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Jake Rogers has heard his name attached to quite a few teams over the past three weeks. Most recently, it was “Rogers, you’re a Chicago White Sox,” but that came after stops with the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers in a whirlwind stretch for the journeyman catcher.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 7

Nationals Outfielder Says He's 'Gotten More Instruction' This Spring Than Ever Before

When the Washington Nationals made the decision to fire their longtime executive Mike Rizzo and World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez in the middle of the season last year, that was a sign this franchise could be ready for some major changes.

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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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24

Padres to add Steven Souza Jr. to coaching staff

The San Diego Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. They’re new additions to the staff under first-year skipper Craig Stammen.

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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 / 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.

Athletics News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 21

Player From Nationals' 2019 World Series-Winning Team Gets First MLB Manager Job

The Washington Nationals are still trying to figure out their own managerial situation. After dismissing Dave Martinez in the middle of the season, Miguel Cairo took over on an interim basis.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 29

Washington Nationals Honor Broadcaster Bob Carpenter in His Final Game

After their sixth losing season in a row following the World Series win, the Washington Nationals will go through a complete overhaul this offseason. The young, talented roster might be the thing that changes the least, but it's about to be a new era in DC.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 20, 2025

Nationals' Employees Slam Ownership of Franchise in Brutally Honest Interviews

In July, the Washington Nationals decided to fire manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. Their season was one of the more disappointing ones around the league, and the ownership group decided to make a change.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 7, 2025

Former Nationals Boss Dave Martinez Has ‘No Regrets’ About Time in Washington

The Washington Nationals haven’t been much better since they fired Dave Martinez and replaced him with interim manager Miguel Cairo. It’s not clear if Washington’s leadership thought that firing Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo one week before the All-Star Game would flip the team into a winner.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 24, 2025

This Trade Deadline Could Determine if Nationals Retain Mike DeBartolo

The Washington Nationals surprised a lot of people when they decided to move on from longtime executive Mike Rizzo and their World Series-winning manager Dave Martinez when they did.

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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 14, 2025

Industry Was Shocked by Nationals' Selection of Eli Willits in MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals were considered a wild card team heading into the 2025 MLB draft after making major leadership changes when they decided to move on from general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10, 2025

Nationals Land Top Baseball Prospect in Latest MLB Mock Draft

The Washington Nationals have full control in the 2025 MLB draft with the No. 1 overall pick. One of the bigger questions is, will the recent decision to shake up the front office and fire general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez change how they proceed?

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2025

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in shakeup

Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in major shakeup

The timing of the decision is sure to raise eyebrows across the league.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 4, 2025

Nationals' Dave Martinez Becomes Third Manager to Reach Franchise Milestone

When the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, they broke a tie. That tie was for their manager Dave Martinez. That victory allowed him to clear 500 wins for his managerial career, all with the Nationals.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15, 2025

Nationals players reportedly had strong reaction to Dave Martinez’s comments

Washington Nationals players reportedly had a strong reaction to comments made by manager Dave Martinez after Saturday’s game. After losing their seventh

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 15, 2025

Nationals need manager change after Dave Martinez's comments

Dave Martinez has managed the Washington Nationals for eight years and helped bring the franchise its only World Series win in 2019. Now it might be time for him and the organization to part ways.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2025

Three MLB managers already on the hot seat

Although the 2025 MLB season is still in the first month, several teams are off to disappointing starts.

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Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2023

Nationals manager ejected, enters submission for tirade of the year

Amidst another brutal season, Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez took out his frustrations on umpire Doug Eddings during Thursday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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