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Role of Brad Lord Is in Question After Nationals Bolstered Their Starting Rotation

Role of Brad Lord Is in Question After Nationals Bolstered Their Starting Rotation

All of a sudden, the Washington Nationals have a crowded starting pitching unit. That was not something that could have been said entering the offseason when looking at that group on paper.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 12
Key Nationals Youngster Predicted to Be Breakout Player This Season

Key Nationals Youngster Predicted to Be Breakout Player This Season

While the Washington Nationals haven't had a ton of success as a team in recent years, a few of their players have broken out into stardom due to personal achievements.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Paul Toboni Gives Insight Into How He's Approaching This Nationals Rebuild

Paul Toboni Gives Insight Into How He's Approaching This Nationals Rebuild

There has been palpable excitement surrounding the Washington Nationals ever since they hired Paul Toboni to become the team's new president of baseball operations.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz
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Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / March 11

Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli sets the tone in the Washington Nationals win over the Cardinals

After being named the Opening Day starter this morning, Cade Cavalli took the ball for the Nats in their Grapefruit League showdown with the Cardinals.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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.

Zack Littell News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Zack Littell Explains Why He Signed With Nationals Instead of Other Teams

Zack Littell Explains Why He Signed With Nationals Instead of Other Teams

The Washington Nationals made their offseason splash when they signed Zack Littell. After initial reports didn't disclose what type of contract he inked with the Nationals, later information revealed that it was an incentive-laden one-year deal worth $7 million that can get up to $9.5 million with a $12 million mutual option for the 2027 season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 11
Nationals Officially Announce Who Their Opening Day Starter Is Going to Be

Nationals Officially Announce Who Their Opening Day Starter Is Going to Be

The Washington Nationals have roughly two-and-a-half weeks until they head out to face the Chicago Cubs for Opening Day on March 26. While the majority

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 11

What I saw on the Washington Nationals back fields

The Washington Nationals were playing the Marlins in Jupiter yesterday, but that was not where I wanted to be. I learned that the Nats prospects were playing in some backfield games against the Astros prospects.

Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 10
Nationals Outfielder Jacob Young Took Important Step in Rehab Process

Nationals Outfielder Jacob Young Took Important Step in Rehab Process

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Washington Nationals at this stage of spring training is the health status of two-time Gold Glove finalist Jacob Young.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 10
Nationals Skipper Says They Are Focused on More Than Wins and Losses This Season

Nationals Skipper Says They Are Focused on More Than Wins and Losses This Season

When the Washington Nationals decided to hire Paul Toboni as the team's new president of baseball operations, it became clear that even more rebuilding was going to be done in the nation's capital.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

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.

Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / March 10
Nationals sign RHP Zack Littell to one-year, $7M deal

Nationals sign RHP Zack Littell to one-year, $7M deal

The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year, $7 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a $3 million salary for 2026 and a $12 million mutual option for 2027 with a $4 million buyout.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
 The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz
The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz
The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 10

Notes from the Washington Nationals locker room

This morning I had the privilege of going into the Nationals locker room during their media availability time. I had the chance to talk to a few pitchers and they updated me on how their spring’s were going.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10
Nationals Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

Nationals Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment

The Nationals have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot goes to righty Zack Littell, whose previously reported one-year deal with the Nats is now official.

Josiah Gray News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 10
Advanced Stats Paint Bleak Picture for Nationals Pitcher Josiah Gray

Advanced Stats Paint Bleak Picture for Nationals Pitcher Josiah Gray

Josiah Gray has returned for the Washington Nationals. That is a good sign for both him and the franchise, as it's been a long road back for the right-hander after he underwent Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 9
Nationals Opening Day Roster Prediction Version 1.0

Nationals Opening Day Roster Prediction Version 1.0

The Washington Nationals have a day off from playing a spring training game on Monday, so I'm going to make my first Opening Day roster prediction for how I believe things are going to line up on March 26 against the Chicago Cubs.

Ronny Cruz News / Federal Baseball / March 9

Washington Nationals prospect Ronny Cruz puts himself on the map with Spring Training home run

The Nationals have a stockpile of young infielders. That means 19 year old Ronny Cruz can get lost in the shuffle sometimes. However, he showed off what he can do yesterday in his first at bat of the spring.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 9
This Young Nationals Arm Could Make Push for Rotation Spot

This Young Nationals Arm Could Make Push for Rotation Spot

The Washington Nationals made a big free agency splash over the weekend when it was reported that they agreed to a one-year major league deal with right-handed pitcher Zack Littell on March 8.

Zack Littell News / Federal Baseball / March 9

What will the Washington Nationals rotation look like after the Zack Littell addition

The Nationals bolstered their rotation in a big way yesterday when they signed Zack Littell. Once Littell is built up, he should slot in as the Nats number two starter behind Cade Cavalli.

Zack Littell News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 8
Zack Littell's Addition Creates Major Question Marks for Other Nationals Pitchers

Zack Littell's Addition Creates Major Question Marks for Other Nationals Pitchers

The Washington Nationals made a splash on Sunday when it was reported they had agreed to a deal with veteran right-handed pitcher Zack Littell. Long seen as someone the Nationals should go after this winter, the front office was able to bolster their starting rotation with this addition.

Zack Littell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 8
Nationals add Zack Littell to starting rotation

Nationals add Zack Littell to starting rotation

The Washington Nationals are entering a new era as an organization with Blake Butera taking over as manager. But they still want some standout veterans to help usher in the franchise’s next wave of talent; and earn any wins when possible.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / March 6
Washington Nationals 2026 Spring Training Storylines

Washington Nationals 2026 Spring Training Storylines

Spring training is a big time for teams to figure out what the roster will look like for Opening Day, as well as getting to see the young kids in the organization get a chance to play with and against higher competition.

Dylan Crews News / Field Level Media / March 2
Nats OF Dylan Crews (thumb) day-to-day

Nats OF Dylan Crews (thumb) day-to-day

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews is day-to-day with a left thumb contusion after getting hit by a pitch. X-rays were negative after Crews was struck during a live batting practice on Saturday, according to MLB Network.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training

Umpire Laz Diaz gets booed over his stunt during spring training

Laz Diaz still is not doing his PR any favors.

Yankees may not be done adding to roster
CC Sabathia to take his place among Yankees immortals
Yankees’ latest addition is a bad sign for Jasson Dominguez
Scott Boras shares his candid view on Yankees, Mets ownership
The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 23
Bryce Harper has praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

Phillies' Bryce Harper has high praise for Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin

A former MVP who knows something about starting a career with high expectations added to the hype around Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect Konnor Griffin. 

Pirates could get pitcher Jared Jones back sooner than expected
Pirates’ most interesting non-top 30 prospect
Five MLB players who could be traded during spring training

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