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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 22
Harry Ford should be the frontrunner for the Nationals starting catcher job 
One of the biggest competitions we will see this spring is behind the plate. Top prospect and new Nat Harry Ford will be battling it out against Keibert Ruiz at camp.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
Nationals Release New Look Lineup for Game 2 of Spring Training
Now that the spring training opener is complete, the schedule is going to be busy for the Washington Nationals as they prepare for the 2026 season opener.
James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 22
This One Tweak Could Solve Nationals Star James Wood's Strikeout Issue
One of the most exciting players on this Washington Nationals roster is James Wood. After he impressed following his call-up to The Show in the midst of the 2024 campaign, he was even more head-turning during his first full season of Major League Baseball last year.
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 21
Standout Performers From Nationals Split-Squad Game Against Cardinals
The Washington Nationals got their spring training campaign underway with split-squad action on Saturday against both the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals.
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.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Four Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Opener vs. Astros
Spring training got underway for the Washington Nationals on Saturday. With it being a split-squad day, the main team stayed in Palm Beach to face the Houston Astros.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 21
Nationals Release Lineups for Spring Training Games Against Astros, Cardinals
The spring training opener for the Washington Nationals has finally arrived, and it's a split-squad day for them as they will have two teams in action.
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
Washington Nationals 2026 Projected Lineup: Batting Order, Rotation & More
The Washington Nationals have fresh enthusiasm for the 2026 campaign after yet another uncompetitive display last year. They finished at the foot of the National League East with a 66-96 record, missing out on a playoff berth for the sixth consecutive season.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
4 Nationals Who Have Most to Prove During Spring Training
Games for the 2026 spring training schedule get underway on Feb. 21 for the Washington Nationals, and since it's a split-squad day for them, plenty of players will be in action.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 20
Position Battles Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Spring Training
The Wasington Nationals are set to get their spring training campaign underway on Saturday. It will be split-squad day, as Jake Eder is scheduled to be the starting pitcher for the main team against the Houston Astros and Shinnosuke Ogasawara is slated to get the ball for the other squad when they take on the St.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 19
Nationals Introduce New Technology That Should Help Prevent Pitching Injuries
One of the major storylines that took place this offseason was the overhaul the Washington Nationals made when it came to their baseball operations department.
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.
Drew Smith News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 19
New Executive Played Important Role in Drew Smith Signing With Nationals
After a winter where it seemed like the Washington Nationals weren't going to address their bullpen that much, the front office added multiple veteran options during the spring and after camp began.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 19
Blake Butera, CJ Abrams Set Goal for What Nationals Star Should Accomplish This Year
Despite the trade rumors that surround star shortstop CJ Abrams, he is in spring training camp and is expected to be a starter on Opening Day for the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Nationals' Eli Willits Gets Glowing Praise, Could Be 'Franchise-Altering Star'
FanGraphs released their top 100 prospects for the 2026 season, and Washington Nationals 2025 first overall pick Eli Willits came in at No. 15. What got him drafted in that coveted spot was his advanced hit tool and elite defense.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Nationals Set Their Starting Pitcher for Spring Training Opener vs. Astros
The Washington Nationals are just days away from getting their spring training campaign underway in Grapefruit League action against the Houston Astros down in Florida.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Additions of Veteran Pitchers Changes Outlook of Nationals Bullpen This Spring
The outlook of the Washington Nationals bullpen was not favorable entering the offseason. They finished with the worst ERA in Major League Baseball last year and did not have many exciting arms to hang their hats on when it came to future success.
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
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.
Miles Mikolas 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.
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