Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals Fire World Series-Winning Duo

After getting swept by the Boston Red Sox at home during the July 4 weekend, the Washington Nationals are making some big changes. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on social media: BREAKING: The Washington Nationals have fired general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, sources tell ESPN.

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MacKenzie Gore and James Wood represent the Washington Nationals in the All-Star Game

The Nationals star pitcher and hitter will both play in the midsummer classic for the first time in Atlanta The Washington Nationals are getting two All-Stars this year!

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 6

Two Washington Nationals Youngsters Selected to All-Star Game for First Time

The Washington Nationals don’t have a winning record, but they will have multiple players representing the franchise at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Nationals Recall Shinnosuke Ogasawara For MLB Debut

The Nationals announced this morning that they’ve recalled left-hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Ryan Loutos was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Ogasawara, who is slated to make his MLB debut when he starts against the Red Sox later today, on the 40-man roster.

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The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

How many of the non-pitchers selected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta can you name in five minutes?

The '2001 MLB All-Star Game starters' quiz

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

The '2024 MLB All-Stars' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 6

Nationals Ace Has Been Starting Rotation's Only Saving Grace This Season

Year 5 of the Washington Nationals' long-term rebuild began strong, but it has quickly deteriorated into yet another lost season as the calendar turned to July.

Shinnosuke Ogasawara News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Reportedly Calling Up Historic Signing for His Major League Debut

This past offseason, the Washington Nationals made franchise history when they signed Japanese international free agent Shinnosuke Ogasawara to a two-year, $3.5 million contract.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Should Nationals Send Their Slugger To Red Sox for This Prospect?

As the trade deadline draws near, the Washington Nationals need to figure out their plan. Last year, they surprisingly held onto Kyle Finnegan despite him projecting to be one of the best relievers available for contending teams to acquire.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 5

Nationals reinstate veteran pitcher from 60-day IL

He last pitched in the majors back in 2023.

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Nationals Have No Other Option but to Believe in Keibert Ruiz

The Washington Nationals have a problem on their hands. While they have plenty of young players who look like future franchise cornerstones at multiple positions, they have a major issue on their hands at catcher.

Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / July 5

Taking a look at notable Washington Nationals prospects

It is time to do a stock report of some Washington Nationals top prospects like Seaver King and Travis Sykora Over the course of the season, I have taken a look at how some notable Nationals prospects are looking.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 5

The Washington Nationals rotation has been mostly disappointing

Outside of MacKenzie Gore, the Washington Nationals rotation has been underwhelming Early in the season, the Washington Nationals rotation was the best part of the team.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 5

Three Washington Nationals Ranked Among Top Trade Deadline Candidates

The Washington Nationals were hoping this season would be better than the last five, which have seen them finish under-.500. But as the season closes in on the All-Star Break and the July 31 MLB trade deadline, the Nationals appear pointed toward another under-.500 record and being sellers at the deadline once again.