Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 25

What Washington Nationals fans need to know about Paul Toboni

The Washington Nationals have a new head honcho and his name is Paul Toboni. Yesterday, multiple reports came out that the Nationals are hiring the 35 year old Red Sox Assistant General Manager to be their head of baseball operations.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 25

Paul Toboni Is Now Running The Washington Nationals. Who Will Be His Right Hand Man?

Yesterday afternoon, the announcement was made that Paul Toboni, a 35-year-old assistant general manager for the Boston Red Sox, would become the head of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, ushering in a new era of baseball in the nation’s capital.

Stone Garrett News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 25

Former Nationals Outfielder Stone Garrett Announces Retirement

Over the past five years, the Washington Nationals have done a very good job of finding young, talented outfielders. From the highly touted prospects like Dylan Crews and James Wood, to lesser known players such as Jacob Young and Alex Call.

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Stone Garrett News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 24

Nationals Fan Favorite Stone Garrett Announces His Retirement From Baseball

The Washington Nationals were part of some major news in the world of baseball on Wednesday when it was reported that they are set to hire rising executive star Paul Toboni to become their new head of baseball operations.

Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Report: Nationals Land 'One of the Best' as Head of Baseball Operations

In a dazzling coup, the Washington Nationals have landed Paul Toboni, the 35-year-old phenom from the Boston Red Sox, to lead their baseball operations.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 24

Nationals star James Wood hits career milestone

The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Report: Nationals tab former Red Sox assistant Paul Toboni as head of baseball ops

The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to name Paul Toboni as the teams' new head of baseball operations, ESPN reported Wednesday afternoon. Toboni, 35, is regarded as one of the most coveted young executives in baseball.

James Wood News / Field Level Media / September 24

James Wood's bombs boost Nats to series salvaging win over Braves

James Wood hit a pair of deep solo home runs and the visiting Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 4-3 on Wednesday to end the Braves' 10-game winning streak.

Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / September 24

Washington Nationals Hire Paul Toboni As Head Of Baseball Operations

The Washington Nationals have finally made their move. After what felt like an eternity of front-office silence, they’re reportedly handing the keys to the kingdom to Paul Toboni, a 35-year-old executive from the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Nationals set to hire ex-Red Sox assistant GM as president of baseball operations

The Washington Nationals made some tough organizational decisions during the season, firing president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo after not having much success in recent years.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 24

Washington Nationals hire Red Sox Paul Toboni as President of Baseball Operations

Just as James Wood hit his 30th home run of the season, an even bigger bombshell has come. Jeff Passan has reported that the Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire Paul Toboni of the Red Sox to be the team’s new President of Baseball Operations.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Nationals Finalizing Deal With Paul Toboni As New Head Of Baseball Operations

The Nationals are finalizing a deal with Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni as the new head of their baseball operations department, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 24

Nationals Are Officially Testing Out Their New First Base Strategy

It's clear this offseason is going to be one of change for the Washington Nationals. After firing longtime executive Mike Rizzo and World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez in the middle of this season, the Nationals have started interviewing candidates to become their new general manager.

Stone Garrett News / Federal Baseball / September 24

Washington Nationals cult hero Stone Garrett is retiring

Stone Garrett will always have a place in the hearts of true Nationals fans. His 2023 season was so much fun and a great story. He was a lovable journeyman who made the most of his shot with the Nats. However, he was never quite the same after a horrific injury at Yankees Stadium.

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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 24

MacKenzie Gore’s season followed a familiar and frustrating path

MacKenzie Gore’s 2025 season was frustratingly familiar. He started the season red hot as always. Through the first two months of the season, he led all of baseball in strikeouts.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 24

Intriguing Nationals Prospect Has One of ‘Nastiest Changeups in Sport’

When the Washington Nationals dealt outfielder Alex Call at the trade deadline in July, the return was two minor league pitchers, one of which is heading to the Arizona Fall League.

MacKenzie Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Nationals' MacKenzie Gore ends 2025 season on injured list

The Nationals announced Tuesday that left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

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Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young just cannot stop making highlight catches. Young made headlines on Sunday when he made what should be the unanimous Catch of the Year against the New York Mets.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22