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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 12
Dylan Crews' homer, James Wood's throw home help Nats beat Pirates
Dylan Crews hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals rallied for a 6-5 win against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 10
Surging Nationals Prospect Has 'Complicated' Outfield Situation
Coming into the season, the Washington Nationals expected one of their strengths to be their outfield unit, headed up by breakout star James Wood and top prospect Dylan Crews.
What makes a baseball player exciting? We asked two rising MLB stars 
James Wood and Brice Turang are worth the price of admission. Here's how they define excitement on the diamond.
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 8
The Nationals Have Not Taken the Step Forward They Needed To
Most sports fans are all too familiar with rebuilds. Hell, some fans only know rebuilds. Trade away production for younger talent in hopes of collecting enough for your next wave to make the playoffs, then repeat.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 4
Nationals Young Star Has Already Reached Historic Milestones This Season
The regression of the Washington Nationals has been one of the most disappointing developments during the 2025 MLB regular season. A young team that showed a lot of promise and excitement down the stretch in 2024 has taken a massive step backward.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3
James Wood joins Ronald Acuña Jr., Mike Trout in rare MLB history
Despite playing for a Washington Nationals team that’s 28 games under .500, James Wood has impressed in his sophomore season. The All-Star outfielder’s two-run homer against the Miami Marlins Tuesday helped power the Nationals to their second straight win after the team had lost eight in a row.
MLB News / Sporting News / September 3
Nationals' James Wood joins Mike Trout, Ronald Acuna Jr. in historic 3-player MLB club
The big slugger is a special one.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 3
Did Nationals Star James Wood Figure Out What Caused His Second Half Slump?
It has not been a second half to write home about for Washington Nationals rising star James Wood. During the first part of the season, the 22-year-old looked like he was well on his way to becoming a future face of the sport, hitting 24 home runs with 69 RBI.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 2
James Wood blasts 27th homer, leads Nationals past Marlins
James Wood had two hits including a two-run homer, Cade Cavalli pitched five solid innings and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Miami Marlins 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 26
Nationals Star Duo Disappointingly Contributing to Team's Lack of Success Offensively
The Washington Nationals are at a talent disadvantage most nights they take the field, meaning they need to play near flawlessly to have any success. Throughout the season, James Wood, their left fielder, and CJ Abrams, their shortstop, led the way offensively.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 26
Will the real James Wood please stand up?
Since a 5/5 day against the Detroit Tigers on July 3rd, the James Wood we knew and loved in the first half of the season has been missing. The insane raw
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 13
James Wood Sets New Personal Hard Hit Record in Nationals Loss to Royals
The introduction of Statcast to Major League Baseball in 2015 gave teams like the Washington Nationals a whole new group of statistics to track including hard-hit baseball, which are measured by the speed of the baseball.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 12
Nationals Star James Wood Remains Among MLB’s Top Players Despite Slump
James Wood hasn’t quite been himself for the Washington Nationals since coming back from the All-Star break. He appears to be breaking out of that funk, but it’s taken nearly a month for his bat to come back around.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 11
James Wood Makes Nationals History With Wild Up-and-Down Single Game Performance
Washington Nationals young star James Wood was recently mired in an ugly slump that led to his overall numbers dropping significantly over the last few weeks.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 9
James Wood's leadoff HR sparks Nationals' 4-2 win over Giants
James Wood belted the third pitch of the game for a home run, Brad Lord worked six strong innings, and the Washington Nationals held on for a 4-2 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.
Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / July 25
Washington Nationals Left Fielder James Wood With Historic Start To Career
Washington Nationals Left Fielder James Wood has had a great start to his major league career. Through 180 career games, he has walked 101 times, has 110 singles, 34 doubles, and 33 home runs.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
James Wood knocks Home Run Derby dinger out of Truist Park
Washington Nationals slugger James Wood is introducing himself to a national audience in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Opposing pitchers are already aware of the Nationals’ most dangerous hitter, choosing to pitch around Wood when possible.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Nationals’ James Wood accomplishes impressive feat vs. Tigers
Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood is in the midst of a breakout season. Despite flying under some fans’ radar on a Nationals squad that’s 13 games under .500, opposing teams are already pitching around Wood.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / July 3
Nationals' James Wood latest to commit to Home Run Derby
Washington Nationals slugger James Wood will bring his massive power to the big stage, becoming the third player to commit to the July 14 Home Run Derby at Atlanta.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
Nationals’ James Wood accomplishes feat last done by Barry Bonds
Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood received a treatment on Sunday that no hitter has been subjected to since Barry Bonds’ heyday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 24
James Wood ties Nationals record set by Bryce Harper, Juan Soto
The former second-round pick in the 2021 draft had been one of the key pieces the Nationals received when they traded Soto to San Diego in 2022.
Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 19
James Wood Hitting Home Runs Like Few Washington Nationals Have Before
James Wood has displayed rare power in his second major league season. On Thursday, he blasted his 19th and 20th home runs of the season, including a walk-off two-run home run in the 11th inning of a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16
Nationals’ James Wood breaks 50 RBIs with 2-run blast vs. Rockies
Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood broke the 50 RBI mark with a clutch 2-run blast against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals were riding an eight-game losing streak heading into this clash and falling significantly behind in the playoff hunt.
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 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?
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.
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.
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