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Five Washington Nationals Who Could be Dealt as MLB Trade Deadline Approaches

The Washington Nationals are clearly sellers going into the MLB trade deadline. The only question is how much will they sell? The Nationals have a young core of players that are basically untouchable.

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Nationals Give James Wood New Nickname After Joining Barry Bonds

James Wood is in his first full MLB season after debuting for the Washington Nationals on July 1, 2024. The 6-foot-7 outfielder recorded an opposite-field single in his first at-bat and made his debut as MLB’s No.

Kyle Finnegan News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Kyle Finnegan Gives His Thoughts on Struggles of Young Nationals Relievers

Even though the Washington Nationals weren't expected to contend in any way this year, that doesn't make the losing any more bearable. And it's the way they've lost at times this season that has been frustrating.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 30

The anatomy of the Washington Nationals epic June swoon

The Nationals had a brutal month of June. I broke down how things went off the rails for Davey Martinez and company When the month of June started, there was a lot of optimism surrounding the Washington Nationals.

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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 39 MLB players with at least four 200-hit seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

The 'Most home runs in a season for each MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year award winners' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Nationals Have Two Prospects Heading to MLB All-Star Futures Game This Season

The Washington Nationals have had a pretty tough season so far in 2025, but one of the most hopeful things surrounding the squad is their young core. Between

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 30

Washington Nationals have a new corporate shirt sponsor

At long last, the Washington Nationals have decided to put a corporate sponsor on their shirts and get the money that comes with it Heading into the 2025 MLB season, 25 of the 30 teams had corporate sponsors who advertised on the teams jersey.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Top NCAA Coach Thinks Nationals' First Overall Pick in MLB Draft Is Clear

The Washington Nationals hold the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft and have the opportunity to add another young, talented piece to their rebuild.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

James Wood makes unthinkable history not seen since Barry Bonds

22-year-old slugger James Wood has played in 163 career games and the Washington Nationals’ left fielder has already found himself on the same list as Barry Bonds.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Nationals Reveal Major Uniform Change, Become Latest Team to Add Jersey Sponsor

The Washington Nationals have announced a partnership which will put a sponsor on their jerseys and make them the 26th team to have that be the case. According

Kyle Finnegan News / Federal Baseball / June 30

Kyle Finnegan had a heroic effort for the Washington Nationals

Kyle Finnegan had the best performance of his career in an awesome three inning outing When Kyle Finnegan came in, his job was not to get the save, but to make sure the game stayed tied.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 30

Washington Nationals Superstar Ties Unlikely MLB Record in Victory over Angels

For Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, the name of the game is slugging the baseball, and he’s really good at it. But, on Sunday, he had to learn some patience.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Tarik Skubal makes more history in dominant performance

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.

Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman complete Cards' first sweep of Guardians

Dodgers win sixth straight series, extend Royals' misery

White Sox take series from Giants in Jonathan Cannon's return

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The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 29

Nationals score three in 11th to complete comeback vs. Angels

Drew Millas' tiebreaking RBI double in the 11th inning helped the Washington Nationals secure a 7-4 comeback victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Nationals’ Wood accomplishes feat last done by Barry Bonds

Nationals’ James Wood accomplishes feat last done by Barry Bonds

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood received a treatment on Sunday that no hitter has been subjected to since Barry Bonds’ heyday.

Nationals score three in 11th to complete comeback vs. Angels

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Travis Sykora News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Washington Nationals Top Prospect Dazzles Early in Double-A Debut

The Washington Nationals have one of the youngest rosters in all of Major League Baseball, but that does not mean they are out of elite prospects just yet.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Should Nationals Draft One of These Projected Fast Risers No. 1 Overall?

For months, the expectation has been the Washington Nationals will select Ethan Holliday with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft. It's not hard to understand why.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Potential Washington Nationals Top Overall Pick in Attendance for Angels Game

The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, which takes place in just a few weeks on July 13. There are a few names at the top of the list that the Nationals could select.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 29

The Savannah Bananas took over Nationals Park

The viral sensations put butts in Nationals Park seats in a way the Washington Nationals have not done in years There has been a baseball show going on at Nationals Park these last couple nights, and no it is not the last place Washington Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Washington Nationals Facing Pressure To Make Most of MLB Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals were hoping that some steps would be taken toward climbing out of their rebuild during the 2025 MLB season. An incredible trio to build around has emerged with left fielder James Wood, shortstop CJ Abrams and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore.