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Rain washes out Braves-Nationals, moved to split DH in September

The Washington Nationals' home game on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves was postponed by inclement weather and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Sept.

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What Should Nationals Fans Expect From Robert Hassell III?

It has been another season of progress for the Washington Nationals, a team that unexpectedly went into rebuild mode after winning the first World Series championship in franchise history just six years ago.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 21

Debut of Nationals Star Prospect Has To Wait After Wednesday's Game Gets Postponed

There was a bit of excitement surrounding the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Not only did they take Game 1 of the series against the Atlanta Braves the day before, but news broke that star prospect Robert Hassell III was set to make his Major League debut.

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Nathaniel Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Nationals slugger drawing trade interest

Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is drawing some early trade interest. Sean McAdam of MassLive relayed on the Fenway Rundown podcast (link to full pod and to Lowe clip) that at least one club has contacted the Nats to gauge Lowe’s availability.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 21

Injury to Star Nationals Outfielder Comes at Inopportune Time

The Washington Nationals have used 2025 as another stepping stone in the development of their young core of talent. Pitcher MacKenzie Gore has become one of the preeminent strikeout artists in the game today, while CJ Abrams and James Wood have each started to make names for themselves as power threats at the plate.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / May 21

Washington Nationals Bullpen Enjoying Wild Turnaround After Historically Poor Start

The Washington Nationals may still be buried in fourth place in the NL East, but they have seemingly moved beyond their biggest Achilles heel. Earlier this month, the Nationals were on pace to post the worst bullpen ERA in MLB since integration.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Nationals Reportedly Make Move on Player From Juan Soto Blockbuster Trade

The Washington Nationals are reportedly calling up a fourth player from the 2022 Juan Soto trade to make his major league debut. Following a pair of injuries

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 21

Nationals Prospects: Robert Hassell III gets the call to the show

Another piece of the Juan Soto trade is coming to the big leagues, as the Washington Nationals promote Robert Hassell The Washington Nationals have promoted their 11th ranked prospect Robert Hassell III to the big leagues.

Dylan Crews News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 21

Nationals Run Winning Streak to Four Games, Await Word on Dylan Crews

The Washington Nationals carried their momentum from the rivalry weekend back home as they took care of the Atlanta Braves, 5-3, on Tuesday. But it came at a potential cost.

Dylan Crews News / Field Level Media / May 21

Nationals' Dylan Crews headed for MRI on side/back

Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews will get an MRI exam Wednesday on his lower left side and back after leaving Washington's 5-3 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

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Nationals to Call Up Robert Hassell III as Dylan Crews Gets MRI

The Washington Nationals will reportedly promote outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Major League roster on Wednesday, per MiLB Central's Chase Ford.

Robert Hassell News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Nationals to promote OF Robert Hassell III for MLB debut

The Nationals are recalling outfielder Robert Hassell III for his MLB debut, as first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The Nats are dealing with a pair of injuries in their outfield.

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Nationals edge Braves to win 4th straight

Dylan Crews homered and Mitchell Parker pitched into the sixth inning as the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Tuesday night to notch their fourth straight win.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 20

Could Nationals Help Their NL East Rivals by Trading Their Star Closer?

The Washington Nationals could find themselves in an interesting situation. Their division rival Philadelphia Phillies have lost star reliever José Alvarado for 80 games plus the postseason due to a PED suspension, so they will be on the hunt for back-end bullpen help.

Jacob Young News / Fastball on SI / May 20

Washington Nationals Outfielder Jacob Young Out Again Due to Shoulder Injury

Outfielder Jacob Young has been scratched from the Washington Nationals' starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Young left Saturday's showdown with the Baltimore Orioles with a left shoulder injury.

Andrew Knizner News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Nationals release Andrew Knizner

The Nationals are set to release catcher Andrew Knizner, the Washington Post’s Andrew Golden reports. The transaction comes in advance of an opt-out date in Knizner’s minor league contract this weekend, and the Nats have chosen to move on from the 30-year-old backstop rather than overwrite his opt-out by adding him to the big league roster.