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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 / 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.
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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
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.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
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 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.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 20
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
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
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.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14
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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 12
Nationals Select Two College Southpaws in Expanded 2025 MLB Mock Draft
The 2025 MLB draft is fast-approaching, and the Washington Nationals have a massive decision to make with the first overall selection. But they also need to hit on more than just that pick.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
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?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
Nationals Urged to Address Key Weakness Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
Things have not gone well for the Washington Nationals during the 2025 MLB regular season, causing a major shakeup within the organization. Recently, general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were both fired, leaving the team in a tough spot with the 2025 MLB Draft and MLB trade deadline both near.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 10
Five First-Time Managers Nationals Could Pursue to Replace Dave Martinez
When the Washington Nationals hired Dave Martinez in 2018, he was a first-time manager. That worked out well Two years later, he guided the Nationals to a World Series title.
Nationals Made Multiple Roster Moves That Included Signing Former Dodgers Reliever
There is a lot that's being discussed regarding the Washington Nationals. Longtime executive Mike Rizzo was fired alongside manager Dave Martinez, two moves that are set to usher in a new era of Nationals baseball.
Nationals Interim Manager Has Emotional Response to Replacing 'Best Friend'
The Washington Nationals' disappointing 2025 campaign reached a new low this past Sunday when the team decided to move on from longtime general manager Mike Rizzo and team manager Dave Martinez following a woeful 37-53 start.
Five Former Managers Nationals Could Pursue After Firing Dave Martinez
Davey Martinez became just become the third manager in franchise history to reach 500 victories when the Washington Nationals fired him on Sunday. Now, the Nats must search for a new manager for the first time since it hired Martinez from the Chicago Cubs as their bench coach to replace Dusty Baker before the 2018 season.
Does Firing Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo Change Nationals' Draft Plans?
The Washington Nationals made huge waves in the baseball world over the weekend when they announced that manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo had both been fired.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez, GM Mike Rizzo in major shakeup
The timing of the decision is sure to raise eyebrows across the league.
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 / Washington Nationals on SI / June 18
Nationals Boss Backs Dave Martinez Despite Losing Streak, Questionable Comment
The Washington Nationals are in the headlines for the wrong reasons. While nobody expected this young group to truly compete for a division title or even a spot in the playoffs this year, the hope was 2025 would usher in a new feeling of positivity surrounding this franchise that has largely been missing since this rebuilding effort began.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 16
Washington Nationals Players ‘Pissed’ After Dave Martinez’s Comments
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez tried to put out the fire he created before Sunday’s game with the Miami Marlins. After Saturday’s loss to the Marlins, Martinez was asked by the Washington Post’s Spencer Nusbaum if the team’s recent offensive struggles were on the coaching staff.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
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
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.
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.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2022
Nationals pick up 2023 contract options on GM Mike Rizzo, manager Dave Martinez
Mike Rizzo, 61, has been with the Nationals for 14 years, hired in 2006 as assistant general manager and VP of baseball operations under Jim Bowden.
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