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Phillies Should Target Valuable Nationals Closer at Trade Deadline
Expect the Philadelphia Phillies to be aggressive as they position themselves as buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. That success has all but been in spite of the relief staff.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 11
Chicago Cubs Can Solidify Bullpen with Nationals Closer Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs will firmly be buyers at the MLB trade deadline as they hold a commanding lead on the National League Central with a 40-26 record. Teams that are separating as contenders are starting to look at the trade market for those final pieces.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 11
Washington Nationals Could Help Fill Rival's Biggest Need at MLB Trade Deadline
The Washington Nationals are a team that many people are keeping a close eye on in the coming weeks. Their playoff odds are minuscule, but they can have
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?
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 10
Detroit Tigers Should Pursue Washington Nationals Closer Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Detroit Tigers have the makings of a team that can compete for a World Series this season, but they are far from a finished product as they try to lock down the American League Central.
Nationals Star Closer Represents Golden Opportunity for Team As Trade Piece
The Washington Nationals have unexpectedly become one of the most intriguing teams in baseball this season despite their sub-.500 record thus far. The team's young core is beginning to blossom, and as such, the light is finally becoming visible at the end of the team's lengthy rebuilding tunnel.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4
Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?
Two names that have emerged as potential trade candidates for the Phillies are Kyle Finnegan and Pete Fairbanks. So, which one is the better fit in Philadelphia?
Nationals Campaign for Young Slugger as All-Star Game Fan Voting Opens
The Washington Nationals are guaranteed at least one player at the All-Star Game in July, which will be at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 15. That’s because every team must have at least on player selected to the game.
MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 2
Could Cardinals Swing Huge Trade For $6 Million Pitcher?
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently listed veteran closer Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals as one of the best trade chips expected to be on the market this season.
Nationals Star Closer Still Considered 'Up for Grabs' at Trade Deadline
Washington Nationals star Kyle Finnegan has been at the center of trade discussions since the start of the 2025 season, and logically so. He's one of the best closers in baseball with a 2.29 ERA and 15 saves, tied for third-best in the MLB.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / May 30
Three trade candidates for the rebuilding Nationals
The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another rebuilding year.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26
1 player Washington Nationals must trade before 2025 deadline
As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Washington Nationals find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Despite a recent surge, a
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26
Chicago Cubs urged to pursue this closer by deadline, following 2016 blueprint
The Chicago Cubs, early in the offseason, declared themselves to be “all in” when it came to making the playoffs in 2025. And while that could’ve been blown off at the time as promotional bluster to help hype sales and the profile of the team, it has to be the absolute truth now as this current squad has shown signs of being something special.
Nationals Hopeful Their Key Reliever Will Be Ready To Go After Few Days of Rest
The Washington Nationals have had a lot of issues with their bullpen throughout the 2025 MLB regular season. Before making some changes and moving on from a few veterans, the team was struggling to hold onto leads and close games were quickly turning into blowouts.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
NL East Notes: Montas, Blackburn, Manaea, Nola, Finnegan
Frankie Montas saw his first proper game action of the 2025 season on Saturday, when the right-hander tossed 37 pitches over 1 1/3 innings for high-A Brooklyn in the first game of a minor league rehab assignment.
Nationals Could Get Ahead Of Trade Market By Dealing Closer Sooner Than Later
The Washington Nationals extended their win streak to five games on Thursday night after beating the Atlanta Braves in an 8-7 shootout to regain some ground in the race for third place in the stacked National League East.
Nationals Could Acquire Affordable Bullpen Arm If They Keep Kyle Finnegan
Kyle Finnegan has been at the nucleus of trade rumors all season with many believing that the Washington Nationals will be sellers at the deadline. But the offense has had an exceptional week, and it's hard to project exactly where the team will be come July.
Could Nationals Help Their NL East Rivals by Trading Their Star Closer?
The Washington Nationals could find themselves in an interesting situation. Their division rival Philadelphia Phillies have lost star reliever José Alvarado for 80 games plus the postseason due to a PED suspension, so they will be on the hunt for back-end bullpen help.
Washington Nationals News / Bluejaysnation / February 25
News and Notes: Kyle Finnegan signs one-year deal with Nationals
A potential relief option for the Toronto Blue Jays is off the board. It was pretty surprising that Kyle Finnegan took so long to sign, but on Tuesday, it was reported that the Nationals re-signed the right-handed pitcher.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / February 25
Reports: Nationals bringing back All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan
All-Star right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan has agreed to return to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $6 million deal, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
MLB All-Star closer lands new contract
An MLB All-Star has officially struck an agreement to return to his longtime team.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25
Nationals to re-sign All-Star closer
The Nationals are bringing back Kyle Finnegan.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 20
One spring training prediction for every NL East team
With spring training open, let's gaze into the crystal ball in the NL East. Here is a prediction for every team in the division.
Washington Nationals News / Bluejaysnation / November 30
Free Agent Profile: The Blue Jays should be interested in Kyle Finnegan after the Nationals non-tendered him
Kyle Finnegan was non-tendered by the Washington Nationals, which is surprising, to say the least. Drafted in the sixth round of the 2013 draft by the Texas Rangers, Finnegan didn’t make his big league debut until the 2020 season with the Nationals.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22
Nationals make surprising decision on All-Star closer coming off career season
Unexpected as the move was, there’s a case to be made that his gaudy save totals have disproportionately inflated his value.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 22, 2021
Nationals activate Max Scherzer, add Kyle Finnegan to IL
Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, left a June 11 start against the San Francisco Giants after throwing only 12 pitches because of a groin injury.
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