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Nationals Make Eyebrow Raising Move Signing Veteran Catcher to Major League Deal

The Washington Nationals have made a few moves recently to shake up their roster for the stretch run of the season. A lot of people were shocked when they decided to move on from starting first baseman Nathaniel Lowe.

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Nationals agree to major league deal with veteran catcher

The Nationals have agreed to a major league deal with veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 2

The curse of the Washington Nationals All-Star

Over the past few years, being an All-Star for the Washington Nationals seems like it has become a curse rather than a blessing. Since 2021, just about every Nats All-Star has either left the team at the Trade Deadline or regressed heavily in the second half.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 2

Nationals' Other Call-Up Played Crucial Part in Andrew Alvarez's Historic Debut

The Washington Nationals have been searching for answers in their pitching staff all season long. When their lone impressive starter MacKenzie Gore went down with an injury that caused him to be placed on the 15-day injured list, the outlook of this rotation was bleak based on how the rest of the starters had performed.

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Clayton Beeter News / Federal Baseball / September 2

Washington Nationals Clayton Beeter is nasty when he’s throwing strikes

On July 26th, Mike DeBartolo made his first trade as the Nationals interim GM. He sent Amed Rosario to the Yankees for Clayton Beeter and Dominican youngster Browm Martinez.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Inexperienced pitchers get starting nod for Marlins, Nationals

Washington right-hander Cade Cavalli will look to bounce back from the worst start of his young career when the Nationals host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Jose Ferrer News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 1

Nationals Closer Jose Ferrer Building Impressive Case for Job Next Season

When the Washington Nationals trade closer Kyle Finnegan at the deadline in July, the hope was that one of their current relievers would step in and fill in the void.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 1

Andrew Alvarez dominates in his debut as Nationals snap losing skid

Well, that felt much better. For the first time in a while, the Washington Nationals actually delivered a feel good factor. Those good vibes came from a pair of newcomers in Andrew Alvarez and CJ Stubbs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Andrew Alvarez wins debut, Nationals knock off Marlins

Andrew Alvarez allowed one hit over five innings in his major league debut and the Washington Nationals snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 1

Pair of Nationals' Prospects Make Team History Together Against the Marlins

The Washington Nationals are having a season to forget, but the future seems to be bright for them. With young stars in James Wood, Dylan Crews and C.J.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 1

What to expect in Andrew Alvarez’s Washington Nationals debut

For this Labor Day afternoon game, Washington Nationals fans will be seeing a new face on the mound. Left hander Andrew Alvarez will be making his MLB debut.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 1

Nationals Pitching Prospect Riley Cornelio Continues Dominant Stretch

While the Washington Nationals season has left a lot to be desired, continuing the development in their farm system remains the most important part of the remainder of the 2025 season.

Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31

Nationals Reveal Extent of Star Prospect Jarlin Susana’s Latest Injury

The extent of the injury to Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana’s second injury of the 2025 season is now understood. MASN’s Mark Zuckerman was among the Nationals beat writers to report that Susana left Saturday’s start against Altoona with right triceps soreness.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 31

Washington Nationals in the midst of another sickening losing streak

Quite simply, the Washington Nationals are a wretched product and today was yet another example of that. They lost their 8th straight game in a season that cannot come to an end fast enough.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31

Nationals to Select Andrew Alvarez to Make MLB Debut Against Marlins

The Washington Nationals will reportedly select the contract of pitcher Andrew Alvarez so he can make his MLB debut on Monday against the Miami Marlins.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Nationals set unwanted record in loss to Yankees

The Washington Nationals set the wrong kind of MLB record during their recent loss to the New York Yankees. The Nationals were swept by the Yankees this week at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., with the most lopsided game taking place on Wednesday night.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Nationals to promote lefty prospect for MLB debut

The Nationals are promoting left-hander Andrew Alvarez to the majors for his MLB debut on Monday.

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Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

1 disappointing player Nationals must trade in offseason

The Washington Nationals lost their 81st game of the season to the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Friday night. The loss is nothing new for a Nationals team that has struggled all season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27