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What to Expect as Nationals Assign No. 1 Overall Pick to Minor League Affiliate

The Washington Nationals have had a difficult 2025 season in pretty much every meaning of the word. With a 50-75 record, it is clear that they are not on the right path to make a Postseason appearance this year.

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The Washington Nationals have been partnered up with Toyota dealers in the Washington area for decades to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Jake Irvin News / Federal Baseball / August 20

Have You Seen The Old Jake Irvin?

Entering 2025, Jake Irvin was seen as one of the more consistent faces in the Nationals’ rotation. After debuting in 2023 and putting up middling numbers,

Washington Nationals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

We Now Know When Washington Nationals No. 1 Pick Will Make Pro Debut

After being surprisingly taken with the No. 1 pick in the draft this past July, Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits is set to make his major league debut on Friday night, per a note from MLB Pipeline.

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Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / August 20

Nationals Prospects: Jarlin Susana put on a show last night

While the Washington Nationals were getting put to the sword by the New York Mets last night, one of their top prospects was putting on a show. Facing arguably the best lineup in Minor League baseball, Susana struck out 13 batters in five dominant innings.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 20

Nationals Roster Decisions With Top Prospects Should Be Easy To Make This Offseason

The Washington Nationals' next regime is going to have its work cut out for it to get the franchise back on track. Since winning the World Series in 2019, the Nationals have been mired in an ugly rebuild.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 20

Nationals Prospects: Youngest 1st overall pick Eli Willits sent to Low-A

It was just revealed that we will be seeing Eli Willits start his professional career this season. The number one overall pick is headed to the Low-A Fredericksburg Nationals to start his pro career.

Andry Lara News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 20

Why Nationals Should Keep Andry Lara in Bullpen When He Returns to Majors

When the Washington Nationals promoted top 30 pitching prospect Andry Lara earlier this season, he had only two career relief appearances in the minor leagues, and both of those came in 2021.

MLB News / ESPN / August 19

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 19

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Cade Cavalli 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