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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / 5 GOATs / July 19
2025 MLB Draft: Eli Willits contract details revealed for Washington Nationals first-round pick
No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a deal, officially signing with the club. While the now-former Oklahoma shortstop took well below slot value, he still made some history along the way.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Nationals Sign Top Selection Eli Willits to Record Contract for Prep Player
The Washington Nationals made the expected official on Saturday with their No. 1 overall draft selection. The Nationals announced that they signed their first-round pick, prep shortstop Eli Wlllits, to his bonus contract and will send him to their Florida facility to being his pro career next week.
Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / July 19
Nationals sign Eli Willits: No. 1 overall pick in 2025 MLB Draft gets $8.2 million signing bonus, per report
Willits' bonus is almost $3 million below slot
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 19
MLB Draft: Washington Nationals sign Eli Willits to under-slot deal
The Washington Nationals signed first overall pick Eli Willits to an $8.2 million deal Well, that was quick! The Washington Nationals have signed their first overall pick Eli Willits to an $8.2 million deal.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19
Nationals agree to sign first overall pick Eli Willits
The Nationals have agreed to sign Eli Willits, the first overall pick of the 2025 draft. The high school shortstop announced yesterday (in an interview on CNN with Wolf Blitzer) that he planned to officially ink his first pro contract today, and the Nats indeed have a press conference set to mark the event.
James Wood News / Federal Baseball / July 19
James Wood has hit a minor speed bump with strikeouts piling up
Washington Nationals star James Wood is in his first real slump of the season and I am interested to see when he gets back on track James Wood has hit his real bump in the road.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Nationals Have Five Players Listed as Trade Chips Ahead of Deadline
The 2025 MLB season has been incredibly disappointing for the Washington Nationals despite entering the campaign without the highest of expectations. After winning 71 games in two straight years, it will be an uphill climb to even reach that number this season.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Which Prep Players Are Most Promising in Nationals Draft Class?
The Washington Nationals had a bit more scrutiny than most teams with a front office shakeup so close to the MLB draft. Despite dismissing longtime executive and former scouting director Mike Rizzo a week before the important event, the Nationals seemed to have a strategy heading into the draft.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 19
Bad night for Washington Nationals trade chips
The Washington Nationals rentals had rough nights in their loss to the Padres Kyle Finnegan, Josh Bell and Michael Soroka are all prime trade candidates for the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 19
Nationals Break Bank to Sign Miguel Sime Jr. to Above-Slot Bonus Deal
The Washington Nationals are expected to sign their first-round pick on Saturday. But the Nats have reportedly signed their fourth-round pick to a huge deal.
Miguel Cairo News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 18
Interim Manager Miguel Cairo Gives Several Key Injury Updates
Before the Washington Nationals get things started in the second half of the season against the San Diego Padres, interim manager Miguel Cairo provided several important updates about the team.
Derek Law News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 18
Nationals Reliever Derek Law To Miss Season After Flexor Tendon Surgery
The Washington Nationals have already been without Derek Law all season, and now it looks he won't pitch for them at all this year. Law told reporters on Friday that he underwent surgery to repair a partial tear that he had in his flexor tendon, per Mark Zuckerman of MASN.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 18
This One Thing Has Been Key To Nationals' Success This Season
Nobody expected much out of the Washington Nationals this season, but considering it was their 25th-year anniversary from when the team became part of the nation's capital, the hope was the young players on this roster would at least give the fans something to get excited about.
Ken Griffey News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 15
Washington Nationals No. 1 Draft Pick Joins Ken Griffey Jr. in Incredible MLB Draft History
On Sunday night, the Washington Nationals took Georgia high school shortstop Eli Willits at No. 1 in the MLB Draft. It was a bit of a surprise, as many expected them to select pitcher Kade Anderson of LSU, but it's another pick that gives hope to a Nationals franchise that is currently in last place in the National League East.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 15
Was Eli Willits the Right Choice for the Nationals’ First Pick?
Ahead of this year’s MLB Draft, fans of the sport knew we were in for a chaotic draft. Up until moments before the Washington Nationals went on the clock, there still wasn’t a clear number one player in the entire class, especially with the Nationals’ draft team having a recent shakeup.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 14
Former Nationals star gives take on team's No. 1 pick
The Washington Nationals surprised some prognosticators when the franchise made shortstop Eli Willits the No. 1 selection in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday.
The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz
MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Scott Boras News / Larry Brown Sports / July 13
Nationals may have avoided Scott Boras in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals pulled what many regarded as a stunner in the 2025 MLB Draft, but there may have been an explanation for their strategy. The Nats on Sunday selected Eli Willits with the No.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 13
Nationals interim GM explains why they made stunning No. 1 pick
One week after firing their manager and general manager, the Washington Nationals made another stunning decision during the 2025 MLB Draft.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 13
Nationals take 17-year-old SS Eli Willits in surprise No. 1 pick
ATLANTA -- Fresh off an organizational switch-up, the Washington Nationals made a surprise selection with the first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday, selecting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14
Nationals pull a stunner with No. 1 pick in MLB Draft
The Washington Nationals threw everyone a curveball to kick off Sunday’s MLB Draft. Washington surprisingly used their No. 1 overall draft pick on high school shortstop Eli Willits.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Nationals select Eli Willits with first pick of 2025 Amateur Draft
The Nationals have taken high school shortstop Eli Willits as the first overall selection of the 2025 draft.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 11
MLB's No. 1 overall picks are rarely franchise-changing players
The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 overall pick in Sunday's Major League Baseball Draft, and it is a position they have had success with in the past.
Mike Rizzo News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Fired GM Mike Rizzo has cool gesture for Nationals fans
Former Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is offering a cool gesture to the team’s fans after his firing. On Friday, Rizzo sent a message to fans via the Instagram page for his Rizzo Family Foundation.
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