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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 1
The Washington Nationals lose a heartbreaker in Philly as the defense and bullpen collapse 
The Washington Nationals suffered their first truly heartbreaking loss of the season. They had a 5-1 lead in the 7th inning, but could not finish off the Phillies.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1
Nationals Bullpen Implodes to Cost Them Series Win Against Phillies
The Washington Nationals sat in the driver's seat when it came to winning their first two series of the season. Leading 5-1 entering the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday, it looked like they were going to take two out of three from the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 1
The Washington Nationals announce their Minor League rosters
The Nationals minor league rosters are here. We now know where all of the Nats prospects will start the season. Every level has intriguing names, but the Fredericksburg Nationals and Rochester Red Wings look like must watch teams.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
Jake Eder News / Field Level Media / April 1
Dodgers acquire LHP Jake Eder in trade with Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday for cash considerations. Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on March 28 after he had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (two starts) at spring training.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Jake Irvin News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 1
Nationals Made Tweaks to Jake Irvin That Could Turn Him Into Frontline Starter
One of the things that Washington Nationals fans were most excited about when it came to this new regime was the pitching lab that was going to be created led by pitching coach Simon Mathews.
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / April 1
Daylen Lile has proven himself to be the Washington Nationals best hitter
When opposing teams are planning for the Washington Nationals, Daylen Lile should be the name they circle on the lineup card. He is the team’s best hitter and his momentum from last season has translated through the first five games.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 31
Washington Nationals die hard in a tough luck 3-2 loss against the Phillies
The Nationals showed all of the heart and desire, but just did not do enough offensively to get over the line in Philly. While the Nats lost 3-2 tonight, they played well and hung in there despite not having a great offensive performance.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 31
Nationals Infielder Takes Home MLB's First Play of the Week Honor
It has been a great start to the season for the Washington Nationals. Not only did they go into Wrigley Field and take two out of three from the Chicago Cubs, but they turned around and won the first contest of their three-game road set against the Philadelphia Phillies in decisive fashion.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 31
Nationals Look Like Completely Different Team After Embarrassing Phillies
The Washington Nationals went to the City of Brotherly Love on Monday night and embarrassed their division rivals by a score of 13-2. That hasn't happened often between these two franchises lately, and it spawned a ton of boos directed at the Philadelphia Phillies throughout the contest.
Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / March 31
The 3 changes the Washington Nationals made to Jake Irvin to revitalize him
Through 4 games under new pitching coach Simon Mathews, Nationals pitchers as a group are seeing somewhat of a renaissance in terms of their “stuff”, with many of them finding extra velocity, spin, or movement on their pitches.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Dylan Crews News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Dylan Crews Demoted: Fantasy Baseball Outlook & Exact Timeline to Buy Low
The Washington Nationals surprised everyone with their decision to option OF Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester in the final days of spring training. Crews’ scouting reports all cite him as a five-tool player; not elite in any one category but strong in all five.
Joey Wiemer News / Yardbarker / March 31
Historic streak ends for Nationals' outfielder
Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer's historic streak ended Monday against the Phillies.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 30
Nationals blast Phillies with 13 runs on 17 hits
Luis Garcia Jr. drove in three runs and Jose Tena notched three hits and two RBIs to guide the visiting Washington Nationals to a comfortable 13-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 30
The Washington Nationals demolish the Phillies in a 13-2 beat down
It was a beatdown at Citizens Bank Park, but for the first time in a while, the Nats were the ones delivering the beating. They destroyed the Phillies in a 13-2 blowout.
Joey Wiemer News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 30
Nationals Outfielder Joey Wiemer Etches His Name Into MLB History Books
On Monday, all eyes were on Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer. With a lineup featuring two All-Stars, a fifth-place NL Rookie of the Year finisher and multiple former top prospects, it's strange to think that a player who was claimed off waivers this offseason after being designated for assignment was commanding that type of attention.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 30
Unlikely Nationals Player Makes Franchise History During First Series of Season
The Washington Nationals enter their second series of the season with something almost nobody in the fanbase and around the baseball world expected: a winning record.
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / March 30
Washington Nationals Roster Moves 03/30/2026
The Washington Nationals are coming off an opening series win over the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. They now head into Philadelphia to take on division foes.
Joey Wiemer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties extremely rare Expansion Era feat
The Washington Nationals have started the season on a solid note, winning two of their first three games of the 2026 MLB regular season over a 2025 playoff team in the Chicago Cubs.
Joey Wiemer News / Field Level Media / March 29
Joey Wiemer continues perfect start to get Nationals over Cubs
Joey Wiemer and Keibert Ruiz homered while Jake Irvin struck out seven to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday Wiemer continued his torrid start to the season as he was 3-for-3 with a run scored and a walk.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 28
Washington Nationals Grounded Back To Earth In 10-2 Pounding To Chicago Cubs
As elated as the Nationals had to be feeling at the end of Thursday’s victory over the Cubs, it would be safe to declare the team is feeling the absolute opposite after today’s game.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Nationals Remove CJ Abrams From Lineup After Unfortunate Personal News
The 2026 season has just begun, but the Washington Nationals' lineup is already missing one key figure after some unfortunate news. Shortstop CJ Abrams was not in Saturday's lineup against right-hander Cade Horton and the Cubs because there was a death in his family.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / March 25
Washington Nationals Staring In The Face Of Another Dismal Season
In 2019, the Washington Nationals completed the improbable of bringing to Washington D.C. its first World Series championship. It was an incredible story and there had to be some belief that the franchise’s future was bright and rosy.
Josiah Gray News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Josiah Gray Diagnosed With Flexor Strain
Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray has been diagnosed with a flexor strain, the team announced. He has been placed on the 60-day injured list and will miss at least the first two months of the season.
Cionel Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23
Nationals To Select Cionel Pérez
Left-handed reliever Cionel Pérez has been informed that he’s made the Nationals’ Opening Day roster, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Pérez is in camp as a non-roster invitee, so the Nats will need to open a 40-man roster spot in order to formally add him to the club.
Griff McGarry News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Nationals Designate Griff McGarry For Assignment
The Nationals announced today that they’ve designated right-hander Griff McGarry for assignment. The move clears a spot for Jorbit Vivas on the 40-man roster, whose previously reported acquisition from the Yankees is now official.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 13
Why C.J. Abrams may not be with the Nationals much longer
Every season a few names start making waves around the rumor mill long before the trade deadline. This year, that name is C.J. Abrams.
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