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Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9

Nationals’ Keibert Ruiz Reveals Frustration After Latest Injury Setback

Keibert Ruiz just wants to play. For now, the Washington Nationals catcher’s body won’t allow it. Ruiz was removed from his injury rehab assignment last week when he experienced headaches after a rehab game on Thursday in the minor leagues.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9

Nationals Reportedly Targeting High-Profile Cubs Executive for Open GM Role

The Washington Nationals will be searching to fill their general manager role for the first time since 2009 when Mike Rizzo took over after the resignation of Jim Bowden.

Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 9

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Nationals rumors: Cubs GM drawing interest from Washington

Despite their current 59-84 record, the Washington Nationals are still fighting. The leadership duo of GM Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez were fired earlier this season.

Carter Hawkins News / Federal Baseball / September 9

Washington Nationals have begun their search for a new GM with Cubs Carter Hawkins on the list

A big bombshell on the Washington Nationals GM search has just come out. Bob Nightengale reported that the Nationals have begun the process of interviewing GM candidates.

Washington Nationals News / CBSSports.com / September 9

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Josh Bell News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9

Nationals Slugger Josh Bell Plans to 'Ride the Wave' After Latest Victory

After such a stunning victory on Monday night, the Washington Nationals are on on a high. Having defeated the Miami Marlins 15-7, they are on track to secure yet another series win.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 9

Nationals One of Two Teams with Two Players in NL Top 10 in Doubles

The Washington Nationals are currently in the midst of their three-game series against the Miami Marlins, and while the Marlins are ahead in the National League East (66-77), the Nationals dominated the opener.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 9

Nationals hope offensive outburst continues vs. Marlins

A day after matching their best offensive performance of the season, the visiting Washington Nationals hope their late-season momentum carries into a series win against the reeling Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Josh Bell News / Field Level Media / September 8

Josh Bell bashes two homers as hot Nationals rout Marlins

Josh Bell went 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBIs to help the visiting Washington Nationals post a 15-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday. Dylan Crews had three hits, including a homer, and drove in four for Washington (59-84), which matched its season high in runs and hits (19).

Keibert Ruiz News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 8

Nationals Pull Catcher Keibert Ruiz Off Rehab Assignment as Symptoms Linger

The Washington Nationals got some more bad news with one of their most important players who they have been missing for months now on Monday afternoon.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 8

Red-Hot Nationals Stay Put Near Basement of MLB in Latest Power Rankings

The Washington Nationals do not have anything left to play for in the remainder of the MLB season aside from pride and the opportunity to spoil whatever playoff hopes remain for their opponents.

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Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / September 8

Can Washington Nationals Cade Cavalli solve his problems against right handed hitters?

Tonight, Cade Cavalli will be on the mound against the Marlins. Overall, his big league stint has been a success. While his ERA is a mediocre 4.85, a blow up start at Yankees Stadium has inflated that number.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 8

The Nationals Have Not Taken the Step Forward They Needed To

Most sports fans are all too familiar with rebuilds. Hell, some fans only know rebuilds. Trade away production for younger talent in hopes of collecting enough for your next wave to make the playoffs, then repeat.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 8

Nationals Make Shocking Comeback Against Cubs Thanks to Two Key Players

Uncertainty loomed on Sunday evening as the Washington Nationals faced the Chicago Cubs for their final matchup of their three-game set. On Friday, the Cubs dominated and secured an 11-5 victory over the Nationals, but Washington had a resurgence on Saturday and walked away with a tight 2-1 win.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 8

Jose A. Ferrer has adapted beautifully to the Washington Nationals closer role

Heading into the season, I was super excited about Jose A. Ferrer. Back in February, we declared him the Nationals closer of the present and future. Through the first few months of the season, that seemed like a silly declaration.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 8

Nationals Have Glaring Rotation Issue with Two Players at Bottom of Key Statistic

The Washington Nationals have received a lot of disappointing performances throughout the 2025 MLB regular season that should lead to some major changes occurring this offseason.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

After sweep, Marlins look to return favor to Nationals

The Washington Nationals are playing some of their best baseball of the season -- a fact the Miami Marlins know all too well. After getting swept by the Nationals last week, the Marlins will play host to Washington for four games this week, beginning with Monday's affair.

Jake Irvin News / Yardbarker / September 5

Jake Irvin's troubling trend continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Nationals starter Jake Irvin's troubling stretch continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Needing wins to keep pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs got the perfect prescription for a win on Friday.

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Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

3 free agents Nationals must pursue in offseason

It has not been a good season in DC, as the Washington Nationals have struggled all year and will miss the playoffs again in 2025. Now, the attention turns toward the MLB offseason.

Jorge Alfaro News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2