On paper, the Washington Nationals had a strong showing on Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft. Not only did they take college infielder Chris Hacopian at No.
With the trade deadline only a couple weeks away, I wanted to take a look at some teams the Nats could be doing business with. There are four teams that stand out to me right now.
With a couple of weeks to go until the Aug. 3 trade deadline, things are starting to heat up for the Washington Nationals. Luis Garcia Jr. is reportedly drawing tons of interest from teams around the league that are looking to add a power-hitting left-handed bat to the mix who can play first and second base.
With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Washington Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. is becoming one of the more fascinating names to watch. According to reports from The Athletic, multiple teams have expressed interest in acquiring García, who is putting together the best offensive season of his career.
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
The Washington Nationals have signed Chase Brunson, Luke Williams and Cooper Harris. Those three were the second, third and fourth rounders in this year’s draft.
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.
Post-All-Star break, the Washington Nationals find themselves in a precarious place: do they buy or sell ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline? At 50-50 on the season, the Nationals sit eight games behind the Atlanta Braves for the lead in the National League East and are two games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League.
The Nats are back to their series winning ways to open the second half. As they have been all season, the Nats were road warriors in Sacramento, winning two out of three.
The Nationals' organization announced an update on right-handed pitcher Jake Irvin on Sunday. Irvin has been out for the Nationals and on the 60-day injured list since May 24 with a right shoulder strain.
One day after the Washington Nationals had one of their largest wins in franchise history with a 23-4 victory over the Athletics on Friday, they turned around and suffered one of their worst defeats with a 15-1 loss on Saturday.
With the Washington Nationals preparing ahead of the trade deadline in early August, there is one player on the team who is reported to be getting a lot of interest from other teams.
With just over two weeks before the Aug. 3 deadline, a breakout Washington Nationals slugger is gaining traction in trade talks. According to Will Sammon and Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, multiple teams are expressing interest in acquiring lefty-hitting infielder Luis García Jr.
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Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is drawing trade attention from “multiple teams,” according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Spencer Nusbaum. None of the talks have gone beyond “a preliminary stage,” as the Nats are still evaluating their plans heading into the August 3 trade deadline.
It’s hard not to notice the ripple effects of the 2022 Juan Soto blockbuster trade. Over the last few years, we’ve watched CJ Abrams develop into a cornerstone shortstop, James Wood break through as a legitimate threat, and MacKenzie Gore showcase top-of-the-rotation stuff before moving on.
After an All-Star break that featured three of their players in the Midsummer Classic, the Washington Nationals are set to return to action on Friday to start a three-game road set against the Athletics.
The Washington Nationals selected 20 players as part of their 2026 draft class. With first-round pick Chris Hacopian now locked into an under-slot deal,
How many of the pitchers to strikeout at least 12 batters in a single postseason game can you name in six minutes?
The Washington Nationals have arrived at a fascinating crossroads in July 2026. Sitting at 48-49 and hovering four games out of the final National League Wild Card spot, the newly revamped front office faces its first true test.
The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pirates in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. Washington recently designated the former first-round pick and top prospect for assignment.
The All-Star break has come and gone as teams around MLB are preparing for the second half of the season. With the Washington Nationals still within striking distance of a potential playoff spot, it appears the club is switching things up with the roster.
The Washington Nationals will have some reinforcements when the second half opens Friday against the Athletics. According to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Nationals plan to recall top catching prospect Harry Ford from Triple-A Rochester after the All-Star break.
The Los Angeles Angels just completed their first draft with interim general manager John Mozeliak at the helm after a pretty disappointing stretch of seasons with Perry Minasian running the team.
A pair of young All-Stars will combine to make history on Tuesday night.
New York's come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday completed a series sweep and showed a type of historic resilience for a team trying to stay in contention without its best player.
There's no nice way to say this. The Washington Nationals have the worst bullpen in Major League Baseball.
Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.
The Nationals and Orioles made their first trade since relocation. It may be a sign that the two sides are ready to coexist.
2026 marked the third major league season in Parker's young career, but it was on pace to be the worst.
The Nationals have one glaring Achilles' heel: the bullpen.
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