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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 13
Nationals Offensive Woes Have To Be Addressed Following Ugly Scoreless Streak
The Washington Nationals have had a tough season all around. Despite some flashes of optimism from their three core players -- MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams and James Wood -- they have been unable to really find their stride, specifically at the plate, in the recent going.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10
Five players who deserve to make their first MLB All-Star Game
MLB’s All-Star Game is rapidly approaching, and as always, the Midsummer Classic is brimming with elite talent. This year, however, a new wave of breakout stars is ready to take center stage. Here’s a look at five standouts making a case to join baseball’s best in Arlington on July 15.
Washington Nationals Star Luis García Jr. Deserves Better Offensive Fate
The Washington Nationals 2025 campaign has been defined to this point by the breakout efforts by young stars like James Wood, CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals Reminded of Jacob deGrom's Dominance in Shutout
The Washington Nationals had no answers for Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom on Saturday, as they dropped a 5-0 contest to the Rangers at home. The Texas righty dropped his ERA for the season to 2.12 with seven shutout innings as Nationals stars James Wood and C.J Abrams combined to go 0-for-8 with four strikeouts.
Former MLB Executive Believes Washington Nationals Will Have All-Star Starter
The Washington Nationals have a few legitimate building blocks on their roster who will be the foundation of the team for years to come. Arguably, their best player is left fielder James Wood, who has quickly become one of the most feared left-handed hitters in baseball.
Washington Nationals Star Outfielder Showing Why He Deserves All-Star Nod
The Washington Nationals have been a scrappy team this season, going 29-33 entering play on May 6. They don’t look quite like a playoff contender yet, but that will change in the near future once they can start building up the rest of the roster around the foundation that is being put into place.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / June 3
James Wood and Pete Crow-Armstrong are two young superstars who do things very differently 
The Washington Nationals James Wood and the Chicago Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong are young stud outfielders, but they are so different With the Chicago Cubs coming to DC, we are going to see two of the most exciting young outfielders in the sport in James Wood and Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / June 2
James Wood Is the Outlier
Stats were taken prior to play on June 2. If I told you that a hitter owned a 27.5% strikeout rate, 51.6% ground-ball rate and 8.5% pulled air rate, what kind of hitter would you think they are?
Nationals Slugger Clearly Biggest Reason for Washington’s Late May Surge
When look at what the Washington Nationals have done in the month of May, a good place to start for their turnaround is the batting order. Washington finished up the month of May with a surge after flipping the switch from a seven-game losing streak that ended on May 13 and dropped the Nationals’ overall record to 17-26.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 1
Washington Nationals' Young Standout Joins Incredible Pair in Baseball History
Washington Nationals' star James Wood went 2-for-6 on Saturday night as the Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Washington won 11-7, scoring 10 runs in the first inning.
Much Maligned Nationals Bullpen Has Settled In As Team Finds Success
The Washington Nationals entered the year with hopes of being a surprise postseason challenger based on the talent of their young core of hitters. The Nationals' youthful group, led by James Wood and CJ Abrams, has exceeded even some of the most optimistic projections set for them.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / May 30
Washington Nationals Outfielder James Wood Stands Alone in MLB History Books
James Wood, just 11 months into his MLB career, is doing his best to silence any doubters before they can even get a word in. The Washington Nationals outfielder hit .264 with a .781 OPS in 2024, recording nine home runs, 41 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and a 1.1 WAR across 79 games.
Nationals Slugger James Wood Emerging as Bona Fide MLB Superstar
The Washington Nationals had to make an excruciating decision in 2022. After their superstar right fielder, Juan Soto, turned down extension offers, they knew the best thing for the franchise, if they couldn’t lock him into a long-term deal, was to trade him.
Nationals Have Been Dominant When They Can Build an Early Lead On Opponent
The Washington Nationals have been a pesky team this season, looking to make some strides after winning 71 games in back-to-back campaigns. There have
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / May 29
James Wood, Nationals aim for fences against Mariners
James Wood has played less than a full season in the major leagues, but he has already shown he can hit the ball hard and far. Wood belted his second tape-measure home run in as many nights as the Washington Nationals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 9-0 Wednesday.
MLB News / LWOSports.com / May 25
Blockbuster trade may have been one of the worst in MLB history
In retrospect, the Padres' trade for Juan Soto looks like a disaster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23
Juan Soto trade comes full circle for Nationals
Juan Soto may be a New York Met, but his first team is still cashing in on the $765 million man.
Nationals Encouragingly Absent From List of Current MLB Trade Deadline Sellers
Squint hard enough when looking at the Washington Nationals and it is easy to see a team that can be on the rise. There are a lot of pieces to get excited about on the roster, headlined by their dynamic power duo of shortstop CJ Abrams and left fielder James Wood.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / May 17
Washington Nationals' James Wood Joins Exclusive List Amid Historic Start to Season
James Wood did more than just come through in the clutch on Friday – he also made history. The Washington Nationals trailed the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 when Wood stepped up to the plate with two outs in the top of the eighth inning.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / January 19
The Nationals Need James Wood to Become Their Best Player
Although it was their fifth losing season in a row, there was at least one tiny silver lining for the 2024 Washington Nationals. It was the first time since winning the World Series in 2019 that they climbed out of the NL East cellar.
Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / July 21
James Wood powers Nats to victory with clutch three-run HR
In a thrilling display of power and precision, James Wood, the Washington Nationals’ top prospect, hit a decisive three-run home run that led the Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and the weekend series sweep.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Nationals promote top prospect
The Nationals have officially announced the promotion of the team's top prospect.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 28
Nationals to promote elite outfield prospect on Monday
The Washington Nationals are calling up much-hyped prospect James Wood, who could legitimately be a difference-maker as the team scraps for a wild-card spot in a weak National League.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / May 15, 2024
It's time for the Nationals to call up outfield prospect James Wood
The Washington Nationals need a power boost and a promotion of outfield prospect James Wood might do the trick.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2024
James Wood making his case for Nationals' Opening Day roster
Washington Nationals prospect James Wood is not wasting any time in spring training.
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