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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 27
The Washington Nationals survive in an extremely stressful win 
It was not pretty in the slightest, but the Washington Nationals are back in the win column. They eked out a 4-3 win in extra innings. Foster Griffin was brilliant, and they bounced back from yet another bullpen collapse to get the job done.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 27
Nationals Reportedly 'Did Not Prioritize Spending Money' on Their Bullpen in Offseason
The Washington Nationals have lost four games in a row. They now sit with a record of 41-42 and are 3.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. That is a massive difference from where they were four days ago, when they had just beaten the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 4-1 in convincing fashion.
Dylan Crews News / Federal Baseball / June 27
Is Dylan Crews starting to finally turn a corner for the Washington Nationals?
It has been a long time coming, but Dylan Crews is finally heating up. He has a .986 OPS in his last seven games and a .795 mark in his last 15. Plenty of people have talked at length about how Crews’ process should be leading to better results, and now those results are finally coming.
The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz
In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 27
Nationals' Rumored Interest in Jared Grindlinger Could Be Draft Smokescreen
Decision time for Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals is coming soon when it comes to who they are going to take with their first-round pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Bryce Harper addresses his gesture toward Nationals fans
Bryce Harper’s gesture toward Washington Nationals fans was not what it looked like, so he says.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 25
Nationals' long-term answer at closer may be working his way back
The Nationals have one glaring Achilles' heel: the bullpen.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 25
Nationals Slugger CJ Abrams Now Has Chance to Start 2026 All-Star Game
Based on how good CJ Abrams has been to start this season, it seemed like a given that the Washington Nationals star shortstop would be competing in the Midsummer Classic this year.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / June 25
Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies
The Nats have lost in truly heartbreaking fashion back to back nights. However, they still have a chance to salvage a split tonight. It will be a tall task though.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 25
Nationals Activate Crucial Veteran Reliever After Latest Bullpen Disaster
Uncanny. That was one of the words that came to mind -- among others that can't be repeated on here -- after the Washington Nationals snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the second night in a row.
Orlando Ribalta News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 25
Nationals Skipper Explains Why He Pulled Orlando Ribalta in Ninth Inning
If any Washington Nationals fan had deja vu on Wednesday night, it's not hard to see why. Exactly one day after the Nationals were a strike away from beating the Philadelphia Phillies before there was a ninth-inning implosion, Washington faced that situation once again.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Dylan Crews News / Just Baseball / June 25
Is It Time To Worry About Dylan Crews?
When the 2023 MLB draft rolled around, two LSU teammates were the main focus. Pitcher Paul Skenes was the high-upside arm in the draft, while the rest of the top five was hitter focused.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 24
Nationals Try to Improve Pitching Staff by Claiming Experienced Reliever Off Waivers
It seems like the Washington Nationals are trying to address their bullpen issues following a massive collapse against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.
Curtis Mead News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Curtis Mead Has a 135 wRC+ and His xwOBA Confirms Every Bit of It
Curtis Mead is rostered in just 18% of Yahoo! fantasy baseball leagues. While you’ve probably noticed that he was available on your league’s waiver wire, you may have been reluctant to snatch him up based on his .221 BA through his first 64 games.
Paxton Schultz News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 24
Nationals Demote Paxton Schultz, Call Up In-Season Trade Acquisition as Replacement
Following a huge meltdown by the Washington Nationals bullpen on Tuesday, the organization decided to shuffle the relief staff once again. The team announced that right-hander Paxton Schultz had been optioned to Triple-A Rochester following Tuesday's contest.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23
Nationals slugger CJ Abrams scratched late vs. Phillies with side tightness
The Washington Nationals scratched shortstop CJ Abrams from Tuesday night’s matchup vs. the Philadelphia Phillies because of left side tightness. The late change came shortly before first pitch, creating a notable absence for the Nationals in a key NL East matchup.
DJ Herz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23
Nationals Shut Down DJ Herz With Flexor Muscle Strain
Nationals left-hander DJ Herz suffered a setback in his recovery from last year’s Tommy John procedure. Skipper Blake Butera told reporters (including Byron Kerr of MLB.com) that the southpaw has been pulled off his rehab assignment after suffering a flexor muscle strain.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22
Homer streaks on line when Phillies visit Nationals
CJ Abrams looks to extend his homer streak to four games when the Washington Nationals open a four-game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 20
Nationals deliver rare victory over Rays
Andres Chaparro dribbled in the tiebreaking run, Washington's bullpen finished with 6 1/3 strong innings, and the Nationals won 4-3 over Tampa Bay to even their series with the Rays on Saturday afternoon in St.
Dylan Crews News / Athlon Sports / June 20
Dylan Crews Is Chasing Too Much and Making the Best Contact of His Career. Both Things Are True.
Dylan Crews is an interesting case in the fantasy baseball world, where his final fantasy verdict varies depending on which number you look at. His surface stats scream at owners to drop him from their rosters.
Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18
Shinnosuke Ogasawara Signs With NPB’s Yomiuri Giants
Left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara officially signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball on Thursday. He’d been in Double-A with the Nationals but was granted his release on Monday.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17
Nationals Release Julian Fernández
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve requested unconditional release waivers on righty Julian Fernández, whom they’d designated for assignment last week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 15
Dodgers' Mookie Betts earning All-Star votes despite struggles
When it comes to Mookie Betts' actual production so far during the 2026 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop is enduring the worst year of his career.
Foster Griffin News / Yardbarker / June 9
Why Nationals' Foster Griffin merits Rookie of Year consideration
Since returning from Japan and signing with the Washington Nationals this offseason, left-hander Foster Griffin has been worth every penny.
James Wood News / Just Baseball / June 8
James Wood Has Become the Offensive Anchor the Nationals Needed
For the better part of the past several seasons, the Washington Nationals have been searching for the foundational pieces of their next competitive roster.
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