James Wood had another sensational year for the Washington Nationals in 2026. He slashed .265/.388/.503 and became the second player in Nationals franchise history (2005-present) to hit 30 or more home runs in back-to-back seasons.
The Washington Nationals celebrated James Wood after the outfielder earned his second consecutive All-Star selection during his third major league season.
Heading into the second half of the 2026 MLB season, the NL Rookie of the Year race seemed as though it was all but wrapped up. With Sal Stewart crushing 19 homers and driving in 65 runs en route to his first career All-Star selection, it seemed like his competition wouldn’t come close to similar numbers by the end of the season.
The 2026 season was an interesting one for James Wood. On one hand, he hit 30 home runs, posted an .891 OPS and hit the ball harder than anyone in the league.
How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
The book is now closed on the 2026 Washington Nationals season. They finished the season 77-85, making an 11 win improvement from last season. This was a true step forward season, but there is still a way to go.
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
On Saturday, the Washington Nationals revealed which players won the 11th annual end-of-season awards voted on by members of the local media. Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year and what is titled the "Good Guy Award" has been handed out since 2016, with notable names taking home those honors at different times during that span.
The Washington Nationals may not reach the postseason this year, but James Wood and CJ Abrams have still performed well. In fact, Wood and Abrams became the second pair of teammates who are 25 years old or younger to record 30 or more home runs and 20 or more stolen bases in a season, according to Sarah Langs.
The Washington Nationals aren't where they want to be as a franchise -- they are going to miss the playoffs and finish with a losing record for the seventh year in a row -- but that doesn't mean there hasn't been positives that have come out of this season.
The Washington Nationals welcomed back one of their biggest offensive pieces Wednesday, activating All-Star outfielder James Wood from the 10-day injured list ahead of their September stretch run.
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they’ve reinstated slugger James Wood from the 10-day injured list. He’s been out for the past month due to an oblique strain.
The Washington Nationals could soon have James Wood back in their lineup. Manager Blake Butera revealed that the All-Star outfielder will begin a minor league rehab assignment Sunday with the Double-A Harrisburg Senators as he works his way back from an oblique strain.
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Some positive news on the injury front, as outfielders Riley Greene & James Wood have made progress in their recoveries. Plus, the Diamondbacks could get infielder Ketel Marte back in the coming days.
James Wood has taken another step in his recovery as the Washington Nationals continue to wait for their All-Star outfielder to return from a left oblique strain.
The Washington Nationals are still attempting to claw their way back into the National League Wild Card race despite selling at the 2026 Trade Deadline.
The Washington Nationals spent the first four months of the season convincing fans that meaningful August baseball had finally returned. Then the trade deadline arrived, and the front office essentially told everyone not to get too comfortable.
Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.
The swing-off participants have been revealed ahead of first pitch of the 2026 All-Star Game on Tuesday night.
James Wood looks to continue his hot streak when the Washington Nationals open a three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday. Wood finished a triple short of the cycle, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Nationals beat the visiting Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Sunday in the rubber game of that series.
For the better part of the past several seasons, the Washington Nationals have been searching for the foundational pieces of their next competitive roster.
James Wood has served as a young cornerstone slugger who the Washington Nationals need to prioritize extending.
Baseball is a game of rare occurrences and poetic justice. Fans watch 162 games a year hoping to catch a glimpse of something they’ve never seen before.
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
After making his first MLB All-Star Game last season, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is taking the league by storm once again. With his team
Every season a few names start making waves around the rumor mill long before the trade deadline. This year, that name is C.J. Abrams.
The Nationals may be able to take that next step forward, albeit a year later than expected.
The Washington Nationals have been one of the bottom feeders in baseball this season, sitting dead last in the National League East at 65-94, and second to last in the National League. Luckily for them, they’re not that far from being competitive, as they have some talented young stars emerging as their next core.
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