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Washington Nationals Slugger Faces Long Recovery Timetable After Surgery

A timeline for recovery for Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is starting to take shape after his surgery. DeJong needed to wait two weeks to have surgery after he was hit in the face by a pitch on April 15 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Nationals release OF Stone Garrett after poor start to season

The Nationals have released outfielder Stone Garrett, reports Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Garrett opened the season in Triple-A Rochester. He was designated for assignment in spring training but cleared waivers and remained with the organization as a non-roster player.

Paul DeJong News / Fastball on SI / April 29

Washington Nationals’ Paul DeJong Ruled Out 2 Months Following Nose Surgery

Veteran infielder Paul DeJong, who got in in the face by a pitch on April 15, is unlikely to rejoin the Washington Nationals’ lineup anytime soon. DeJong suffered a broken nose and a gash under his left eye as a result of the scary play against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 29

Washington Nationals Remain Unsure of Next Step for Rehabbing Veteran Pitcher

Coming into the season, it was the Washington Nationals' lineup that was garnering a lot of attention for the upside that it possessed. It was hard to ignore all of the young talent manager Davey Martinez had at his disposal when it came to positional players.

MLB News / Federal Baseball / April 29

3 things you should know for Nationals vs Phillies

The Nationals Enter Philly Series Looking to Regain Momentum The Nationals head into their road series against the Philadelphia Phillies riding a wave of mixed emotions.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 29

How the Washington Nationals can get back to .500

Whenever the Nationals approach .500, they seem to come up short. Here is how that can change Getting to .500 is a big deal for the Nationals team. Back in 2011, the year before they made the playoffs for the first time, they went 80-81, nearly .500.

Will Proposed RFK Stadium Development Negatively Impact Washington Nationals?

It’s been nearly 30 years since the Washington Commanders moved from RFK Stadium to its current home in Landover, Md. On Monday, they announced that they could be coming back.

MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / April 29

A Closer Look at MacKenzie Gore’s Outstanding Start to 2025

All stats and rankings were taken prior to first pitch on April 28. Every spring, as the new Major League Baseball season begins, we see some incredible performances and wild stats right out of the gate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 28

Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as Mets throttle Nationals

Brandon Nimmo joins rare company as red-hot Mets throttle Nationals

On Monday, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo joined a rare group, becoming just the second player in franchise history to record a nine-RBI game in New York's 19-5 win over the division-rival Nationals.

Why the Mets should be wary of Clay Holmes' great start

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Comparing the Yankees and Mets after Juan Soto's move

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2025

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Nationals Make Unfortunate Team History in 19-5 Loss to Mets

The Washington Nationals fell to the New York Mets on Monday, 19-5, in what was a blowout from the start. Washington fell to 13-16 on the season with the loss, as they struggled to keep up with the explosive Mets' offensive attack.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies Showcase Aces in Series Opener

The Washington Nationals head to Philadelphia for a three-game series on Tuesday and it will feature an opening day rematch on the mound. The first game, set for 6:45 p.m.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Analyst States That Washington Nationals Young Star Has '50-Homer Potential'

The Washington Nationals have an impressive group of emerging young players making up the foundation of their roster. Possessing arguably the most upside is left fielder James Wood, who more than held his own as a rookie in 2024 and is showcasing the immense raw power that he possesses in the first month of the season.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 28

Washington Nationals getting more production from the bottom of the lineup

After struggling early in the season, the bottom of the Nats lineup has been performing well lately due to new faces Early in the season, the bottom of the lineup was really struggling.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Washington Nationals Put NL East on Notice With Electric Performances Against Mets

Not many people gave the Washington Nationals a chance in the series against the New York Mets. Coming into the weekend, the Mets were the hottest team in baseball and owners of the best record in the MLB, arriving to the nation's capital following an emphatic sweep over their archrival Philadelphia Phillies.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 28

Washington Nationals Rookie Star On Absolute Tear After Brutal Start to Season

The Washington Nationals have had a strong last week and a half of showings with three consecutive series victories including the last two over hated rivals.

Josh Bell News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 27

Washington Nationals Desperately Need Slugger to Break Out of Slump

The Washington Nationals entered 2025 as one of the more intriguing teams in the MLB. Coming to what they hope is the final stretch of a long rebuild that started back in 2021, the Nationals put together an exciting blend of young talent and experienced veterans.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 27

Nationals overcome six-run deficit to slay Mets

CJ Abrams scored on Pete Alonso's throwing error in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run deficit for an 8-7 win against the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Nationals ride momentum of late rally into rematch vs. Mets

The Washington Nationals will look to pick up where they left off against the visiting New York Mets when the teams meet Saturday for the second contest of their four-game series.

Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Nationals news: Controversial All-Star activated off IL

The Washington Nationals are an interesting mix of intriguing young players and proven veterans under Dave Martinez. The team trades Paul DeJong for CJ Abrams on the injured list after their star shortstop spent a week out of the lineup thanks to a hip flexor strain.

CJ Abrams News / Field Level Media / April 24

Nationals activate SS CJ Abrams from injured list

The Washington Nationals activated shortstop CJ Abrams from the injured list Thursday and optioned third baseman Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester. Abrams, 24, last played on April 11 when he departed in the fourth inning with a right hip flexor strain.

CJ Abrams News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Washington Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Going Through Up-and-Down Rehab Assignment

CJ Abrams has been eligible to be activated off the injured list for two days now, but the star shortstop has remained in the Washington Nationals’ farm system on a rehab assignment.

Mitchell Parker News / Fastball on SI / April 22

Washington Nationals Southpaw Mitchell Parker Tosses Historic 8-Inning Gem

The Washington Nationals' lineup provided more than enough insurance against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, but that didn't stop Mitchell Parker from turning in a career-best performance on the mound.

Dylan Crews News / Yardbarker / April 19

Watch: Dylan Crews has breakout performance vs. Rockies

Watch: Nationals' Dylan Crews has breakout performance vs. Rockies

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews had his breakout MLB game against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.

Nats withstand Rockies' late comeback, win 12-11

Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez suspended three games by MLB

NL East fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

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Jorge Lopez News / Yardbarker / April 17

Jorge Lopez and the quiet crisis in Major League Baseball

Jorge Lopez’s recent suspension for throwing a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head is more than another blip in MLB’s disciplinary ledger. The latest chapter in a story reveals how poorly equipped the league still is at handling player mental health and emotional wellness.

Watch: Benches clear after Lopez throws at Andrew McCutchen’s head

MLB announces suspensions following Nationals-Pirates incident

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz