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Nationals Make Notable Roster Move Ahead of Series Finale With Diamondbacks

The Washington Washington secured a series victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks with their 6-1 win on Saturday. They have now won three out of their last four series, as two came against first-place teams and all three were against clubs with a winning record.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 7

Washington Nationals remain in the Wild Card mix in a crowded National League

With back to back convincing wins against the Diamondbacks, the Nationals are back above .500. They have also made up all the ground they lost in the Wild Card race, sitting just one game back of a playoff spot on June 7th.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Nationals enjoying Diamondbacks' hospitality, pursue series sweep

The Washington Nationals do not need their home field to feel right at home. The Nationals have 21 road wins -- only the Atlanta Braves have more with 23 -- and will look to finish a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sunday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

Nationals continue road dominance with win over Diamondbacks

Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews homered, Zack Littell won his fifth straight start, and the Washington Nationals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1 on Saturday in Phoenix.

Curtis Mead News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6

Curtis Mead's Breakout With Nationals Has Created Interesting Infield Dilemma

On March 28, the Washington Nationals acquired Curtis Mead in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. Nobody really thought anything of it. Mead, a former top 100 prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays who peaked at No.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6

Nationals Could Buy This Type of Pitcher to Bolster Their Pitching Staff

All of the conversation regarding the Washington Nationals when it comes to what they might do ahead of this year's trade deadline centers around them selling.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6

Nationals Star Prospect 'Strikingly Similar' to Superstar Rookie Kevin McGonigle

One of the most important things for the Washington Nationals this year was to see their top prospects take a step forward in their careers. With Paul

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

It's a new day as Nationals face Diamondbacks

The Washington Nationals have had distinct identities this season. The difference is night and day. The Nationals, who rank first in the majors with 345 runs after a 14-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, have been much more dangerous under the lights.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 6

Luis Garcia Jr. Has a Career-First in Nationals' Route of Diamondbacks

It seems like the day off the Washington Nationals had on Thursday before they headed out west to face the Arizona Diamondbacks was exactly what the doctor ordered.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6

Luis Garcia (2 HRs, 6 RBIs), high-scoring Nats crush D-backs

Luis Garcia Jr. had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, James Wood homered and scored three times and the Washington Nationals blasted the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-1 on Friday in Phoenix.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 5

Nationals Outfielder Dylan Crews Continues to Baffle Analysts

Back in 2023, it seemed like the Washington Nationals drafted the future face of their franchise when they selected LSU star outfielder Dylan Crews at pick No.

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DJ Herz News / Federal Baseball / June 5

DJ Herz is closing in on a return to the Washington Nationals

Prior to the 2025 season, one of my bold predictions was that DJ Herz was poised to have a breakout season. Back in 2024, Herz showed swing and miss stuff, while throwing more strikes than expected.

Abimelec Ortiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 5

'It Would Be a Surprise' If Nationals Promoted Abimelec Ortiz Before All-Star Break

The Washington Nationals have outperformed expectations so far this season, but during their sweep at the hands of the Miami Marlins from June 1-3, it was clear that there are holes across this roster that could cause this young group to slide the deeper into the campaign they go.

Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / June 5

Cade Cavalli is settling into his role at the top of the Washington Nationals rotation

As Cade Cavalli put it, when you have 32 outings in a season, you are not going to have your best stuff every time. The key to being a good starting pitcher in this league is to manage the outing when you do not have your A game.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 4

Future Looks Bright After 3 Nationals Players Made MLB's Team of the Month for May

The Washington Nationals didn't get off to a great start in June, as they were swept at home by the Miami Marlins where some concerning things were on display throughout that set.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 4

CJ Abrams Seen as Red Sox Trade Target, Here's Who Nationals Should Want in Return

The CJ Abrams trade speculation is not going to go away anytime soon, especially because the Washington Nationals star has been one of the best offensive shortstops in baseball this season.

CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / June 3

CJ Abrams Shares Decision Outside MLB Amid 5th Season With Nationals

The Washington Nationals are treading even water. At 31-31, the Nationals are in third place in the National League East, 10.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves.

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / May 31

Can the Nats’ Explosive Bats Overcome Woeful Pitching for October?

For the first time since the afterglow of 2019 faded into a grueling rebuild, baseball in the nation’s capital is genuinely fun again. As we near June 2026, the Washington Nationals are hovering just over the .500 mark (30-29), firmly in the National League Wild Card mix.

Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Washington Nationals Fire Executive After Hidden Camera Exposes Religious Discrimination

The Washington Nationals were a major force in the MLB during the 2010s, but they have barely competed on the field for more than half a decade. In fact, Washington has not had a winning campaign since winning the 2019 World Series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 26

Three options for the Phillies to improve right field

Right field has been a black hole for the Philadelphia Phillies ever since Bryce Harper made his transition to first base after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2021. Philadelphia signed Nick Castellanos to a five-year ($100 million) contract in March 2022 with the hope of addressing that hole, but he failed to do so.

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Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Nationals Place Jake Irvin On 15-Day Injured List

Prior to today’s game with the Braves, the Nationals announced that right-hander Jake Irvin had been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his throwing shoulder. Left-hander PJ Poulin was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.

James Wood News / Yardbarker / May 20

Why the Nationals need to lock down James Wood

James Wood has served as a young cornerstone slugger who the Washington Nationals need to prioritize extending.

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Dylan Crews News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Nationals Planning To Recall Dylan Crews

The Nationals are likely to recall Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester tomorrow, reports Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal. He’ll meet the big league club in D.C.