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CJ Abrams, Nationals add to Mets' slide with 1-run win

CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and drove in three runs as the visiting Washington Nationals rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday afternoon.

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Nationals’ Juan Soto trade pays off with James Wood home run robbery

The Washington Nationals are taking on the New York Mets on Thursday with the hope of earning their 15th win of the season. During the contest, James Wood made an impressive play that proved the club’s decision to originally trade Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres is finally paying off.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 30

Cade Cavalli Entered Rare Nationals Air With His Gem Against the Mets

The Washington Nationals finally got a positive development when it came to the performance of Cade Cavalli during his start against the Atlanta Braves on April 23 when he struck out a career-high 10 batters.

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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?

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 30

The Washington Nationals offense has been resilient so far this season

Over the last couple weeks, the Nats offense has not been as consistently excellent as it was to start the season. The start the unit got off to was unsustainable, so you can’t complain about that too much.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 29

Cade Cavalli and Brady House help the Washington Nationals throttle the Mets

The Nats lit up the Mets like a Christmas tree in their 14-2 mauling on a rainy night in Queens. This was a comprehensive beatdown, where the Nats dominated from start to finish.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Nationals pile up season-high 14 runs, add to Mets' spiral

Brady House hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run fourth inning Wednesday night for the visiting Washington Nationals, who rolled to a 14-2 win over the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game series.

Ronny Cruz News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 29

Nationals Star Prospect Miguel Sime Jr. Has Ridiculous Stats So Far This Season

The spotlight has been on the Washington Nationals' farm system to start the season. Ronny Cruz has been a major story in the prospect world, as the 19-year-old infielder was promoted from Single-A to High-A based on what he had done at the plate.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 29

Paul Toboni Preaches Patience When It Comes to Improving Nationals' MLB Staff

Pitching has been a focus when it comes to the Washington Nationals for years. It's no secret that possessing an elite staff bodes well for having success on the field.

Zack Littell News / Federal Baseball / April 29

What should the Washington Nationals do about their Zack Littell problem?

For the third straight start, Zack Littell allowed 8 runs last night. Littell, who was brought in to stabilize the Nats rotation, has been a total liability so far.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Former GM Hopes Nationals 'Learned Their Lesson' When It Comes to Extending Young Star

In the midst of the frustrating rebuild the Washington Nationals have undertaken since winning the World Series in 2019, it's clear they have building blocks of the future on their MLB roster.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 28

Washington Nationals head to Queens to face New York Mets for first time in 2026

The Nats grinded out a series win against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend, taking the last 2 games of the series to bring themselves back to just 3 games under .500.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Nationals Catchers Give Bizarre Reasoning for Their Struggles With ABS Challenges

A new wrinkle thrown at every Major League Baseball team ahead of the 2026 season was how to handle the ABS Challenge System that was set to be implemented.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 27

4 Under-the-Radar Offseason Additions Who Have Shined for Nationals in 2026

Everyone knew the Washington Nationals weren't going to be spenders this offseason. Following the decision to fire longtime general manager Mike Rizzo

Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / April 27

Seaver King and other Washington Nationals prospects are swinging less and doing more damage

Last season, Seaver King swung at 53.1% of pitches in the minors. That is much more than the average big league rate, which hovers around 46%. This over aggression is part of what contributed to a rough first pro season for King.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 27

Nationals Monday Fastball: Notable Stats From Grueling 17-Game Stretch

The Washington Nationals wrapped up their grueling 17 games in 17 days stretch on Sunday. During that time, they ranged from playing baseball's best team in the Atlanta Braves to playoff hopefuls like the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates to a fellow rebuilding team in the Chicago White Sox.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 27

Nationals Minor League Hitters Are Off To Their Best Collective Start In Recent Memory

Through the first few weeks of the professional baseball season in 2026, a headline for the Nationals has been the talent in the farm system blossoming, as many of their top prospects, and a few surprise names, have been raking to begin the year.

Richard Lovelady News / Federal Baseball / April 27

The nomadic Richard Lovelady has finally found the love with the Washington Nationals

For the last couple years, Richard Lovelady has been known for two things. The first is his funny name and the second is all the times he has been cut and re-signed by the Mets.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 26

3 Things That Stood Out During Nationals Series Victory Over White Sox

It took a while -- right around two weeks to be exact -- but the Washington Nationals are back in the winner's circle when it comes to securing a series victory.

Nasim Nunez News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nationals SS Nasim Nunez playing 'nasty' against White Sox

Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez delivered two hits, four RBIs and a stolen base during Saturday's 6-3, 10-inning victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

Riley Cornelio News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Nationals To Recall Riley Cornelio For MLB Debut

The Nationals are going to recall right-hander Riley Cornelio, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The Nats announced that righty Julian Fernández was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after today’s game, so Cornelio is presumably the corresponding move.