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Nationals agree to deal with ex-Mets reliever

In year one of the Paul Tobini-Blake Butera era, the Washington Nationals are still building the foundation of their new-look organization. Still, they must figure out the best configuration of their 2026 bullpen.

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Cade Cavalli showing signs of the pitcher Washington Nationals fans dreamed of

For much of his professional career, Cade Cavalli was somewhat of a myth to Nationals fans. A 2020 1st round pick with loads of upside, blazing his way through the minor leagues with electrifying stuff.

Max Kranick News / Federal Baseball / May 1

Washington Nationals sign intriguing former Mets reliever Max Kranick

We may have just written about how the Nats bullpen was turning things around, but Paul Toboni is always on the lookout for new arms. The Nats have reportedly signed Max Kranick to a deal that is pending a physical.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Tigers acquire Zack Short from the Nationals

The Tigers have acquired infielder Zack Short from the Nationals. The Nats get cash considerations or a player to be named later. Short was not on Washington’s 40-man roster and doesn’t need to be immediately added to Detroit’s.

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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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Gus Varland News / Federal Baseball / May 1

Led by Gus Varland, the Washington Nationals bullpen has been turning a corner lately

After an absolutely brutal start to the season, the Nationals bullpen has been settling in lately. The unit is still far from a strength, but they have not been losing the Nats games recently.

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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.

Foster Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Foster Griffin, Early Prize Of The International Free Agent Arms

The 2025-26 free agent class featured a lengthy list of pitchers coming over from Asia. They brought varying resumes and asking prices but were typically lumped together during offseason discussions.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 30

Nationals Boss Says Minor League Pitchers Have Improved Under New Regime

How the Washington Nationals' minor leaguers develop down on the farm is something that fans should be paying attention to this year and beyond. President of baseball operations Paul Toboni was hired with the vision of turning this pipeline into one of the best in the sport.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 30

3 Things That Stood Out During Nationals' Series Win Over Mets

The Washington Nationals have now won back-to-back series after taking two out of three against the New York Mets. Considering the Nationals were bludgeoned in Game 1 of this set, it was impressive to see them rebound and win the final two.

CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 30

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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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

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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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.

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 / Washington Nationals on SI / April 29

Nationals Manager Shares Surprising Analysis on Zack Littell's Latest Outing

On Tuesday, struggling Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell had a chance to get things on track. Set to face a floundering New York Mets lineup, the veteran right-hander was presented with an opportunity to rebuild some confidence by putting together a strong outing following a rough start to the year.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Another Nationals Arm Gets Named International League Pitcher of the Week

So far this season, has been more lows than highs for the Washington Nationals pitching staff. While Foster Griffin's incredible return to the majors has

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.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / April 25

Nasim Nunez helps Nationals plate 4 in the 10th to down White Sox

Nasim Nunez had a pair of two-run singles, one of which capped off a breakout 10th inning to help the Washington Nationals come away with a 6-3 victory over the host Chicago White Sox Saturday afternoon.

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.

CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / April 20

CJ Abrams Could Be This Year’s Top Trade Chip

While the 2026 MLB season may be in its very early stages, it’s hard not for the average baseball fan to start thinking of what might be next for their team.

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