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Washington Nationals Prospect Travis Sykora Thrives in Return From Offseason Surgery
Travis Sykora, who underwent hip surgery this past offseason, shined in his 2025 debut Saturday afternoon. The Washington Nationals' top prospect made a rehab start in the Florida Complex League showdown against the Houston Astros' rookie-level players, lasting 2.0 innings.
Mike Soroka News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 3
Washington Nationals' Starter Dominates in Most Recent Rehab Start
When the Washington Nationals signed former Atlanta Braves' star Michael Soroka to a one-year deal over the offseason, they were banking on the injury riddled righty to finally get back to his previous form at the MLB level.
Nathaniel Lowe News / Federal Baseball / May 3
Five Months Later: Evaluating the Ripple Effects of the Nathaniel Lowe Trade 
On December 22, 2024, The Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers made an under-the-radar trade involving two key contributors that have performed well in 2025.
The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?
New Washington Nationals Reliever Says His Body ‘Too Stupid to Get Hurt’
The Washington Nationals signed relief pitcher Andrew Chafin to a one-year contract earlier this week. He comes equipped with jokes. The veteran reliever was still on the market after he played last season for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.
Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Washington Nationals Announce Farm System Hitters and Pitchers of the Month
The Washington Nationals have built heavily around their young core of players in recent years, and with many of their top prospects making the Major League roster the past two seasons, it has given the franchise a chance to reset after multiple years of difficult records.
Washington Nationals Slugging Outfielder Picked as April All-Star By MLB Insider
The Washington Nationals are 14-18 this season, but they could be much better. Their bullpen has let them down multiple times, which is the biggest reason for a lot of their losses.
Mike Soroka News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 2
Washington Nationals Make Decision on Next Steps for Rehabbing Pitcher
The Washington Nationals' starting rotation suffered a blow right away this season when veteran Michael Soroka was injured in his debut with the team. On March 31, against the Toronto Blue Jays on his third pitch of the sixth inning, Soroka spiked a breaking ball.
Unique Arm Angle Allowing Unheralded Washington Nationals Pitcher To Thrive
Coming into the season, much of the conversation about the Washington Nationals was centered on their lineup with so many rising stars on the roster. It was easy to understand why.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / May 1
Brad Lord, Luis Garcia Jr. guide Nationals past Phillies
Brad Lord worked five solid innings for his first career win as the visiting Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory Thursday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Do the Rangers already regret trading Nathaniel Lowe after this move?
The Texas Rangers thought they were upgrading at first base when they traded Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals and later acquired Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins as the former's replacement over the winter. That doesn't appear to be the case anymore.
Washington Nationals Sign High-End Veteran Southpaw Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth
The Washington Nationals are off to a somewhat disappointing start, with a 13-18 record, landing them in fourth place in the National League East. This is predominantly due to the team having a youth-based core of hitting talent, which will take some time to come along as they continue to develop over time.
Andrew Chafin News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Nationals sign journeyman reliever to major league deal
He is a veteran with over a decade of solid relief work.
Dave Martinez News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 1
Washington Nationals Skipper Won't Manage Finale Against Phillies on Thursday
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez will not be in the dugout for the team's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, Martinez will be in Chicago to attend the funeral of his agent, Scott Pucino.
Josh Bell News / Federal Baseball / May 1
How much longer will the Nationals give Josh Bell to heat up?
The Nationals have a Josh Bell problem, the question is how are they going to solve it Josh Bell had a great run in 2021 and 2022 with the Nats. However, his second stint is DC has not gone well so far.
Washington Nationals Offense Can Only Do So Much To Overcome Bullpen Woes
There have been several reasons to be excited about the Washington Nationals over the first month of the 2025 MLB regular season. Their starting rotation has a legitimate foundation with MacKenzie Gore, Jake Irvin and Mitchell Parker all coming into their own.
Paul DeJong News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Nationals' Paul DeJong likely out until All-Star break
Nationals infielder Paul DeJong is on the 10-day injured due to a fractured nose he suffered when an errant pitch hit him in the face.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Nationals staff member collapses during batting practice
Washington Nationals batting practice pitcher James Frisbie was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after collapsing during the team’s batting practice prior to their game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Nationals coach collapses on field prior to Phillies game
The Washington Nationals are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, but the club is playing with heavy hearts on Wednesday. One coach in Washington was spotted collapsing during batting practice and had to be rushed to the hospital.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Phillies-Nationals Interrupted by 'Serious' Incident Before First Pitch
The Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies were set to kick off the second game of a three-game series at Citizen's Bank Park on Wednesday when a scary situation unfolded.
Paul DeJong News / Yardbarker / April 29
Timeline for Paul DeJong's return to Nationals revealed
Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong has been out of action for over a month.
Stone Garrett News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29
Nationals release OF Stone Garrett after poor start to season
The Nationals have released outfielder Stone Garrett, reports Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Garrett opened the season in Triple-A Rochester. He was designated for assignment in spring training but cleared waivers and remained with the organization as a non-roster player.
MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / April 29
A Closer Look at MacKenzie Gore’s Outstanding Start to 2025
All stats and rankings were taken prior to first pitch on April 28. Every spring, as the new Major League Baseball season begins, we see some incredible performances and wild stats right out of the gate.
Brandon Nimmo News / Yardbarker / April 28
Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as red-hot Mets throttle Nationals
On Monday, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo joined a rare group, becoming just the second player in franchise history to record a nine-RBI game in New York's 19-5 win over the division-rival Nationals.
CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 24
Nationals activate SS CJ Abrams from injured list
The Washington Nationals activated shortstop CJ Abrams from the injured list Thursday and optioned third baseman Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Abrams, 24, last played on April 11 when he departed in the fourth inning with a right hip flexor strain.
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