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Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Washington Nationals make Reds Simon Mathews new pitching coach 
Blake Butera is starting to assemble his staff for the Washington Nationals. First, he hired Michael Johns to be his bench coach, now he has hired a pitching coach.
Willi Castro News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Why Willi Castro is a sensible free agent signing for the Washington Nationals
While it is possible, I find it unlikely that the Washington Nationals will be shopping at the top of the free agent market. However, I do think and hope that they attack the middle of the free agent market.
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 11
Insider Says Nationals Will Use MacKenzie Gore to 'Kick-Start Their New Era'
It's been a while since Wasington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore was mentioned in trade rumors. At the beginning of the offseason, speculation ran rampant that new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni was going to use the left-hander to get building blocks back for the future.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Washington Nationals Daylen Lile finishes top 5 in NL Rookie of the Year voting
Daylen Lile was the best thing Washington Nationals fans had in the second half of the 2025 season. As the rest of the team floundered, Lile looked like a star.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 11
Nationals Breakout Star Daylen Lile Finishes High in NL ROY Voting Results
Daylen Lile was the most electric player for the Washington Nationals in the second half of the year. With the star trio of James Wood, CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore cooling off after the All-Star break, the emergence of Lile was the biggest storyline coming down the stretch of what was another lost season for the Nationals.
Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 10
Potential Nationals Target Tatsuya Imai Set to Be Posted This Offseason
The Washington Nationals made franchise history last offseason when they signed Shinnosuke Ogasawara out of Japan. Considering how prominent that market has become in the pantheon of having success in Major League Baseball, it was exciting to see the Nationals finally break through.
Blake Butera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10
Nationals manager Blake Butera brings over Rays confidant as bench coach
The Washington Nationals are continuing their overhaul under new leadership, as first-year manager Blake Butera brings a trusted colleague from the Tampa Bay Rays to join his staff.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10
Nationals rumors: The blockbuster trade expected to jumpstart new era
The Washington Nationals have hit the reset button on their organization, hiring a new president of baseball operations and manager. Their next move could be trading away one of their best assets.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10
Nationals to hire Rays' Michael Johns as bench coach
The Nationals are planning to hire Rays first base coach Michael Johns as the bench coach under new manager Blake Butera, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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.
Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 10
Seaver King, Jake Bennett Cap Successful AFL With Strong Fall Stars Game
The Washington Nationals sent a solid group of prospects to the Arizona Fall League this year. Normally, teams use that showcase circuit to get injured players more reps, get some players who struggled during the season out of their funk and to see what their top-ranked prospects can do against other highly-rated minor leaguers.
Blake Butera News / Federal Baseball / November 10
Washington Nationals hire Rays first base coach Michael Johns to be the bench coach
Blake Butera has made his first big staffing hire as Washington Nationals manager. One of the biggest calls the 33 year old had to make was hiring a bench coach.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 10
The 2021 Trade Deadline set the Washington Nationals back years
The Washington Nationals rebuild started at the 2021 trade deadline when they traded away a large chunk of their roster. However, 4.5 years later it is clear that those moves set the rebuild back rather than giving it the intended jolt.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9
Trading for Embattled Astros Slugger Could Be Perfect Solution for Nationals
As the Washington Nationals put together their gameplan for the offseason, one can only assume that bolstering first base is at the top of their list. Unless they are willing to convert Luis Garcia Jr.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 9
The Washington Nationals should sign this unconventional free agent
Over the years we have seen a few pitchers who struggled in the MLB reinvent themselves in the KBO. A couple recent examples are Merrill Kelly and Erick Fedde.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9
Is This Free Agent Nationals' Best Option At First Base?
First base needs to be addressed by the Washington Nationals this offseason. With Josh Bell now a free agent and Nathaniel Lowe no longer with the team because they placed him on waivers in the middle of the year, the cold corner is the clearest hole on this roster.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 9
Paul Toboni is making depth moves in the Washington Nationals organization
While Paul Toboni has not made any big splash moves, he signaled that big changes are coming this offseason. Minor League depth has been something the Nationals have been missing for years and Toboni is making it clear that he wants to change that.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9
Could Nationals Target Former Yankees Star As Rotation Option?
Starting pitching is going to be discussed as a need for the Washington Nationals this offseason until they address it. Even simply adding two established arms who still have gas left in the tank would do wonders for this team, as the pitching staff was one of the biggest reasons why they had such a disappointing year in 2025.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 8
Starting Pitcher Who Posted a 2.18 ERA Could Be Option for Nationals
With it being unclear exactly how much money Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner is willing to spend this offseason, it's hard to envision they will be shopping at the top of the free agency market.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8
Nationals’ Mike DeBartolo to serve in assistant GM role
The Nationals parted ways with multiple front office members after bringing in new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, but Mike DeBartolo was reportedly staying in the organization.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 8
Staggering Number of Nationals Minor League Players Have Become Free Agents
The Washington Nationals' major league roster isn't the only thing Paul Toboni has to focus on during his first offseason in charge. That's because a staggering 34 players in the Nationals' minor league system have opted to become free agents.
Brad Lord News / Federal Baseball / November 8
What should Brad Lord’s role be for the Washington Nationals in 2026?
In a season where the Nationals pitching staff was pretty brutal, Brad Lord was a bright spot. The former Home Depot employee stepped up for the Nationals in a variety of roles.
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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