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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 4
Nationals Bring in Multiple New Faces During Series Against Phillies
Prior to Game 2 of the Washington Nationals' road series against the Philadelphia Phillies, they revealed that multiple roster moves had been made. The Nationals announced that James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain.
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
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.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
Washington Nationals superstar James Wood heads to the IL 
As if this no good, very bad week for the Nationals could not get any worse, now they are losing their best player. James Wood is headed to the IL with a minor oblique strain.
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.
James Wood News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
Nationals To Place James Wood On IL With Oblique Strain
Nationals manager Blake Butera informed reporters, including Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal, that outfielder James Wood will be placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
Looking back at the week where the Washington Nationals season went off the rails
In baseball, we talk about the grind of a 162 game season, and how you can never get too high or too low. Those words usually ring true across a long season.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
The Nationals Bought and Sold at the Same Time at the Trade Deadline
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has passed, and the Nationals made a flurry of moves, with the most notable ones being Curtis Mead being sent to Boston, Luis Garcia Jr.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / August 4
Grading the Washington Nationals trade deadline
With the Nationals going on a losing streak at the worst possible time, and their playoff odds collapsing according to Fanduel, the team decided to sell at the deadline.
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.
Foster Griffin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Foster Griffin trade grades for Guardians, Nationals
It was evident based on the Cleveland Guardians’ dealings during the 2026 MLB trade deadline that they’re gunning for the AL Central crown. Not only did
James Wood News / Athlon Sports / August 3
Nationals Announce James Wood News After Leaving Phillies Game
The Washington Nationals received an unsettling update regarding one of baseball's brightest young stars on Monday night. After exiting the Nationals' 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, outfielder James Wood was revealed to be dealing with a left-side injury that will require further evaluation.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 3
These Are All the Moves the Nationals Made Ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
Heading into the 2026 season, the Washington Nationals looked like surefire sellers. That changed over the course of the year, as the Nationals -- powered by their league-best offense -- kept themselves in the playoff hunt heading into the trade deadline.
Christian Franklin News / Washington Nationals on SI / August 3
Nationals Trade Top Prospect Christian Franklin to Orioles, Land Another Pitcher
The headlining moves for the Washington Nationals ahead of the trade deadline was their decision to send Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox, Luis Garcia Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians
The Washington Nationals were not expecting a breakout season from left-hander Foster Griffin when they inked him to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.
Foster Griffin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Guardians Acquire Foster Griffin
The Guardians have acquired left-hander Foster Griffin from the Nationals, as first reported by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum reports that Washington will receive four players — left-handers Will Dion and Josh Hartle, right-hander Kendeglys Virguez, and outfielder Nick Mitchell.
MLB News / DC Sports King / August 3
The Nationals Trading Luis Garcia Jr. to Yankees Right Now Was Flawless Strategy
In a significant deadline deal, the Washington Nationals traded 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. to the New York Yankees on Sunday. To bolster the pitching staff, Washington acquired four right-handers in return: Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, Ben Grable, and Jack Cebert.
CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Nationals rumors: CJ Abrams update hours before 2026 MLB trade deadline
With the Washington Nationals being active before the trade deadline hits on Monday evening, the one player that has been speculated around in the baseball world is star shortstop CJ Abrams.
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.
Luis Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 1
Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades
The New York Yankees are known to be hunting for upgrades to their lineup. Their latest rumored target shows their desperation.
CJ Abrams News / DC Sports King / August 1
Nationals Face Massive CJ Abrams Dilemma Amid Breakout Season
If you’ve been watching Washington baseball this season, one thing is glaringly obvious: CJ Abrams is morphing into the premier offensive shortstop in Major League Baseball.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / July 30
Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with the Toronto Blue Jays just one game back of the final National League wild card spot.
Jake Irvin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30
Nationals To Activate Jake Irvin
The Nationals tabbed Jake Irvin to start against Grant Holmes in tomorrow’s opener of a four-game weekend series in Atlanta. Washington will officially active him from the 60-day injured list before the game.
Trevor Williams News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Nationals Activate Trevor Williams From 60-Day IL
The Nationals reinstated righty Trevor Williams from the 60-day injured list prior to this afternoon’s game, per a team announcement. Washington already had an open spot for Williams on the 40-man roster.
Curtis Mead News / Yardbarker / July 28
Red Sox get 'worst-case scenario' update on Curtis Mead injury
The Boston Red Sox got terrible news on Tuesday.
Connelly Early News / Yardbarker / July 27
Connelly Early update leaves Nationals trade swing in doubt
Will Nationals fans get to see the team's recent trade acquisition take the mound this season?
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26
Red Sox pay high price to Nationals to shore up infield
The Boston Red Sox needed to improve the middle of their infield while adding a potential impact bat to the lineup. They may have filled both needs in a trade with the Washington Nationals late Saturday night.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Nationals eyeing best of both worlds at trade deadline
The Washington Nationals are in a difficult spot as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / July 20
The Nationals should be selling at the trade deadline
Post-All-Star break, the Washington Nationals find themselves in a precarious place: do they buy or sell ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline? At 50-50 on the season, the Nationals sit eight games behind the Atlanta Braves for the lead in the National League East and are two games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League.
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