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Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young just cannot stop making highlight catches. Young made headlines on Sunday when he made what should be the unanimous Catch of the Year against the New York Mets.

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Nationals Shut Down Josiah Gray for Remainder of Regular Season

Josiah Gray’s season is done. But that’s not bad news for the Washington Nationals All-Star pitcher. Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo told media

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 22

Brad Ciolek leaves the Washington Nationals as front office shake up continues

As the Nationals prepare for life without Mike Rizzo, some of the remnants of the old regime are leaving. A few weeks after Danny Haas left his post as Scouting Director, there will be another shakeup in the draft room.

Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 22

Nationals Breakout Star Daylen Lile Avoids Major Injury

While the Washington Nationals have largely stumbled to the finish line this season, one player has emerged as a rising star based what he has done in the closing months.

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How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 22

Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Fade Braves starter against Nationals

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Monday's three-game schedule

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Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

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Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Nationals’ Jacob Young made one of the most absurd catches ever

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young has ended the debate for MLB’s Catch of the Year this season. His play on Sunday against the New York Mets deserves to be the unanimous winner.

Jacob Young News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Nationals’ Jacob Young makes insane catch in win vs Mets

Jacob Young had an incredible highlight in the Washington Nationals’ 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. Going into the game, the Nationals and Mets were even at one game apiece.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 22

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Prediction & Odds | September 22, 2025

We have an exciting NL East matchup between teams not going to be making the playoffs as the Washington Nationals are heading to Truist Park on Monday evening to take on the Atlanta Braves for the opening game of a three-game set.

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Jacob Young News / Field Level Media / September 21

Jacob Young makes stunning grabs, Nats hand Mets worrisome loss

Jacob Young made two incredible catches in center field, Nasim Nunez hit a two-run homer to cap a three-run second inning and the Washington Nationals potentially made things more difficult for the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race with a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Why CJ Abrams is being held out of Sunday lineup after injury scare

With their 63-92 record, the Washington Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention. But as they look to their future, shortstop CJ Abrams is expected to play a significant role in any form of success.

Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / September 21

Nationals OF Daylen Lile (knee) exits after colliding with fence

Washington Nationals left fielder Daylen Lile exited Sunday's game against the host New York Mets with a left knee bruise after colliding with the fence in the third inning.

Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / September 20

Daylen Lile's inside-the-park HR pushes Nationals past Mets

Daylen Lile hit the tie-breaking two-run inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning Saturday for the visiting Washington Nationals, who squandered a three-run lead before handing the New York Mets a potentially damaging 5-3 loss in the middle game of a three-game series.