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Nationals agree to one-year deal with RHP Cade Cavalli

The Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal on Sunday. According to MLB.com, the deal is worth $862,500 and includes a 2027 club option worth $4 million with a buyout of $7,500.

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Cade Cavalli News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18

Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Cade Cavalli

The Nationals announced this morning that they have avoided arbitration with right-hander Cade Cavalli. The sides agreed to a one-year deal today that includes a club option for the 2027 season.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 17

Nationals Reunite With Eight-Year Veteran That Bolsters Their Pitching Depth

The offseason continues for the Washington Nationals as they try to piece together a roster ahead of spring training. And on Saturday, they added some pitching depth to their midst.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 17

Nationals sign former sixth-round pick to minor-league contract

The Washington Nationals continue reshaping their pitching staff as the organization searches for stability and upside ahead of the 2026 season. With minor league signing activity picking up, the latest move reflects an ongoing emphasis on competition, depth, and low-risk roster flexibility.

DJ Herz News / Federal Baseball / January 16

When Should Nationals Fans Expect DJ Herz To Return To The Mound?

Entering 2025, DJ Herz was expected to play a big part in the Washington Nationals’ rotation. Across 88 2/3 innings in 2024, he posted a 4.16 ERA, 3.71 FIP, and struck out over 10 batters per 9 innings, all with great underlying numbers.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 16

Nationals Stay Stagnant While NL East Rivals Make Major Offseason Moves

It has not been a busy offseason for the Washington Nationals this winter, but that doesn't mean they haven't been affected by what has taken place across the MLB.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / January 16

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals are both problems for the MLB

Kyler Tucker, the top free agent on the market, just signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He signed a 4-year deal that pays him $60 million a year. Just like last offseason, the defending champs are pretty much buying an All-Star team.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 15

3 Injured Relievers Nationals Could Buy Low on at This Stage of MLB Offseason

By now, it's clear the Washington Nationals aren't going to make a major roster splash this offseason when it comes to making an addition. Perhaps something gets completed on the MacKenzie Gore trade front that drastically changes the outlook of the team prior to spring training.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 15

Nationals Land Their Top International Free Agency Targets in Latest Pipeline Upgrade

No one quite knew what to expect out of the Washington Nationals this offseason. After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo in the midst of the 2025 campaign, there was a clear directive to go in a different direction when it came to the baseball operations side of things.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 15

Washington Nationals officially sign their 2026 IFA class

Now that it is January 15th, the Washington Nationals have officially signed their IFA class. We discussed this in an article a couple weeks back, but the signings are now totally locked in.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 15

Washington Nationals continue to raid Driveline with their hire of Travis Fitta

The Washington Nationals have had to make a lot of hires this offseason. There has been a pattern in the type of people they are bringing into the organization though.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Nationals Depart MASN, Turn Broadcasts To MLB

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’re stepping away from their local broadcasting deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. Major League Baseball will handle in-market distribution via streaming on the league’s MLB.tv platform and through yet to be announced cable/satellite partnerships.

Washington Nationals News / Sports Media Watch / January 14

News: Nationals local rights, SailGP, Fox-TikTok and more

The following article "News: Nationals local rights, SailGP, Fox-TikTok and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Local broadcasts for the Nationals will be produced and disseminated by MLB; SailGP signs an extension with CBS Sports; and a reported complication with TikTok’s new FIFA deal.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 14

Nationals Officially Leave MASN, What That Means for Fans Going Forward

It had been rumored for a while, but the Washington Nationals have now officially left their broadcasting deal with MASN and will instead partner with Major League Baseball to broadcast and distribute their games.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 14

Washington Nationals leave MASN and partner with the MLB for broadcasts

Washington Nationals fans, we are finally free from MASN. After a long and unhappy marriage, the Nationals are leaving MASN and partnering with MLB TV to broadcast their games.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 14

Nationals Lose Top MacKenzie Gore Landing Spot Following Yankees Blockbuster Trade

It's looking more and more likely that MacKenzie Gore is going to remain with the Washington Nationals heading into the upcoming 2026 season. On Tuesday, some major news broke when the New York Yankees put together a blockbuster trade for Ryan Weathers of the Miami Marlins.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 13

Nationals, Paul Toboni Going All In on Minor League Development With New Camp

When the Washington Nationals hired Paul Toboni away from the Boston Red Sox to become their new president of baseball operations, one of the things that became clear when it came to how he wanted to run things was improving the development of their minor league farm system.

Carter Kieboom News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13

Guardians Sign Carter Kieboom To Minor League Deal

The Guardians announced Tuesday that they’ve signed former top prospect Carter Kieboom to a minor league contract. The ACES client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Nationals still talking MacKenzie Gore trade, but there’s a catch

This offseason has brought a heap of change for the Washington Nationals. First, ownership hired Boston Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as the team’s new president of baseball operations.

Harry Ford News / Just Baseball / January 12

Nationals Prospect Harry Ford To Play for Great Britain in WBC

Harry Ford, Just Baseball’s No. 64 overall prospect, has announced his intentions to play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He is the first player confirmed to be suiting up for Team Great Britain.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Nationals Release Sauryn Lao To Pursue Opportunity In Japan

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Sauryn Lao has been released to pursue an opportunity in Japan. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39.