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Zack Littell News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Nationals Designate Zack Littell For Assignment
The Nationals have designated righty Zack Littell for assignment, the team announced. His spot on the roster goes to right-hander Brad Lord, who’s returning from a stint on the 15-day injured list.
Abimelec Ortiz News / Federal Baseball / August 5
Abimelec Ortiz will be exciting for Washington Nationals fans to watch down the stretch 
The Nats have really felt the losses of Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. lately. An offense that was once an unstoppable force has fallen on its face. During this road trip, the Nats are 3 for 46 with RISP.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Joey Wiemer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Nationals Place Joey Wiemer On Release Waivers
The Nationals announced Wednesday that outfielder Joey Wiemer has been placed on unconditional release waivers. Assuming he clears, he’ll be a free agent in 48 hours.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 5
Coy James is yet another exciting infield prospect for the Washington Nationals
Coy James may have been a 5th rounder in the 2025 draft, but he is not your average fifth round pick. The Nats gave James a $2.5 million signing bonus, paying him approximately the slot value of the 39th overall pick in that draft.
Foster Griffin News / DC Sports King / August 5
The Nationals’ Gamble with Foster Griffin Pays Off at Trade Deadline
Minutes before the clock sounded on Monday’s trade deadline, the Washington Nationals pulled the trigger on a buzzer-beater. They shipped left-hander and 2026 All-Star Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians.
James Wood News / Field Level Media / August 4
Nationals All-Star OF James Wood (oblique) on MLB's IL for 1st time
The Washington Nationals placed All-Star outfielder James Wood, a model of reliability, on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a left oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 4
Nationals Bring in Multiple New Faces During Series Against Phillies
Prior to Game 2 of the Washington Nationals' road series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they revealed that multiple roster moves had been made. The Nationals announced that James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
Washington Nationals superstar James Wood heads to the IL
As if this no good, very bad week for the Nationals could not get any worse, now they are losing their best player. James Wood is headed to the IL with a minor oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 4
Nationals' downhill slide continues with James Wood headed to the IL
Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.
James Wood News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Nationals To Place James Wood On IL With Oblique Strain
Nationals manager Blake Butera informed reporters, including Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal, that outfielder James Wood will be placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
Looking back at the week where the Washington Nationals season went off the rails
In baseball, we talk about the grind of a 162 game season, and how you can never get too high or too low. Those words usually ring true across a long season.
Christian Franklin News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 3
Nationals Trade Top Prospect Christian Franklin to Orioles, Land Another Pitcher
The headlining moves for the Washington Nationals ahead of the trade deadline was their decision to send Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox, Luis Garcia Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians
The Washington Nationals were not expecting a breakout season from left-hander Foster Griffin when they inked him to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.
MLB News / DC Sports King / August 3
The Nationals Trading Luis Garcia Jr. to Yankees Right Now Was Flawless Strategy
In a significant deadline deal, the Washington Nationals traded 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. to the New York Yankees on Sunday. To bolster the pitching staff, Washington acquired four right-handers in return: Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, Ben Grable, and Jack Cebert.
CJ Abrams News / Athlon Sports / August 3
Nationals Make Major CJ Abrams Announcement Amid MLB Trade Deadline
Trade deadline season always brings speculation, and CJ Abrams' name was no exception this year. As one of the Washington Nationals' most talented young players, the All-Star shortstop was briefly mentioned in outside trade discussions as contenders searched for impact bats.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Nationals discover old message from player acquired in trade
The Washington Nationals decided to trade from a position of strength to address a spot of weakness, as they dealt slugger Luis Garcia Jr. away to the New York Yankees for a quartet of pitchers led by prospect Jack Cebert, who is now ranked 14th in the Nationals’ system, according to MLB.com’s rankings.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades
The New York Yankees are known to be hunting for upgrades to their lineup. Their latest rumored target shows their desperation.
CJ Abrams News / DC Sports King / August 1
Nationals Face Massive CJ Abrams Dilemma Amid Breakout Season
If you’ve been watching Washington baseball this season, one thing is glaringly obvious: CJ Abrams is morphing into the premier offensive shortstop in Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 30
Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with the Toronto Blue Jays just one game back of the final National League wild card spot.
Curtis Mead News / Yardbarker / July 28
Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury
The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.
Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 27
Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt
Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26
Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield
The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline
The Washington Nationals are in a difficult spot as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.
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