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Nationals Stars James Wood and CJ Abrams Are on Pace to Make Franchise History

This season has been frustrating at times for the Washington Nationals and their fans. But it's also safe to say that their 11-13 record entering Wednesday's contest is much better than the majority of people expected from this team heading into the year.

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Foster Griffin was a god send for this Washington Nationals rotation

By no means has the Washington Nationals rotation been great, but it feels like Foster Griffin is keeping the group above water right now. Last night he had a quality start and went six innings for the first time this season.

James Wood News / Field Level Media / April 22

Nationals' James Wood seeks to continue power display vs. Braves

James Wood looks to continue his strong start to 2026 when the Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday night.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 22

Nationals Come Up Short of Making Club History During Impressive Win Over Braves

If there's one thing the Washington Nationals have shown this season, it's that they have the ability to bounce back from poor performances. Following

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Luis Garcia Jr.'s 4-hit effort powers Nationals past Braves

Luis Garcia Jr. had four hits and drove in three runs, Curtis Mead socked a three-run homer and the host Washington Nationals ended the Atlanta Braves' six-game winning streak with an 11-4 win on Tuesday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 21

Two Nationals Youngsters Make 'Prospect Team of the Week' With Dominant Performances

How prospects in the Washington Nationals' pipeline perform this season is going to be a major storyline throughout the year. That's because the new front

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 21

Nationals Promote Rising Star Prospect After Sizzling Start to Season

One of the goals the Washington Nationals new front office has this year is to evaluate the talent they have throughout their organization. When Paul Toboni was hired to be the president of baseball operations, he brought in tons of executives who specialize in development.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 21

Nationals Have Long Way to Go After Mistake-Filled Loss Against Braves

The Washington Nationals lost the opener of their four-game set against the Atlanta Braves on Monday in what was a mistake-filled performance. In the top

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 21

Washington Nationals prospects were red hot last week

While the big league club had an up and down week, it was all sunshine and roses down on the farm. Nats prospects were absolutely killing it last week.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / April 21

Daylen Lile heating up helps lengthen the Washington Nationals lineup

So far this season, the Washington Nationals offense has very clearly been the strength of the team. Even after cooling off slightly the past week or so, the offense is still top 10 in just about every major category.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 20

3 Things Nationals Fans Should Monitor During Four-Game Set vs. Braves

The Washington Nationals are coming off a disappointing series against the San Francisco Giants. Once again, their pitching staff had major issues, as Zack Littell was lit up during his outing and Cade Cavalli couldn't provide length during his that put extra stress on the bullpen.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 20

Washington Nationals Gear Up for NL East Showdown with Atlanta Braves

The Nats were able to salvage their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-0 win on Sunday, and now they’re slated to play host to the red-hot Atlanta Braves.

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Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 20

Blake Butera Held Important Team Meeting to Address Mistakes Nationals Have Made

When Blake Butera was hired to be the Washington Nationals manager, one of the things he stressed was holding players accountable as he tries to instill the culture he wants in the nation's capital.

CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / April 20

CJ Abrams Could Be This Year’s Top Trade Chip

While the 2026 MLB season may be in its very early stages, it’s hard not for the average baseball fan to start thinking of what might be next for their team.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 20

Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Off To A Kevin McGonigle Like Start At High A

The Nationals were aggressive with their assignment of Devin Fitz-Gerald this season, sending the 20-year-old infielder straight to High A Wilmington after just 10 games at Low A in 2025 with the Rangers.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 19

Nationals Option Left-Hander Back to Minors After He Secured Win on Sunday

The Washington Nationals won the finale of their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. After losing the first two contests of that set, winning the final game could provide a boost for this young team as they get ready to take on the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves starting Monday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 19

3 Things Stood Out During Nationals' Weekend Series vs. Giants

The Washington Nationals lost another series over the weekend that they had a good chance to win. Pitching issues were once again a major reason why that was the case, as the bullpen struggled to hold leads and the starting rotation didn't hold up their end of the bargain.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 19

Curtis Mead, Keibert Ruiz help Nationals tame Giants

Curtis Mead hit a two-run homer, Keibert Ruiz had two hits and the Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 in Washington on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 19

The Washington Nationals pitching staff is really this bad

As we all know, the Nationals pitching staff has been a major problem. The team ERA is nearing 6, and the Nats have a real shortage of reliable arms. Sometimes stats can get inflated one way or the other in April, but it does not feel like the Nats are suffering from bad luck.