Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Harry Ford News / Federal Baseball / October 15

Harry Ford did not live up to expectations in his first year with the Washington Nationals

The first major trade Paul Toboni made as Nationals POBO was to acquire Harry Ford in exchange for Jose A. Ferrer. Ford was expected to emerge as the Nats catcher of the future without an elite backstop like Cal Raleigh blocking him.

Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 14

Daylen Lile Nominated for Gold Glove, Why That's Massive for Nationals

On Wednesday, the Gold Glove finalists for the 2026 MLB season were revealed, and there was only one Washington Nationals player who is up for the prestigious award.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / October 14

Daylen Lile’s impressive defensive season rewarded with an NL Gold Glove nomination

Daylen Lile had a tremendous rookie year in 2025. However, he had a really tough time on the defensive side of the ball. This offseason, Lile made a major effort to improve defensively.

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The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 14

Nationals Could Decide to Sell High on Keibert Ruiz This Offseason

Remember last offseason when the Washington Nationals acquired top catching prospect Harry Ford from the Seattle Mariners? That made it seem like the writing

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 13

The Washington Nationals have built up a very deep farm system under Paul Toboni

When Paul Toboni took over as Nationals President of Baseball Operations last year, one of his main goals was to build a “scouting and player development monster”.

Washington Nationals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 12

Nationals' Jarlin Susana Is Already Turning Up the Heat in the Arizona Fall League

One of the Washington Nationals' top pitching prospects has immediately turned heads in the first week of the 2026 Arizona Fall League season. Right-hander Jarlin Susana was named the Arizona Fall League's Pitcher of the Week on Monday.

Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 12

Nationals Prospect Jarlin Susana Sets Record at Arizona Fall League

When it was revealed that the Washington Nationals were sending Jarlin Susana to the Arizona Fall League this year, there was a lot of buzz about what he could put on display.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 11

Nationals Not Ruling Out CJ Abrams Remaining Their Shortstop in 2027

One of the main storylines surrounding the Washington Nationals coming down the final stretch of the 2026 season was the fact that they were ready to move CJ Abrams out of the starting shortstop role.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 11

Three questions facing the Washington Nationals this offseason

Let's look at three questions facing the Nationals this offseason.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

The '2026 RBI leaders by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / October 11

John Cena Makes Grand Entrance at Nationals Park With Police Escort for Special Baseball Moment

John Cena brought his larger-than-life presence to Nationals Park as Banana Ball prepared for a historic night. The former WWE champion has never been a stranger to unexpected entrances, but this appearance carried a different purpose.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 10

Miguel Sime Jr. Named Nationals' Pitching Prospect of the Year, Why That's Important

When the Washington Nationals drafted right-handed pitcher Miguel Sime Jr. in the fourth round of the 2025 draft out of high school, they knew he was going to be a project.

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 10

Paul Toboni's Comments About Nationals' Payroll Situation Should Be Encouraging

A major storyline surrounding the Washington Nationals ever since they tore things down following their World Series title in 2019 has been the lack of money being spent on the roster.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Three Players Elect Minor League Free Agency

A trio of former big leaguers reached the open market earlier this week. They head to free agency in search of another opportunity in the majors next season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7

Washington Nationals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.