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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 6
Two Young Nationals Players Expected to Have Larger Roles After Trade Deadline
With the 2026 MLB trade deadline now done and gone, the Washington Nationals are trying to maintain what they did early on in the season when they hung around in the NL wild card race.
Brady House News / Federal Baseball / August 6
The Washington Nationals should give Brady House everyday reps down the stretch 
Since Brady House has been back in the big leagues, the team’s plan for him has been very clear. They have been using him in a platoon role against left handed pitching.
Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 6
How Blake Butera's First MLB Ejection Could Benefit the Nationals in the Long Run
The Washington Nationals finally got back into the win column on Wednesday night. After losing their previous seven contests in a row -- the longest streak of their season -- the Nationals rebounded and won a crazy game over the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning that had a little bit of everything.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Ribalta News / Federal Baseball / August 6
Orlando Ribalta is a rare keeper in the Washington Nationals bullpen
As we all know, it has not exactly been a banner year for the Nats bullpen. They have spent most of the season blowing games for fun. However, there is one reliever who has really impressed me this season.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
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.
Miles Mikolas News / Field Level Media / August 6
Behind versatile Miles Mikolas, Nationals seek split vs. Phillies
Miles Mikolas will go from the batter's box to the pitcher's mound Thursday as the Washington Nationals conclude their four-game road series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5
Nationals Trade Grades: Assessing How Paul Toboni Did During His First Trade Deadline
There was a lot of anticipation about what the Washington Nationals would do ahead of the trade deadline and who they might ship out of town. Coming into the season, it seemed like they were destined to be massive sellers.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5
Nationals Promote Former Superstar Prospect After His Tumultuous Early Career
Cade Cavalli, Brady House, Elijah Green and Dylan Crews. Those were the Washington Nationals' first-round picks from the years 2020-23, respectively. All of those players have something in common except for Green: they've all made it to The Show.
Zack Littell News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Nationals Designate Zack Littell For Assignment
The Nationals have designated righty Zack Littell for assignment, the team announced. His spot on the roster goes to right-hander Brad Lord, who’s returning from a stint on the 15-day injured list.
Joey Wiemer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Nationals Place Joey Wiemer On Release Waivers
The Nationals announced Wednesday that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been placed on unconditional release waivers. Assuming he clears, he’ll be a free agent in 48 hours.
Foster Griffin News / DC Sports King / August 5
The Nationals’ Gamble with Foster Griffin Pays Off at Trade Deadline
Minutes before the clock sounded on Monday’s trade deadline, the Washington Nationals pulled the trigger on a buzzer-beater. They shipped left-hander and 2026 All-Star Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / August 4
Nationals All-Star OF James Wood (oblique) on MLB's IL for 1st time
The Washington Nationals placed All-Star outfielder James Wood, a model of reliability, on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a left oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 4
Nationals Bring in Multiple New Faces During Series Against Phillies
Prior to Game 2 of the Washington Nationals' road series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they revealed that multiple roster moves had been made. The Nationals announced that James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 4
Nationals' downhill slide continues with James Wood headed to the IL
Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians
The Washington Nationals were not expecting a breakout season from left-hander Foster Griffin when they inked him to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.
MLB News / DC Sports King / August 3
The Nationals Trading Luis Garcia Jr. to Yankees Right Now Was Flawless Strategy
In a significant deadline deal, the Washington Nationals traded 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. to the New York Yankees on Sunday. To bolster the pitching staff, Washington acquired four right-handers in return: Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, Ben Grable, and Jack Cebert.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / August 3
Nationals Make Major CJ Abrams Announcement Amid MLB Trade Deadline
Trade deadline season always brings speculation, and CJ Abrams' name was no exception this year. As one of the Washington Nationals' most talented young players, the All-Star shortstop was briefly mentioned in outside trade discussions as contenders searched for impact bats.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Nationals discover old message from player acquired in trade
The Washington Nationals decided to trade from a position of strength to address a spot of weakness, as they dealt slugger Luis Garcia Jr. away to the New York Yankees for a quartet of pitchers led by prospect Jack Cebert, who is now ranked 14th in the Nationals’ system, according to MLB.com’s rankings.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2
1 last-minute trade Nationals must make before deadline
The Washington Nationals have been one of the more surprising teams so far this year. This was a team not expected to be near contention in 2026, but the offense has carried them there.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades
The New York Yankees are known to be hunting for upgrades to their lineup. Their latest rumored target shows their desperation.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 30
Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with the Toronto Blue Jays just one game back of the final National League wild card spot.
Curtis Mead News / Yardbarker / July 28
Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury
The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.
Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 27
Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt
Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26
Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield
The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline
The Washington Nationals are in a difficult spot as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 20
The Nationals should be selling at the trade deadline
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.
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