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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 15
The Washington Nationals rebuild has hit a crisis point 
Things are getting ugly in the Nation’s Capital, with frustration boiling over a stalled out rebuild The 2025 Washington Nationals just hit rock bottom last night.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / May 27
The Washington Nationals hit a home run with the Juan Soto trade, but Mike Rizzo needs to capitalize
The Juan Soto trade return gave the Nationals a young core, but can they build a winner around them before it is too late On August 2nd, 2022, the Washington Nationals future changed forever.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 20
How the Washington Nationals can fix the bullpen
The Nationals bullpen needs an overhaul, here are some moves they can make As if we needed any more evidence, yesterday showed us that the Nationals bullpen needs an overhaul.
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 News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 17
Pressure Is on Washington Nationals Front Office To Set Franchise Up for Future
The Washington Nationals have experienced the highest of highs with general manager Mike Rizzo leading the front office. He took over in 2009 when the franchise was at a low point.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 22
MLB Draft 2025: Jamie Arnold hit hard with Mike Rizzo in the building
Mike Rizzo did not catch the best viewing of the Florida State ace, but he is still could be the pick Florida State took on the University of Miami last night.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 7
It's Been a Shockingly Long Time Since Washington Nationals Traded With This Team
The Washington Nationals are no strangers to making trades. In recent years, they have been the ones to ship out their talented players, getting back prospects to kickstart their rebuild after they failed to defend their 2019 World Series Championship.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / March 6
What are the Washington Nationals internal expectations for 2025?
I am digging into how the Nationals brass see the team as they enter a pivotal year in the rebuild Every year teams set expectations for themselves. While every team wants to win a world series, not every team has World Series expectations.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / February 25
MLB Draft 2025: Jamie Arnold’s hot start could make him the favorite to be the first pick
Florida State pitcher Jamie Arnold has made a statement in his first two starts and the Nationals should be taking notice After the first two weeks of the college baseball season wrapped up, the race for the number 1 pick is on.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 18
Washington Nationals Named ‘Sleeper Team’ for Superstar Free Agent Next Offseason
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was ready to spend money this offseason should the opportunity present itself to make upgrades to the roster.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 11
Nationals History: Mike Rizzo shocked the world when he signed Jayson Werth
Considered a massive overpay at the time, Jayson Werth’s leadership and production proved the Nationals right When Mike Rizzo signed Jayson Werth to a 7-year $126 million deal, it was both a statement of intent and a massive role of the dice.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 5
Nationals history: The Trea Turner trade was Mike Rizzo’s greatest masterclass
Looking back at how Mike Rizzo stole Trea Turner from the Padres In his long tenure as Nationals GM, Mike Rizzo has made plenty of great transactions. Whether it was Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps swap or the Gio Gonzalez trade, Rizzo has a tendency to find good deals.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25
Mike Rizzo discusses Nationals’ rotation plans, offseason moves
President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo spoke to reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASN and Spencer Nausbaum of the Washington Post) on Saturday about the club’s rotation plans for 2025.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 16
Nationals must solve power shortage
Mike Rizzo needs to prioritize power bats The Washington Nationals lack of home run power was a glaring weakness last season. Their 135 home runs ranked second to last in baseball, only two ahead of the historically bad Chicago White Sox.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 11
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats win MLB Draft Lottery, pick No. 1 overall + Winter Meetings update...
Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ goals at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings... For the first time since 2010 when they selected Bryce Harper No. 1 overall the year after taking Stephen Strasburg at No.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 5
Washington Nationals news & notes: Danny Haas and the 2024 MLB Draft…
Notes and quotes on the new player development regime in D.C. and the 2024 Draft… Danny Haas joined the Washington Nationals’ front office after, “… spending
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 2
Washington Nationals ‘Ideal’ Free-Agent Target Predicted To Land Elsewhere
One of the biggest needs for the Washington Nationals this offseason is to add some power to their lineup. After hitting only 135 home runs last season, a total only the Chicago White Sox had fewer than, general manager Mike Rizzo knows he needs to find a middle-of-the-order bat in free agency.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 11
Washington Nationals news & notes: Rumors of interest in 1B & 3B + more Hot Stove talk...
Notes and quotes on the rumors flying around involving your Washington Nationals... Asked late this past September if he now thought the Nationals were
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 10
Contract Uncertainty Looms for Underrated Washington Nationals Free Agent Pitcher
The Washington Nationals are a team that many people expect to be big spenders during the offseason. General manager Mike Rizzo is not shying away from those industry rumors, as he is ready to upgrade the roster with established veterans.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 8
Washington Nationals Gearing Up To Make Major Headlines in Free Agency
That thing the Washington Nationals ownership and fan base see is the light at the end of the tunnel. After winning the World Series in 2019, the team hasn’t come close to sniffing the postseason since.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 8
Washington Nationals Planning To 'Aggressively Pursue' Top Free Agent
The Washington Nationals have money to spend if they choose to do so. Owner Mark Lerner seems ready to open up his checkbook again after this past campaign delivered one of the most promising seasons they've had in a while with plenty of young stars looking like they can be cornerstones of this roster for years to come.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8
Proposed Trade Sees Washington Nationals Land Former Batting Champion
Heading into the offseason, the Washington Nationals have a huge decision to make. Does general manager Mike Rizzo think this group is close enough to contending where he can convince controlling owner Mark Lerner to spend money like he has in the past?
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30
Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule
For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 27
GM Mike Rizzo Discusses Offseason Spending, Planning 'Opportunistic' Free Agency
The Washington Nationals are 69-90 with three games remaining on the schedule, allowing them to improve on last season's 71-91 record with a sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies at home this weekend.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
Nationals GM names club's biggest offseason priority
Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo recently said that his club will be looking for middle-of-the-order bats this offseason to supplement a growing young core.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20
Nationals want to add some thump to lineup this offseason
The Washington Nationals are in a position where spending a little more on offense makes sense for both the team's long-term and short-term future.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 30
Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats and Cubs play three in D.C.; Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez on young club...
Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series win over the Yankees this week ... With the debut of 2023 1st Round pick (No. 2 overall) Dylan Crews this week,
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