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Nationals Pitching Prospect Jarlin Susana Making Case for Promotion to Triple-A

The Washington Nationals have had a difficult season in many regards at the MLB level, with a 53-77 record to their name. It is clear that a playoff push is out of the question even if they haven't been offiically eliminated yet.

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Nationals Young Star Showing Major Flashes Since Return From Lengthy Injury

The Washington Nationals have had a rough go of it this season, struggling to create any sort of momentum as one of the younger rosters in baseball entering a new era in terms of management and the front office.

Miguel Cairo News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 25

Miguel Cairo's Comments Create Cloudy Future for Struggling Nationals Pitcher

The Washington Nationals have not gotten good performances on the mound this season. Outside of MacKenzie Gore, who put together an All-Star campaign in the first half and has kept his strong season going, there are not a whole lot of pitchers in the mix that anyone could point to as the future of this franchise.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Washington Nationals Head To The Bronx Looking To Play Spoiler

After taking game one of the series in Philadelphia in comeback style, the Nationals dropped the final 2 games of the series 4-6 and 2-3, ending their 10-game stand against NL East opponents at a respectable 5-5.

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Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / August 25

Should Jarlin Susana get a shot in the Washington Nationals rotation

The struggles of Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker have been well documented at this point. It is obvious that the Washington Nationals need new blood in their rotation sooner rather than later.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Three Takeaways From Nationals Weekend Series Loss Against Phillies

The Washington Nationals entered the three-game weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies feeling pretty good about themselves. Not only did they split a four-game set against the Phillies the weekend prior, but they also won two out of three against the New York Mets, a playoff hopeful that has tons of star power throughout their roster.

Nathaniel Lowe Has Found His Stride Following Departure From Nationals

The Washington Nationals have a clear vision for their franchise heading forward, and that is moving on from the majority of their veteran assets and building around their young core of talent.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 24

Washington Nationals keep it close but show their flaws in one run loss

As they have done for a lot of games lately, the Washington Nationals showed a lot of fight and kept things close. However, they fell short because of some flaws that have haunted them all season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 24

17-Year-Old Nationals Prospect Could Be Their Next Big Thing

The Washington Nationals are in need of as much talent as possible to get out of their current rebuild. While many of their former top prospects are now starring at the major league level, the fact this team has taken a step back in terms of their record compared to the past two years is a bit alarming.

Mitchell Parker News / Federal Baseball / August 24

The Washington Nationals cannot keep Mitchell Parker in the rotation

To say that Mitchell Parker has struggled lately would be an understatement. After a very good April, Mitchell Parker has been the worst starter in baseball that continues to be handed the ball every fifth day.

Riley Adams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Could Riley Adams Become Catcher of Nationals' Future With Strong Finish To Season?

The Washington Nationals entered the 2025 season hoping Keibert Ruiz would finally break through and live up to his previous top prospect billing. Acquired

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Nationals Star Dylan Crews Part of Franchise’s Winning Formula This Season

Washington Nationals rookie Dylan Crews was at the heart of the Washington Nationals’ come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Marconi German News / Federal Baseball / August 23

Washington Nationals Prospect Marconi German Is Turning Heads In The DSL

The Dominican Summer League, or DSL for short, is the first step in international players’ journeys to the major leagues. From former top Nats prospects

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 23

The kids are alright for the Washington Nationals

So the kids looked alright last night, didn’t they. That was probably the Washington Nationals best win of the season. They battled and fought against one of the best teams in baseball.

Riley Adams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 23

Nationals Riley Adams Shows Immense Value With Stunning Homer Against Phillies

The Washington Nationals have a lot to celebrate after taking home two victories against the New York Mets earlier this week. Early on in that series, it looked like the Mets would dominate as they took home an 8-1 victory on Tuesday.

Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / August 22

Daylen Lile, Nationals overtake Phillies in 9th inning

Daylen Lile hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and then scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error, lifting the visiting Washington Nationals to a 5-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Nationals’ 2025 No.1 pick goes on hit barrage in pro debut

While the 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan for the Washington Nationals, the big-league roster and accompanying minor league system are filled with numerous potential standouts.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

How Nationals Could Be Impacted by Possible Position Change of Luis Garcia Jr.

There was some interesting news surrounding the Washington Nationals when it was revealed that Luis Garcia Jr. -- the team's everyday second baseman -- was getting some pregame work at first base in what could signal a possible position change.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22

Dylan Crews Wants To Bring New Mentality To Nationals With His Return

It has not been the start to Dylan Crews' major league career that he or the Washington Nationals envisioned when they took him second overall in the 2023 draft.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Nationals infielder is taking pregame reps at first base

While the Nats don’t have any plans to get him imminent game action there, Golden writes that they could give him a look at some point as they plan ahead to 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21

Nationals climb out of three-run hole to clobber Mets

James Wood hit a three-run home run, Brady House had three hits and the host Washington Nationals rallied for a 9-3 win against the New York Mets, taking the rubber game of the series Thursday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Nationals jump ahead, ride bullpen to win over Mets

Josh Bell homered and drove in two runs to help lift the host Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Dylan Crews provided an RBI double and scored twice for the Nationals while Drew Millas had an RBI triple.

Washington Nationals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

We Now Know When Washington Nationals No. 1 Pick Will Make Pro Debut

After being surprisingly taken with the No. 1 pick in the draft this past July, Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits is set to make his major league debut on Friday night, per a note from MLB Pipeline.

Nathaniel Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Red Sox are finalizing a deal with veteran first baseman

The signing comes at little surprise, as reports linking the Sox to him have been swirling since May, soon after Triston Casas was lost to what is likely to be a season-ending knee surgery.

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