Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nationals Starting Pitcher Is Having Far Better Year Than ERA Indicates

The Washington Nationals have been having pitching trouble in many aspects this year, and it appears to be clogging their potential. It's no secret that MacKenzie Gore is having an outstanding season that deserves a lot of recognition, but he simply hasn't had the supporting case to make his elite strike-throwing numbers feel worthwhile.

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Recently Signed Nationals Reliever Showing Positive Changes to His Pitch Repertoire

The Washington Nationals have been a somewhat hit or miss team in 2025, and many of the "miss" events have been due to the lack of bullpen success. Closing

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

Latest Red Sox misstep with Rafael Devers continues concerning trend

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should consider keeping him at DH

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 12

Nationals Young Infielder Breaks Back Into Top 100 Prospect Rankings

Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, one of the positions the Washington Nationals still needed to figure things out at was at third base. They signed veteran Paul DeJong to handle the job on Opening Day, but he wasn’t considered a long-term option.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 12

Washington Nationals' Ace Still Has Room for Improvement In Key Area

It has been a few years since the Washington Nationals could claim to have a legitimate ace. With the breakout performance from MacKenzie Gore this year, they may be able to make that claim again sooner rather than later.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 12

Is the Washington Nationals rebuild stagnating?

As the losses pile up, it is time to question if the Nationals rebuild is on track 2025 was supposed to be a season where the Washington Nationals climbed up the standings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Offensively challenged Braves could be salve for Nationals' losing ways

The Washington Nationals will try to end their five-game losing streak when they begin a road trip with a four-game series in Atlanta. This will be the first of 13 meetings between the two National League East clubs.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Nationals Notes: Susana, Cavalli, Law

Top pitching prospect Jarlin Susana has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 UCL sprain, and will be shut down from throwing for the next two weeks.

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 11

Nationals Ace Shares Hall of Fame Company After Nine Starts

MacKenzie Gore has always had solid starts, above average numbers and the general respect from the baseball community. But because the Washington Nationals have had poor records during his tenure, he hasn't garnered the attention that pitchers with similar numbers on better teams have.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 11

Washington Nationals swept in a gut punch of a home stand

The Washington Nationals are in free fall, losing 5 in a row after the Cardinals finished off their sweep The Washington Nationals were uncompetitive all weekend against a red hot St.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 11

Nationals Closer Critical to Success Needs More Support from Lineup, Bullpen

The Washington Nationals have some exciting players on their roster. But some of the most important ones have less flashy names. And they need to be recognizes more — not just by fans, but by the Nationals themselves.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 11

Nationals Receive Concerning Injury News on Star Pitching Prospect

The Washington Nationals just cannot avoid the injury bug when it comes to their pitching prospects. Last year’s breakout rookie, DJ Herz, had to undergo surgery, ending his 2025 campaign prematurely.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 11

Nationals Hoping In-Season Changes to Bullpen Can Spur Positive Results

The Washington Nationals knew that they had several areas of their roster that needed upgrades during the offseason. Through the first six weeks of the season, there have been a few moves that have panned out better than others.

Josiah Gray News / Federal Baseball / May 11

The Forgotten Future: Does Josiah Gray have a Future Role in Washington?

Josiah Gray was an All-Star, but now his future is uncertain in DC The Washington Nationals’ future is considered one of the best in baseball. With All-Star C.J.

Cade Cavalli News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 11

Cade Cavalli Resumes Injury Rehab in Bid to Return to Nationals Rotation

After a short delay, the Cade Cavalli rehab assignment resumed for the Washington Nationals prospect on Saturday. The 2020 first-round pick took a break from his rehab assignment late last month when he left a game with what the Nats called fatigue.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / May 10

Nationals release RHP Lucas Sims after another rough outing

The Washington Nationals released reliever Lucas Sims after the right-hander gave up three runs in less than an inning of work in a second consecutive appearance.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Nationals release veteran reliever

The Nationals announced that they’ve placed veteran reliever Lucas Sims on release waivers.

Cardinals pitcher throws first complete game of career against his former team

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9

Cardinals ace throws his first complete game against former team

Cardinals pitcher throws first complete game of career against his former team

The St. Louis Cardinals sure are glad that starting pitcher Erick Fedde isn't with the Washington Nationals anymore.

Doubly good: Best starting pitching pairs in MLB this season

How pitcher's injury affects Astros

Nationals release veteran reliever

White Sox finally give fans reason to be excited by calling up talented prospect

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / May 8

ESPN Analyst Says Nationals 'Nailed' Juan Soto Trade Due to 3 Key Reasons

Although it's been an up-and-down season through 38 games for the Washington Nationals, it seems like they are in good hands with the young studs that they have put together.

Stephen Nogosek News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7