Blake Butera: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Nationals To Keep Coaching Staff

The Nationals’ dugout will look the same in 2027. The club plans to bring back manager Blake Butera’s entire staff, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 22

Blake Butera retains his entire coaching staff for his second season as Washington Nationals manager

This morning, Spencer Nusbaum broke the news that the Nationals will be retaining their entire coaching staff. After an 11 game improvement from 2025, this is not much of a surprise, but I wanted to break things down.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Nationals’ Blake Butera announces big CJ Abrams move for final stretch of 2026

The Washington Nationals have a certified stud in CJ Abrams, as he’s played at an MVP-like level throughout the 2026 campaign. Offensively, at least, as his defensive skills at shortstop leave a lot to be desired.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 / Federal Baseball / July 11

Blake Butera and the Washington Nationals are overly dogmatic when it comes to platoon matchups

The Nationals addiction to platoon matchups has hurt them a few times this year, but there was no more obvious example than last night. In a 3-2 game in the top of the 9th, Blake Butera went to lefty Matt Krook over sticking with Clayton Beeter.

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.

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).

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 19