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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.

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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.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / May 28

Led by Abimelec Ortiz, the Rochester Red Wings are on an historic winning streak

As we all know, the Nationals have surprisingly played winning baseball in the first two months of the season, with a 29-28 record. However, the winning has not just been taking place at the MLB level.

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.

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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?

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 27

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.

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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.

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 27

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.

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 26

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 26

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.

Phillies' Andrew Painter continues to show growth in loss to Guardians

White Sox back above .500 as Rikuu Nishida shines in MLB debut

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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.

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.

Jacob Young News / Federal Baseball / May 26

Here is how Jacob Young has turned into a power hitter for the Washington Nationals

There have been a lot of fun player development wins this season for the Nats. From Curtis Mead, to Keibert Ruiz and even stars like James Wood and CJ Abrams, plenty of Nats hitters are getting better.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 26

Has The Washington Nationals Pitching Staff Turned A Corner?

The Nationals laid down the hammer last night on the Cleveland Guardians, smacking 6 home runs en route to a 10-2 victory, bringing them 1 game over .500 at last.

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.

Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 25

Nationals Monday Fastball: Keibert Ruiz's Emergence Creates Complicated Situation

Right now, Keibert Ruiz is playing his best baseball since putting on a Washington Nationals uniform. In the month of May, he has slashed .340/.347/.702 with three home runs, eight doubles and 13 RBIs.

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.