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Nationals Say James Wood's Recovery Has Been Slower Than Expected

The Washington Nationals are missing a big piece of the puzzle with James Wood on the injured list. He's been on the shelf since Aug. 4 due to a left oblique strain, but there was some optimism that he might be inching closer to a return when the team stated that he had begun to play catch, swing the bat and hit balls off a tee.

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Brady House Has Quietly Been Good Since He Was Recalled, These Numbers Prove It

Back when the Washington Nationals decided to trade Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox on July 26, it seemed obvious that former top prospect Brady House was going to be recalled as his backfill.

Ronny Cruz News / Federal Baseball / August 17

Ronny Cruz Is Transforming As A Hitter in High-A Wilmington

After an explosive April in which Ronny Cruz posted a 184 wRC+ in 14 games at Low A, leading to a quick promotion to High A and appearances on many top 100 prospects lists, Cruz suffered a stretch of months where he was unable to string together much offensive success at his new level.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 17

Nationals Have Massive Rise in MLB Farm System Rankings

With 2026 draft picks and trade deadline acquisitions now officially in the organization of every team around Major League Baseball, Washington Nationals fans got a clearer picture of their top minor league prospects after MLB Pipeline put out their top 30 for each MLB franchise.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 16

Will Dion Got Into Nationals' History Book After Brad Lord's Disastrous Showing

The Washington Nationals had Brad Lord start Saturday's game against the New York Mets to see what he could do in that role. This regime said they viewed Lord as a starter during spring training, but they ultimately decided to put him in the bullpen.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 15

Nationals' New Updated Top 30 Prospects List Sees Some Notable Changes

MLB Pipeline just updated their top 30 prospects for every team across Major League Baseball, and there were some notable changes when it came to the Washington Nationals' list.

Cade Cavalli News / Lindy's Sports / August 15

Cade Cavalli Channels Former Nats Ace in No-No Bid

All season, the 2026 Nationals have been one of the best offenses in the league. And all season, the team has had one of the worst starting pitching and bullpen rotations in the league.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 15

The Washington Nationals prospect depth is highly impressive

One of Paul Toboni’s big goals in his first year as Nationals President of Baseball Operations was to build a player development monster. So far he has aced that assignment.

CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future

The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.

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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.

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CJ Abrams News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Nationals Moving CJ Abrams To Second Base

Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be the regular and Abrams will be a regular second baseman once he gets comfortable there.

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Nationals Make Final Decision on Struggling Player

The Washington Nationals have officially parted ways with veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, requesting unconditional release waivers on Friday after designating him for assignment earlier this week.

Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / August 14

6-Year-Old Nationals Coach Steals the Show After Accidentally Revealing Team’s Plan for PCA

The Washington Nationals manager, Blake Butera, became the youngest manager in MLB since 1972 when the franchise hired him in 2025. He was 33 years old at the time.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Nationals’ Cade Cavalli reaches bonkers Stephen Strasburg territory in start vs. Cubs

The Washington Nationals have boasted MLB’s most electric offense in 2026, but they are currently trailing in the NL Wild Card race due to their shortcomings on the pitching side of the ball.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 13

Cade Cavalli throws 8 sparkling innings, Nationals cruise past Cubs

Cade Cavalli carried a no-hit bid into the seventh before settling for a one-hit gem after eight innings, fueling the host Washington Nationals to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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Jackson Kent News / Field Level Media / August 12

Nationals DFA Miles Mikolas, add LHP Jackson Kent

Coming off his best outing in a month's time, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.

Jackson Kent News / Field Level Media / August 12

Nationals LHP Jackson Kent draws first career start in clash vs. Cubs

Washington pitching prospect Jackson Kent will make his major league debut when the Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in the second contest of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday night.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Nationals To Select Jackson Kent

The Nationals are planning to select the contract of left-hander Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester this week, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Garcia Jr.

Gerrit Cole is starting to get rolling at the perfect time for the Yankees

Mike Trout’s loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Tarik Skubal says he'd 'love to' return to Tigers less than week after trade

Chris Sale crashes out after being called for a controversial balk

James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4

Nationals' downhill slide continues with James Wood headed to the IL

Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Foster Griffin News / Yardbarker / August 3

Nationals part ways with Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians

Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians

The Washington Nationals were not expecting a breakout season from left-hander Foster Griffin when they inked him to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.

Angels continue fire sale by sending Jo Adell to Guardians

Brewers acquire catcher Bo Naylor from Guardians

The 'Most Ks in a playoff start' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.

The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Pirates seem determined to be buyers despite recent slump, injuries

Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta

Braves to add Tyler Mahle to rotation in trade with Giants

Cubs get needed rotation reinforcement in Kevin Gausman

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list

As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz