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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 5
Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia Jr. have put up All-Star caliber numbers for the Washington Nationals 
The Nationals ended up sending two players to the All-Star game in Philadelphia. Those two players are CJ Abrams, who will be the NL’s starting shortstop, and James Wood.
Nationals Duo CJ Abrams, James Wood Make All-Star Game as Abrams Gets Starting Nod
As expected, the Washington Nationals are set to have at least two representatives at the 2026 All-Star Game that is scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. ET in Philadelphia on July 14.
Cade Cavalli News / DC Sports King / July 4
Cade Cavalli Pledge to Eliminate ‘Boy’ From His Vocabulary is Right Move at Right Time
In the heat of competition, emotions run high, adrenaline takes the wheel, and the filter between brain and mouth can vanish in a millisecond. But in professional sports, words carry weight far beyond the foul lines—and Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli received a crash course in that reality.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 4
Reflecting on the importance of Baseball to America’s 250 year history
After the game, I was playing catch with my dad, thinking about what to write. The performance on the field by the Washington Nationals was pretty unremarkable.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Jacob Young News / Athlon Sports / July 4
Nationals Make Unfortunate Announcement After Jacob Young’s Removal From Lineup
The Washington Nationals scratched center fielder Jacob Young from Saturday's lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of left-hand soreness, announcing the change shortly before first pitch.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 4
Nationals Complete Trade With Astros to Bring in Another Reliever
The Washington Nationals are fully aware of their shortcomings in the bullpen. With less than a month until the trade deadline arrives, the front office has tried to add as many new arms to the mix as possible before they have to decide whether or not they are going to give up assets to obtain established major league relievers.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 3
Daylen Lile, Luis Garcia Jr. homer twice as Nationals top Pirates
Luis Garcia Jr. and Daylen Lile each belted two home runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 9-5 home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Lile also doubled and drove in four runs and Garcia had three RBIs.
Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 3
Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Is Turning Heads During His Rehab
A prospect to watch for the Washington Nationals coming into 2026 was Jarlin Susana, the flamethrowing right-hander who has been a strikeout machine coming up the minor league ranks.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 3
Nationals Considered One of Four Teams That Should Trade for Angels Ace
If the Washington Nationals continue to stay in the playoff picture ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, then president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is going to have a tough decision to make when it comes to whether he's going to add pieces to the roster or not.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
MLB hands down punishments after Red Sox-Nationals brawl
Major League Baseball (MLB) has issued suspensions to four players following a benches-clearing incident during Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park.
Foster Griffin News / Field Level Media / July 3
Nationals' Foster Griffin aims to continue recent success vs. Pirates
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin no longer has the high-velocity stuff that made him a first-round selection in the 2014 draft. Instead, the 30-year-old left-hander is having a breakout season with a seven-pitch repertoire he will deploy when the Nationals open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Nationals sign recently released Tigers pitcher to minor league contract
The Washington Nationals have brought back left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, signing him to a minor league contract after his recent release by the Detroit Tigers, according to the MiLB transaction log.
Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Nationals, Konnor Pilkington Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals brought left-hander Konnor Pilkington back on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Rochester.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2
1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Nationals must avoid making
The Washington Nationals have played well despite injury setbacks. And James Wood looks like a superstar. With a record above the .500 mark into July, the Nationals have shown the ability to win games.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nationals brawl
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises
The Nationals and Orioles made their first trade since relocation. It may be a sign that the two sides are ready to coexist.
Luis Garcia News / DC Sports King / July 1
Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Found His Groove with Unstoppable June
June 2026 is officially in the books, and for Washington Nationals fans, it will be remembered as the month Luis García Jr. took his game to another stratosphere.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl
For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.
Mitchell Parker News / Yardbarker / June 30
Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker likely needs season-ending surgery
2026 marked the third major league season in Parker's young career, but it was on pace to be the worst.
Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Nationals' Emerging Infielder Wins MLB Weekly Honors
The Washington Nationals have surprised many with their offense, leading Major League Baseball with 449 runs scored entering Monday's action. One of those offensive catalysts is second baseman Luis Garcia Jr., who is on track to have the best season of his seven-year career.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 29
Nationals Lose Two Players to Injury Before Red Sox Series
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Mitchell Parker and left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady on the 15-day injured list Monday ahead of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / June 28
Luis Garcia Jr. fuels Nationals' win with second multi-HR game of June
Closing out the month the same way he opened it, Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr. powered his team to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore
Jarlin Susana News / Yardbarker / June 25
Nationals' long-term answer at closer may be working his way back
The Nationals have one glaring Achilles' heel: the bullpen.
Dylan Crews News / Just Baseball / June 25
Is It Time To Worry About Dylan Crews?
When the 2023 MLB draft rolled around, two LSU teammates were the main focus. Pitcher Paul Skenes was the high-upside arm in the draft, while the rest of the top five was hitter focused.
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