Washington Nationals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / October 14

Daylen Lile’s impressive defensive season rewarded with an NL Gold Glove nomination

Daylen Lile had a tremendous rookie year in 2025. However, he had a really tough time on the defensive side of the ball. This offseason, Lile made a major effort to improve defensively.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 14

Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair emerged as homegrown relief options for the Washington Nationals

If you watched any Nationals baseball in 2026, you would know that the bullpen was not good. The unit actually set records for their ineptitude, with the 2026 Nats blowing more saves than any team in history.

Andrew Alvarez News / Federal Baseball / October 13

Andrew Alvarez pitched his way into the Washington Nationals future plans this year

Entering the 2026 season, who would you have expected to be the Nationals second best starter at the end of the year? I am sure it would have taken you a while to get to Andrew Alvarez, but here we are.

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The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 13

Paul Toboni Hints at Who Nationals Will Have in Starting Rotation Next Season

Upgrades will need to be made by the Washington Nationals before the start of next season. Following a 2026 campaign where this young group exceeded preseason expectations, everyone is ready for this franchise to take a step forward when it comes to getting out of this rebuilding phase.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 13

The Washington Nationals have built up a very deep farm system under Paul Toboni

When Paul Toboni took over as Nationals President of Baseball Operations last year, one of his main goals was to build a “scouting and player development monster”.

Jarlin Susana News / Federal Baseball / October 12

Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desert

For most players in the Nationals organization, the season is over. However, there are still prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League. The most notable one is Jarlin Susana, the giant right hander with triple digit velocity.

CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 11

Nationals Not Ruling Out CJ Abrams Remaining Their Shortstop in 2027

One of the main storylines surrounding the Washington Nationals coming down the final stretch of the 2026 season was the fact that they were ready to move CJ Abrams out of the starting shortstop role.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / October 11

Three questions facing the Washington Nationals this offseason

Let's look at three questions facing the Nationals this offseason.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

Rays confirm top starter not returning for postseason

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

The '2026 RBI leaders by MLB team' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / October 11

The Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to win

With the notable exception of the Dodgers, this has been the October of small market teams so far. Of the four teams remaining, three of them rank in the bottom half in terms of payroll.

Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / October 11

John Cena Makes Grand Entrance at Nationals Park With Police Escort for Special Baseball Moment

John Cena brought his larger-than-life presence to Nationals Park as Banana Ball prepared for a historic night. The former WWE champion has never been a stranger to unexpected entrances, but this appearance carried a different purpose.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 10

Miguel Sime Jr. Named Nationals' Pitching Prospect of the Year, Why That's Important

When the Washington Nationals drafted right-handed pitcher Miguel Sime Jr. in the fourth round of the 2025 draft out of high school, they knew he was going to be a project.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 10

Paul Toboni's Comments About Nationals' Payroll Situation Should Be Encouraging

A major storyline surrounding the Washington Nationals ever since they tore things down following their World Series title in 2019 has been the lack of money being spent on the roster.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Three Players Elect Minor League Free Agency

A trio of former big leaguers reached the open market earlier this week. They head to free agency in search of another opportunity in the majors next season.

Seaver King News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 8

Seaver King Tabbed as Nationals' Prospect of the Year, How That Impacts the Future

MLB Pipeline released their Prospects of the Year from the 2026 season for every team across Major League Baseball, and Seaver King was tabbed as that guy for the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Just Baseball / October 7

Washington Nationals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.