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5 hours ago

Is 2026 the Year the Washington Nationals Finally Turn the Corner? | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals enter 2026 under new management with a young roster built through trades, attempting to end a prolonged rebuild following their 2019 championship and subsequent departure of star players.
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fromBleacher Nation
18 hours ago

Washington Nationals Reportedly Signing Righty Zack Littell - Bleacher Nation

Zack Littell signed a one-year deal with the Nationals after an extended wait in free agency, settling for less than the multi-year contract initially expected for a pitcher with his track record.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
21 hours ago

Nationals add veteran righty to starting rotation mix on 1-year MLB deal

The Washington Nationals signed right-handed pitcher Zack Littell to bolster their starting rotation after a quiet offseason focused on organizational technology improvements.
Major League Baseball
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1 day ago

The Nats sign Zack Littell pending a physical | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals signed RHP Zack Littell to a one-year deal with a mutual option, pending physical clearance, to fill a rotation spot after posting a 3.81 ERA last season.
Toronto
fromBlueJaysNation
1 day ago

Former Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez reassigned to minors by Nationals

A former Blue Jays top prospect will begin the 2026 season in Triple-A after struggling at that level in 2025, though he shows early spring training improvement with better swing decisions and hard contact.
#spring-training
Washington Nationals
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1 day ago

Spring Training Game #15 Nats on a Sunday afternoon! | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Yankees 3-0 in a spring training sellout, with James Wood hitting a 2-run triple, while prospect Gavin Fien made his big league camp debut as a teenager.
Washington Nationals
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1 week ago

Spring Training Game #11 Josiah Gray 2026 ST debut | TalkNats.com

Josiah Gray returns to Spring Training for his first start since 2024 following Tommy John surgery, while early-season statistics remain too limited for meaningful player evaluation.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 week ago

Former All-Star righty set to make long-awaited return to mound this afternoon

Josiah Gray returns to MLB action in spring training after Tommy John surgery, seeking to earn a rotation spot with the Nationals and prove himself as a long-term starting option.
Washington Nationals
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1 day ago

Spring Training Game #15 Nats on a Sunday afternoon! | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Yankees 3-0 in a spring training sellout, with James Wood hitting a 2-run triple, while prospect Gavin Fien made his big league camp debut as a teenager.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
2 days ago

Spring Training Game #14 Nats & Yankees | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals face the New York Yankees in Spring Training with a 7-3 record, featuring strong pitching performances and developing prospects gaining playing time.
Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
3 days ago

Spring Training Game #13 Nats and Cavalli | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals hold a 6-3 Spring Training record through 12 games with a challenging opening schedule against the Cubs, Phillies, and Dodgers, while the Opening Day starting pitcher remains undetermined.
Washington Nationals
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4 days ago

Spring Training Game #12 Nats and Mets | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals defeated Venezuela 5-1 in an exhibition game, with Keibert Ruiz hitting a 3-run homer, while early Spring Training data remains limited with small sample sizes across the roster.
Washington Nationals
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1 week ago

Spring Training Game #11 Josiah Gray 2026 ST debut | TalkNats.com

Josiah Gray returns to Spring Training for his first start since 2024 following Tommy John surgery, while early-season statistics remain too limited for meaningful player evaluation.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
2 days ago

Has the Nationals' Opening Day starter already emerged from the pack?

Cade Cavalli's strong spring training performance positions him as the likely Opening Day starter for the Washington Nationals against the Chicago Cubs on March 26th.
#world-baseball-classic
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
2 days ago

Nationals' Harry Ford excites fans and shines in first game of World Baseball Classic

Nationals catching prospect Harry Ford hit a game-tying home run and recorded two hits for Great Britain against Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic despite the team's 8-2 loss.
fromNatsbaseball
2 days ago
Washington Nationals

Recent drafts revisted

The Nationals' 2021 draft class appears stronger than 2022, with House and Lile projected as future starters, while Green's poor contact rate makes him a concerning top-5 pick bust.
#spring-training-2026
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fromDistrict on Deck
4 days ago

New pitching acquisition shines as Nationals defeat Team Venezuela in exhibition

The Washington Nationals defeated Team Venezuela 5-1 in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game, with strong pitching and timely hitting from key players.
fromDistrict on Deck
5 days ago

Top Nationals prospect gets off to incredible start in World Baseball Classic

Harry Ford, who was one of the breakout stars from the most recent WBC, is now firmly in a starring role for them this time around. Although every team is just playing exhibitions right now before the tournament officially kicks off, Ford made a fantastic first impression for the 2026 tournament on Tuesday. He finished the game 3/5 with a 2-run homer, and is giving Nationals fans a potential preview of what they can expect when they see him play on a big stage.
Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
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5 days ago

Exhibition game against the Venezuelan World Baseball Classic team | TalkNats.com

Small sample sizes in spring training limit meaningful statistical analysis; context and player development focus matter more than early hitless streaks.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
5 days ago

Who made the Nationals' updated MLB Pipeline Top 30 Prospects list?

Eli Willits, the Nationals' first-overall 2025 draft pick, leads their prospect rankings with a 60 Future Value score and is projected as a long-term shortstop solution for the franchise.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
2 weeks ago

Nationals must balk at analyst's suggested under-the-radar Astros trade

The Nationals prioritize maximizing young in-house talent, developing prospects like Daylen Lile while reevaluating outdated coaching and resisting speculative trade proposals.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
2 weeks ago

Identifying 6 potential options for the Nationals at first base in 2026

Nationals will likely open the season with an in-house first baseman; primary candidates include Luis Garcia Jr., Abimelec Ortiz, and Andre9s Chaparro, plus several sleepers.
fromDistrict on Deck
2 weeks ago

Former fan favorite Nationals manager's son finds new landing spot

The Washington Nationals have kicked off 2026 spring training, and it will be fun to see how the team ends up faring over the next several weeks. We have not yet seen the team in action outside of some social media clips and first-hand accounts from those close to the action, but this is always a fun time of the year.
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#bullpen
#miles-mikolas
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fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

Why Dylan Crews is the Nationals' most important player in 2026

Dylan Crews is the Washington Nationals' most important player in 2026, needing a breakout season to validate his second overall pick and franchise expectations.
#rebuild
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

Pair of former temporary Nationals infielders claimed off waivers by Red Sox

Washington Nationals underwent major 2025–2026 offseason turnover, acquiring prospects while avoiding significant free-agent spending, prompting fan frustration.
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fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

Nationals rank middle of the pack in 2026 amid updated sports franchise valuations

The Washington Nationals rank 86th among 154 U.S. big-five sports franchises, valued at $2.25 billion and 15th among MLB teams.
fromTalkNats.com
3 weeks ago

Who the heck is that guy? 2026 Nats coaches | TalkNats.com

This is the first time that TalkNats has published a separate part of this annual-ish guide for the coaching staff. But these are unusual times. The manager and all but one of his twelve coaches are entirely new to the Washington Nationals organization. All but one of them are younger than the oldest active MLB player. Some confusion, as we try to figure out who's who in the dugout, is understandable.
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Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

The biggest roster flaw for the 2026 Nationals that will lead to lower fan attendance

Nationals enter 2026 with a talented young core but insufficient pitching depth, limited free-agent upgrades, and front-office moves that prioritize rebuilding over immediate competitiveness.
fromDistrict on Deck
3 weeks ago

Nationals acquire potential late-inning option from Cardinals in reliever swap

Throughout the majority of this offseason, the front office of the Washington Nationals has been busy. While I don't think you would find a Nationals fan out there that isn't frustrated with the team's lack of aggression on the free agent front heading into spring training, the club will certainly still look a lot different than the last time we saw this team take the field.
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fromTalkNats.com
3 weeks ago

Who the heck is that guy? 2026 Nats spring training pitchers | TalkNats.com

Brought back old friend Josh Bell, coming off a dreadful season, on a cheap one-year deal the Nats failed to parlay into any trade value at the deadline. Traded for Nathaniel Lowe, who ended up turning in one of the most disappointing campaigns in Nationals history. Added platoon infielders Amed Rosario and Paul DeJong, who managed to combine for 0.1 rWAR for the Nats.
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Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
4 weeks ago

Nationals spring training at CACTI Park: Everything fans need to know for 2026

The Washington Nationals begin 2026 spring training at CACTI Park Feb. 11 with Grapefruit League games starting Feb. 21 and several special events in March.
fromNatsbaseball
4 weeks ago

How it went wrong

Teams rebuild all the time. If you aren't blessed with an owner willing to spend your team cycles through times when they spend more and times when they spend less based on the talent they have. What you don't do is rebuild from a rebuild. This is what the Nats are doing and it means one simple thing : The Nats screwed up.
Washington Nationals
fromNatsbaseball
4 weeks ago

Monday Quickie - "Pitchers" and "Catchers" report

The Nationals are in organizational limbo and likely to struggle while showcasing young prospects, serving as a feeder team and occasional spoiler this season.
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fromDistrict on Deck
4 weeks ago

Washington Post ceases sports coverage as the Nationals lose a valuable media source

Washington Post closed its sports desk amid mass layoffs, eliminating primary high-quality coverage of the Nationals and weakening local sports journalism.
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Nationals continue roster shuffle with waiver claim on intriguing lefty reliever

That feeling is primarily because pitchers and catchers are reporting in just a few days, however a solid amount of solid big league talent is still out there and could potentially be had for the Nationals. Whether or not they can convince any veteran to take either a cheap or short-term deal remains to be seen, and many free agents might just want to wait it out and wait for a competitive team to get desperate.
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#prospects
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1 month ago

Some positives on the Nats on their offseason and the farm system! | TalkNats.com

Nationals executed multiple prospect-focused trades, acquiring top prospects like Gavin Fien and Harry Ford while preserving payroll flexibility and grading the offseason A-.
#paul-toboni
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1 month ago
Washington Nationals

Paul Toboni wants to be judged by his actions. But shouldn't you also be judged by what you say? | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago
Washington Nationals

Paul Toboni wants to be judged by his actions. But shouldn't you also be judged by what you say? | TalkNats.com

Washington Nationals
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1 month ago

Nats Spring Training TV/Radio schedule! | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals left MASN and joined the MLB/ESPN media package for 2026, published Spring Training broadcast schedules, and will seek local distribution.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Could this 2025 Nationals' 2nd-rounder end up being the steal of the draft?

The Nationals have a promising young core; prospect Ethan Petry adds power and positional depth and could contribute or become a trade asset by 2028.
fromNatsbaseball
1 month ago

Who watches the Nats-men?

The Washington Post sports department is no more. That really sucks for Nats fans and leaves the Nats coverage in limbo, especially after MASNs dissolution earlier in the year. This begs the question - who is covering the Nationals? I mean REALLY covering them, not covering them like me, giving out free content that's worth the price of admission. I don't know about local TV stations which will presumably continue their usual light coverages of the team
#harry-ford
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Nationals add 2 familiar faces to 2026 spring training non-roster invitees list

Nationals face roster battles at catcher and bullpen; non-roster invites include Riley Adams and Andry Lara amid limited free-agent additions.
Washington Nationals
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1 month ago

Improving the fan experience is a major priority | TalkNats.com

Jason Sinnarajah prioritizes improving fan experience by listening directly to fans, staying late to engage season ticket holders, and supporting a positive team image.
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

4 free agent hitters the Nationals could still pursue this offseason

A turbulent offseason for the Nationals has seen a number of players depart, and yet, the team has still not signed on a hitter to a major league contract. It's a puzzling development; the Nats front office is forthcoming about its uncompetitiveness in 2026, but teams without playoff hopes still frequently sign players to one-year deals with the upside of flipping them to a contending team for prospects come the trade deadline if they perform well.
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fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Nationals continue 40-man roster shuffle after claiming veteran lefty off waivers

Nationals' front office has been actively reshuffling the 40-man roster, claiming Richard Loveday after briefly acquiring and designating Mickey Gasper.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

How the 2026 offseason might lead to the demise of the Nationals fanbase

The Nationals' offseason inaction stripped veteran leadership, leaving the young core exposed and risking worse performance in a tough NL East.
#cj-abrams
#player-development
#riley-adams
#mackenzie-gore
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1 month ago
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BREAKING: MacKenzie Gore traded to the Washington Senators um Texas Rangers | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago
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BREAKING: MacKenzie Gore traded to the Washington Senators um Texas Rangers | TalkNats.com

#masn
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1 month ago
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Nationals' Post-MASN Future: What the New TV Rights Era Means for Fans in Maryland and Beyond | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago
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Nationals' Post-MASN Future: What the New TV Rights Era Means for Fans in Maryland and Beyond | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago
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Nationals' Post-MASN Future: What the New TV Rights Era Means for Fans in Maryland and Beyond | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago
Washington Nationals

Nationals' Post-MASN Future: What the New TV Rights Era Means for Fans in Maryland and Beyond | TalkNats.com

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1 month ago

The Juan Soto tree nearly doubled in size! | TalkNats.com

Nine active Washington Nationals players now trace to the Juan Soto trade, combining established prospects and five new players acquired in the subsequent Gore deal.
Major League Baseball
fromBlueJaysNation
1 month ago

Former Blue Jays reliever Richard Lovelady claimed by the Washington Nationals

Trevor Lovelady was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals after the Mets DFA'd him following a 2025 season of multiple roster moves.
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

The argument for the Nationals to retire Stephen Strasburg's number 37 jersey

He made his long-awaited Major League debut just 364 days after the Nationals drafted him. He excelled in college at San Diego State University, where Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn coached him, and in his MLB debut, oh boy, did he shine. In just seven innings of work, he struck out 14 Pittsburgh Pirates, allowed two runs on four hits, and didn't walk an opposing batter. The anticipation for greatness built, and although injury cut his rookie season short,
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#accountability
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fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

Nats Fantasy Camp 2026 | TalkNats.com

Attending the Washington Nationals inaugural Fantasy Camp offers fans immersive major-league experiences including clubhouse access, assigned lockers, mingling with former players, and multiple games.
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1 month ago

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

Before you read any of this, use this article for entertainment purposes because it discusses risky gambling in a hedge against buying tickets to see your Washington Nationals. This idea came from Twitter/X's, Crabcakes&Football, an account that frequently gets salty about the Nats. And that account certainly isn't alone in the growing pessimism. A discussion with constant curmudgeon, @dclandofnerds, led to an X.com discussion (see below) that led to this article.
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Washington Nationals
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

The West Palm Love List - What Can We Read From the 50+ Invited to Ball? | TalkNats.com

Nationals overhauled minor-league coaching with meritocratic, instruction-focused hires to accelerate prospect development and system-wide improvement.
Washington Nationals
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1 month ago

Trade Candidates Other Than Gore | TalkNats.com

MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams remain with the Nationals amid heavy trade speculation, while the team completed smaller surprising trades and trade rules guide proposals.
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Meet the 5 prospects the Nationals got in the MacKenzie Gore blockbuster trade

The Nationals made one of the biggest moves of the offseason on Thursday, trading MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-for-one deal that sent shockwaves through both organizations. Washington acquired five prospects: Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Abimelec Ortiz, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Yeremy Cabrera. All five immediately slotted into the Nationals' top 25 prospects on MLB Pipeline. It's the latest bold move from president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, who has wasted no time reshaping the system since taking over.
Washington Nationals
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month ago

Nationals reunite with familiar bullpen option on minor league deal

Gott's contract included an invitation to Spring Training. If he does make the team, this could be good for the Nationals, maybe not in terms of preventing runs, but in terms of having a veteran presence in the clubhouse. The Nationals are an extremely young team. They have great young talent, but an experienced veteran, who has bounced between the big leagues and minors his whole career, and in between teams too, will help with mental approaches to the game.
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Washington Nationals
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1 month ago

Nationals Least Favorite Relief Pitchers | TalkNats.com

A subjective ranking of eight least-favorite Washington Nationals relief pitchers, influenced by recency bias and excluding many short-lived or forgettable early-era relievers.
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