Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals

Jeimer Candelario was a great pick-up for the Nats, providing value both offensively and defensively.

Garrett proved to be a valuable player for the team, performing well in the outfield and at the plate.

Adams showcased a significant improvement in platoon splits and can potentially serve as a fill-in for Ruiz. [ more ]

Lane Thomas and Chase Henry Thomas share a deep bond over their love for baseball and their journey in the sport.

Lane Thomas knew the Blue Jays would pay him enough to skip college when he was drafted by them in the fifth round. [ more ]

De Jon Watson will not return as director of player development for the Washington Nationals.

The decision to not renew Watson's contract comes after the Nationals overhauled their front office. [ more ]

Southern Maryland used to be filled with tobacco farms.

The baseball season for the Washington Nationals and other teams is now over. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals had a disappointing end to their season after a strong run in August.

With their 70th win, there is optimism for the team in the future.

The Nationals have the opportunity to improve and replicate the success of other teams. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals' 2023 season will be an improvement over last year.

The Nationals will need a star player to compete with the Braves.

CJ Abrams is a promising young shortstop for the Nationals. [ more ]

Josiah Gray had a strong final start of the season, yielding only one run in six innings.

Gray reflected on his season as being a rollercoaster with highs and lows. [ more ]

Josiah Gray, the Nats' All-Star, will start their final game of the season tonight.

The Nats need strong performances from their pitchers to reach 70 wins this season. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals held a crossover night with the Washington Commanders at Nationals Park.

Players Lane Thomas and CJ Abrams have a shot at reaching the prestigious 20/20 Club in Nats' history. [ more ]

Sean Doolittle, lefty reliever for the Washington Nationals, announced his retirement from baseball.

Doolittle underwent surgery in 2022 and was diagnosed with a strained patellar tendon in 2023, preventing him from playing this season. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals' 68-win season is seen as a significant improvement for a rebuilding team.

Exceeding computer projections and setting a higher win total would be a positive step in the team's rebuilding process.

A 70-win season would be a 15-game improvement over last season and could lead to increased payroll and roster upgrades for future contention. [ more ]

Cade Cavalli is targeting a June 2024 return to the major league mound for the Nationals.

Cavalli played catch at Nationals Park for the first time since his Tommy John surgery.

The Nationals consider Cavalli one of their top prospects and hope to build future rotations around him. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals are close to exceeding their win total from 2010, which puts ownership accountability in the spotlight.

The team needs to invest in ace starting pitching to improve their chances of winning.

The ownership group is fully invested and focused on the team's success, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals have been assessing their top position player prospects in recent games.

The Nationals will need to improve their system and make strategic moves to turn towards contention.

Several prospects from the Harrisburg Senators will likely start next season near the majors. [ more ]

Jake Irvin's solid performance was spoiled by walks and a home run, resulting in a loss for the Nationals.

There are concerns about the management's decision to keep Irvin in the game despite signs of fatigue and a high pitch count. [ more ]

Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin struggled with control and gave up multiple home runs in a 5-3 loss.

The Nationals have allowed all of their runs in the past two games on home runs.

Irvin's outing looked promising until he started walking batters in the fifth inning. [ more ]

Josiah Gray and Mitch Keller both made two mistakes each in the Nationals-Pirates game.

Gray struck out 10 hitters and didn't walk a batter, but the Pirates won 2-0.

The Nationals secured their fourth straight losing season with the loss. [ more ]

Rizzo has been extended for a multi-year contract, likely 2 years.

Rizzo's strengths include trading well and building teams despite payroll constraints.

The Nats have been struggling and could potentially find someone else to improve their drafting and development team. [ more ]

Robert Garcia has impressed with his elite change-up pitch.

Garcia's change-up was praised by the Marlins' pitching coordinator and he has shown potential in the Nationals' bullpen. [ more ]

Jackson Rutledge, the Nationals' 2019 1st round pick, will make his MLB debut tonight.

The Nationals starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.89, ranked 24th in MLB. [ more ]

Rizzo will address the scouting department after signing a multiyear deal with the Washington Nationals.

12 scouts had their contracts not renewed and two important positions need to be filled in the front office.

Washington will consider both internal and external candidates for the scouting positions. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates have a crucial 4-game series that will likely determine their standings in the NL.

The Nationals' starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.89, ranking 24th in MLB, highlighting the need for offseason moves to add pitchers to the rotation. [ more ]

The Nationals underwent a major fire sale in 2021, trading away many key players.

The rebuild began in July 2021 according to general manager Mike Rizzo. [ more ]

Kris Kline is being moved from scouting director to a special assistant position for the Washington Nationals.

Kline has been with the team since 2006 and is responsible for drafting notable players like Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, and Anthony Rendon.

There has been major turnover in the Nationals' scouting department, including the resignation of international scouting director Johnny DiPuglia and non-renewal of 12 scout contracts for next season. [ more ]

Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals have not finalized the details of his retirement terms.

No official announcement is expected regarding Strasburg's retirement on Saturday. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals are expected to recall second baseman Luis García from Class AAA Rochester.

García's promotion gives him a shot at redemption in the final month of the season.

The Nationals view García as a big part of their future. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals' starting pitchers have poor ERAs, hindering their chances of winning in 2024.

The Nationals' starters have a combined ERA of 11.65 in September, highlighting ongoing issues with the rotation.

The Nats' pitching staff has the fourth-worst ERA in MLB, indicating a need for improvement. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals are struggling with their pitching and need a win in September.

The Nats bullpen has a high ERA and WHIP, but the offense has been strong in late innings. [ more ]

The Washington Nationals are looking to their top prospects, including Dylan Crews, to revitalize the team.

Crews has shown promise and dominance during his time at LSU and hopes to bring a World Series championship to the Nationals. [ more ]