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Nationals Provide Injury Updates On Former All-Star and Top Prospect

The season has not gone as the Washington Nationals hoped it would. Before the year, there was excitement around the young core of James Wood, CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore and Dylan Crews.

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Venezuelans Cairo, Mendoza face off, make history

Washington Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo faced off against his countryman, Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, on Tuesday night at Nationals Park, becoming the first Venezuelans in big league history to manage against each other.

Andres Chaparro News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 19

Nationals Officially Recall Slugging First Baseman Andres Chaparro

The Washington Nationals were operating with a roster that was a bit unbalanced for a while. Following their surprising decision to DFA Nathaniel Lowe

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 19

Could the Washington Nationals use outfield depth to make a trade?

The Washington Nationals have a ton of outfielders. It is the one position where the organization is loaded with both quality and depth. James Wood, Dylan Crews, Daylen Lile, Jacob Young, and Robert Hassell III are on the roster.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 19

Thank You for 1 Million page views Washington Nationals fans

Earlier this month, Federal Baseball hit 1 million page views since December when we started this new chapter for the site. It has been such an exciting journey.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 19

Rising Superstar Predicted To Be Face of Nationals Franchise in 2028

This season has been a disappointment for the Washington Nationals overall. While they weren't expected to compete for a division title or even make the playoffs this year, there was some hope that improvement on the field would take place after they had won 71 games in back-to-back seasons.

Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / August 19

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MLB News / Federal Baseball / August 19

Washington Nationals Look to Dent Mets October Hopes in NL East Clash

Games at this point in the season are becoming increasingly meaningful, and teams far out of the playoff picture are trying to play spoiler. After splitting a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the division-rival New York Mets are coming to town, and Washington could continue playing spoiler throughout the division.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 19

Nationals Could Get Rivalry Gift in Potential MLB Geographic Realignment

The Washington Nationals have enjoyed the same alignment in the NL East since it moved to the nation’s capital from Montreal before the 2005 season. Two of those trips have been rather short, as Washington enjoyed annual trips to the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 18

Cade Cavalli's Long-Awaited Success Giving Nationals 'A Great Lift'

Three years after his Major League debut and five years after he was drafted 22nd overall, Cade Cavalli earned his first career MLB win for the Washington Nationals.

Brad Lord News / Federal Baseball / August 18

Could Washington Nationals Brad Lord be a Rookie of the Year candidate?

It is time to start the Brad Lord National League Rookie of the Year campaign. In what is a weaker field of NL rookies, it is shocking how little attention Brad Lord has gotten.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 18

Nationals Show Signs of Life but Still at Bottom of Baseball's Power Rankings

Insider for MLB, Will Leitch, just released this week's power ranking and the Washington Nationals still find themselves at No. 28 despite being .500 in their last 10.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 18

Nationals Prospects: Former SEC star Ethan Petry off to a red hot start

With the 2025 MLB draft about a month removed, a few of the Nationals draft picks are playing in the minor leagues. Since the Nationals went high school heavy at the top of the draft, a lot of their top picks will not play this year.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / August 18

Washington Nationals rookie Daylen Lile is a natural in the batters box

When he is at his best, Daylen Lile is truly a joy to watch at the plate. He is a throwback, a pure hitter with excellent bat to ball skills. Those skills make him such an intriguing young player despite some growing pains, especially in the field.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 18

Former Nationals Slugger 'Finalizing a Deal' With Red Sox

The Washington Nationals surprised a lot of people when they designated Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and effectively cut ties with him going forward.

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Nathaniel Lowe News / Field Level Media / August 18

Report: Red Sox to sign 1B Nathaniel Lowe

Free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is signing with the Boston Red Sox, ESPN reported on Sunday night. Lowe, 30, had been placed on waivers on Saturday by the Washington Nationals after they designated him for assignment on Thursday.

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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Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Nationals Notebook: Cavalli Shuts Down Phillies, Riley Adams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s never easy for Nationals fans when their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, come to D.C. The top three hitters in the Phillies’ lineup on Saturday, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper, are all former members of the Nats.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 16

Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals blank Phillies

Cade Cavalli recorded his first major-league win after tossing seven scoreless innings, fueling the host Washington Nationals to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16