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The Washington Nationals are struggling mightily in the 2022 season. With a record of 12-26, only the completely hapless Cincinnati Reds are behind them. The Nats shouldn’t be this bad with a superstar hitter in Juan Soto. Yet, they are absolutely terrible. Losing this badly with Soto is extremely detrimental, especially after he already declined […]

Juan Soto’s ascent into the top of the MLB has been a bright spot for the Washington Nationals. The team blew up their roster last season after a slow start, but they chose to keep the Dominican hitter on their roster. It essentially signaled to everyone that they believed Soto was their star of their […]

Juan Soto’s path to greatness continued on Tuesday night in the Nationals’ 16-4 loss against the Braves with a big home run. However, this homer was not not your average round-tripper. Soto smashed the 100th home run of his career at just 23-years old. And it was no wall-scraper either. The ball traveled over 450 […]

The Washington Nationals could be the latest American sports franchise to be put up for sale. According to The Washington Post, the Lerner family, which owns the ballclub, is strongly considering the idea of selling the Nationals, and has hired an investment bank to research potential buyers and investors. Despite that step, managing principal owner […]

Through just four seasons in MLB, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has garnered plenty of comparisons to stars of today and legends of the past. For Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, he sees a bit of Hall of Fame right fielder Tony Gwynn in Soto. “Juan is a unique player,” Strasburg said during Nationals spring […]

The Washington Nationals are the latest team that can breathe a sigh of relief, as news reports that superstar Juan Soto has agreed to a deal worth $17.1 million in 2022. MLB arbitration deadline: Juan Soto signs one-year, $17.1M deal with Nationals; Matt Chapman, Jays reach deal #CB… https://t.co/E8ehwsDR51 — offthebooks.crypto (@x3tko) March 23, 2022 […]

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto made headlines last month when it was reported that he declined a blockbuster 13-year, $350 million extension offer from the team ahead of the lockout. The one-time All-Star did note to ESPN that he aspires to stay put with the Nationals for the remainder of his career, and now, general […]

One of the more notable non-lockout headlines in the world of baseball in the past weeks centered on the future of Juan Soto with the Washington Nationals. The one-time All-Star confirmed to ESPN that he turned down a 13-year, $350 million extension offer from the Nationals ahead of the lockout. He explained that while he […]

Reports surfaced Wednesday suggesting that Juan Soto rejected a 13-year, $350 million contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The player confirmed such an offer existed, via ESPN, and now reports of what his contract demands in 2025 will be have emerged. According to Jon Heyman, Soto is expected to be shooting for a deal worth […]

Shocking news broke earlier Wednesday that Washington Nationals star Juan Soto had reportedly rejected a massive contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The news on the MLB star had people wondering two things- how much could Soto possibly want in a contract? And if it’s not with the Nationals, where could he end up? Utah […]

The Washington Nationals know how important it is for the franchise to lock down superstar outfielder Juan Soto for the long-term, and they made a move to do so ahead of the MLB lockout. According to Enrique Rojas, via Jeff Passan, the Nationals offered Soto a $350 million contract over the course of 13 years […]

The New York Mets were hoping to secure a key win during the international signing period, but things may have just taken a turn for the worst. After Elian Soto, the younger brother of Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, posted a workout video on Instagram in late December, practically committing his allegiance to the Mets, […]

The Major League Baseball lockout has put a pause on the free agency frenzy. Several big names remain available but they won’t be able to make a decision without a new collective bargaining agreement. This hasn’t stopped the Washington Nationals from adding a former star to their farm system. The Nationals inked a deal with […]

Washington Nationals’ young superstar outfielder Juan Soto has been named to the All-MLB first team. Soto had another incredible year for the Washington Nationals. He hit 29 home runs with a .313 batting average and had an outstanding .465 on-base percentage. If one player in the next decade is going to be the best hitter […]

It isn’t a surprise to anyone that the battle for MVP in the National League is between Philadelphia Phillies’ star Bryce Harper and Washington Nationals’ youngster Juan Soto. Though it is a tight battle, there seems to be a truly mind-numbing statistic that puts Harper over Soto, per Jayson Stark of the Athletic. During the […]

Juan Soto is on a Hall-of-Fame trajectory right now. The 23-year-old outfielder has a strong case to be the National League MVP due to his incredible offensive production. The Washington Nationals have him under contract for three more seasons but there’s no reason not to extend him as soon as possible. Washington general manager Mike […]

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is one of three players nominated for the National League MVP. He will be facing off against Philadelphia Phillies Slugger Bryce Harper, and young Superstar, Fernando Tatis of the San Diego Padres. Soto is looking like he’s going to be arguably the best hitter of all time. It wouldn’t be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals played an incredible, white-knuckle NL wild-card game Wednesday night, but the most exciting thing to happen during the game didn’t even take place on the field. No, it was seeing Juan Soto sitting in the front row in a Trea Turner Washington Nationals jersey, cheering on his […]

Just because he’s no longer on the same team as Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, it doesn’t mean Juan Soto can’t cheer for his former Washington Nationals teammates during Wednesday’s National League Wild-Card game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soto went absolutely bonkers when the Dodgers beat the Cards, 3-1, […]

This baseball season has been taken over by young talent, with players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., and, most recently, Wander Franco and the 20-year-old rookie’s eye-popping on-base streak dominating much of the discussion. But there are, of course, so many great young players throughout the game. In the midst of what has […]

The Washington Nationals, eight games out of the NL East and 11 games behind in the NL Wild Card race, have officially let teams know they will be selling at the trade deadline this year. While all eyes are on impending free agent and future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer and where he will be […]

The MLB Home Run Derby had everybody tuning in– mainly to watch Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese-born star that has caught the attention of everybody in baseball took the stage with the top seed in the Home Run Derby. Unfortunately, the Angels star got ousted in the first round in a shocker, […]

Basketball and football have gotten a lot of love from recent card collectors joining the hobby, but baseball cards are considered the true legacy collectible. Over the years, baseball cards remain to be a steady force in the industry, especially during times of great upheaval. To celebrate the staying power of baseball in the card […]

Washington Nationals star left fielder Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team’s Opening Day game against the New York Yankees, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. It’s still unclear just how much time Soto will miss, as the Dominican slugger has been immediately taken off the 30-man roster. Perhaps more importantly, […]

The two best words in sports: Game. Seven. After a thrilling World Series filled with momentum swings and victories for the road team in each of the first six contests, the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros will square off on Wednesday night in a winner-take-all Game 7 at Minute Maid Park. Here are some things […]

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has a unique way of taking pitches. Every time that Soto takes a ball, he strides towards the pitcher with his eyes locked intently on opposing hurlers. The move has become known as the “Juan Soto Shuffle,” and it has taken center stage during the 2019 postseason. Soto’s antics are […]

At long last, the World Series has arrived. Months and months of drama and toiling have led to this moment, though the narratives could not be more different. The Houston Astros rampaged through the MLB en route to a franchise record 107 wins, bolstering an already loaded roster by adding Zack Greinke at the trade […]

This was not supposed to happen for the Washington Nationals. On May 23, the Nats fell to 19-31 on the season and were 10 games back of the Atlanta Braves in the National League East division. The bullpen was an absolute nightmare, and there were rumors swirling about manager Dave Martinez’s status on the hot […]

Throughout the course of the 2019 MLB season, the American League and the National League proved to be two very different entities. While the AL boasted some of the best records in baseball, the league was also extremely top-heavy. The NL, on the other hand, had far more parity from start to finish. Numerous teams […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the regular season to the tune of 106 wins and a plus-273 run differential. But the MLB playoffs can be cruel, and now the mighty Dodgers are going home after losing a series-deciding Game 5 to the Washington Nationals in 10 innings, 7-3. Nationals second baseman Howie Kendrick was the […]

The Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card game on Tuesday night after scoring three runs off of Brewers closer Josh Hader in the eighth inning: NATS WIN! The Nationals win against the Brewers, 4-3! ⚾️ — FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) October 2, 2019 It did not take long for […]

The Washington Nationals sure are in a different place at the start of September than they were at the beginning of June. Back then, the Nats were 24-33 after a 12-17 month of May, and trailed the Atlanta Braves by nine games in the National League East. Fast-forward to Sept. 1, when the Nationals improved […]

The Washington Nationals have surged back into the National league playoff race, and the continued excellence of youngster Juan Soto is a major reason for their success. Unfortunately, Soto suffered an ankle injury in Sunday’s win over the New York Mets: Juan Soto has a mild right ankle sprain. X rays were negative and the […]

CLUTCH Summary: Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna Jr. continue to amaze in their second year in the Big Leagues. The Nationals and Braves talents are making increased history after an already unprecedented 2018 campaign.  For both, the sky remains the limit, and MLB fans are watching history in the making each time either plays.  In […]

Young superstars are dominating both the American and National Leagues in the MLB, helping increase the popularity of the sport in a time that they need it the most. Being able to relate to the younger generation is a very useful tactic for the sport of baseball, and marketing this sport to its strengths can […]

When Bryce Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Amateur Draft, he was thought to be the savior of the organization. The Nats had not had a single winning season since they came to Washington, D.C. from Montreal in 2005. But Harper–who had been one […]

The passing of the torch happens on a seasonal basis in all professional sports, as athletes who helped transition his generation to the next one will pass the torch to the players leading the next charge of today’s players. From the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield in the NFL to Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

In his brief four-year career in the nation’s capital, shortstop Trea Turner has put together an excellent career. Leading the Washington Nationals in the field and the plate, Turner reached career highs in 2018 in games played, hits, home runs, RBIs and season WAR, just to name a few. Even in a career year at […]