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Nationals Pitching Struggles Could Open the Door for Top Arms in the System

The Washington Nationals have had trouble on the mound this season to say the least. The Nats sit at least fifth-worst in many major categories, including ERA (second-worst), opponents' batting average (also second-worst, and number of strikeouts (fifth least).

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A few players the Washington Nationals need to give a chance

As this miserable 2025 season slowly drags towards its conclusion, it should be time to get some looks at younger players. The season is lost, so it is time to give some players a shot at the big leagues and see if they can show anything.

Washington Nationals News / LWOSports.com / August 8

MLB Top 5: Washington Nationals Second Basemen and Shortstops

This is the third article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Washington Nationals. In this installment are second basemen and shortstops.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 8

Nationals Successfully Restock Minor League System With MLB Trade Deadline Deals

The Washington Nationals were one of the few teams that were clear-cut sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, looking to move as many veterans as possible in exchange for prospect capital.

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,000 career hits can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

The 'MLB pitchers to win MVP' quiz

The 'Every 10-RBI game' quiz

MLB News / Federal Baseball / August 8

Washington Nationals Seek Spark in Matchup with San Francisco Giants

Following being shut out by the Athletics, the Washington Nationals are among the worst teams in all of baseball in 2025. With James Wood and MacKenzie Gore struggling since making their first All-Star team, Washington’s season could not get any worse.

Washington Nationals News / LWOSports.com / August 8

MLB Top 5: Washington Nationals First and Third Basemen

This is the second article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for t he Washington Nationals. In this installment are first and third basemen and designated hitters.

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 7

MacKenzie Gore to Face Pitching Legend in Nationals-Giants Series

The trip to San Francisco to face the Giants will be a stunning opportunity for young Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. On Sunday, in the series finale, the young left-hander will face a future Hall-of-Fame starting pitcher in Justin Verlander.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 7

Drew Millas and Riley Adams Are Outperforming Keibert Ruiz In His Absence

The Nationals’ catching room was the worst in baseball for the first 3 months of the season, and there was no debating it. From the beginning of the season

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 7

Nationals Recently Drafted Pitcher Riley Cornelio Rapidly Rising Minor League System

The Washington Nationals have a lot of high-upside pitching talent in their minor league system that has fans excited about what the future may hold, which has led to players such as Riley Cornelio being overlooked.

MacKenzie Gore News / Federal Baseball / August 6

Capitol Punishment: Washington Nationals’ historic pitching meltdown continues

The Washington Nationals pitching staff is on a record setting run, and not in a good way. Over the past four games, the Washington Nationals have given up 80 hits.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 6

Nationals' Star Shortstop CJ Abrams Has Struggled in Second Half

The second half of the 2025 MLB season has been going just about as poorly for the Washington Nationals as the first half went, with the team continuing to struggle in pretty much every facet of the game.

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 6

Nationals Ace MacKenzie Gore Doesn't Hold Back Ripping Team's Recent Performance

The Washington Nationals knew some tougher days could be on the horizon after moving some of their key contributors ahead of the MLB trade deadline last week.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Nationals makes miserable MLB history with pathetic pitching

The Washington Nationals have etched their name into MLB history, but for all the wrong reasons. No one voiced the frustration more bluntly than Nationals lefty MacKenzie Gore, who didn’t hold back after the team’s latest collapse.

MacKenzie Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

MacKenzie Gore blasts ’embarrassing’ Nationals amid nightmare homestand

Instead of progressing forward in their rebuild, the Washington Nationals appear to have done nothing but take a step back in 2025. On Tuesday night, the Nationals fell to 44-68 on the year after being on the receiving end of a 16-7 beatdown from the Athletics.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / August 6

Washington Nationals Pitchers Get Shelled as Historic Cold Streak Continues

The Washington Nationals lost their sixth straight game Tuesday night, as their pitching staff's continued struggles hardly gave them a chance to break out of the funk.

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The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Nationals recall former first-round pitcher mere hours after historic loss

The 2020 first-round pick was once one of the top pitching prospects in the sport.

Athletics catcher's historic performance part of team's 16-run onslaught against Nationals

Best MLB trades from the last decade: National League

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5

Nationals Star Jacob Young Wins Prestigious Heart and Hustle Award

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young was selected as the team’s winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, announced by MLB on Tuesday. The award, which is presented by and voted on by the league’s player alumni, will feature a league-wide award winner at the end of the year.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5

Nationals Performance Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Can Be Summed Up in One Word

The Washington Nationals were one of the few teams that headed into the MLB trade deadline as clear-cut sellers. After back-to-back 71-win campaigns, there was some hope that the Nationals would take steps forward in 2025, but nothing materialized.

PJ Poulin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Nationals activate waiver claim for MLB debut

The Washington Nationals announced Tuesday that left-hander PJ Poulin, recently claimed off waivers from the Tigers, has been added to the active roster.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5

Nationals Former Top Prospect Cade Cavalli Has Highly-Anticipated MLB Return Date Set

The Washington Nationals opened up some spots on their pitching staff with moves made ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and one of the players who is going to have an opportunity to claim one of those spots is Cade Cavalli.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5

Washington Nationals Need To Pivot in Rebuild, Mirror Former GM’s Path to Success

The Washington Nationals have been stuck in rebuild mode since winning the 2019 World Series. Of course, the team would tell you it was worth it. But after the season, Stephen Strasburg only threw 31.1 innings in his career, Patrick Corbin was never the same and they lost Anthony Rendon.

Brad Lord News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 5

Nationals Rookie Pitcher Brad Lord Says He's Firmly Back In 'Starter Mode'

One of the main pitfalls of the Washington Nationals this season has been the woeful performance of their starting rotation throughout the entire campaign.