Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10

Nationals Turn to Veteran Talent in Latest Move To Strengthen Triple-A Depth

MLB Trade Rumors announced that the Washington Nationals assigned catcher Francisco Mejia to Triple-A Rochester on a minor league contract. Mejía started the 2025 season in Mexico and made his debut for Rochester on Tuesday going 0-4. Mejía made his major league debut back in 2017 for the Cleveland Indians and only played in 11 games.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10

Nationals Land Top Baseball Prospect in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Washington Nationals have full control in the 2025 MLB draft with the No. 1 overall pick. One of the bigger questions is, will the recent decision to shake up the front office and fire general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez change how they proceed?

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 10

Nationals Prospects: Fangraphs releases their Washington Nationals prospect rankings

Fangraphs put out a very interesting list ranking their top 39 Washington Nationals prospects Fangraphs is one of my favorite baseball sites and they put out their prospect rankings the other day.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10

Nationals Urged to Address Key Weakness Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Things have not gone well for the Washington Nationals during the 2025 MLB regular season, causing a major shakeup within the organization. Recently, general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were both fired, leaving the team in a tough spot with the 2025 MLB Draft and MLB trade deadline both near.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / July 10

Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Back Nationals starter, plus more predictions

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Thursday's 11-game schedule

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 10

Mike Rizzo’s 5 best trades as Washington Nationals GM

Mike Rizzo was known for his ability to swing a trade, here are five of his best ones as Nats boss Mike Rizzo’s greatest strength as an executive was his ability to swing a trade.

Dave Martinez News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10

Five First-Time Managers Nationals Could Pursue to Replace Dave Martinez

When the Washington Nationals hired Dave Martinez in 2018, he was a first-time manager. That worked out well Two years later, he guided the Nationals to a World Series title.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 9

Interim manager Miguel Cairo gets 1st win as Nationals down Cards

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run homer to power the visiting Washington Nationals past the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Wednesday night and give interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory.

Mike Rizzo News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 9

Five Former General Managers Nationals Could Pursue After Firing Mike Rizzo

For the Washington Nationals, hiring Mike Rizzo’s replacement as general manager makes sense before hiring a manager. Rizzo led the organization for more than a decade.

Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Nationals starter Trevor Williams to undergo UCL surgery

Washington Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams told members of the media Wednesday that he has a partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament and will undergo surgery.

ESPN insider says Nationals may have changed thoughts for top MLB Draft pick

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 9

Nationals Interim General Manager Ready To Bring 'Real Change' To Franchise

The Washington Nationals shook things up this past weekend. After it seemed like the ownership group was going to patiently wait out this rebuild with two pillars of the organization in charge, they instead opted to fire longtime executive Mike Rizzo and World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 9

Nationals Made Multiple Roster Moves That Included Signing Former Dodgers Reliever

There is a lot that's being discussed regarding the Washington Nationals. Longtime executive Mike Rizzo was fired alongside manager Dave Martinez, two moves that are set to usher in a new era of Nationals baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / July 9

MLB Draft 2025: Kade Anderson and Ethan Holliday are the prime candidates for the top pick

Despite the massive change in the Washington Nationals organization, the same two players remain favorites to go first overall There has been a lot of change in the Washington Nationals organization over the last few days.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 9

MacKenzie Gore, Nationals face Cardinals, seek to halt skid

After replacing Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on an interim basis, Miguel Cairo will try to guide this re-tooling team onto a positive track.

Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / July 8

Nationals place C Keibert Ruiz (concussion) back on injured list

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz returned to the seven-day concussion list Tuesday after being active for two games. In a corresponding move, the Nationals recalled catcher Drew Millas from Triple-A Rochester.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Nationals Name Henry Blanco Bench Coach

The Nationals announced that Henry Blanco is now the club’s bench coach. Blanco was already on the staff as a catching and strategy coach. Also, Bob Henley has been added to the staff with the title of major league field coordinator.