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On YouTubeMiles Mikolas News / Federal Baseball / April 4
How long can the Washington Nationals stick with Miles Mikolas? 
If you watched yesterday’s game, one thing stuck out like a sore thumb, and that was the ineffectiveness of Miles Mikolas. After two great innings to start the game, the veteran got tattooed, allowing a club record 11 earned runs.
Miles Mikolas News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 3
Nationals' Miles Mikolas Makes Unwanted Club History in Disastrous Second Start
The weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers was never going to be easy for the Washington Nationals, but it was going to give them a good sense of how they stack up against the premier organization in baseball.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 3
3 Key Things Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Dodgers Series
Following a day off on Thursday, the Washington Nationals are set to take the field for their first home game of the 2026 season on Friday. They'll be facing the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in what will easily be their biggest test of the young campaign.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 3
Three things to watch for in the Washington Nationals home opener against the Dodgers
The Nats are going to be tested right out of the gates in their home opening series. There is no bigger challenge than facing the back to back World Series champions.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2
Young Nationals' first home series comes against champion Dodgers
The Washington Nationals will welcome the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the nation's capital Friday afternoon for their home opener.
Matt Mervis News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2
Nationals Release Matt Mervis
The Nationals have released first baseman Matt Mervis, per Bobby Blanco of MASNsports.com. He’d signed a minor league deal over the winter, spent spring training with the Nats, and opened the season with their Triple-A club in Rochester.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 2
Did the Washington Nationals make a mistake by not signing a first baseman?
Even after yesterday’s heartbreaking loss, the Nats have had a positive start to the season. If you told me they would be 3-3 heading into the home opener before the season started, I would have taken it in a heartbeat.
Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 2
Nationals Ace Cade Cavalli Has Shown He's at His Best in These Crucial Matchups
The Washington Nationals are putting a lot of their chips in the Cade Cavalli basket. That was made clear this offseason when they made the right-hander the new ace of this staff going forward after they shipped MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in what was a blockbuster deal.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1
Nationals Send Left-Hander to Dodgers in Latest Trade
Considering what was expected out of the Washington Nationals this season, combined with the brutal start to their schedule, they have to be feeling pretty good entering their first homestand of the year with a 3-3 record.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 1
The Washington Nationals lose a heartbreaker in Philly as the defense and bullpen collapse
The Washington Nationals suffered their first truly heartbreaking loss of the season. They had a 5-1 lead in the 7th inning, but could not finish off the Phillies.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1
Nationals Bullpen Implodes to Cost Them Series Win Against Phillies
The Washington Nationals sat in the driver's seat when it came to winning their first two series of the season. Leading 5-1 entering the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday, it looked like they were going to take two out of three from the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 1
The Washington Nationals announce their Minor League rosters
The Nationals minor league rosters are here. We now know where all of the Nats prospects will start the season. Every level has intriguing names, but the Fredericksburg Nationals and Rochester Red Wings look like must watch teams.
Jake Eder News / Field Level Media / April 1
Dodgers acquire LHP Jake Eder in trade with Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for cash considerations. Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on March 28 after he had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (two starts) at spring training.
Jake Irvin News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1
Nationals Made Tweaks to Jake Irvin That Could Turn Him Into Frontline Starter
One of the things that Washington Nationals fans were most excited about when it came to this new regime was the pitching lab that was going to be created led by pitching coach Simon Mathews.
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / April 1
Daylen Lile has proven himself to be the Washington Nationals best hitter
When opposing teams are planning for the Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile should be the name they circle on the lineup card. He is the team’s best hitter and his momentum from last season has translated through the first five games.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 31
Nationals Infielder Takes Home MLB's First Play of the Week Honor
It has been a great start to the season for the Washington Nationals. Not only did they go into Wrigley Field and take two out of three from the Chicago Cubs, but they turned around and won the first contest of their three-game road set against the Philadelphia Phillies in decisive fashion.
Dylan Crews News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Dylan Crews Demoted: Fantasy Baseball Outlook & Exact Timeline to Buy Low
The Washington Nationals surprised everyone with their decision to option OF Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester in the final days of spring training. Crews’ scouting reports all cite him as a five-tool player; not elite in any one category but strong in all five.
Joey Wiemer News / Yardbarker / March 31
Historic streak ends for Nationals' outfielder
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer's historic streak ended Monday against the Phillies.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 31
Washington Nationals Race To 13-2 Thrashing Of Philadelphia Phillies
It was all clicking for the Washington Nationals against their National League East rival, the Philadelphia Phillies. 13 runs on 17 hits, seven runs, six earned, and 10 hits of which came against Philadelphia’s starting pitcher, Taijuan Walker.
Joey Wiemer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties extremely rare Expansion Era feat
The Washington Nationals have started the season on a solid note, winning two of their first three games of the 2026 MLB regular season over a 2025 playoff team in the Chicago Cubs.
Joey Wiemer News / Field Level Media / March 29
Joey Wiemer continues perfect start to get Nationals over Cubs
Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered while Jake Irvin struck out seven to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Wiemer continued his torrid start to the season as he was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / March 25
Washington Nationals Staring In The Face Of Another Dismal Season
In 2019, the Washington Nationals completed the improbable of bringing to Washington D.C. its first World Series championship. It was an incredible story and there had to be some belief that the franchise’s future was bright and rosy.
Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Nationals To Select Cionel Pérez
Left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez has been informed that he’s made the Nationals’ Opening Day roster, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Pérez is in camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Nats will need to open a 40-man roster spot in order to formally add him to the club.
Griff McGarry News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment
The Nationals announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Griff McGarry for assignment. The move clears a spot for Jorbit Vivas on the 40-man roster, whose previously reported acquisition from the Yankees is now official.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 13
Why C.J. Abrams may not be with the Nationals much longer
Every season a few names start making waves around the rumor mill long before the trade deadline. This year, that name is C.J. Abrams.
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