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It Seems Like the Nationals Have Decided on Who Their Closer Will Be

Coming into the 2026 season, there was a question regarding who was going to close out games for the Washington Nationals when they had a lead in the ninth inning.

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Foster Griffin’s success in Japan has translated so far for the Washington Nationals

So far this season, Foster Griffin has been the Washington Nationals best pitcher. The soft tossing lefty has used his craftiness and deep pitch mix to weather the storm against three really good lineups.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 11

Foster Griffin, Nats stifle slumping Brewers offense

James Wood doubled in two runs and Foster Griffin and three relievers combined on a two-hitter as the visiting Washington Nationals defeated Milwaukee 3-1 on Saturday night, handing the Brewers their fourth consecutive loss.

Foster Griffin News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 11

Foster Griffin's Arsenal Change Has Allowed Him to Be Effective for Nationals

Foster Griffin is scheduled to start for the Washington Nationals on Saturday with a chance to deliver his team a much-needed series win. This comes after

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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?

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Washington 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.

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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.

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.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Nationals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Washington Nationals entered the 2026 season with no illusions about competing for a playoff spot. The front office, now led by first-year president

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.

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.

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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.

Curtis Mead News / Federal Baseball / April 10

Have the Washington Nationals found something in Curtis Mead?

Not much was made of the March 28 trade between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago White Sox, when the Nats sent minor league catcher Boston Smith for first baseman Curtis Mead, who was designated for assignment three days earlier.

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

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9

High-Upside Nationals Prospect Highlighted as 'Potential Impact Callup'

There is a lot to think about for the Washington Nationals' front office and coaching staff when it comes to how this pitching unit is going to look for the rest of the season.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 9

Checking in on notable performers in the Washington Nationals farm system

Now that the minor league season is in full swing, I wanted to do an update on how players are doing at each level. The Nats system is deeper than it has been in a long time, so there is quite a bit to get to.

Daylen Lile 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.

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.

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.

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.

Yankees reportedly don't want to wait to land Pirates' Paul Skenes

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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