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Nationals Flip DFA'd Pitcher to Cardinals for Intriguing Reliever

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni said the team was not done looking to make moves before Opening Day arrived. And with pitchers and catchers on the verge of reporting for spring training, they have pulled off a trade.

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Washington Nationals bosses Paul Toboni and Blake Butera meet with the media before Spring Training

Earlier today, the Nationals held a virtual press conference with Paul Toboni and Blake Butera before pitchers and catchers officially report tomorrow.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Cardinals, Nationals Swap George Soriano, Andre Granillo

The Nationals and Cardinals announced a one-for-one swap of righty relievers. St. Louis acquires George Soriano while Washington picks up Andre Granillo.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 10

Fangraphs’ ZiPS Doesn’t Like The 2026 Nationals Much. Does That Matter?

Following a disappointing 2025 season where the Nationals went 66-96, Fangraphs doesn’t expect the results to be much improved entering the 2026 season, with their ZiPS projection system placing them at an estimated 63-99 record this season.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal

The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 9

Nationals Pitching Staff Given Bleak Outlook in 2026 Projections

Pitchers and catchers are just days away from reporting to spring camp, as Feb. 11 marks the official preseason period ahead of the 2026 campaign for the Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 9

Which Washington Nationals offseason decision makes you nervous?

Paul Toboni’s first offseason as Nationals President of Baseball Operations has been an intriguing one. He made plenty of moves, but most of them have been with the future in mind.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 9

What Does Success Look Like for the Nationals in 2026?

Starting in 2026, a new era of baseball is coming to the nation’s capital with a whole new regime to lead the way. Following another disappointing season under Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, the Washington Nationals made significant organizational changes from top to bottom.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 8

Prominent Analyst Raves About New Nationals Prospect, Believes 'He's a Star'

The Washington Nationals moved their best trade chip this winter when they sent MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers. That was a move that seemed destined to happen.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 8

Which Washington Nationals player would be the best in the NFL?

With the Super Bowl tonight, I got to thinking. Which Washington Nationals players could be NFL players? There are a lot of really good athletes on this team, so I had plenty of options.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 7

Former MLB GM Gives Nationals Shocking Offseason Grade

There hasn't been a whole lot done by the Washington Nationals this winter. The busiest they've been following the restructuring of their front office and coaching staff early in the offseason has involved the waiver wire.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 7

Nationals Acquired Two of Best Prospects Traded This Offseason

It became clear when Paul Toboni was named the new president of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals that things were going to be done differently.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 7

What would a successful season look like in 2026 for the Washington Nationals?

The Washington Nationals are highly unlikely to make the playoffs in 2026. Paul Toboni knows that and so do Nationals fans. Even finishing above .500 feels like a pipe dream.

Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7

Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien

Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

1 last-minute trade Nationals must make before spring training

After winning the 2019 World Series, the Washington Nationals have not even come close to sniffing the Fall Classic. Former head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and his longtime counterpart, manager Davey Martinez, lost their jobs last summer.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 6

Nationals Should Take Chance on Gold Glover to Upgrade Infield Defense

One thing the Washington Nationals have to figue out is their first base situation. Right now, the organization seems comfortable going into spring training and seeing how things work out following the preseason prep period.

Tsung-Che Cheng News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Red Sox Claim Tsung-Che Cheng

The Red Sox have claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Nationals, the team announced. The Sox had a vacancy on their 40-man roster, which is now full.

Ken Waldichuk News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 6

Why Nationals' Latest Waiver Claim Ken Waldichuk Could Stick on Their Roster

The Washington Nationals have not been shy with their usage of the waiver wire this offseason. Paul Toboni and his front office have used this strategy

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 6

Looking at the Washington Nationals ties to the upcoming World Baseball Classic

Last night, the World Baseball Classic rosters were released. Seeing that got me really fired up, especially considering how much fun the last one was.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 5

Latest MLB Mock Draft Has Nationals Selecting Another High-Upside Pitcher

The Washington Nationals are in an interesting place when it comes to their present and future. Right now, there is no doubt that the weakest unit on their major league roster is their pitching staff.

Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5

Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency

The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

The Red Sox are still a bat short in their lineup, with openings at third and second base.

White Sox continue to add to roster in trade with Red Sox

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 3

2025 MLB Farm Review: Washington Nationals

The Nationals’ youth movement is in full swing. James Wood had a very nice 2025 season, while Dylan Crews remains one of the more important players in the organization despite an injury-shortened season.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / January 31

Praising the Nationals’ Fantastic Offseason (So Far)

Oftentimes, offseason winners are determined by which teams improve the outlook on their upcoming season. While the Washington Nationals haven’t exactly done that, they should be considered one of this winter’s biggest winners.

Washington Nationals News / The Spun / January 27

ESPN Star Trashes Owners Of The Washington Post

Much of the sports world is disheartened by speculation that The Washington Post plans to eliminate its sports section. Puck's Dylan Byers reported Saturday that the newspaper is expected to make "massive layoffs" that could affect "hundreds" of employees.