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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 6
Washington Nationals prospect Miguel Sime Jr. makes electrifying Single-A debut 
With the current state of the Nationals being widely viewed as far from a legitimate contending window, fans should begin to get familiar with their next generation of top prospects.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 6
Nationals Monday Fastball: What We Learned and What It Means 2 Weeks Into the Season
Following a disappointing weekend, the Washington Nationals sit with a 3-6 record. They were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and after blowing the finale against the Philadelphia Phillies the series prior, the Nationals have now lost five straight games after getting off to a promising start to the year.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 5
The Washington Nationals bullpen ruin the vibes again in a frustrating loss
The Nats lost in a way that looked a lot like their final game of the Phillies series. It is also the kind of loss we have seen a lot in the last year.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 5
Nationals' Flaws Were on Display Throughout Three-Game Sweep vs. Dodgers
During the Washington Nationals' day off on Thursday before the start of their first homestand of the 2026 season, they had to be feeling pretty good about themselves.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Gus Varland News / Federal Baseball / April 5
A confident Gus Varland wants to make his mark with the Washington Nationals
The Nats pitching staff has been up and down to start the season, with more downs lately. However, one guy who has been impressing me lately is Gus Varland.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 5
Nationals Manager Gives Thoughts on James Wood's Concerning Start
The Washington Nationals have dropped two games in a row to push their record to 3-5. While it was always going to be an uphill battle against the Los
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 4
'Awesome Crowd' Gets Apologies From Nationals Skipper After Home Opener
The Washington Nationals returned to the nation's capital for their home opener with a 3-3 record. Considering they started their season on the road against
Miles Mikolas News / Federal Baseball / April 4
How long can the Washington Nationals stick with Miles Mikolas?
If you watched yesterday’s game, one thing stuck out like a sore thumb, and that was the ineffectiveness of Miles Mikolas. After two great innings to start the game, the veteran got tattooed, allowing a club record 11 earned runs.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 4
Possible Nationals Draft Target Could Be Playing His Way Out of Their Range
There is still a ways to go before the 2026 MLB Draft takes place in July, but the Washington Nationals are likely hard at work trying to set their board.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Miles Mikolas News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 3
Nationals' Miles Mikolas Makes Unwanted Club History in Disastrous Second Start
The weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers was never going to be easy for the Washington Nationals, but it was going to give them a good sense of how they stack up against the premier organization in baseball.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 3
3 Key Things Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Dodgers Series
Following a day off on Thursday, the Washington Nationals are set to take the field for their first home game of the 2026 season on Friday. They'll be facing the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in what will easily be their biggest test of the young campaign.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 2
Nationals Move on From Slugging Minor League First Baseman
Entering the offseason, a clear area that needed to be addressed by the Washington Nationals was their first base situation. Andres Chaparro, who only appeared in 34 big league games last year and 67 for his career, was the incumbent starter.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2
Young Nationals' first home series comes against champion Dodgers
The Washington Nationals will welcome the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the nation's capital Friday afternoon for their home opener.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 2
4 Major Overreactions After Nationals' First Two Series of 2026 Season
The Washington Nationals are 3-3 after their first two series of the 2026 season. They had a great opportunity to begin the campaign with back-to-back series wins against the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies, but an implosion from their bullpen in the finale against the Phillies cost the Nationals that reality.
Matt Mervis News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2
Nationals Release Matt Mervis
The Nationals have released first baseman Matt Mervis, per Bobby Blanco of MASNsports.com. He’d signed a minor league deal over the winter, spent spring training with the Nats, and opened the season with their Triple-A club in Rochester.
Jake Eder News / Field Level Media / April 1
Dodgers acquire LHP Jake Eder in trade with Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for cash considerations. Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on March 28 after he had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (two starts) at spring training.
Dylan Crews News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Dylan Crews Demoted: Fantasy Baseball Outlook & Exact Timeline to Buy Low
The Washington Nationals surprised everyone with their decision to option OF Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester in the final days of spring training. Crews’ scouting reports all cite him as a five-tool player; not elite in any one category but strong in all five.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 31
Historic streak ends for Nationals' outfielder
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer's historic streak ended Monday against the Phillies.
Joey Wiemer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties extremely rare Expansion Era feat
The Washington Nationals have started the season on a solid note, winning two of their first three games of the 2026 MLB regular season over a 2025 playoff team in the Chicago Cubs.
Joey Wiemer News / Field Level Media / March 29
Joey Wiemer continues perfect start to get Nationals over Cubs
Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered while Jake Irvin struck out seven to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Wiemer continued his torrid start to the season as he was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Nationals Remove CJ Abrams From Lineup After Unfortunate Personal News
The 2026 season has just begun, but the Washington Nationals' lineup is already missing one key figure after some unfortunate news. Shortstop CJ Abrams was not in Saturday's lineup against right-hander Cade Horton and the Cubs because there was a death in his family.
Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Nationals To Select Cionel Pérez
Left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez has been informed that he’s made the Nationals’ Opening Day roster, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Pérez is in camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Nats will need to open a 40-man roster spot in order to formally add him to the club.
Griff McGarry News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment
The Nationals announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Griff McGarry for assignment. The move clears a spot for Jorbit Vivas on the 40-man roster, whose previously reported acquisition from the Yankees is now official.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 13
Why C.J. Abrams may not be with the Nationals much longer
Every season a few names start making waves around the rumor mill long before the trade deadline. This year, that name is C.J. Abrams.
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