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Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 23
My thoughts on the Washington Nationals shutting down Cade Cavalli 
With the season about to wrap up, the Washington Nationals have decided to shut down Cade Cavalli for the season. He only had one more scheduled start, but the Nats are going to close the book on their ace.
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
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 / September 22
Nationals Won't Pitch Cade Cavalli Again This Season, This Is Why That's Smart
The Washington Nationals only have a handful of games remaining in the 2026 season, and after exceeding expectations for the majority of the year, they will try to end things on a high note.
Cade Cavalli News / Anubis Sports / September 21
Cade Cavalli Extension Signals The Emergence Of The Washington Nationals’ Next Ace
The Cade Cavalli extension bets on his potential finally coming to fruition. The former first-round pick had much to prove after Tommy John surgery and
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 19
Yesterday was the best day for the Washington Nationals in a long time
Yesterday was a fantastic day for the Washington Nationals. We got so many fun moments and milestones. The good vibes were flowing and the team was playing some good baseball.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 19
Fresh off rout, Nationals look to finish strong vs. Cards
After enduring Tommy John surgery and the subsequent monotonous rehab, Cade Cavalli said he wants to help make the Washington Nationals winners again. On the same day he signed a four-year, $47 million contract extension, Cavalli dominated for five scoreless innings against the St.
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 / September 19
CJ Abrams, Cade Cavalli Made Rare Nationals History on the Same Night
The Washington Nationals got set to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. But before that game got underway, some massive news was announced. Right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli officially agreed to a contract extension with the Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 18
Cade Cavalli reaches 200 strikeouts as Nationals rout Cardinals
Cade Cavalli pitched five scoreless innings and recorded the 200th strikeout of his first full major league season Friday night, leading the Washington Nationals to a 9-1 victory against the host St.
Washington Nationals News / Stadium Rant / September 18
Nationals Extend Cade Cavalli: What The Move Means For Emerging Team After 2026
The Washington Nationals announced on Friday that they extended 28-year-old right-hander Cade Cavalli through the 2030 season. The deal guarantees $47M over the course of the contract, coming out to a $11.75M AAV.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 18
Nationals’ Cade Cavalli Extension Strengthens Mariners’ Case to Extend Logan Gilbert
The Mariners have had plenty of reminders that the clock is ticking on Logan Gilbert. The Washington Nationals just conjured up another one. On September 18, they signed Cade Cavalli to a four-year contract covering the 2027 through 2030 seasons, with a club option for 2031.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 18
Nationals lock up RHP Cade Cavalli with 4-year extension
The Washington Nationals agreed to a four-year contract extension plus a club option for 2031 with right-hander Cade Cavalli on Friday. Reports pegged the worth as $47 million.
Cade Cavalli News / Yardbarker / September 18
Nationals to sign ace Cade Cavalli to four-year contract extension
The Washington Nationals have locked in starting pitcher Cade Cavalli to a four-year, $47 million contract extension through the 2030 season, with a club option for 2031.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
Nationals, Cade Cavalli Nearing Agreement On Contract Extension
The Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli are closing in on a contract extension, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray says the deal is not done but there is optimism about getting something across the finish line.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 17
Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around
It has been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been relevant when it comes to discussing teams that could genuinely contend for a playoff spot, even with the added benefit of another Wild Card spot.
Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Nationals Reveal Reason for Pushing Back Cade Cavalli's Next Start
The Washington Nationals are giving Cade Cavalli some extra rest before his next start. Cavalli’s scheduled start was pushed back to Friday, with rookie left-hander Jared Simpson taking the mound Wednesday for a planned bullpen game, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reported on X.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11
Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout finally ended one of the longest home run droughts of his career on Friday.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 29
Cade Cavalli, Nationals seek rare 2026 win vs. Marlins
The Washington Nationals recently completed a stretch of games in which they went 3-12 and saw their National League wild-card hopes fall by the wayside.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 27
Nationals' Cade Cavalli has been significant bright spot in the rotation
Washington Nationals right-handed starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has been a notable bright spot this season.
Washington Nationals News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Nationals Make Cade Cavalli Announcement After 11th Win
Cade Cavalli has turned the past two weeks into one of the most dominant stretches of his young career, putting the Washington Nationals right-hander in rare franchise territory.
Washington Nationals News / Lindy's Sports / August 15
Cade Cavalli Channels Former Nats Ace in No-No Bid
All season, the 2026 Nationals have been one of the best offenses in the league. And all season, the team has had one of the worst starting pitching and bullpen rotations in the league.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Cade Cavalli, Willson Contreras among four suspended for Red Sox-Nationals brawl
Major League Baseball announced four suspensions on Thursday for a bench-clearing incident that took place between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals earlier this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30
Red Sox's Willson Contreras throws helmet at Nationals' Cade Cavalli during bench-clearing brawl
For the second consecutive night, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox was ejected following a strikeout. However, there were plenty more fireworks associated with his shortened night on Tuesday.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6, 2025
Nationals recall former first-round pitcher mere hours after historic loss
The 2020 first-round pick was once one of the top pitching prospects in the sport.
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