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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.

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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

CJ Abrams News / Federal Baseball / April 5

CJ Abrams is off to yet another red hot start for the Washington Nationals

CJ Abrams is off to a hot start, and has homered for three straight games. Hot starts are nothing new for Abrams. The last couple years he has come into seasons really locked in.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 4

Nationals Star Prospect Moves Into Top 100 List, Here's Where He Ranks

A clear goal of the Washington Nationals after they dismissed longtime executive Mike Rizzo was to rebuild this pipeline. Interim general manager Mike

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 4

Blake Butera's Decision Today Matters More Than Nationals Fans Might Think

The Washington Nationals -- and starting pitcher Miles Mikolas -- took it on the chin Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the team's home opener.

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 / 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.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 3

Three things to watch for in the Washington Nationals home opener against the Dodgers

The Nats are going to be tested right out of the gates in their home opening series. There is no bigger challenge than facing the back to back World Series champions.

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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 / 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.

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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.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 2

Nationals Ace Cade Cavalli Has Shown He's at His Best in These Crucial Matchups

The Washington Nationals are putting a lot of their chips in the Cade Cavalli basket. That was made clear this offseason when they made the right-hander the new ace of this staff going forward after they shipped MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in what was a blockbuster deal.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1

Nationals Send Left-Hander to Dodgers in Latest Trade

Considering what was expected out of the Washington Nationals this season, combined with the brutal start to their schedule, they have to be feeling pretty good entering their first homestand of the year with a 3-3 record.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1

Nationals Bullpen Implodes to Cost Them Series Win Against Phillies

The Washington Nationals sat in the driver's seat when it came to winning their first two series of the season. Leading 5-1 entering the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday, it looked like they were going to take two out of three from the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

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.

Joey Wiemer News / Yardbarker / March 31

Historic streak ends for Nationals' outfielder

Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer's historic streak ended Monday against the Phillies.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / March 25

Washington Nationals Staring In The Face Of Another Dismal Season

In 2019, the Washington Nationals completed the improbable of bringing to Washington D.C. its first World Series championship. It was an incredible story and there had to be some belief that the franchise’s future was bright and rosy.

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.