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Nationals powered by pitching milestones in win vs. Phillies

The 2025 season is yet another lost one for the Washington Nationals, a team that just couldn’t find a way to return to winning ways after hoisting the World Series trophy in 2019.

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Nationals reunite ex-Little League rivals for first pitch before Phillies game

The Washington Nationals are playing out another lost season. At 23 games under .500, Washington is headed for its sixth straight losing season. The Nationals’ awful pitching made headlines earlier this month when the club made history as the only team to allow 80 hits, 50 runs and 10 homers in a four-game span.

Jose Tena News / Field Level Media / 10 hours ago

Jose Tena’s two-run single lifts Nationals over Phillies in late rally

Jose Tena connected for a two-run single in the seventh to help the Washington Nationals rally for a 3-2 win against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Nationals DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe, activate OF Dylan Crews from IL

The Washington Nationals designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment on Thursday in the midst of his disappointing season. The move was made as Washington activated outfielder Dylan Crews (left oblique strain) from the 60-day injured list.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / 14 hours ago

Nationals' Slugger Josh Bell Has Quietly Turned Things Around After Brutal Start

With August approaching, it's the midway point and the regular season entering its final stretch, the 2025 Washington Nationals will be looking to end what's been an extremely disappointing campaign on some sort of a high note.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 12 hours ago

Red Sox should consider adding former World Series champion 1B

A former World Series champion suddenly became available on Thursday and could be a formidable platoon partner in Boston.

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

Nationals DFA 1B Nathaniel Lowe, activate OF Dylan Crews from IL

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The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / 17 hours ago

Nationals shockingly DFA former World Series champ

Nationals shockingly designate former World Series champ for assignment

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment.

Nationals score early and late to hold off Royals

Phillies plot to halt mini skid in opener vs. Nationals

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The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / 17 hours ago

Nationals Interim Manager Reveals Team's Most Improved Hitter

It has not been an offensive year to write home about for the Washington Nationals. Entering Thursday tied for 19th in total runs scored (515), they are going to need to improve upon that if they're ever going to get back into contender status at some point during this rebuild.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / 20 hours ago

Despite a strong MLB Draft, the Washington Nationals Farm System ranks low

Following the MLB Draft and the trade deadline, both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline updated their farm system rankings. Despite the Nationals having the number 1 pick and having a strong draft, their system is ranked in the bottom half of baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / 20 hours ago

Nationals Heading in Wrong Direction of MLB Farm System Rankings for Rebuild

The Washington Nationals, who haven’t been competitive since winning the World Series in 2019, look set to embark on another rebuild with a new regime having to be put in place this upcoming offseason.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

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MLB News / Federal Baseball / 21 hours ago

Washington Nationals Face Tall Task as Philadelphia Phillies Roll into D.C.

Washington continues to lose games, losing yet another series. The schedule won’t get any easier as they are facing arguably the most dangerous team in the MLB, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / 23 hours ago

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly From the Nationals Latest Road Trip

The Washington Nationals just went on a road trip to San Francisco to face the Giants and then to Kansas City to play the Royals before returning to D.C.

Miguel Cairo News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 13

How Miguel Cairo Might Have Changed Season's Trajectory for Nationals Rising Star

It has not been a fun year for the Washington Nationals. On paper, it looked like they might have an exciting, young roster for the 25th anniversary of the franchise's existence.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13

Nationals score early and late to hold off Royals

Daylen Lile went 2-for-5, including the go-ahead RBI, to help the Washington Nationals avoid a sweep with an 8-7 win against the host Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.