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Nationals make series of front office changes

The Washington Nationals have begun a sweeping overhaul of their baseball operations department under newly appointed president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, in what stands as the most significant front-office shakeup since the club’s 2019 World Series championship.

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An Intriguing Name Was Floated as Who Could Become Next Nationals Manager

After the Washington Nationals hired Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations, there is a lot of work for the 35-year-old to do when it comes to getting things set up for next season.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Nats cleaning house under new leadership

New Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is reportedly cleaning house following the team's sixth straight losing season. The

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Longtime Nationals Executives Are Out As Paul Toboni Has Started To Make Changes

The first dominoes have started to fall under the leadership of Paul Toboni. Changes were expected to be made to the Washington Nationals' front office after Toboni was hired to become the team's new president of baseball operations, and that is exactly what has begun to take place.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Paul Toboni begins the process of shaking up the Washington Nationals front office

It was a quiet first week for Paul Toboni as Nationals President of Baseball Operations. There had not been much noise when it came to the managerial search or what Toboni would do to overhaul the front office.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Nationals retain Mike DeBartolo; part ways with assistant GMs Eddie Longosz, Mark Scialabba

12:21PM: DeBartolo will be staying on in Washington’s front office, Ghiroli reports in a follow-up. 12:19PM: Assistant general managers Eddie Longosz and

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Taking An Analytical Look At The Most Valuable Players In Washington Nationals Playoff History

In the 5 playoff trips in the Washington Nationals’ history, they’ve seen some postseason legends be born. From Stephen Strasburg pitching a flu game in the 2017 NLDS and winning the 2019 World Series MVP, to Juan Soto saving the day in the 2019 Wild Card Game and blasting 3 home runs in the World Series, to Michael A.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Nationals' CJ Abrams Remains One of Best Young Shortstops in Majors

While many aspects of the Washington Nationals 2025 season were bleak, they've already figured out one of the most important positions in baseball, shortstop.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Two Nationals Rookies Cracked Top 50 List, Gives Team More Future Building Blocks

If the Washington Nationals are going to get back into contender status, they have to find multiple players on this major league roster and in their pipeline to build around.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / October 7

Nationals Grades: Rookie stud Daylen Lile provided light in a dark season

In a season without a ton of joy for Washington Nationals fans, Daylen Lile was a breath of fresh air. Lile went from an interesting sleeper prospect to firmly entrenched in the Nationals core in just one season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Former MLB Executive Buries Nationals in Non-Playoff Team Rankings

This figures to be a big offseason for the Washington Nationals with changes now that Paul Toboni has been hired as the new president of baseball operations.

Brady House News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Nationals Give Keys to Third Base to Former Top Prospect Brady House

The Washington Nationals are right in the thick of a youth movement. They spent the last few seasons under former president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo drafting and trading for superstar prospects.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 6

Could Nationals Make Major Splash This Offseason by Signing Dylan Cease?

The Washington Nationals have a major problem when it coms to their starting rotation. They entered the season feeling fairly confident in that group.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 6

Nationals Remain Solid at Second Base Despite Luis Garcia Jr. Taking Step Back

The Washington Nationals didn't have a lot of reliability on the 2025 roster. They mixed and matched with the pitching staff and their plans at catcher and first base didn't work out.

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Former Nationals Manager Dusty Baker Inducted in Negro Leagues Hall of Game

Dusty Baker will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame one day. For now, the Negro Leagues Hall of Game will have to do. On Saturday, Baker the former Washington Nationals manager, was one of five people inducted into the Negro Leagues Hall of Game, which is an honor from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 5

Nationals May Have Screwed Red Sox Future Plans by Hiring Paul Toboni

Paul Toboni had become one of the most respected names in the Boston Red Sox organization. It’s part of the reason the Washington Nationals were interested in him.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 5

Nationals Plan with Nathaniel Lowe at First Base Quickly Fizzled

Not much went right for the Washington Nationals this season. They struggled to find any reliable pitching both behind MacKenzie Gore and in the bullpen.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 4

Nationals Arizona Fall League Primer: Roster, Schedule, TV, Players to Watch

The Washington Nationals are sending eight prospects to get a head start on development for the 2026 season during the Arizona Fall League, which starts on Monday.

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 / Yardbarker / October 1

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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 / 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.

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.