Coming into the offseason, the Washington Nationals weren't at the top of anyone's list when it came to potential storylines that could unfold. But following their decision to hire 35-year-old up-and-coming executive Paul Toboni to become their new president of baseball operations, that all changed.
While everyone was focused on what Paul Toboni would do when it came to the Washington Nationals' major league roster, he was also facing a huge challenge down on the farm.
The Winter Meetings just wrapped up and the stove was hot down in Orlando. There was a lot of action around the league, especially relating to the NL East.
It was known the Washington Nationals were going to make a selection in the Rule 5 Draft that took place on Dec. 10. With roster questions all over the
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The Washington Nationals have a clear need in their bullpen. That was evident even before they shipped Jose A. Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners, as that unit was the worst in baseball this past season with an ERA of 5.59.
The Nationals bullpen was a major problem in 2025 and the issue is even bigger now that Paul Toboni traded away the team’s most promising reliever Jose A.
Tuesday of the Winter Meetings allowed teams around the league to take a break from trade and free agency rumors to see where they will be picking in the 2026 MLB Draft, and the Washington Nationals officially found out where they will be selecting.
The Baltimore Orioles have reentered the MLB offseason spotlight as they engage with the Washington Nationals in trade discussions involving left-hander MacKenzie Gore.
The Washington Nationals have been a team to monitor during the Winter Meetings. Major steam was picking up before the high-profile event that MacKenzie Gore could be traded.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
The Washington Nationals push through the Winter Meetings with a clear message: they are listening on MacKenzie Gore, but they are not rushing into a trade.
While no moves were made, Paul Toboni had a busy first day at the Winter Meetings. The Nats and their potential trade targets were the talk of the town in Orlando with plenty of rumors surfacing about MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams.
The Washington Nationals entered the Winter Meetings as a team to keep an eye on. Following their decision to trade Jose A. Ferrer to the Seattle Mariners and get back a package of star catching prospect Harry Ford and Single-A pitcher Isaac Lyon, many felt it was only a matter of time before their ace MacKenzie Gore was shipped out of town.
The Washington Nationals’ rebuild may be on the verge of a rebuild. The Nationals have expressed a willingness to trade both shortstop CJ Abrams and pitcher MacKenzie Gore, according to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
The dust is starting to settle on the first trade of the Paul Toboni era for the Washington Nationals. After the team entered the offseason knowing they had a major weakness in their bullpen, the new president of baseball operations created even more question marks in that unit by shipping Jose A.
The Washington Nationals announced what appears to be their full coaching staff at Monday's Winter Meetings (relayed by Andrew Golden of The Washington Post).
After a couple months of information slowly dripping out, the Nationals have finally announced their 2026 coaching staff, or at least most of it. At the Winter Meetings, Paul Toboni told reporters what the staff will be for 2026.
If you were to truly dive into the professional career of CJ Abrams, you would understand why his career has been a bit of a rollercoaster. CJ Abrams was
The Winter Meetings got underway on Sunday, and one of the biggest storylines surrounding this notable date on the MLB offseason calendar is what the Washington Nationals are going to do with their ace MacKenzie Gore.
The Nationals have been deep in a rebuild for quite some time, and that figures to continue under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. That’s meant plenty of trade rumors surrounding southpaw MacKenzie Gore, who is set to reach free agency after the 2027 season.
Catching prospect Harry Ford is blocked at the major league level in the Seattle Mariners organization. As the Mariners are looking to improve the roster for a deep playoff run, Ford was expected to be on the trade block. That trade happened on Saturday.
There’s no spin zone to the Washington Nationals‘ 2025 season. No matter how you look at it, the season as a whole was a disappointment, even for a non-contender.