-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTube
Soccer News / Essential Football / February 17
Five Worst Tackles in Premier League history
We’ve all seen them before – the Premier League is no stranger to a bone-crunching tackle. England’s top division has always been known for its physicality
James Wood News / Federal Baseball / February 17
James Wood has a point to prove entering the 2026 season 
If you have followed the Nats at all over the past couple years, you would know that James Wood is not the most emotional guy. He is not one of those players that wear their heart on their sleeves.
Blake Butera News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16
Three Nationals Pitchers Have Caught Eye of Manager Blake Butera in Camp
This winter, the pitching staff for the Washington Nationals has been discussed ad nauseum. Much of the conversation revolved around a potential trade of their ace MacKenzie Gore.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 16
Nationals Sign Former Mets Reliever As Bullpen Rebuild Continues
Things continue to be busy for the Washington Nationals when it comes to roster building. After a winter where the front office was not very active on the player acquisition front, the past two months has seen the Nationals attack the waiver wire and the lower levels of the free agency market to bolster their pitching staff.
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.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Nationals adds longtime Mets pitcher
The Washington Nationals have not made the playoffs since winning the 2019 World Series. This led to some major changes in the front office for the Nationals this offseason.
Drew Smith News / Federal Baseball / February 16
Washington Nationals sign long time Mets reliever Drew Smith
After signing Cionel Perez a couple days ago, the Nats picked up another veteran reliever on an incentive-laden minor league deal. This time Paul Toboni and the Nats picked up Drew Smith, who was a mainstay in the Mets bullpen for a few years.
Cionel Perez News / Federal Baseball / February 15
Can reliever Cionel Perez bounce back with the Washington Nationals?
The Nationals finally made a free agent signing to their bullpen, bringing in Cionel Perez on a minor league deal. This is different from the other minor league deals they have signed, as Perez has a good chance of making the team.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 15
Role Change Could Be Inevitable for Nationals Star Prospect
The Washington Nationals have begun their spring training activities, but that doesn't mean things have been quiet when it comes to the roster building side of things.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 15
Nationals Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026
It should be an exciting time for Washington Nationals fans. Not only has their front office gone through a complete overhaul, but so has the rest of their organization as a whole. Since winning the World Series in 2019, it has been nothing but disappointing for the team calling the nation’s capital home.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 14
Nationals Agree to Deal With Low Risk, High Reward Reliever
Spring training might be underway for the Washington Nationals, but that hasn't stopped the front office from adding pieces to their pitching staff. It started with a trade for Andre Granillo on the eve of pitchers and catchers reporting to camp.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 14
Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Upgraded His Pitch Arsenal
Once again, the Washington Nationals will have a new starting pitcher on Opening Day. For the fourth year in a row, someone new will toe the rubber to get the season started after MacKenzie Gore was traded to the Texas Rangers.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 13
Key Nationals Starter Is Reportedly 'Fully Healthy and Ready to Go'
The Washington Nationals will have an interesting battle when it comes to their starting rotation. There are a few players locked into those roles, as
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 13
Nationals Prepping One of Their Star Players for Possible Position Change
Spring training should have plenty of intriguing storylines to follow for the avid Washington Nationals fan as the team gets set for the upcoming season.
Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 12
Ranking Nationals 5 Most Intriguing Non-Roster Spring Training Invitees
The Washington Nationals arrived to spring training knowing they won't be contenders for the World Series or even an NL East title. However, there is still some excitement surrounding the team since they are entering a new era of Nationals baseball.
Brad Lord News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 12
Nationals Boss Makes It Clear What Role They Want Brad Lord To Have
The Washington Nationals haven't stopped making moves despite spring training arriving. First, they were able to trade right-handed pitcher George Soriano in exchange for reliever Andre Granillo.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11
Miles Mikolas lands $2.5 million deal with Nationals
The Washington Nationals have added right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas to their pitching staff amid the start of spring training. Multiple reporters relayed the news that Mikolas has joined the Nats ahead of the 2026 MLB season, as he takes another step in his journey in the big leagues.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 11
Nationals add two-time All-Star pitcher after trading Mackenzie Gore
Lacking depth in the starting rotation after trading Gore, the Nationals decided to spend a little on the free agent market to bring in a quality veteran, right-hander Miles Mikolas.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Nationals To Sign Miles Mikolas
The Nationals are signing veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas, reports Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. This comes after TalkNats reported that the two sides were talking on Tuesday morning.
Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9
Tigers To Sign Konnor Pilkington To Minor League Deal
The Tigers are adding left-hander Konnor Pilkington on a minor league agreement, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 28-year-old made 32 appearances out of the Nationals’ bullpen last season.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / February 9
What Does Success Look Like for the Nationals in 2026?
Starting in 2026, a new era of baseball is coming to the nation’s capital with a whole new regime to lead the way. Following another disappointing season under Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, the Washington Nationals made significant organizational changes from top to bottom.
Gavin Fien News / Just Baseball / February 7
Why Model-Driven Teams Are High on Gavin Fien
Few draft prospects highlight the philosophical divide between traditional scouting and model-driven evaluation quite like Gavin Fien. Selected at just 18 years and four months old, Fien entered professional baseball with a profile that immediately sparked debate: loud underlying tools paired with a swing that still needs significant refinement.
Konnor Pilkington News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 5
Konnor Pilkington Elects Free Agency
The Nationals announced Thursday that lefty Konnor Pilkington, whom they had designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester in favor of free agency.
CJ Abrams News / Yardbarker / February 3
Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?
The Red Sox are still a bat short in their lineup, with openings at third and second base.
MacKenzie Gore News / Yardbarker / January 22
Rangers acquire All-Star LHP MacKenzie Gore in win-now move
In a five-for-one deal, the Rangers landed the All-Star left-handed pitcher in exchange for a slew of prospects.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
ADVERTISE
JOBS
FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY COOKIE POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2026 YB Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.