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Nationals tally four in 11th; outlast struggling Cardinals

Jose Tena's two-run double keyed a four-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Cardinals 8-5 on Saturday night in St. Louis. Keibert Ruiz singled leading off the 11th against Gordon Graceffo (8-2), moving designated runner Yohandy Morales to third.

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Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Left Much To Be Desired in Triple-A Debut

On Friday night, two of the Washington Nationals' current stars -- Cade Cavalli and CJ Abrams -- made some franchise history. But that wasn't the only notable thing taking place for the franchise.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 19

Nationals Set to Expand Their Analytics Department Even Further

It didn't take long for president of baseball operations Paul Toboni to leave his mark on the Washington Nationals following his hire. While he opted to not shake things up on the field too much when it came to the major league roster, he did implement certain things when it came to how he wanted the organization to operate.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 19

Yesterday was the best day for the Washington Nationals in a long time

Yesterday was a fantastic day for the Washington Nationals. We got so many fun moments and milestones. The good vibes were flowing and the team was playing some good baseball.

CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Nationals Make Historic CJ Abrams Announcement During 5th MLB Season

CJ Abrams reached a major milestone Friday night, becoming just the second player in Washington Nationals franchise history to record a 30-30 season. Abrams stole his 30th base during Washington’s 9-1 win over the St.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / September 19

Fresh off rout, Nationals look to finish strong vs. Cards

After enduring Tommy John surgery and the subsequent monotonous rehab, Cade Cavalli said he wants to help make the Washington Nationals winners again. On the same day he signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension, Cavalli dominated for five scoreless innings against the St.

Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 19

How the Nationals and Cardinals, two of MLB's biggest surprises in 2026, can speed up their rebuilds in 2027

Their surprise stories ended too early to be true playoff contenders this season, but these teams seem poised to compete sooner than later

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 19

CJ Abrams, Cade Cavalli Made Rare Nationals History on the Same Night

The Washington Nationals got set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. But before that game got underway, some massive news was announced. Right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli officially agreed to a contract extension with the Nationals.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / September 18

Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals

Cade Cavalli pitched five scoreless innings and recorded the 200th strikeout of his first full major league season Friday night, leading the Washington Nationals to a 9-1 victory against the host St.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Cade Cavalli News / Stadium Rant / September 18

Nationals Extend Cade Cavalli: What The Move Means For Emerging Team After 2026

The Washington Nationals announced on Friday that they extended 28-year-old right-hander Cade Cavalli through the 2030 season. The deal guarantees $47M over the course of the contract, coming out to a $11.75M AAV.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / September 18

Nationals lock up RHP Cade Cavalli with 4-year extension

The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension plus a club option for 2031 with right-hander Cade Cavalli on Friday. Reports pegged the worth as $47 million.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 18

Nationals to sign ace Cade Cavalli to four-year contract extension

The Washington Nationals have locked in starting pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract extension through the 2030 season, with a club option for 2031.

Sonny Gray reportedly could pull a shocker this offseason

Dodgers make big Edwin Diaz decision

Aaron Nola has reinvented himself as a trusted postseason weapon

Roman Anthony sparks offense as Red Sox stop Rays' streak

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBI as Guardians top Athletics

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 18

The Washington Nationals Head to St. Louis for Their Final Road Trip of the Season

The Washington Nationals will head to St. Louis for a three-game weekend series after splitting a short two-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Josiah Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Nationals Reinstate Josiah Gray From 60-Day Injured List

The Nationals announced that right-hander Josiah Gray has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Outfielder Andrew Pinckney was optioned to Triple-A Rochester yesterday, which opened an active roster spot.

Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Nationals Demote Player Immediately After Shutout Loss

The Washington Nationals made a late roster move Wednesday night, optioning outfielder Andrew Pinckney to Triple-A Rochester following their shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 17

Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around

It has been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been relevant when it comes to discussing teams that could genuinely contend for a playoff spot, even with the added benefit of another Wild Card spot.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

How Nationals’ CJ Abrams, James Wood just joined Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor in MLB history

The Washington Nationals may not reach the postseason this year, but James Wood and CJ Abrams have still performed well. In fact, Wood and Abrams became the second pair of teammates who are 25 years old or younger to record 30 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in a season, according to Sarah Langs.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10