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Nationals Deemed to Have One of Best Groups of Infield Prospects, Here's Why

Right now, the Washington Nationals have a problem when it comes to their major league infield. CJ Abrams, who was the team's starting shortstop at the start of the year and throughout his tenure in the nation's capital, is being moved to second base because of his poor defense.

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CJ Abrams Returns to Nationals Lineup in New Role

CJ Abrams is back in the Washington Nationals’ starting lineup, but the shortstop will return to action in a different role Monday night against the Colorado Rockies.

James Wood News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Nationals Get James Wood Update Ahead of Rockies Matchup

James Wood has taken another step in his recovery as the Washington Nationals continue to wait for their All-Star outfielder to return from a left oblique strain.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / August 24

Nationals’ freefall comes home for 4 games against Rockies

The Nationals are getting dangerously close to the basement of the National League East, as a 3-game sweep at the hands of Miami now has them 10 games below .500 and just 1.5 games above the last place New York Mets.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Jacob Young News / Federal Baseball / August 24

Jacob Young has managed to hold off the competition and remain the Nationals center fielder

For most of Jacob Young’s time as the Nats starting center fielder, it was assumed that he was destined to be replaced. Young was a 7th round pick and not a very highly touted prospect.

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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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

This One Statistic Shows Nationals Still Have Major Uphill Battle in Their Rebuild

The first goal of every team entering the Major League Baseball season is to win their respective division, and the Washington Nationals are no different.

Trey Lipscomb News / Federal Baseball / August 24

Trey Lipscomb deserves a second chance with the Washington Nationals

The Nats once fearsome offense is now searching for answers. They only scored 20 runs across their 9 game road trip. The team is in desperate need of any spark.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / August 24

CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect

This year, the Washington Nationals have taken a massive step forward in their rebuild, in large part thanks to the sustained offensive performance of star CJ Abrams.

Jacob Young News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

Nationals and Marlins Fawn Over Jacob Young's Most Recent 'Unbelievable' Catch

By now, just about everyone around the baseball world knows that Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young is an elite defender. Not only was he a back-to-back Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and 2025, but he also makes highlight-worthy plays throughout the season that could make the compilation of Greatest Catches of All Time.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Nationals Are Limping to Finish Line in Worst Way Imaginable

Just two weeks ago, on Aug. 9, the Washington Nationals won their third game in a row with an emphatic sweep over the Cincinnati Reds to stay within striking distance of a constantly fluctuating NL wild card picture with a record of 59-61.

Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Nationals’ Jacob Young climbs wall to make the catch of the year

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young might have just clinched the catch of the year nod in Major League Baseball. Young scaled the left field fence at LoanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday to steal an extra-base hit from Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez to end the third inning.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ adds knuckleball pitcher with latest roster move

After DFAing multiple former All-Star pitchers during the month of August, the Washington Nationals have added to their pitching staff by claiming former Toronto Blue Jays knuckleball pitcher Matt Waldron off waivers.

Washington Nationals News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Nationals Acquire 4-Year MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Move

The Washington Nationals added a unique arm to their pitching staff on Saturday, claiming right-hander Matt Waldron off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Andres Chaparro News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Nationals Could Give Andres Chaparro Larger Role in High-Risk, High-Reward Move

One of the most under-the-radar storylines of the second half of this season is the fact that Washington Nationals slugger Andres Chaparro has been one of the best hitters in the sport.

Seaver King News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Seaver King Making Strong Case for Late-Season Call-Up

The Washington Nationals are in free fall. Following their 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday, in which they were walked off, Washington has now lost eight of its last 10 games and 17 of their last 24 overall.

Keibert Ruiz News / Field Level Media / August 22

Nationals' Keibert Ruiz strives to continue stellar season in matchup vs. Marlins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz had two hits, including a home run, on Friday night in a loss to the Miami Marlins as he continued his breakout season.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Nationals’ CJ Abrams gets encouraging injury update on ankle problem

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams received a positive update on his injured left ankle Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Washington’s 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone

Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.

Gerrit Cole, Yankees blank Orioles to clinch sweep

Zach Neto's seven RBI spark the Angels to 18-3 pounding of Houston

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Shohei Ohtani gets updated timeline for next pitching return milestone

Diamondbacks to transfer Ketel Marte to injured list amid drama

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers

Andres Chaparro had three hits including a three-run homer, Cade Cavalli fanned 11 in six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Nationals Select Erik Tolman

The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move.

Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 19

Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers

Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas.

CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future

The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.

Alex Bregman's three homers, seven RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

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Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment

The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.