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Jacob Young News / Federal Baseball / October 11

Nationals Grades: Jacob Young played elite defense but that was it

Jacob Young had a weird season. He produced some of the coolest and most memorable plays in recent Nationals history. However, his season was also a bit of a let down.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 11

Nationals’ Future Success Hinges on Dylan Crews Living Up to the Hype

The Washington Nationals appear to have both left and center field figured out, at least for now. James Wood announced himself as one of premier power hitters in the league in 2025, and Jacob Young has become one of the better defenders in baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 11

The four most painful Washington Nationals playoff losses

Over the last couple of days, there have been some painful playoff exits. The Phillies and the Tigers both got sent home in agonizing fashion. Detroit got sent home in a 15 inning thriller in Seattle, while a brutal decision by Orion Kerkering cost the Phillies their season.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 11

Washington Nationals Mourn Passing of Longtime DC Area Broadcaster, Craig Heist

On Friday, the Washington Nationals and sports world at large learned of the passing of Craig Heist, a member of the Washington, DC media. The award-winning sportscaster leaves behind his wife, Suzanne.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 10

How Nationals Are Rethinking Player Development Rebuilding from Ground Up

The path has been cleared, and so have the coaching offices. When a team fires more than 15 members of its player development staff, several international scouts, front office members, and the list goes on, you know they are not playing.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Sweeping Changes Have Been Ushered in by New Nationals Boss Paul Toboni

Changes were expected to come for the Washington Nationals this winter, and that has started to become a reality under new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.

Howie Kendrick News / Federal Baseball / October 9

Nationals History: Six years ago Howie Kendrick got the Washington Nationals over the NLDS hump

On October 9th of 2025, the Washington Nationals are at home, after failing to miss the playoffs yet again. The franchise is undergoing a major transition, with Paul Toboni taking over as President of Baseball Operations.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Should Nationals Non-Tender Player Who Was Once Viewed As Franchise Cornerstone?

Changes are happening for the Washington Nationals under Paul Toboni. The new president of baseball operations was expected to make sweeping adjustments to this organization, and that has officially begun with multiple longtime front office members not returning next season.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 9

Nationals’ James Wood Has Become One of Baseball’s Best Young Stars

The Washington Nationals banked their entire 2025 season on their young position players breaking out. In some ways, it was a success. CJ Abrams continued to get better at the plate and Daylen Lile put himself in the Rookie of the Year conversion.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Nationals Reportedly Decide on Future of Mike DeBartolo With Organization

The shake-up in the Washington Nationals organization this offseason has begun. After officially hiring Paul Toboni to become the president of baseball operations, he started to make some changes.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 8

Nationals make series of front office changes

The Washington Nationals have begun a sweeping overhaul of their baseball operations department under newly appointed president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, in what stands as the most significant front-office shakeup since the club’s 2019 World Series championship.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

An Intriguing Name Was Floated as Who Could Become Next Nationals Manager

After the Washington Nationals hired Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations, there is a lot of work for the 35-year-old to do when it comes to getting things set up for next season.

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Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Nats cleaning house under new leadership

New Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is reportedly cleaning house following the team's sixth straight losing season. The

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Longtime Nationals Executives Are Out As Paul Toboni Has Started To Make Changes

The first dominoes have started to fall under the leadership of Paul Toboni. Changes were expected to be made to the Washington Nationals' front office after Toboni was hired to become the team's new president of baseball operations, and that is exactly what has begun to take place.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Paul Toboni begins the process of shaking up the Washington Nationals front office

It was a quiet first week for Paul Toboni as Nationals President of Baseball Operations. There had not been much noise when it came to the managerial search or what Toboni would do to overhaul the front office.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Nationals retain Mike DeBartolo; part ways with assistant GMs Eddie Longosz, Mark Scialabba

12:21PM: DeBartolo will be staying on in Washington’s front office, Ghiroli reports in a follow-up. 12:19PM: Assistant general managers Eddie Longosz and

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 8

Taking An Analytical Look At The Most Valuable Players In Washington Nationals Playoff History

In the 5 playoff trips in the Washington Nationals’ history, they’ve seen some postseason legends be born. From Stephen Strasburg pitching a flu game in the 2017 NLDS and winning the 2019 World Series MVP, to Juan Soto saving the day in the 2019 Wild Card Game and blasting 3 home runs in the World Series, to Michael A.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Nationals' CJ Abrams Remains One of Best Young Shortstops in Majors

While many aspects of the Washington Nationals 2025 season were bleak, they've already figured out one of the most important positions in baseball, shortstop.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 7

Two Nationals Rookies Cracked Top 50 List, Gives Team More Future Building Blocks

If the Washington Nationals are going to get back into contender status, they have to find multiple players on this major league roster and in their pipeline to build around.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 1

Three offseason focal points for the Washington Nationals

The Nationals may be able to take that next step forward, albeit a year later than expected.

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James Wood News / Yardbarker / September 24

Nationals star James Wood hits career milestone

The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core.

James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves

Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

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Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Nationals Notes: Garcia, Parker, Gray

Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. made his first career appearance at first base during Tuesday’s loss in Atlanta. García started the game and played all eight defensive innings. Nasim Nuñez played second base with CJ Abrams back in the lineup at shortstop.

Lewin Diaz News / Yardbarker / September 22