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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 18
Nationals Among Teams 'Who Have Been Most Aggressive' for Mid-Tier Starters
The Washington Nationals seem to have their front office in place. Following Paul Toboni's decision to hire 31-year-old Ani Kilambi to become the team's next general manager, it seems like the remainder of the focus this offseason will come on the player's side of things now that the coaching staff is also finalized.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 18
Everything You Need To Know About New Washington Nationals General Manager Ani Kilambi 
Paul Toboni made a surprising but exciting decision yesterday when he named Ani Kilambi the new general manager of the Washington Nationals. As the GM, Kilambi will serve as the second in command to Toboni, handling more of the day-to-day aspects, including, but not limited to, waiver claims and lower-level trades.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 18
These Are 3 Perfect Stopgap Solutions for Nationals to Pursue at First Base
The Washington Nationals have had a busy offseason thus far, but that hasn't come on the player's side of things just yet. Prior to the Winter Meetings taking place, they were able to pull off a trade for Harry Ford that featured shipping rising reliever Jose A.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 18
Nationals Boss Explains Why He Hired 31-Year-Old General Manager Ani Kilambi
The Washington Nationals continue to skew young. That was on full display when owner Mark Lerner decided to hand the reins of the baseball operations department over to 35-year-old Paul Toboni.
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 / December 18
How will the Washington Nationals use the DH position in 2026?
We have talked a lot about how the Nationals need pitching and first base help. However, one position we have not really talked about is DH. For most of last season, Josh Bell was the DH, while Nathaniel Lowe played first base.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / December 17
Reports: Nationals hiring Ani Kilambi to GM role
The Washington Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their new general manager, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday. Kilambi has spent the last four years as assistant GM for the Philadelphia Phillies, leading the club's research departments and the club's use of data throughout the organization.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / December 17
Ani Kilambi Hired As Next General Manager Of Washington Nationals
In a move that solidifies their new direction, the Nationals are hiring 31-year-old Ani Kilambi as their next general manager. Kilambi, who has spent the
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 17
Paul Toboni Hires New GM of Nationals by Plucking Away Phillies Executive
When Paul Toboni was hired as the Washington Nationals new president of baseball operations, it wasn't clear if he would bring on a general manager under him.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17
Nationals To Hire Anirudh Kilambi As General Manager
The Nationals are going to hire Anirudh Kilambi as general manager, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kilambi, who had been with the Phillies as an assistant general manager, will be the second-in-command in the Washington front office under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16
Nationals add former 1st-round pick on 1-year contract
The Washington Nationals have hit the rest button completely on their organization, hiring Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations and Blake Butera as their manager.
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.
Foster Griffin News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 16
Nationals Agree to Major League Deal With 2025 NPB All-Star Foster Griffin
The offseason is starting to heat up for the Washington Nationals. After there were countless trade rumors and speculation featuring MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni was able to get two deals done that improves the long-term outlook of this franchise.
Foster Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16
Nationals To Sign Foster Griffin
The Nationals are going to sign left-hander Foster Griffin, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’ll be a one-year, $5.5MM contract with another $1MM in incentives for the Excel Sports Management client.
Washington Nationals News / The Spun / December 16
PGA Tour Star Justin Thomas Announces $1 Million Donation
One of Alabama's most noteworthy alums is reportedly giving back in a big way to the school that helped launch his professional golf career. On Tuesday,
Luis Perales News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 16
Prominent Evaluator Explains Why Nationals Fans Should Be Excited About Luis Perales
On Monday night, some news broke that a trade had been made between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox. If that bit of information had come earlier in the offseason, everyone would have expected the two sides to have agreed to a deal featuring MacKenzie Gore.
Ty France News / Federal Baseball / December 16
As First Base Market Thins, Ty France Is A Strong Fit For The Washington Nationals
Another first base option in the Nats’ realm of possibility is off the board, as Josh Bell signed with the Minnesota Twins for 1 year, $7 million yesterday.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 16
Are Nationals Making Mistake by Not Prioritizing Japanese Market This Offseason?
This offseason has been one of change for the Washington Nationals. Once Paul Toboni was announced as the franchise's next president of baseball operations, it has been nonstop for the 35-year-old to transform this organization.
Jake Bennett News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 15
Nationals Ship Jake Bennett to Red Sox in Surprising Prospect-for-Prospect Trade
The Washington Nationals made a trade with the Boston Red Sox, but it wasn't the one that many expected to happen. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Nationals shipped left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett to the Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Luis Perales in a one-for-one deal.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15
Twins reveal their plans for 2026 by adding former All-Star Josh Bell
Bell joins a list that will grow as the Twins look for more players on the margins to sign.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13
Royals reportedly discussing trade with Nationals involving star players
The Kansas City Royals still have plenty of work to do on their roster. An unexpected trade could be the beginning of a domino effect.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12
Nationals, Josiah Gray Avoid Arbitration
The Nationals announced that they have signed a one-year deal with right-hander Josiah Gray to avoid arbitration. Gray will make $1.35MM in 2026, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Nationals rumors: The trade candidate 1 insider would be ‘surprised’ to see moved
The Washington Nationals entered the 2025 Winter Meetings with a clear message — they are open for business. But even as calls pour in from rival clubs, there’s a limit to how far the Nationals front office will go.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Nationals willing to trade two All-Star players
The Washington Nationals’ rebuild may be on the verge of a rebuild. The Nationals have expressed a willingness to trade both shortstop CJ Abrams and pitcher MacKenzie Gore, according to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / December 9
Trading CJ Abrams Could Accelerate the Nationals’ Rebuild
If you were to truly dive into the professional career of CJ Abrams, you would understand why his career has been a bit of a rollercoaster. CJ Abrams was
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 6
Mariners trade top catching prospect Harry Ford for surprising return
Catching prospect Harry Ford is blocked at the major league level in the Seattle Mariners organization. As the Mariners are looking to improve the roster for a deep playoff run, Ford was expected to be on the trade block. That trade happened on Saturday.
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