, that created an opening in the rotation. All signs pointed to left-hander Andrew Alvarez backfilling that spot.
Curtis Mead News / Federal Baseball / May 30
Curtis Mead is living up to his prospect hype with the Washington Nationals
We have talked about him quite a bit this season, but Curtis Mead’s production at the plate continues to amaze me. The Aussie has gone from a short side of a first base platoon to the everyday third baseman on the strength of his bat.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / May 30
Washington Nationals Fire Executive After Hidden Camera Exposes Religious Discrimination
The Washington Nationals were a major force in the MLB during the 2010s, but they have barely competed on the field for more than half a decade. In fact, Washington has not had a winning campaign since winning the 2019 World Series.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
What Predictions We Got Right and Wrong About Nationals' 16-Game Stretch
The Washington Nationals enjoyed an off day on Thursday following a stretch of 16 straight games. While it was still early in the season by Major League Baseball standards when they embarked on that journey on May 12, that span of games was going to reveal a lot about this baseball team.
New Nationals Regime Has Completely Transformed Keibert Ruiz, Jacob Young, Others
When the Washington Nationals hired then-35-year-old Paul Toboni to become the team's new president of baseball operations, there was a lot of excitement about the direction of the organization.
MLB News / Just Baseball / May 29
The White Sox and Nationals Quietly Pulled Off a Perfect Win-Win Trade
When the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox lined up on a minor trade in late March, it didn’t exactly garner a bunch of headlines. Both teams entered the 2026 campaign with expectations of finishing at or near the bottom of their respective divisions, so the one-for-one swap meant next to nothing at the time of its announcement.
How MLB's Proposed Salary Cap, Salary Floor Would Affect the Nationals
There was a bombshell report on May 28 that would have massive implications for every team in Major League Baseball, especially the Washington Nationals.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28
Surging Nationals to test MLB's top offense against Padres
The surprising Washington Nationals return home on Friday night to open a three-game series against the slumping San Diego Padres. The Nationals moved above .500 for the first time since the opening week of the season during a 4-2 road trip when they earned series wins against the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians.
Nationals Set to Recall Star Reliever After Extended Absence
The Washington Nationals announced an interesting roster move on Wednesday. Following their series victory over the Cleveland Guardians despite the loss in the finale, the Nationals revealed that left-handed pitcher PJ Poulin had been optioned back to Triple-A Rochester.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / May 28
Led by Abimelec Ortiz, the Rochester Red Wings are on an historic winning streak
As we all know, the Nationals have surprisingly played winning baseball in the first two months of the season, with a 29-28 record. However, the winning has not just been taking place at the MLB level.
PJ Poulin News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 27
Nationals Option PJ Poulin to Triple-A, What This Could Mean for Pitching Staff
The Washington Nationals finished their slate of 16 consecutive games on a positive note. After taking two out of three against their NL East rival Atlanta Braves over the weekend, they turned around and won two out of three against the Cleveland Guardians, too.
What Stood Out During Nationals Series Win Over First-Place Guardians
On May 24, the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Atlanta Braves in the finale of their three-game set that resulted in a series victory. It was clear what that meant for the Nationals, as there was emotion displayed on the field when the final out was recorded.
Nationals Manager Believes This Offense Won't Slow Down, Here's Why
Entering Wednesday's slate of games, the Washington Nationals lead Major League Baseball with 304 total runs scored. It has been an offensive revolution in the nation's capital, and one that not many people saw coming entering the 2026 campaign.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / May 27
James Wood, Nationals shoot for 3-game sweep in Cleveland
James Wood is on a tear and the Washington Nationals are off to their best start since 2021. The Cleveland Guardians have felt the sting first-hand in their ballpark.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three options for the Phillies to improve right field
Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25
Nationals score early and often, break down Guardians for easy win
Curtis Mead hit two of Washington's six home runs and the visiting Nationals rolled to a 10-2 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday for their third straight win.
MLB News / DC Sports King / May 25
Young Nationals Make Statement Handing Braves First Home Series Loss
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the Washington Nationals rebuild is turning the corner, look no further than what just transpired down in Atlanta.
Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24
Nationals Place Jake Irvin On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game with the Braves, the Nationals announced that right-hander Jake Irvin had been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his throwing shoulder. Left-hander PJ Poulin was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Clayton Beeter News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Nationals Facing Decision After Clayton Beeter Move
The Washington Nationals are the epitome of an unbalanced team. They lead baseball with 279 runs scored entering Thursday's game against the New York Mets, but have also allowed an MLB-high 294 runs.
James Wood News / Yardbarker / May 20
Why the Nationals need to lock down James Wood
James Wood has served as a young cornerstone slugger who the Washington Nationals need to prioritize extending.
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?
Dylan Crews News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Nationals Planning To Recall Dylan Crews
The Nationals are likely to recall Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester tomorrow, reports Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal. He’ll meet the big league club in D.C.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14
Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
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