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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Does A Slow Moving Market Help Or Hurt The Washington Nationals? 
We’ve officially reached the month of December, the busiest month every offseason in terms of free agency signings and high-profile trades. So far, there’s
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Can Washington Nationals Daylen Lile carry his 2025 momentum into 2026?
Daylen Lile just celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday. This past year has been a big one for Lile, who has gone from a sleeper prospect to a foundational piece of the Nationals future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30
Nationals hire Desmond McGowan to lead amateur scouting
The Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead their amateur scouting department, according to a report from Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball. McGowan’s title will be director of amateur acquisitions.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 30
Washington Nationals beef up their scouting staff with Desmond McGowan
Paul Toboni is continuing to bolster his front office staff with a heavy emphasis on the draft. He has hired Desmond McGowan from the Mets to lead the Amateur Scouting Department.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 29
Washington Nationals hire Grant Anders as MLB player development coach
The Washington Nationals just made an interesting coaching hire. They made Grant Anders the bullpen catcher, but also an MLB player development coach. That last title is very intriguing and not a position the team had in the previous regime.
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 29
Should Nationals Accept This Hypothetical Trade From Orioles for MacKenzie Gore?
The possible trade of MacKenzie Gore continues to be a hot top surrounding the Washington Nationals this offseason. Analysts believe new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni will look to use the left-handed ace to kick-start this rebuild even further by getting back key prospects for the future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Nationals hire Grant Anders to coaching staff
The Nationals have hired Grant Anders for a role as a Major League development coach and bullpen catcher, according to the Washington Post’s Spencer Nusbaum. Anders stays in the Beltway after two years on the Orioles’ coaching staff in a similar role as a development coach.
Victor Caratini News / Federal Baseball / November 29
Victor Caratini is an obvious fit for the Washington Nationals
The catcher position remains one of the Washington Nationals biggest needs. Despite bringing back Riley Adams for 2026 and having Keibert Ruiz under contract long term, that is not good enough.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 28
Nationals Top Prospect Eli Willits Deemed Best 17-Year-Old in Baseball
The Washington Nationals shocked a lot of people when they took Eli Willits No. 1 in the 2025 draft. Ethan Holliday was the consensus top player for a long time by multiple different evaluators.
Reggie Willits News / Federal Baseball / November 28
What should Washington Nationals fans expect from Eli Willits in 2026
In July, the Nationals made a bold move by making 17 year old Eli Willits the youngest first overall pick of all time. Willits still has not turned 18 yet, with his birthday coming up on December 9th.
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 / November 27
All-Star Slugger Named Ideal Fit for Nationals in Free Agency
The Washington Nationals haven't made any moves of note so far this offseason. In fact, the most notable thing they have done is tender contracts to all
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 27
3 Things Nationals Fans Should Be Thankful for on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has arrived on the calendar, and a whole lot of change has taken place to the Washington Nationals since the end of the regular season up to this point.
Washington Nationals News / Fights Around The World / November 26
Luis Arias on What’s At Stake on Saturday: ‘There Are Only So Many Chances That I’m Going To Get’
Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is making its U.S. debut on Saturday, November 29, with a headlining fight between two featherweight contenders (Elijah Pierce & Lorenzo Parra) and the pro debut of Jimuel Pacquiao.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 26
There's No Reason Why Nationals Shouldn't Go After This Former All-Star Catcher
Coming into the offseason, there was an idea the Washington Nationals would explore catching upgrades based on how poorly that unit performed this year.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 25
5 Top Nationals Prospects Who Could Make Impact for Team During 2026 Season
The Washington Nationals don't seemed poised to make any splash additions this offseason. That was largely a pipedream based on the fact that new energy had been infused into this organization following the hiring of Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 25
How Sonny Gray's Trade to Red Sox Directly Impacts Nationals, MacKenzie Gore
The Hot Stove is starting to heat up around Major League Baseball, and two of the major moves thus far have directly impacted the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 25
Should Nationals Take Chance on Recently Non-Tendered Former First Round Slugger?
At this stage of the offseason, adding talent to the entire organization is the name of the game for every team across Major League Baseball, and the Washington Nationals are no different.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24
Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue
Baseball's international appeal has long played a big role in the sport's growth.
MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / November 19
MacKenzie Gore Could Be the Best Pitcher Traded This Winter
Each winter, many high-profile names get tossed around in trade discussions, with this year being no different. Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Freddy Peralta, and others have all seen their names floated with a cocktail of prospects predicted to come back in return.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: Jeff Passan teases potential MacKenzie Gore-CJ Abrams trade package
While the Washington Nationals are surrounded by rumors for the offseason, there are a few players that some have speculated could be traded, such as MacKenzie Gore.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: MLB insiders pump brakes on MacKenzie Gore trade certainty
The MLB offseason has arrived, and while the Washington Nationals might be looking to make improvements that will help the club’s long-term future, the front office might not view trading starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore as a wise strategy.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11
Nationals hire Simon Mathews as pitching coach
The Washington Nationals announced that they have hired Simon Mathews as their new pitching coach. He had previously been an assistant pitching coach with the Cincinnati Reds.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Blake Butera News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
Stephen Strasburg News / Yardbarker / October 28
Stephen Strasburg accepts coaching role with his alma mater
Injuries may have created physical limitations that shortened the career of the former Washington Nationals right-hander, but his love of pitching never faltered.
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