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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 11
3 Hypothetical Washington Nationals MLB Draft Classes 
Earlier this week, the crew over at OverSlot, a website dedicated to covering the MLB Draft and prospects, released an MLB mock draft simulator, something that the draft community has been sorely lacking on the baseball scene.
James Wood News / Federal Baseball / April 11
James Wood is a problem for the rest of the league, not the Washington Nationals
Ladies and gentleman, James Wood is all the way back. After a rough second half and a concerning first couple series, the big fella is back to absolutely destroying baseball.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / April 10
James Wood helps Nationals come back vs. mistake-prone Brewers
James Wood highlighted a four-run ninth inning with a run-scoring double as the Washington Nationals came from behind to beat the host Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 Friday.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 10
Washington Nationals give the Brewers a taste of their own medicine in a gritty win
The Brewers are well known as a team that loves to play small ball. They grind out at bats, get infield hits and are not afraid to drop down a bunt. Tonight, the Nats gave them a taste of their own medicine in the biggest spot.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10
Two Nationals Minor League Pitchers Are Top 10 in Notable Metric
As the Washington Nationals begin their weekend road series against the Milwaukee Brewers, all eyes will be on the pitching staff. Following a rough week from both the starting rotation and bullpen, there are major concerns about how those units will perform across the entire season.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 10
Washington Nationals Hit The Road For Weekend Series In Milwaukee
After starting the season 3-1 with inspiring victories against the Cubs and Phillies, good news has been hard to come by for Nationals fans. The Nats’
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10
3 Things Nationals Fans Should Monitor During Brewers Series
The Washington Nationals are entering their set against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 4-8 record. They have lost three series in a row and seven out of their last nine games.
Jacob Young News / Federal Baseball / April 10
Washington Nationals defensive ace Jacob Young showing intriguing signs with the bat
Jacob Young is posting a .660 OPS through 11 games. That sounds about right for the defensive specialist outfielder who has not provided a ton with the bat.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10
Nationals Skipper Has Simple Message to Bullpen as They Try to Turn Things Around
The story surrounding the Washington Nationals right now is how poor their bullpen has performed. While the starting rotation has also had their share
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 9
Nationals Have Not Yet Made Extension Offer To Daylen Lile
The Nationals only have one player on a guaranteed contract past the 2026 season: catcher Keibert Ruiz, who signed an eight-year, $50MM extension ahead of the 2023 campaign.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 9
What would make the Washington Nationals season fun?
After a very fun road trip to open the season, the Nats got a serious reality check on their first home stand. The boys went 1-5, which was a serious gut punch to the fanbase.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9
3 Numbers Stand Out When It Comes to Why This Nationals Pitching Staff Is Struggling
The Washington Nationals enter their off day on Thursday with a 4-8 record. If it wasn't for this bullpen that has run into some major issues the past week, they could have a winning record.
Miles Mikolas News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 8
Nationals Might Have to Make Decision on Miles Mikolas Sooner Rather Than Later
The Washington Nationals lost their third series in a row on Wednesday. This is a frustrating reality since they really should have taken two out of three against the Philadelphia Phillies and then won the first two games of their set against the St.
Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 8
This Is What a Contract Extension Could Look Like for Nationals Star Daylen Lile
Recently, contract extensions have been all the rage across Major League Baseball. But the Washington Nationals have not locked up any of their young stars to long-term deals.
Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 8
Blake Butera Says He's Been Surprised by Nationals Bullpen Struggles
The story for the Washington Nationals the last week has been about the struggles of their bullpen. Instead of this young team sitting with a winning record 11 games into the season, their relief staff has directly been responsible for three losses against the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers and St.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / April 7
James Wood, Nationals strive to continue power surge vs. Cards
St. Louis will try to cool off James Wood on Tuesday night when the Cardinals visit the Washington Nationals in the middle contest of their three-game series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6
Trio of homers powers Nationals comeback against Cardinals
James Wood, Brady House and CJ Abrams homered in a six-run eighth inning and the Nationals rallied for a 9-6 win against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night in Washington, ending their five-game losing streak.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / April 6
Nationals Notebook: Irvin Falls Short, Garcia Jr., Abrams, Wood Takeaways
WASHINGTON D.C. – Fans of the Washington Nationals poured back into Nationals Park for the second game of their first home series of 2026 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Nationals played in front of a sold-out crowd in Washington D.C.
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.
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.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Nationals Remove CJ Abrams From Lineup After Unfortunate Personal News
The 2026 season has just begun, but the Washington Nationals' lineup is already missing one key figure after some unfortunate news. Shortstop CJ Abrams was not in Saturday's lineup against right-hander Cade Horton and the Cubs because there was a death in his family.
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.
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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