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Nationals Show Signs of Life but Still at Bottom of Baseball's Power Rankings

Insider for MLB, Will Leitch, just released this week's power ranking and the Washington Nationals still find themselves at No. 28 despite being .500 in their last 10.

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Nationals Prospects: Former SEC star Ethan Petry off to a red hot start

With the 2025 MLB draft about a month removed, a few of the Nationals draft picks are playing in the minor leagues. Since the Nationals went high school heavy at the top of the draft, a lot of their top picks will not play this year.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / August 18

Washington Nationals rookie Daylen Lile is a natural in the batters box

When he is at his best, Daylen Lile is truly a joy to watch at the plate. He is a throwback, a pure hitter with excellent bat to ball skills. Those skills make him such an intriguing young player despite some growing pains, especially in the field.

Nathaniel Lowe News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 18

Former Nationals Slugger 'Finalizing a Deal' With Red Sox

The Washington Nationals surprised a lot of people when they designated Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and effectively cut ties with him going forward.

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Nathaniel Lowe News / Field Level Media / August 18

Report: Red Sox to sign 1B Nathaniel Lowe

Free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is signing with the Boston Red Sox, ESPN reported on Sunday night. Lowe, 30, had been placed on waivers on Saturday by the Washington Nationals after they designated him for assignment on Thursday.

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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Jose Tena News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 17

Nationals Claim Former Dodgers Pitcher Off Waivers, Option Jose Tena

The Washington Nationals are in an evaluation period for the rest of the season. While some of their stars like James Wood, MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams have firm places on the roster, there are others who are either fighting for their futures with the franchise or are trying to prove they should be in that category with the elite trio.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 17

Washington Nationals battled, but were let down by the pitching staff

After losses over the past few years, we have heard a lot about how “the boys battled”. Today, they actually did and while they came up short, this is not a performance to be upset about.

Aaron Nola News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 17

Nationals Knocked Aaron Nola Out of Latest Start With Exceptional Offense

The Washington Nationals have had a difficult season in many regards, with their bullpen being one of the worst units in the league and their offensive production being lackluster at many different points throughout the year.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17

Jon Gray placed on IL with thoracic outlet syndrome

Righty Jon Gray has been placed on the 15-day injured list, according to an announcement from the Rangers earlier this morning. A diagnosis wasn’t announced

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 17

Eli Willits Draws Glowing Praise From New Nationals Teammate

The dust has settled on the 2025 MLB draft, but the Washington Nationals are still going to be under a microscope going forward following their decision to pick Eli Willits No.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 17

WAPO’s Spencer Nusbaum sees Washington Nationals focusing more on data

I got the chance to sit down and chat with Washington Post Nats beat writer Spencer Nusbaum. He’s one of the real up and coming writers today. An American

Cade Cavalli News / Sporting News / August 17

Nationals' Cade Cavalli reaches huge milestone after incredible comeback to MLB

This has been such a cool story.

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Nationals Former Prized Prospect Earns Career First With Impressive Performance

Just because the Washington Nationals as a team don't have much to play for when it comes to the rest of the year doesn't mean there aren't players looking to make an impression upon the organization regarding how they might fit into future plans.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Nationals Notebook: Cavalli Shuts Down Phillies, Riley Adams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s never easy for Nationals fans when their division rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, come to D.C. The top three hitters in the Phillies’ lineup on Saturday, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper, are all former members of the Nats.

Josh Bell News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 16