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Jarlin Susana News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 22
Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Spins a Gem in Third Rehab Start
On Friday, star Washington Nationals pitching prospect Jarlin Susana took the mound for his third rehab start of the season with High-A Wilmington. This time around, the flamethrowing right-hander spun a gem.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21
Don't Expect Nationals to Change Their Platoon Approach Next Season
No matter what the final record says at the end of the year, there's no arguing that this season has been a successful one for the Washington Nationals under the leadership of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Federal Baseball / August 21
The Beaten and Bruised Nationals Finish Up Their Road Trip With A Series in Miami 
The Nationals wrapped up a frustrating series in Texas with a 2-0 loss Thursday night, managing just one hit against Jacob deGrom and three Rangers relievers.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Trey Lipscomb News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21
Forgotten Nationals Prospect Trey Lipscomb Has Been Sensational This Year
There's a lot going on when it comes to the infield situation for the Washington Nationals. For starters, they were preparing to move their star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base.
Seaver King News / Federal Baseball / August 21
Seaver King is giving the Washington Nationals no choice but to call him up
Seaver King is not knocking on the door of the big leagues, he is banging down the door. King is on the type of heater that should be impossible for Paul Toboni to ignore.
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / August 21
Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is having a sophomore slump at the plate
Heading into the season, Daylen Lile was one of the players I was most excited to see. He was coming off a stellar rookie season that was capped off by winning NL Player of the Month in September.
CJ Abrams News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 21
Nationals Announce Positive CJ Abrams Injury News After He Sat Finale vs. Rangers
The Washington Nationals had a chance to win a series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. After splitting the first two games, the Nationals knew they were facing a tall task with Jacob deGrom set to pitch on the other side.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Nationals’ CJ Abrams gets encouraging injury update on ankle problem
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams received a positive update on his injured left ankle Thursday. The 25-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle in the ninth inning of Washington’s 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Rangers' Jacob deGrom joins exclusive club with latest milestone
Jacob deGrom entered the game Thursday night against the Washington Nationals just shy of reaching a major career milestone. deGrom's second strikeout of the game was the 2,000th strikeout of his career.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
CJ Abrams News / ESPN / August 20
Nats' Abrams day-to-day with sprained left ankle
The Nationals' CJ Abrams, who sprained his left ankle on an awkward slide during Wednesday night's win over the Rangers, is day-to-day, manager Blake Butera said.
Cade Cavalli News / Federal Baseball / August 20
Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is nibbling on the edge of Cy Young contention
Last night Cade Cavalli twirled yet another gem. As the season has gone on, Cavalli is reaching another level. That is so encouraging to see given the fact we have had plenty of pitchers regress as the season goes along in the past.
Cade Cavalli News / ESPN / August 20
Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem
Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.
MLB News / Sport Relay / August 20
Cavalli, Nationals Silence Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 19) — The Texas Rangers fell to the Washington Nationals, 6–0, Wednesday night. Andres Chaparro provided the big hit for the visiting nine with a three-run homer in the seventh inning.
Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 19
Cade Cavalli strikes out 11 as Nationals shut out Rangers
Andres Chaparro had three hits including a three-run homer, Cade Cavalli fanned 11 in six innings and the Washington Nationals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Nationals Select Erik Tolman
The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Erik Tolman. Right-hander Yovanny Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding active roster move.
Cade Cavalli News / Field Level Media / August 19
Nationals turn to Cade Cavalli in bid to even series vs. Rangers
Right-hander Cade Cavalli looks to continue his torrid stretch on Wednesday when the Washington Nationals face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) will try to help Washington end a four-game losing streak and even its three-game series against Texas.
Josiah Gray News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Josiah Gray Takes First Step Forward in Return to Nationals
Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray is moving into the next phase of his comeback after being cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Fredericksburg.
CJ Abrams News / Just Baseball / August 18
Can CJ Abrams Rewrite His Second-Half Narrative?
The date is August 2, 2022: the MLB trade deadline. The Washington Nationals have just made a franchise-altering blockbuster, moving Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres for a slew of highly touted prospects and young pieces, including shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams’ arrival in Washington signified a changing of the guard.
Cade Cavalli News / Lindy's Sports / August 15
Cade Cavalli Channels Former Nats Ace in No-No Bid
All season, the 2026 Nationals have been one of the best offenses in the league. And all season, the team has had one of the worst starting pitching and bullpen rotations in the league.
CJ Abrams News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15
Nationals make bold move that could define CJ Abrams’ future
The Washington Nationals are moving All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, manager Blake Butera announced Friday. Abrams has played the position exclusively during his five seasons with the club and will swap roles with Nasim Nunez in a gradual transition expected to take more than a day but less than several weeks.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Nationals moving CJ Abrams to second base
Nationals manager Blake Butera announced to the media today that CJ Abrams will be gradually moving from shortstop to second base. He will still play shortstop on occasion but Nasim Nuñez will be the regular and Abrams will be a regular second baseman once he gets comfortable there.
Washington Nationals News / EssentiallySports / August 14
6-Year-Old Nationals Coach Steals the Show After Accidentally Revealing Team’s Plan for PCA
The Washington Nationals manager, Blake Butera, became the youngest manager in MLB since 1972 when the franchise hired him in 2025. He was 33 years old at the time.
Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker / August 13
Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals
On a night when Pete Crow-Armstrong went only 1-for-6, another Chicago Cubs player carried the team to victory in the middle game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
Miles Mikolas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment
The Nationals announced Wednesday that they have designated veteran righty Miles Mikolas for assignment. That opens a spot on the MLB roster for prospect Jackson Kent.
James Wood News / Yardbarker / August 4
Nationals' downhill slide continues with James Wood headed to the IL
Washington's season got worse with its star player headed to the injured list.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Yankees make questionable trade with Nationals for Luis Garcia Jr.
The New York Yankees needed to address the lineup. That process began on Sunday with a trade with the Washington Nationals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Matt Olson hits monumental HR, climbs Braves' all-time list
As the Atlanta Braves secured yet another win on Saturday, one of their team leaders and top players reached a milestone and moved up an all-time list.
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