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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 1
Nationals Skipper Blake Butera Benched Jorbit Vivas Mid-Game, Why That Was Important
When Blake Butera was hired as the manager of the Washington Nationals, something that he preached when it came to his leadership was accountability. The first-year skipper was tasked with trying to install his ideal culture in a clubhouse that is the youngest in Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 31
Nationals Lose Member of Blake Butera's Staff to Clemson Tigers
The Washington Nationals are trying to finish the 2026 campaign on a high note as they get set to enter a key offseason under the leadership of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and manager Blake Butera.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 27
Blake Butera Says Nationals 'Played the Game the Right Way' in Finale Against Rockies
Just a day ago, Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera sat at the postgame podium and questioned his team's effort after they were embarrassed by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 27
Nationals Manager Blake Butera Calls Out His Team After Ugly Loss to Rockies
Remember that harmonious feeling the Washington Nationals had largely induced for the majority of this season? Right now, it feels like that was ages ago.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21
Don't Expect Nationals to Change Their Platoon Approach Next Season
No matter what the final record says at the end of the year, there's no arguing that this season has been a successful one for the Washington Nationals under the leadership of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / August 14
Blake Butera believes in the process. Living with the results is harder 
When I first met Blake Butera, we were in his small Spring Training office in West Palm Beach. The main thing I remember is the scented candles, a sign of his youth.
Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / August 14
6-Year-Old Nationals Coach Steals the Show After Accidentally Revealing Team’s Plan for PCA
The Washington Nationals manager, Blake Butera, became the youngest manager in MLB since 1972 when the franchise hired him in 2025. He was 33 years old at the time.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 8
Blake Butera Explains Why Nationals Won't Purposely Limit Cade Cavalli's Workload
On Friday night, Washington Nationals star Cade Cavalli did what an ace is supposed to do. With his team in the midst of a losing skid, having lost nine out of their last 11 games and seven out of their last eight, the right-hander took the ball and delivered six innings of three-run ball where he stuck out eight batters and walked two.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 6
How Blake Butera's First MLB Ejection Could Benefit the Nationals in the Long Run
The Washington Nationals finally got back into the win column on Wednesday night. After losing their previous seven contests in a row -- the longest streak of their season -- the Nationals rebounded and won a crazy game over the Philadelphia Phillies in the 11th inning that had a little bit of everything.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Nationals Could Shake-Up Trade Deadline by Going After Mets Star
The Washington Nationals entered July 23 just 1.5 games back from the final NL wild card spot. Manager Blake Butera said his team is embracing the challenge that comes from playing meaningful baseball, which is something that hasn't taken place in the nation's capital for over a half-decade.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 23
Nationals Embracing Challenge of Playing Meaningful Baseball
Coming into the season, a matchup in late-July between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies wasn't expected to mean anything when it came to the National League playoff picture.
Athletics News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 11
Nationals' Late-Game Problems Have Become Organizational Issue After Blunder vs. Yankees
Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera was presented with a huge decision on Friday night. With a 3-2 lead over the New York Yankees in the top of the
Athletics News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 7
Nationals Manager Blake Butera Takes Blame for Bullpen Management
Prior to Tuesday's game, Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera had some interesting comments about what has been taking place with the team's bullpen.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28
Nationals, Orioles hope bats come alive in series finale
The visiting Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles are wondering where their offense has gone after splitting two low-scoring games. The decisive game comes Sunday afternoon.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21
Nationals manager Blake Butera sees defense key to winning vs. Rays
The Washington Nationals will attempt to win their sixth straight road series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Nationals Skipper Could Find Himself in Manager of the Year Conversations
The Washington Nationals entered June with a winning record. They were outstanding in the month of May with a 16-12 record, which were the most wins they've had in a single month since 2023.
Nationals' New Culture Is Starting to Be Installed Under Blake Butera
The Washington Nationals were down 3-1 entering the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday. This came one day after their eighth-inning rally came up short on Friday.
Washington Nationals News / Total Pro Sports / February 21
'They’re Going To Be Pushed Like Never Before' – Blake Butera Take Brutal Approach For The Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals began the offseason with Paul Toboni, 35, taking over as the president of baseball operations. He brought in Blake Butera as the new manager for the Nationals.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8
Nationals hire Matt Borgschulte as hitting coach
The Washington Nationals announced what appears to be their full coaching staff at Monday's Winter Meetings (relayed by Andrew Golden of The Washington Post).
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 10
Rays Staff Suffers Major Loss With Coach Following Blake Butera to Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays organization has undergone some major changes this offseason. There were several members of the front office who received much-deserved promotions for the work they have been doing.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / October 30
Reports: Nationals hiring Blake Butera, 33, as manager
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire Blake Butera as their next manager, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday morning. At 33, Butera will be the youngest manager in Major League Baseball since the Minnesota Twins hired Frank Quilici in 1972, per reports.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30
One of the youngest managers in MLB history gets hired
The Washington Nationals have hired a new manager. Blake Butera has agreed to a deal to become the new manager of the Nationals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Thursday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Nationals to hire former Rays director of player development as manager
The Nationals are expected to hire Blake Butera as their new manager, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
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