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Nationals Send Down Paxton Schultz, Promote Lefty Starter to Gain Fresh Arm

The decision makers for the Washington Nationals knew they would likely have to shuffle things around in their bullpen over the course of the long season, and that's why they opted to field a unit that has relievers with multiple options remaining.

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The Washington Nationals pitching staff is really this bad

As we all know, the Nationals pitching staff has been a major problem. The team ERA is nearing 6, and the Nats have a real shortage of reliable arms. Sometimes stats can get inflated one way or the other in April, but it does not feel like the Nats are suffering from bad luck.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Nationals To Recall Andrew Alvarez

Left-hander Andrew Alvarez is heading back to the big leagues, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The 26-year-old pitched well in his first opportunity with the Nationals last season.

Zack Littell News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 18

Nationals Starter Zack Littell Can Turn Things Around by Improving in These Areas

When the Washington Nationals signed Zack Littell prior to the start of this season, it was seen as a huge win for this club since they added an established starter to their rotation.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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James Wood News / Just Baseball / April 18

Is 2026 the Year of James Wood’s Step to Superstardom?

After making his first MLB All-Star Game last season, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is taking the league by storm once again. With his team

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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.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 18

Nationals Previously Offered CJ Abrams Long-Term Contract According to Report

Washington Nationals star shortstop CJ Abrams has been on a tear to start this campaign. Following an offseason that was full of trade speculation, the 25-year-old remained on the roster and has performed like one of the best offensive players in baseball thus far.

Richard Lovelady News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 17

Nationals Activate Richard Lovelady, Option Intriguing Right-Hander

The Washington Nationals will likely shuffle things around in their bullpen for the remainder of the season or until they find a group that can consistently record outs.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 17

This Type of Player Is Who Nationals Could Select in Upcoming MLB Draft

Adding young talent to this farm system is the name of the game for the Washington Nationals. When Paul Toboni was hired to become the team's new president of baseball operations, it became clear that his strategy to get the Nationals out of this prolonged rebuild was to add as many elite prospects as possible to this pipeline.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 17

Washington Nationals Look To Break .500 Back Home Against The Giants

The Nationals pulled away with one of their wildest wins in years yesterday afternoon in Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 8-7 in 10 innings. This game had

Orlando Ribalta News / Federal Baseball / April 17

Can Orlando Ribalta be a much needed breakout arm in the Washington Nationals bullpen?

In this bullpen, one good outing will move you up the totem pole. This unit is searching for answers, and needs guys to step up. Yesterday, Orlando Ribalta stepped up in a huge way, making the Nats one run lead stick in the 10th despite the ghost runner starting the inning at second.

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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 / CBSSports.com / April 17

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MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 16

3 Things We Learned After Nationals Split Series With Pirates

The Washington Nationals split their four-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning the finale in what was a roller coaster contest. After taking a 4-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning, the Nationals gave it right back by allowing the Pirates to score four runs of their own.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Errors prove costly in Nationals' 10-inning win over Pirates

James Wood had two hits, including a two-out go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning to lead the Washington Nationals to an 8-7 extra-inning win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 16

Nationals Bring Back Familiar Face in Trade With New York Mets

The bullpen has been a major storyline surrounding the Washington Nationals this season. Coming off a year where they finished with the worst ERA in the majors (5.59), the relief staff has also struggled this season to the tune of a 6.17 ERA that is also last in the MLB.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 16

The Fred Nats dynamic offensive performance shows why the future is bright for the Nationals

As this season progresses, we are going to be paying a lot of attention to what is going down on the farm. The Nats most stacked minor league team is the Fredericksburg Nationals.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 16

This Stat Is Key for Nationals Star James Wood to Sustain Success

Following a slow start to the season, Washington Nationals star slugger James Wood has gotten hot at the plate. Entering Thursday, he has a slash line of .250/.379/.542 with five home runs, six doubles and 14 RBIs.

CJ Abrams News / ESPN / April 16

Mason Miller tops all pitchers? CJ Abrams goes 30-100-30? Don't be surprised

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 15

CJ Abrams, Nationals strive to stay hot in clash vs. Pirates

CJ Abrams continues to be at the heart of most of the positives thus far for the Washington Nationals. He remains one of the hottest hitters in the majors for the Nationals, who will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third contest of a four-game series on Wednesday night.

Ken Waldichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13