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Nationals 1B Luis Garcia Jr. pulled from Braves clash but not because of a trade

Nationals 1B Luis Garcia Jr. pulled from Braves clash but not because of a trade

The Washington Nationals have been one of MLB’s biggest surprises in 2026, as they have seemingly come out of nowhere to put up the best offense in MLB (according to runs scored and total home runs).

CJ Abrams News / DC Sports King / August 1

Nationals Face Massive CJ Abrams Dilemma Amid Breakout Season

If you’ve been watching Washington baseball this season, one thing is glaringly obvious: CJ Abrams is morphing into the premier offensive shortstop in Major League Baseball.

Landon Harmon News / Federal Baseball / July 31

Landon Harmon has the chance to be the Washington Nationals next great pitching prospect

While the Nats were on National TV against the Braves, one of their top pitching prospects was putting on a show of his own. In his third outing since coming back from injury, Landon Harmon threw 3.1 scoreless innings with one hit, 0 walks and three strikeouts.

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CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 31
Nationals Could Be Presented CJ Abrams Offers That Might Blow Them Away

Nationals Could Be Presented CJ Abrams Offers That Might Blow Them Away

The Washington Nationals lost the opener to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. They are now sitting with a .500 record at 55-55 and sit 2.5 games out of the final NL wild card spot.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 31

Taking a closer look at where the Washington Nationals stand in the Wild Card race

The Nats are now 110 games into the season, and sit at an even 55-55. As we all know, the offense has been electric, even if they have struggled late in games lately.

Foster Griffin News / Field Level Media / July 31
Nationals' hurler Foster Griffin aims to stay hot vs. Braves

Nationals' hurler Foster Griffin aims to stay hot vs. Braves

Left-hander Foster Griffin will go for his ninth straight victory on Friday when the visiting Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves in the second contest of their four-game series.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 30
Yankees Reportedly 'Have Long Liked' This Nationals Player, Could Try to Acquire Him

Yankees Reportedly 'Have Long Liked' This Nationals Player, Could Try to Acquire Him

Information ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline is coming from every direction, and the Washington Nationals have found themselves as a topic of discussion on multiple fronts.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 30
Another Nationals Pitcher Gets Healthy Before Start of Crucial Braves Series

Another Nationals Pitcher Gets Healthy Before Start of Crucial Braves Series

The Washington Nationals are getting set for their most important series of the season to date, as they traveled south for their four-game road matchup against the Atlanta Braves ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

Foster Griffin News / Federal Baseball / July 30

What would a Foster Griffin extension look like for the Washington Nationals?

Over the last 24 to 48 hours, there has been a lot of smoke around a Foster Griffin extension. Buster Olney reported that the Nats have been exploring the idea of extending Griffin.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Luis Garcia News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 30
Diamondbacks Among Suitors Interested in Nationals Star Luis Garcia Jr.

Diamondbacks Among Suitors Interested in Nationals Star Luis Garcia Jr.

With the trade deadline around the corner, things are in flux for the Washington Nationals. Once viewed as a team that would sell their best assets, they played their way into buying potential.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 30

Which Nationals Prospects Are Most Likely To Be Moved At The Trade Deadline?

We are just days away from the August 3rd trade deadline, and the Nationals are in a unique spot, sitting at 55-54, 2 games out of the third NL Wild Card spot, but behind 2 teams for it and tied with 2 others.

MLB News / TWSN / July 30
5.23 ERA Pitcher is the Probable Starter in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (July 30th)

5.23 ERA Pitcher is the Probable Starter in Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves (July 30th)

After falling to the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series 1-2, the Washington Nationals have the Atlanta Braves up next. Washington sits with a 55-54 record as of now, which is 4th in the NL East and 8.5 games out of first.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30
Nationals getting healthier in time for Braves series

Nationals getting healthier in time for Braves series

Jake Irvin will come off the 60-day injured list to make his first start in more than two months when the Washington Nationals open their four-game series against the host Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 30
Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning

Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with the Toronto Blue Jays just one game back of the final National League wild card spot.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 30
For the Nationals to Trade CJ Abrams, They Need a Soto-Like Return

For the Nationals to Trade CJ Abrams, They Need a Soto-Like Return

The Juan Soto trade back in 2022 has become fully realized this season, as the two center pieces of that trade are leading the best offense in all of baseball.

Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Nationals To Activate Jake Irvin

Nationals To Activate Jake Irvin

The Nationals tabbed Jake Irvin to start against Grant Holmes in tomorrow’s opener of a four-game weekend series in Atlanta. Washington will officially active him from the 60-day injured list before the game.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 29
Nationals Drop Series to Blue Jays, How That Could Impact Their Trade Deadline

Nationals Drop Series to Blue Jays, How That Could Impact Their Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals lost to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday by a score of 5-2. That defeat resulted in a series loss for the Nationals, who entered the day in striking distance of the final NL wild card spot.

Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Nationals Activate Trevor Williams From 60-Day IL

Nationals Activate Trevor Williams From 60-Day IL

The Nationals reinstated righty Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list prior to this afternoon’s game, per a team announcement. Washington already had an open spot for Williams on the 40-man roster.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 28
Cade Cavalli's quality start steers Nationals past Blue Jays

Cade Cavalli's quality start steers Nationals past Blue Jays

Luis Garcia Jr. and Dylan Crews hit back-to-back homers, Cade Cavalli pitched six solid innings and the Washington Nationals evened their three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, prevailing 8-6 on Tuesday.

Curtis Mead News / Yardbarker / July 28
Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury

Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury

The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.

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Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 27
Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt

Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt

Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26
Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield

The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline

Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline

The Washington Nationals are in a difficult spot as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.

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Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / July 25
How the Nationals Plan to Approach the Trade Deadline

How the Nationals Plan to Approach the Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals are in an interesting position as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches, sitting squarely on the fence with a 52-52 record — one of MLB’s biggest surprises.

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