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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 24

Washington Nationals keep it close but show their flaws in one run loss

As they have done for a lot of games lately, the Washington Nationals showed a lot of fight and kept things close. However, they fell short because of some flaws that have haunted them all season.

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.

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

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.

Marconi German News / Federal Baseball / August 23

Washington Nationals Prospect Marconi German Is Turning Heads In The DSL

The Dominican Summer League, or DSL for short, is the first step in international players’ journeys to the major leagues. From former top Nats prospects

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 / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

How Nationals Could Be Impacted by Possible Position Change of Luis Garcia Jr.

There was some interesting news surrounding the Washington Nationals when it was revealed that Luis Garcia Jr. -- the team's everyday second baseman -- was getting some pregame work at first base in what could signal a possible position change.

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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.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Dylan Crews Wants To Bring New Mentality To Nationals With His Return

It has not been the start to Dylan Crews' major league career that he or the Washington Nationals envisioned when they took him second overall in the 2023 draft.

Dylan Crews News / Federal Baseball / August 22

Scrappy Nats Head To The Bank Riding Dylan Crews Led Momentum

After dropping game 1 of the series to the Mets 8-1, the Nats showed a level of resilience that they’ve been missing for some time, winning the next 2 games to take the series, including the third one in comeback fashion.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Nationals 'Experimenting' With Position Change for Young Star

Everything seems to be on the table for the Washington Nationals when it comes to getting out of this current rebuilding phase. After going into the season

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 22

Taking a look back at the Washington Nationals trade deadline

It has been a few weeks since the MLB Trade Deadline, so I wanted to take stock of some of the moves the Nats made. So far, the results have been all over the map.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 22

Nationals Prospects: Top pick Eli Willits has a debut to remember

Last night, number 1 overall pick Eli Willits made his professional debut. He not only lived up to the hype, but he was better than expected. At the tender age of 17, Eli Willits had a three hit day facing off against grown men.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Nationals First Overall Pick Eli Willits Impresses in Single-A Debut

With the third first overall pick in franchise history, the Washington Nationals selected Eli Willits, a high school shortstop from Oklahoma. For Willits, there are big shoes to fill following Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.

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.

Miguel Cairo News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21

National Boss Miguel Cairo Signs Ball Heading for Baseball Hall of Fame

Whether Washington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo gets the full-time job or not, a part of his time with the franchise will be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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.

Josh Bell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Nationals’ Josh Bell unleashes 1 of hardest-hit HRs of career vs. Mets

The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday night’s game against the New York Mets looking for revenge. The Mets won the series opener 8-1 in a game that was never in question.

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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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14