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Nationals Star Duo Disappointingly Contributing to Team's Lack of Success Offensively

The Washington Nationals are at a talent disadvantage most nights they take the field, meaning they need to play near flawlessly to have any success. Throughout the season, James Wood, their left fielder, and CJ Abrams, their shortstop, led the way offensively.

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MLB News: Washington Nationals announce their 2026 schedule

Well, it is time to look towards 2026, at least a little bit. The Washington Nationals 2026 schedule has arrived. We can now map out what the road ahead looks like for what is hopefully a more successful season.

James Wood News / Federal Baseball / August 26

Will the real James Wood please stand up?

Since a 5/5 day against the Detroit Tigers on July 3rd, the James Wood we knew and loved in the first half of the season has been missing. The insane raw

Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 26

Nationals’ Jacob Young Caps Dramatic Comeback Effort with First Career Grand Slam

The Washington Nationals may be at the bottom of the National League East standings, but there are some very promising things going for the franchise. If there's anything that Washington has made clear this season, it's that they will not back down from a challenge.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 26

A new coaching staff can’t come fast enough for the Washington Nationals

We all know it, but games like last nights really show how badly the Washington Nationals need a full scale coaching overhaul. At all levels, this is a poorly coached team.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 26

Nationals' Exciting Young Core Can't Keep Them from Bottom of MLB Rankings

The Washington Nationals, in a season that once carried promise of a surprise push for a playoff spot, have cratered out, and they continue to occupy last place in the National League East Division.

Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 25

Nationals Pitching Prospect Jarlin Susana Making Case for Promotion to Triple-A

The Washington Nationals have had a difficult season in many regards at the MLB level, with a 53-77 record to their name. It is clear that a playoff push is out of the question even if they haven't been offiically eliminated yet.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 25

Nationals Young Star Showing Major Flashes Since Return From Lengthy Injury

The Washington Nationals have had a rough go of it this season, struggling to create any sort of momentum as one of the younger rosters in baseball entering a new era in terms of management and the front office.

Miguel Cairo News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 25

Miguel Cairo's Comments Create Cloudy Future for Struggling Nationals Pitcher

The Washington Nationals have not gotten good performances on the mound this season. Outside of MacKenzie Gore, who put together an All-Star campaign in the first half and has kept his strong season going, there are not a whole lot of pitchers in the mix that anyone could point to as the future of this franchise.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Washington Nationals Head To The Bronx Looking To Play Spoiler

After taking game one of the series in Philadelphia in comeback style, the Nationals dropped the final 2 games of the series 4-6 and 2-3, ending their 10-game stand against NL East opponents at a respectable 5-5.

Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Should Jarlin Susana get a shot in the Washington Nationals rotation

The struggles of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker have been well documented at this point. It is obvious that the Washington Nationals need new blood in their rotation sooner rather than later.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Three Takeaways From Nationals Weekend Series Loss Against Phillies

The Washington Nationals entered the three-game weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies feeling pretty good about themselves. Not only did they split a four-game set against the Phillies the weekend prior, but they also won two out of three against the New York Mets, a playoff hopeful that has tons of star power throughout their roster.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

17-Year-Old Nationals Prospect Could Be Their Next Big Thing

The Washington Nationals are in need of as much talent as possible to get out of their current rebuild. While many of their former top prospects are now starring at the major league level, the fact this team has taken a step back in terms of their record compared to the past two years is a bit alarming.

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Mitchell Parker News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

Nationals’ Mitchell Parker May Be Running Out of Slack After Phillies Loss

Washington Nationals starter Mitchell Parker has only been in the Major Leagues for two years, but his lack of progress stands out in another lost season.

Riley Adams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Could Riley Adams Become Catcher of Nationals' Future With Strong Finish To Season?

The Washington Nationals entered the 2025 season hoping Keibert Ruiz would finally break through and live up to his previous top prospect billing. Acquired

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Nationals Star Dylan Crews Part of Franchise’s Winning Formula This Season

Washington Nationals rookie Dylan Crews was at the heart of the Washington Nationals’ come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / August 22

Daylen Lile, Nationals overtake Phillies in 9th inning

Daylen Lile hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the visiting Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ 2025 No.1 pick goes on hit barrage in pro debut

While the 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan for the Washington Nationals, the big-league roster and accompanying minor league system are filled with numerous potential standouts.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Nationals infielder is taking pregame reps at first base

While the Nats don’t have any plans to get him imminent game action there, Golden writes that they could give him a look at some point as they plan ahead to 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21

Nationals climb out of three-run hole to clobber Mets

James Wood hit a three-run home run, Brady House had three hits and the host Washington Nationals rallied for a 9-3 win against the New York Mets, taking the rubber game of the series Thursday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Nationals jump ahead, ride bullpen to win over Mets

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs to help lift the host Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Dylan Crews provided an RBI double and scored twice for the Nationals while Drew Millas had an RBI triple.

Washington Nationals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

We Now Know When Washington Nationals No. 1 Pick Will Make Pro Debut

After being surprisingly taken with the No. 1 pick in the draft this past July, Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits is set to make his major league debut on Friday night, per a note from MLB Pipeline.

Nathaniel Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox are finalizing a deal with veteran first baseman

The signing comes at little surprise, as reports linking the Sox to him have been swirling since May, soon after Triston Casas was lost to what is likely to be a season-ending knee surgery.

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