Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mike Rizzo News / Federal Baseball / October 10

Adapt or Die: Mike Rizzo’s Final Stand Against Analytics in 2025

It was no secret to Nationals fans that the ball club was running a very old-school ship the last few years. While many organizations in the league were

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 10

When should Washington Nationals fans expect a new manager?

Paul Toboni has already made big moves in his first week or so as Nationals President of Baseball Operations. He has fired a lot of the front office and Minor League coaching staff.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Sweeping Changes Have Been Ushered in by New Nationals Boss Paul Toboni

Changes were expected to come for the Washington Nationals this winter, and that has started to become a reality under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.

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Howie Kendrick News / Federal Baseball / October 9

Nationals History: Six years ago Howie Kendrick got the Washington Nationals over the NLDS hump

On October 9th of 2025, the Washington Nationals are at home, after failing to miss the playoffs yet again. The franchise is undergoing a major transition, with Paul Toboni taking over as President of Baseball Operations.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Should Nationals Non-Tender Player Who Was Once Viewed As Franchise Cornerstone?

Changes are happening for the Washington Nationals under Paul Toboni. The new president of baseball operations was expected to make sweeping adjustments to this organization, and that has officially begun with multiple longtime front office members not returning next season.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Nationals’ James Wood Has Become One of Baseball’s Best Young Stars

The Washington Nationals banked their entire 2025 season on their young position players breaking out. In some ways, it was a success. CJ Abrams continued to get better at the plate and Daylen Lile put himself in the Rookie of the Year conversion.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Nats cleaning house under new leadership

New Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is reportedly cleaning house following the team's sixth straight losing season. The

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Longtime Nationals Executives Are Out As Paul Toboni Has Started To Make Changes

The first dominoes have started to fall under the leadership of Paul Toboni. Changes were expected to be made to the Washington Nationals' front office after Toboni was hired to become the team's new president of baseball operations, and that is exactly what has begun to take place.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Paul Toboni begins the process of shaking up the Washington Nationals front office

It was a quiet first week for Paul Toboni as Nationals President of Baseball Operations. There had not been much noise when it came to the managerial search or what Toboni would do to overhaul the front office.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Nationals retain Mike DeBartolo; part ways with assistant GMs Eddie Longosz, Mark Scialabba

12:21PM: DeBartolo will be staying on in Washington’s front office, Ghiroli reports in a follow-up. 12:19PM: Assistant general managers Eddie Longosz and

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Taking An Analytical Look At The Most Valuable Players In Washington Nationals Playoff History

In the 5 playoff trips in the Washington Nationals’ history, they’ve seen some postseason legends be born. From Stephen Strasburg pitching a flu game in the 2017 NLDS and winning the 2019 World Series MVP, to Juan Soto saving the day in the 2019 Wild Card Game and blasting 3 home runs in the World Series, to Michael A.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Nationals' CJ Abrams Remains One of Best Young Shortstops in Majors

While many aspects of the Washington Nationals 2025 season were bleak, they've already figured out one of the most important positions in baseball, shortstop.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Two Nationals Rookies Cracked Top 50 List, Gives Team More Future Building Blocks

If the Washington Nationals are going to get back into contender status, they have to find multiple players on this major league roster and in their pipeline to build around.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / October 7

Nationals Grades: Rookie stud Daylen Lile provided light in a dark season

In a season without a ton of joy for Washington Nationals fans, Daylen Lile was a breath of fresh air. Lile went from an interesting sleeper prospect to firmly entrenched in the Nationals core in just one season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Former MLB Executive Buries Nationals in Non-Playoff Team Rankings

This figures to be a big offseason for the Washington Nationals with changes now that Paul Toboni has been hired as the new president of baseball operations.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 7

The Washington Nationals have some interesting arbitration decisions

Every year the MLB Trade Rumors site releases projections for how much players will make in arbitration. They created a model that is quite accurate and it gives fans a good idea of what these guys will make and who could be non-tendered.

Brady House News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Nationals Give Keys to Third Base to Former Top Prospect Brady House

The Washington Nationals are right in the thick of a youth movement. They spent the last few seasons under former president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo drafting and trading for superstar prospects.

Brady House News / Federal Baseball / October 6

Nationals Grades: Brady House flourished in the minors but faced growing pains in the MLB

Brady House’s 2025 season was really two seasons in one. There is the Minor League portion of his season, where House re-established himself as a top 100 prospect and dominated Triple-A.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 6

Could Nationals Make Major Splash This Offseason by Signing Dylan Cease?

The Washington Nationals have a major problem when it coms to their starting rotation. They entered the season feeling fairly confident in that group.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three offseason focal points for the Washington Nationals

The Nationals may be able to take that next step forward, albeit a year later than expected.

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James Wood News / Yardbarker / September 24

Nationals star James Wood hits career milestone

The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core.

James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves

Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

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Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Nationals Notes: Garcia, Parker, Gray

Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. made his first career appearance at first base during Tuesday’s loss in Atlanta. García started the game and played all eight defensive innings. Nasim Nuñez played second base with CJ Abrams back in the lineup at shortstop.

Lewin Diaz News / Yardbarker / September 22