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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 4

Five Names Nationals Boss Paul Toboni Could Pursue for Manager

Now that the Washington Nationals have hired their president of baseball operations, Paul Toboni, the next task is to hire a new manager. The Nationals have not indicated if they intend to keep interim manager Miguel Cairo, who was named the interim manager after Davey Martinez was fired in July.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 4

Three Washington Nationals prospects who flourished in 2025

It was not the easiest year for the Nats farm system, but I wanted to show love to a few under the radar prospects who had solid years. Alex Clemmey was our Nats prospect of the year, but these three players also showed a lot of promise.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 4

Nationals Should Make Improving Catcher Their Highest Offseason Priority

With a new President of Baseball Operations now in place, the Washington Nationals rebuild could look extremely different from the days of Mike Rizzo. How they go about it has yet to be seen, but Paul Toboni has his work cut out for him in his first gig.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 3

Washington Nationals Farm Hand With Elite Numbers Is Name To Watch in AFL

The Washington Nationals and new President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni, are going into the offseason with the intention of focusing on finding the team's next manager.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 3

Red Sox Front Office Endorses Washington Nationals Hiring of Paul Toboni

When the Washington Nationals hired 35-year-old Paul Toboni as president of baseball operations, it was a big loss for the Boston Red Sox. Toboni comes to the Nationals after learning the last decade under a franchise that has had its ups and downs.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 2

Paul Toboni Sets Lofty Goal for Future of Nationals Organization

With the 2025 regular season over, the Washington Nationals are making changes in their organization. Those changes started in the middle of the year when Washington fired GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 2

Could the Washington Nationals go after a recently fired manager?

Now that Paul Toboni is in place as the President of Baseball Operations, the attention now turns to the managerial job. Davey Martinez was a World Champion and the club’s longest serving manager, so nailing his replacement is crucial.

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 2

Nationals Rotation Lacked Depth Behind Ace MacKenzie Gore in 2025

In a season of individual growth by the Washington Nationals' future core, their biggest weakness was the rotation. At 66-96, the Nationals finished in last place and the biggest reason for that was the lack of starting pitching behind their ace MacKenzie Gore.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 2

New Nationals Boss Hints at Mike DeBartolo’s Future with Franchise

Paul Toboni is just 35 years old, but the new Washington Nationals president of baseball operations faces huge decisions as he begins his tenure. The former Boston Red Sox senior vice president, assistant general manager, has never led a franchise on his own.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 1

Nationals Could Hit Trade Market This Winter to Solve Clear Catching Issue

The Washington Nationals are now officially in a new era of their franchise. With Paul Toboni introduced as the team's newest president of baseball operations on Oct.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 1

Paul Toboni Reveals His First Priority As Nationals' President of Baseball Operations

A new era has arrived in the nation's capital for the Washington Nationals After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo in the middle of the season, it was clear some changes were going to be ushered in when it came to how this organization was going to be run.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three offseason focal points for the Washington Nationals

The Nationals may be able to take that next step forward, albeit a year later than expected.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 1

Five Thoughts as Nationals Wrap Up Sixth Straight Losing Season

The Washington Nationals had a busy season, despite finishing 66-96. They finished in last place in the National League East for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

Darren Baker News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 30

Washington Nationals Release Darren Baker, Son of Former Manager Dusty Baker

The offseason has arrived and the Washington Nationals are already making moves. It is just the beginning for new President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni, who is starting his first offseason.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Nationals rally past skidding White Sox

James Wood's solo homer capped a three-run seventh inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-5 win against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Report: Nationals Land 'One of the Best' as Head of Baseball Operations

In a dazzling coup, the Washington Nationals have landed Paul Toboni, the 35-year-old phenom from the Boston Red Sox, to lead their baseball operations.

James Wood News / Yardbarker / September 24

Nationals star James Wood hits career milestone

The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core.

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Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / September 24

Washington Nationals Hire Paul Toboni As Head Of Baseball Operations

The Washington Nationals have finally made their move. After what felt like an eternity of front-office silence, they’re reportedly handing the keys to the kingdom to Paul Toboni, a 35-year-old executive from the Boston Red Sox.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Nationals Notes: Garcia, Parker, Gray

Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. made his first career appearance at first base during Tuesday’s loss in Atlanta. García started the game and played all eight defensive innings. Nasim Nuñez played second base with CJ Abrams back in the lineup at shortstop.

MacKenzie Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Nationals' MacKenzie Gore ends 2025 season on injured list

The Nationals announced Tuesday that left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

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Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young just cannot stop making highlight catches. Young made headlines on Sunday when he made what should be the unanimous Catch of the Year against the New York Mets.

Lewin Diaz News / Yardbarker / September 22

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Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Nationals’ Jacob Young made one of the most absurd catches ever

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young has ended the debate for MLB’s Catch of the Year this season. His play on Sunday against the New York Mets deserves to be the unanimous winner.