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MLB News / Federal Baseball / May 29
The Nationals Head Home To Take On Struggling Padres Squad 
The Nats were unable to pull off the sweep in Cleveland, dropping the game Thursday 3-2, but in 2026 Nationals fashion, they went down swinging, scoring one in the 9th and getting the tying run to second base.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 29
How the looming MLB labor dispute could effect the Washington Nationals
As most baseball fans know by now, Major League Baseball is staring down the barrel of a work stoppage after this season. We have known that CBA negotiations would be tense for a while.
MLB News / Just Baseball / May 29
The White Sox and Nationals Quietly Pulled Off a Perfect Win-Win Trade
When the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox lined up on a minor trade in late March, it didn’t exactly garner a bunch of headlines. Both teams entered the 2026 campaign with expectations of finishing at or near the bottom of their respective divisions, so the one-for-one swap meant next to nothing at the time of its announcement.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
How MLB's Proposed Salary Cap, Salary Floor Would Affect the Nationals
There was a bombshell report on May 28 that would have massive implications for every team in Major League Baseball, especially the Washington Nationals.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28
Surging Nationals to test MLB's top offense against Padres
The surprising Washington Nationals return home on Friday night to open a three-game series against the slumping San Diego Padres. The Nationals moved above .500 for the first time since the opening week of the season during a 4-2 road trip when they earned series wins against the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians.
Nationals Set to Recall Star Reliever After Extended Absence
The Washington Nationals announced an interesting roster move on Wednesday. Following their series victory over the Cleveland Guardians despite the loss in the finale, the Nationals revealed that left-handed pitcher PJ Poulin had been optioned back to Triple-A Rochester.
PJ Poulin News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 27
Nationals Option PJ Poulin to Triple-A, What This Could Mean for Pitching Staff
The Washington Nationals finished their slate of 16 consecutive games on a positive note. After taking two out of three against their NL East rival Atlanta Braves over the weekend, they turned around and won two out of three against the Cleveland Guardians, too.
What Stood Out During Nationals Series Win Over First-Place Guardians
On May 24, the Washington Nationals held on to beat the Atlanta Braves in the finale of their three-game set that resulted in a series victory. It was clear what that meant for the Nationals, as there was emotion displayed on the field when the final out was recorded.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 27
Washington Nationals fail to sweep the Guardians to end a successful road trip
It was a getaway day for the Nats, who have their first day off in over two weeks tomorrow. Unfortunately, they played like it was a getaway day with a day off coming.
Nationals Manager Believes This Offense Won't Slow Down, Here's Why
Entering Wednesday's slate of games, the Washington Nationals lead Major League Baseball with 304 total runs scored. It has been an offensive revolution in the nation's capital, and one that not many people saw coming entering the 2026 campaign.
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.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / May 27
James Wood, Nationals shoot for 3-game sweep in Cleveland
James Wood is on a tear and the Washington Nationals are off to their best start since 2021. The Cleveland Guardians have felt the sting first-hand in their ballpark.
These Two Simple Things Have Helped Nationals Pitchers Turn Their Season Around
The offense for the Washington Nationals has gotten all the positive national headlines this season while the pitching staff has gotten all the negative ones.
Nationals Pipeline Report: Top Prospects Having Mixed Results at Triple-A
When it comes to what has taken place on the farm for the Washington Nationals, there is no doubt that this year has already been a success. With a new developmental team and infrastructure in place, multiple young prospects in their pipeline have exploded this season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26
Three options for the Phillies to improve right field
Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 26
Nationals Acquire Top 30 Prospect From Rockies as They Continue to Boost Depth
One thing that Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has made clear during his tenure is that he's not afraid to add players that he believes will improve their depth.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25
Nationals score early and often, break down Guardians for easy win
Curtis Mead hit two of Washington's six home runs and the visiting Nationals rolled to a 10-2 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday for their third straight win.
MLB News / DC Sports King / May 25
Young Nationals Make Statement Handing Braves First Home Series Loss
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the Washington Nationals rebuild is turning the corner, look no further than what just transpired down in Atlanta.
Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24
Nationals Place Jake Irvin On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game with the Braves, the Nationals announced that right-hander Jake Irvin had been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his throwing shoulder. Left-hander PJ Poulin was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.
Clayton Beeter News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Nationals Facing Decision After Clayton Beeter Move
The Washington Nationals are the epitome of an unbalanced team. They lead baseball with 279 runs scored entering Thursday's game against the New York Mets, but have also allowed an MLB-high 294 runs.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / May 20
Why the Nationals need to lock down James Wood
James Wood has served as a young cornerstone slugger who the Washington Nationals need to prioritize extending.
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20
Mets' Nick Morabito, Carlos Mendoza explain what went wrong on inside-the-park grand slam vs. Nationals
The grand slam was one of multiple rough moments Mets players experienced in the field on Tuesday.
James Wood News / DC Sports King / May 20
Watch How James Wood Hit an Unbelievable Inside-the-Park Grand Slam
Baseball is a game of rare occurrences and poetic justice. Fans watch 162 games a year hoping to catch a glimpse of something they’ve never seen before.
Dylan Crews News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Nationals Planning To Recall Dylan Crews
The Nationals are likely to recall Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester tomorrow, reports Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal. He’ll meet the big league club in D.C.
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