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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 16
Where Do The Washington Nationals Draft Picks Rank In Their Farm System? 
The Nationals got a haul of top 100 prospects in the 2025 MLB Draft. Here’s where they rank in the Nats’ system It was a successful 2025 MLB Draft for the Washington Nationals, as they acquired a top 5 player in the class, along with 4 other top-100 prospects.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 16
Former Nationals Pitcher Attempting Major League Baseball Comeback
The Washington Nationals could use all the pitching help they can get for the rest of the year and going forward. But it's unlikely they are going to take a chance on a former pitcher of theirs.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 16
How the Washington Nationals can get back on track
The Washington Nationals have struggled mightily the last six weeks, here is how they can stabilize the ship Since June 1st, the Washington Nationals have been the worst team in baseball.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 16
Poor Run Differential Highlights Deeper Issues for Nationals
Despite incredible offensive production from a few key players, the Washington Nationals have been unable to keep runs off of the board. Only 11 teams
25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half
It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.
Mike Rizzo News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 16
Former Nationals GM Mike Rizzo Buys Round for Fans at Local Bars
The timing of the firing of Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo recently took some fans by surprise. It came a week before the MLB draft, a process that Rizzo usually runs.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 15
Watch: Nationals All-Star James Wood Gets Waffle House Delivery
Washington Nationals slugger James Wood’s first appearance in the All-Star game home run derby didn’t result in a title. But he created some buzz pre-derby.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 15
Was Eli Willits the Right Choice for the Nationals’ First Pick?
Ahead of this year’s MLB Draft, fans of the sport knew we were in for a chaotic draft. Up until moments before the Washington Nationals went on the clock, there still wasn’t a clear number one player in the entire class, especially with the Nationals’ draft team having a recent shakeup.
Washington Nationals News / New Baseball Media / July 15
2025 MLB First-Half Recap: Washington Nationals
With the first half of the 2025 MLB season in the books, it’s time to take a look at what every team did over the past three and a half months. We’ll start with the Washington Nationals, a team in a rebuild and going through growing pains this season.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14
Why Nationals Superstar James Wood Can Win 2025 MLB Home Run Derby
The Washington Nationals already know they have a superstar on their hands in outfielder James Wood, but the wider baseball world will get a glimpse of him during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 14
Former Nationals star gives take on team's No. 1 pick
The Washington Nationals surprised some prognosticators when the franchise made shortstop Eli Willits the No. 1 selection in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14
Nationals Reached New Level of Futility Right Before the All Star Break
The 2025 MLB All-Star break has finally arrived, and every team across the league is taking the much-needed reprieve to assess where they stand heading into the home stretch over the next couple of months.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14
Industry Was Shocked by Nationals' Selection of Eli Willits in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals were considered a wild card team heading into the 2025 MLB draft after making major leadership changes when they decided to move on from general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.
The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz
MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Washington Nationals News / 5 GOATs / July 13
Washington Nationals select South Carolina OF Ethan Petry in 2025 MLB Draft
South Carolina outfielder Ethan Petry has heard his name called during the 2025 MLB Draft. He was selected No. 49 overall in the second round by the Washington Nationals.
Scott Boras News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13
Nationals may have avoided Scott Boras in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals pulled what many regarded as a stunner in the 2025 MLB Draft, but there may have been an explanation for their strategy. The Nats on Sunday selected Eli Willits with the No.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 13
Nationals interim GM explains why they made stunning No. 1 pick
One week after firing their manager and general manager, the Washington Nationals made another stunning decision during the 2025 MLB Draft.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 13
Nationals take 17-year-old SS Eli Willits in surprise No. 1 pick
ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.
Washington Nationals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 13
Washington Nationals Make High School SS Eli Willits the No. 1 Overall Draft Pick
Eli Willits has a legacy to follow. The Washington Nationals selected the shortstop from Fort Cobb-Broxton High School (Okla). with the first pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday, the third No.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14
Nationals pull a stunner with No. 1 pick in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals threw everyone a curveball to kick off Sunday’s MLB Draft. Washington surprisingly used their No. 1 overall draft pick on high school shortstop Eli Willits.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Nationals select Eli Willits with first pick of 2025 Amateur Draft
The Nationals have taken high school shortstop Eli Willits as the first overall selection of the 2025 draft.
Washington Nationals News / 5 GOATs / July 13
Washington Nationals select Oklahoma SS commit Eli Willits in 2025 MLB Draft
Oklahoma shortstop commit Eli Willits was selected by the Washington Nationals with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He now has the option to begin his pro career.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Nationals Announce CJ Abrams News After Unexpected Removal From Lineup
Shortstop CJ Abrams is in his fourth major-league season with the Washington Nationals after making his debut in 2022. Abrams was originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft and played 44 games for the franchise before being dealt to the Nationals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11
MLB's No. 1 overall picks are rarely franchise-changing players
The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft, and it is a position they have had success with in the past.
Mike Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Fired GM Mike Rizzo has cool gesture for Nationals fans
Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is offering a cool gesture to the team’s fans after his firing. On Friday, Rizzo sent a message to fans via the Instagram page for his Rizzo Family Foundation.
Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Nationals starter Trevor Williams to undergo UCL surgery
Washington Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams told members of the media Wednesday that he has a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament and will undergo surgery.
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