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Paul Toboni's Comments About Connelly Early Should Excite Nationals Fans

Connelly Early wasted little time getting to work with the Washington Nationals. After he was acquired in a late-night trade that took place on July 25, the 24-year-old left-hander has already thrown a bullpen session for his new team as he continues to work his way back from elbow inflammation that currently has him on the 15-day injured list.

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The Washington Nationals potent offense is surprisingly quiet in the late innings

Last night highlighted a weird trend for the Nationals offense. They struggle to come through in late and close situations. Don’t get it twisted, this is the best offense in all of baseball.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / July 28

Nationals, in thick of wild-card race, turn to hot Cade Cavalli vs. Jays

Cade Cavalli will look to continue his torrid stretch and help the Washington Nationals bounce back against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Toronto took the opening game of the three-game series 3-2 on Monday behind some stellar bullpen work after Max Scherzer kicked things off in his return to Nationals Park.

Curtis Mead News / ESPN / July 28

Mead exits Red Sox debut with contusion after HBP

Veteran infielder Curtis Mead, 25, acquired from the Washington Nationals last week, left his first game with the Boston Red Sox Monday night after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch in the fourth inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Connelly Early News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 27

Nationals Boss Gives Estimate for When Connelly Early Will Return From IL

The Washington Nationals made their first move ahead of the trade deadline this past weekend. In a surprising move that took place late on the night of July 25, the Nationals decided to trade breakout infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.

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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.

CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Nationals' CJ Abrams Amplifies Trade Deadline Rumors with Monster Week

If the trade rumors surrounding Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams weren't already running rampant, they've become inescapable after a week of pure dominance.

CJ Abrams News / Anubis Sports / July 27

Nationals' CJ Abrams: 5 Teams Who Could Trade For The Star SS (and what it would cost)

A week from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, a Washington Nationals CJ Abrams trade appears less and less likely. The team has said it has no interest in trading its young shortstop, but that it will listen to offers.

Foster Griffin News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 27

Nationals' Division Rival Monitoring Possibility of Trading for Foster Griffin

The Washington Nationals got their trade deadline started early over the weekend. In a late-night move on Saturday, the Nationals shipped breakout infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.

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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 / Yardbarker / July 27

Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt

Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

On deck: Yankees-White Sox, Red Sox-Dodgers, Cubs-Cardinals are pivotal series

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

CJ Abrams News / Stadium Rant / July 27

Washington Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Continues Post-All-Star Break Hot Streak

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was selected for his second MLB All-Star Game this year. In the nine games since the break, he has continued to show why.

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The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

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The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / July 27

CJ Abrams and James Wood Explode for Historic Multi-Homer Win Amid Swirling MLB Trade Rumors

When your two young, brightest superstars put on a historic, multi-homer offensive clinic just days before the August trade deadline, it sends two distinct messages to the rest of the league: Washington’s future is arriving right now, and any front office calling about their availability better come prepared to empty the vault.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Off IL, Jays' Max Scherzer looks to cool down Nationals, CJ Abrams

Max Scherzer will try to cool down red-hot CJ Abrams when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Washington Nationals for the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 26

Nationals Put More Pressure on Their Front Office After Winning Diamondbacks Series

In the middle of their most important series of the season to date, Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni got their trade deadline activity going when he shipped Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in a late night Saturday move.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 26

Nats' CJ Abrams, James Wood go deep twice to drop D-Backs

CJ Abrams and James Wood each homered twice as the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 on Sunday to take the rubber game in the series between NL wild card contenders.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players

Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 25

Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline

The Washington Nationals are in a difficult spot as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

CJ Abrams, Foster Griffin spark Nationals over D-backs

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players

MLB insider reveals reason Dodgers may be 'greedy' at MLB trade deadline

The 'Most Ks in a playoff start' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / July 25

How the Nationals Plan to Approach the Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals are in an interesting position as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, sitting squarely on the fence with a 52-52 record — one of MLB’s biggest surprises.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25

Nationals Planning To Both Buy And Sell At Trade Deadline

The Nationals were three games over .500 heading into play on July 4, but a 6-9 record over their last 15 games has dropped the Nats back to even at 52-52.

Justin Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Nationals Outright Justin Lawrence

The Nationals announced Thursday that right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence passed through waivers unclaimed following his recent DFA. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Foster Griffin News / Just Baseball / July 22

Foster Griffin: MLB’s Most Unique Trade Deadline Rental

When you picture one of the premier arms on the market this coming trade deadline, a soft-tossing 30-year-old rookie doesn’t immediately come to mind. In the summer of 2014, the Kansas City Royals selected Foster Griffin out of high school 28th overall.

Washington Nationals News / Draft Nation / July 23

Washington Nationals Improve, But Are Far From Ready

Ahh…to be young again. Youth represents promise, growth, and an unknown but seemingly unlimited future. It also brings chaos, change, and volatility. This offseason, the Washington Nationals leaned heavily into youth, assembling what is believed to be the youngest leadership group in Major League Baseball history.