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On YouTubeHarry Ford News / Federal Baseball / May 14
Harry Ford Is Finding Himself Again Up In Rochester 
It’s no secret that Harry Ford’s start to the 2026 season was less than ideal. Acquired this offseason from the Seattle Mariners for Jose A. Ferrer, many expected Ford to step in day one and be the Nationals’ starting catcher, but the Nats front office felt he could benefit from some time in Triple A to work on his defense.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14
Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
Clayton Beeter News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 14
Nationals One Step Closer to Getting Key Player Back After He Began Rehab Assignment
The Washington Nationals' bullpen has been much better over the past couple of weeks compared to how they performed at the beginning of the season. But they still don't have many high-end relievers in their midst.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 14
The young and hungry Washington Nationals are playing with emotion
Last night, the Washington Nationals showed just how exciting they can be. They erased a 5-0 first inning deficit, and came back to win 8-7 in extra innings.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Cade Cavalli News / Just Baseball / May 14
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: How To Fix Cade Cavalli
Back in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals were absolutely thrilled to land right-hander Cade Cavalli with the 22nd overall pick. After all, he possessed many of the qualities needed to succeed at the next level: an electric fastball, clean mechanics, and a good feel for his arsenal as a whole.
Matt Mervis News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14
Matt Mervis Signs In Mexican League
First baseman Matt Mervis has signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. The club announced the deal on Monday. Mervis went 0-4 with three strikeouts in his team debut last night.
Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / May 13
Daylen Lile's 10th-inning blast leads Nationals past Reds
Daylen Lile hit a two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and the visiting Washington Nationals held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 on Tuesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13
Insiders shares Juan Soto, Bryce Harper warning for possible Nationals James Wood contract extension
While the Washington Nationals are hovering right around the .500 mark at 20 wins and 22 losses through the first 42 games of the 2026 MLB season, James Wood has been one of the few bright spots for the team.
Nationals Top Prospect Returns After Stint on Injured List
It's basically been all positive when it comes to the Washington Nationals' farm system. Ronny Cruz and Miguel Sime Jr. are the early breakout stars of 2026.
Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 13
Daylen Lile's Explosion Gives Even More Optimism for This Nationals Offense
Daylen Lile came into this season with some people believing he might be the best all-around hitter on this Washington Nationals roster. That was on display during the waning months of the 2025 campaign.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 13
The Washington Nationals defense has been historically error prone to start the season
The Nationals have been a surprisingly fun team to watch so far in 2026. As we have documented, the offense has been absolutely electric and the pitching staff has stabilized after a rough start to the season.
Nationals Should Find Themselves Above .500 Soon Because of This Reason
On May 13, the Washington Nationals have a 20-22 record. After their stretch at the beginning of the season where they lost seven out of eight and five in a row, this team has been hovering around the .500 mark for pretty much the entire campaign.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 13
How real is this Washington Nationals offense?
At the start of the season the Nationals were scoring a ton of runs, but most people believed that they would slow down at some point. Now, a month and a half into the season, this Nationals offense has not really slowed down.
Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / May 13
Daylen Lile thriving in homecoming as Nationals take on Reds
Washington outfielder Daylen Lile looks to continue his successful homecoming when the Nationals continue their series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 12
The Washington Nationals blast their way to victory with six home runs
After a couple tough losses in Miami, the Nats responded in a big way tonight. They overpowered the Reds in a 10-2 win where they homered 6 times. Luis Garcia Jr.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12
Nationals slug six homers to overwhelm Reds
Daylen Lile and Luis Garcia Jr. each had three hits, including two home runs and the Washington Nationals beat the host Cincinnati Reds 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Nationals Pipeline Report: Three New Players Now Considered Top 100 Prospects
With so many talented players in their pipeline, the 2026 campaign was shaping up to be a huge year for the Washington Nationals. And so far, things have gotten off to an incredible start.
CJ Abrams News / Fastball on SI / May 6
3 CJ Abrams Trade Landing Spots as Trade Buzz Heats Up After Big Night
The Washington Nationals have slowly made some improvements over the last few years, but they're still not in a position to contend for the World Series.
Jackson Rutledge News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Nationals Designate Jackson Rutledge For Assignment
The Nationals announced they’ve designated reliever Jackson Rutledge for assignment. That opens the 40-man roster spot for Max Kranick, who has officially signed a major league deal with the team.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / May 4
The Nationals’ Best Trade Chip Is as Random as He Is Valuable
The Washington Nationals have performed somewhat above expectations this season thanks to contributions from players that came into the 2026 season as the leaders of their team (i.e.
Dylan Crews News / Just Baseball / May 2
Dylan Crews’ Struggles Haven’t Stopped in the Minor Leagues
When Dylan Crews was selected second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft behind LSU teammate Paul Skenes, he immediately garnered high expectations from not just the Washington Nationals organization, but the majority of people around the game.
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