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Nationals Draft News: MLB Pipeline updates their draft rankings

MLB Pipeline updated their draft rankings. It will be fascinating to see who the Nationals take at the top of the draft MLB Pipeline released their updated top 150 rankings for the 2025 MLB Draft.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / April 29

Timeline for Paul DeJong's return to Nationals revealed

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong has been out of action for over a month.

Wild pitch gives Phillies comeback win over Nationals

Nationals release OF Stone Garrett after poor start to season

Team-by-team NL MVPs: Budding superstar, six pitchers take spotlight

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Stone Garrett News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Nationals release OF Stone Garrett after poor start to season

The Nationals have released outfielder Stone Garrett, reports Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Garrett opened the season in Triple-A Rochester. He was designated for assignment in spring training but cleared waivers and remained with the organization as a non-roster player.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 29

Washington Nationals Remain Unsure of Next Step for Rehabbing Veteran Pitcher

Coming into the season, it was the Washington Nationals' lineup that was garnering a lot of attention for the upside that it possessed. It was hard to ignore all of the young talent manager Davey Martinez had at his disposal when it came to positional players.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 29

3 things you should know for Nationals vs Phillies

The Nationals Enter Philly Series Looking to Regain Momentum The Nationals head into their road series against the Philadelphia Phillies riding a wave of mixed emotions.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 29

How the Washington Nationals can get back to .500

Whenever the Nationals approach .500, they seem to come up short. Here is how that can change Getting to .500 is a big deal for the Nationals team. Back in 2011, the year before they made the playoffs for the first time, they went 80-81, nearly .500.

Will Proposed RFK Stadium Development Negatively Impact Washington Nationals?

It’s been nearly 30 years since the Washington Commanders moved from RFK Stadium to its current home in Landover, Md. On Monday, they announced that they could be coming back.

MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / April 29

A Closer Look at MacKenzie Gore’s Outstanding Start to 2025

All stats and rankings were taken prior to first pitch on April 28. Every spring, as the new Major League Baseball season begins, we see some incredible performances and wild stats right out of the gate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as Mets throttle Nationals

Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as red-hot Mets throttle Nationals

On Monday, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo joined a rare group, becoming just the second player in franchise history to record a nine-RBI game in New York's 19-5 win over the division-rival Nationals.

Why the Mets should be wary of Clay Holmes' great start

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Comparing the Yankees and Mets after Juan Soto's move

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025

The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Nationals Make Unfortunate Team History in 19-5 Loss to Mets

The Washington Nationals fell to the New York Mets on Monday, 19-5, in what was a blowout from the start. Washington fell to 13-16 on the season with the loss, as they struggled to keep up with the explosive Mets' offensive attack.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies Showcase Aces in Series Opener

The Washington Nationals head to Philadelphia for a three-game series on Tuesday and it will feature an opening day rematch on the mound. The first game, set for 6:45 p.m.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Analyst States That Washington Nationals Young Star Has '50-Homer Potential'

The Washington Nationals have an impressive group of emerging young players making up the foundation of their roster. Possessing arguably the most upside is left fielder James Wood, who more than held his own as a rookie in 2024 and is showcasing the immense raw power that he possesses in the first month of the season.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 28

Washington Nationals getting more production from the bottom of the lineup

After struggling early in the season, the bottom of the Nats lineup has been performing well lately due to new faces Early in the season, the bottom of the lineup was really struggling.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Washington Nationals Put NL East on Notice With Electric Performances Against Mets

Not many people gave the Washington Nationals a chance in the series against the New York Mets. Coming into the weekend, the Mets were the hottest team in baseball and owners of the best record in the MLB, arriving to the nation's capital following an emphatic sweep over their archrival Philadelphia Phillies.

Dylan Crews News / Federal Baseball / April 28

The Dylan Crews that was promised to Nationals fans has finally arrived

Dylan Crews has looked like the guy who conquered college baseball at LSU these last couple weeks A couple weeks ago, I said that Dylan Crews should be sent down to Triple-A, and boy do I look stupid now.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 27

Nationals overcome six-run deficit to slay Mets

CJ Abrams scored on Pete Alonso's throwing error in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run deficit for an 8-7 win against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nationals ride momentum of late rally into rematch vs. Mets

The Washington Nationals will look to pick up where they left off against the visiting New York Mets when the teams meet Saturday for the second contest of their four-game series.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nationals news: Controversial All-Star activated off IL

The Washington Nationals are an interesting mix of intriguing young players and proven veterans under Dave Martinez. The team trades Paul DeJong for CJ Abrams on the injured list after their star shortstop spent a week out of the lineup thanks to a hip flexor strain.

CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nationals activate SS CJ Abrams from injured list

The Washington Nationals activated shortstop CJ Abrams from the injured list Thursday and optioned third baseman Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Abrams, 24, last played on April 11 when he departed in the fourth inning with a right hip flexor strain.

CJ Abrams News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Washington Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Going Through Up-and-Down Rehab Assignment

CJ Abrams has been eligible to be activated off the injured list for two days now, but the star shortstop has remained in the Washington Nationals’ farm system on a rehab assignment.

Dylan Crews News / Yardbarker / April 19