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MLB News / Federal Baseball / December 6
Washington Nationals trade Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for Harry Ford 
Paul Toboni pulled off his first trade as Washington Nationals GM and it is a big one. He sent closer Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for top catching prospect Harry Ford and pitching prospect Isaac Lyon.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 6
Mariners trade top catching prospect Harry Ford for surprising return
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.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 6
Why have the Washington Nationals not hired a hitting coach yet?
Since taking over in DC, Paul Toboni has slowly been assembling a staff. He hired Blake Butera to be the manager, Michael Johns to be the bench coach and Simon Mathews to be the pitching coach.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 6
'More Than Half' of MLB Teams Have 'Checked In On' Nationals Star MacKenzie Gore
Things are starting to heat up when it comes to the Washington Nationals potentially trading their ace MacKenzie Gore this winter. Almost immediately after
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
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.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Nationals receiving overwhelming amount of trade interest in MacKenzie Gore
Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore is one of the biggest names to watch as the Winter Meetings approach.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 5
Insiders Hint at Notable Position Change for Nationals Star CJ Abrams
Trade rumors will seemingly surround the Washington Nationals all offseason. That's because they have plenty of high-end players to ship out of town if they want.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 5
Mariners Reportedly 'Considering' Acquiring Nationals Rising Star Reliever in Trade
At the moment, the offseason rumors surrounding the Washington Nationals are about who they might or might not trade this winter. MacKenzie Gore continues to be the name discussed most often.
MacKenzie Gore News / Federal Baseball / December 5
The Washington Nationals’ Beltway Rivals May Actually Be A Perfect Fit For MacKenzie Gore
With the Winter Meetings fast approaching, the big question that looms for the Nationals is the fate of LHP MacKenzie Gore, and whether he will start the 2026 season in DC, or with another ball club.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / December 5
Washington Nationals 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist
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.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 4
Could Ryan O’Hearn solve the Washington Nationals first base problem?
It is no secret that the first base position has been a problem for the Washington Nationals. The team thought they had solved their dilemma, at least for two years when they brought in Nathaniel Lowe.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 4
Nationals Hire Their New Director of Pitching Away From Rival Mets
The Washington Nationals have a clear focus during the early portion of this offseason. Following the decision to hire Paul Toboni to run this baseball operations department, it's been a nonstop hiring cycle of front office members and the Nationals' new coaching staff.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 4
Washington Nationals hire Grayson Crawford from the Mets to be Director of Pitching
There has been a steady flow of front office and coaching staff hires over the last few weeks. As these positions get filled, we get an idea of how things will be run under Paul Toboni.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 3
Nationals Sign Former Phillies Outfield Prospect
The player transaction side of things hasn't been busy for the Washington Nationals. Prior to Wednesday, the only reported moves made by the Nationals was signing right-handed pitcher Eddy Yean to a minor league deal and re-signing their shortstop-turned-pitcher project Erick Mejia.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 3
Three Washington Nationals prospects who could bounce back in 2026
The top guys in the Nationals 2024 draft class had a rocky season last year. Seaver King and Luke Dickerson were major disappointments, while Caleb Lomavita was fine, but nothing special.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 3
Nationals Star CJ Abrams Given Intriguing Odds of Getting Traded This Offseason
The rumor mill has featured two of the most notable Washington Nationals players. While MacKenzie Gore has been discussed the most when it comes to a potential trade this offseason, CJ Abrams' name has been brought up more times than fans were likely expecting.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 3
Nationals Hire Another Up-and-Coming Coach to Be Their Hitting Coordinator
Things are starting to come together for the Washington Nationals and their coaching staff. Following the decision to hire Blake Butera that will make him the youngest Major League Baseball manager in over 50 years, the Nationals went and added veteran coach Michael Johns to serve as the bench coach.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 2
Nationals Add Another Key Member to Their Staff With Hire of First Base Coach
It's clear that the top priority of the Washington Nationals right now is to fill out a coaching staff for their new manager Blake Butera and add members to their front office.
MacKenzie Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2
Nationals have discussed MacKenzie Gore with multiple clubs
Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore is a logical trade candidate this winter. According to Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN, Washington’s new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni has discussed Gore with multiple unnamed clubs but has a high asking price.
Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / December 2
Three MLB clubs that would be good trade fits for Willson Contreras
Several teams could be in the mix to upgrade at first base this offseason. These three could prove to be good fits for Willson Contreras.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Nationals hire Grant Anders to coaching staff
The Nationals have hired Grant Anders for a role as a Major League development coach and bullpen catcher, according to the Washington Post’s Spencer Nusbaum. Anders stays in the Beltway after two years on the Orioles’ coaching staff in a similar role as a development coach.
Washington Nationals News / Fights Around The World / November 26
Luis Arias on What’s At Stake on Saturday: ‘There Are Only So Many Chances That I’m Going To Get’
Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) is making its U.S. debut on Saturday, November 29, with a headlining fight between two featherweight contenders (Elijah Pierce & Lorenzo Parra) and the pro debut of Jimuel Pacquiao.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24
Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue
Baseball's international appeal has long played a big role in the sport's growth.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Blake Butera News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
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