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Erik Tolman News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31
Erik Tolman Records Career-First as Nationals Vanquish Some Demons Against Marlins
On Sunday, the Washington Nationals suffered one of their most frustrating losses of the season. While they have blown late leads throughout the 2026 campaign, the way they blew it against the Miami Marlins created a ton of exasperation.
Yohandy Morales News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Nationals To Select Yohandy Morales
The Nationals are calling up corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales with active rosters expanding on Tuesday, reports Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA.
Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / August 31
Daylen Lile's two-homer game powers Nats' comeback over Marlins
Reigning National League Player of the Week Daylen Lile went 3-for-3 with a pair of two-run home runs and the Washington Nationals rallied past the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 Monday night.
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31
Some Notable Prospects Were Named Nationals' 2026 Minor League Players of the Year
While the play on the major league diamond is still lacking, there's no question that the future is bright for the Washington Nationals based on what they have in their pipeline.
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.
Devin Fitz-Gerald News / Federal Baseball / August 31
Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A Harrisburg 
After a blazing hot start to Devin Fitz-Gerald’s Nationals career, in which he posted a 132 wRC+ and had a May as hot as any month ever from a Nats prospect, he earned a promotion to Double A in early June, simultaneously climbing many top 100 prospect lists.
Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31
Nationals Release Trevor Williams
The Nationals released veteran righty Trevor Williams yesterday after he passed through waivers unclaimed, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Washington had designated the 34-year-old righty for assignment last week.
Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31
Nationals Lose Member of Blake Butera's Staff to Clemson Tigers
The Washington Nationals are trying to finish the 2026 campaign on a high note as they get set to enter a key offseason under the leadership of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and manager Blake Butera.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 31
Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospects
It is no secret that the Nationals badly need pitching. Of course, the bullpen is the biggest area of need, but the Nats just need more quality pitching in general.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 30
Nationals' Latest Bullpen Collapse Might Be Most Frustrating One Yet
The Washington Nationals blew save No. 35 on Sunday. Maybe it was who the Nationals were playing. Maybe it was the fact that they were so close to winning their fourth game in a row to right the ship heading into September following a disastrous month of August.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 30
Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapse
You can make a whole list of the most humiliating 9th inning meltdowns of the Nats season. The bar is very high, so this one may not be number one, but it is easily in the top 5.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30
Nationals look to avenge last weekend's series sweep by Marlins
The Washington Nationals have a 6-12 record and have not won a series since they swept the Cincinnati Reds three weeks ago, but following back-to-back road wins over the Miami Marlins, the Nationals have a shot at success.
Dylan Crews News / Field Level Media / August 29
Dylan Crews, Nationals walk-off Marlins in 10th inning
Dylan Crews' two-out bases-loaded single in the 10th gave the host Washington Nationals a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. It was Crews' first career walk-off hit and the first walk-off win of the season for the Nationals, who won their third straight.
Cade Cavalli News / ESPN / August 29
Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 29
Nationals Should Get James Wood Back 'In the next Few Days'
As the Washington Nationals have faded during the month of August, one thing has mainly stood out. Their offense, which had easily been the highest-scoring operation in the MLB since the early part of the season, had cooled off in a major way.
13 Win Pitcher Listed as Starter in Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals August 29th Matchup
Game 2 of the Miami Marlins versus the Washington Nationals continues on August 29th, and the pitching matchup is very interesting. While neither pitcher has an ERA below 3.00 this year, both have at least 12 wins.
Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 29
Cade Cavalli, Nationals seek rare 2026 win vs. Marlins
The Washington Nationals recently completed a stretch of games in which they went 3-12 and saw their National League wild-card hopes fall by the wayside.
Washington Nationals News / Fadeaway World / August 28
Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes Rip ‘Loser’ Skip Bayless For Disrespecting Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Aug. 12 and is widely expected to become a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2029. It would be a deserved honor for Westbrook, but veteran NBA analyst Skip Bayless thinks he shouldn’t even be a Hall of Famer, let alone get in on the first ballot.
Jarlin Susana News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 27
Nationals Prospect Jarlin Susana Brings Triple-Digit Fastball Back to Double-A
Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Jarlin Susana made 11 starts for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators in 2025 before dealing with season-ending surgery for a right lat tear.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 27
Nationals' Cade Cavalli has been significant bright spot in the rotation
Washington Nationals right-handed starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has been a notable bright spot this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future
The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.
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