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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
This Nationals Player Is Projected to Lead the Team in WAR This Season
The Washington Nationals will be led by young star players still attempting to find their place in Major League Baseball this season. As a rebuilding organization, it appears like that is going to be the case for years to come.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
4 Nationals Who Have Most to Prove During Spring Training
Games for the 2026 spring training schedule get underway on Feb. 21 for the Washington Nationals, and since it's a split-squad day for them, plenty of players will be in action.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
Position Battles Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Spring Training
The Wasington Nationals are set to get their spring training campaign underway on Saturday. It will be split-squad day, as Jake Eder is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the main team against the Houston Astros and Shinnosuke Ogasawara is slated to get the ball for the other squad when they take on the St.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 20
Which Washington Nationals waiver claim will make the biggest impact this season? 
Towards the end of the offseason, Paul Toboni went on a spree of waiver claims. In particular, he added quite a few bullpen arms to the mix. With the number of guys he got, odds are that at least one of them hits and makes an impact for the team.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Nationals' Eli Willits Gets Glowing Praise, Could Be 'Franchise-Altering Star'
FanGraphs released their top 100 prospects for the 2026 season, and Washington Nationals 2025 first overall pick Eli Willits came in at No. 15. What got him drafted in that coveted spot was his advanced hit tool and elite defense.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Nationals Set Their Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Opener vs. Astros
The Washington Nationals are just days away from getting their spring training campaign underway in Grapefruit League action against the Houston Astros down in Florida.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Additions of Veteran Pitchers Changes Outlook of Nationals Bullpen This Spring
The outlook of the Washington Nationals bullpen was not favorable entering the offseason. They finished with the worst ERA in Major League Baseball last year and did not have many exciting arms to hang their hats on when it came to future success.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 18
If you could sign one Washington National to an extension, who would it be?
This time of year, there are always a few young players across the league that get contract extensions. Teams try to buy out a few free agent years at what they think will be cheaper costs, while players get long term security.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 17
Nationals Players Tested Out New Wrinkle Coming to MLB During Full-Squad Workout
Because the Washington Nationals are so young, conventional thinking would suggest many of their players have familiarity with the new ABS challenge system coming to Major League Baseball this season.
Bryce Harper News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 17
Bryce Harper Seemingly Takes Major Shot at Nationals With His Latest Comments
There is a different energy surrounding the Washington Nationals this spring. Despite the fact they are not expected to be competitive and could be one of the worst teams in the majors once again, the new regime in place at least has created some excitement surrounding the direction of this franchise as they look to move forward.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Soccer News / Essential Football / February 17
Five Worst Tackles in Premier League history
We’ve all seen them before – the Premier League is no stranger to a bone-crunching tackle. England’s top division has always been known for its physicality
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16
Trade Speculation Regarding Nationals Star CJ Abrams Heats Up Once Again
Spring training might be underway for the Washington Nationals, but that hasn't stopped the front office from being active when it comes to improving this roster.
Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16
Three Nationals Pitchers Have Caught Eye of Manager Blake Butera in Camp
This winter, the pitching staff for the Washington Nationals has been discussed ad nauseum. Much of the conversation revolved around a potential trade of their ace MacKenzie Gore.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16
Nationals Sign Former Mets Reliever As Bullpen Rebuild Continues
Things continue to be busy for the Washington Nationals when it comes to roster building. After a winter where the front office was not very active on the player acquisition front, the past two months has seen the Nationals attack the waiver wire and the lower levels of the free agency market to bolster their pitching staff.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Nationals adds longtime Mets pitcher
The Washington Nationals have not made the playoffs since winning the 2019 World Series. This led to some major changes in the front office for the Nationals this offseason.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 15
Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
It should be an exciting time for Washington Nationals fans. Not only has their front office gone through a complete overhaul, but so has the rest of their organization as a whole. Since winning the World Series in 2019, it has been nothing but disappointing for the team calling the nation’s capital home.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11
Miles Mikolas lands $2.5 million deal with Nationals
The Washington Nationals have added right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to their pitching staff amid the start of spring training. Multiple reporters relayed the news that Mikolas has joined the Nats ahead of the 2026 MLB season, as he takes another step in his journey in the big leagues.
Miles Mikolas News / Yardbarker / February 11
Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore
Lacking depth in the starting rotation after trading Gore, the Nationals decided to spend a little on the free agent market to bring in a quality veteran, right-hander Miles Mikolas.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas
The Nationals are signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, reports Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. This comes after TalkNats reported that the two sides were talking on Tuesday morning.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9
Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal
The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 9
What Does Success Look Like for the Nationals in 2026?
Starting in 2026, a new era of baseball is coming to the nation’s capital with a whole new regime to lead the way. Following another disappointing season under Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, the Washington Nationals made significant organizational changes from top to bottom.
Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7
Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien
Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency
The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.
CJ Abrams News / Yardbarker / February 3
Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
The Red Sox are still a bat short in their lineup, with openings at third and second base.
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