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The Washington Nationals are 14 games under .500 heading into Thursday. After looking like they could make some noise this year, Washington has taken a hard left turn. They should not be considered sellers at the MLB tradeline, but not in the way many think. The Nationals are content trading some players for big-time prospects […]

After going hitless in his MLB debut in Monday’s series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park, Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House finally got his first hit in the big leagues Tuesday night. With one out in the bottom of the sixth inning and Jake Bird on the mound for the Rockies, House […]

The 2025 MLB Draft is a few weeks away, and the Washington Nationals control the start of the draft with the No. 1 overall pick. In 2022, the Baltimore Orioles had the No. 1 pick and took Jackson Holliday, son of former MLB star Matt Holliday. Fast forward three years, and Holliday has another son […]

Daylen Lile had a memorable moment during Monday’s game between the Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies. Lile is progressing through his rookie season after the Nationals selected him in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He played in the minor leagues until he finally made his major league debut on May 23 this […]

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood broke the 50 RBI mark with a clutch 2-run blast against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals were riding an eight-game losing streak heading into this clash and falling significantly behind in the playoff hunt. The franchise has been rebuilding since its World Series title in 2019, going through several […]

What is wrong with the Washington Nationals? Is it their lack of hitting, both for power and for average? Or maybe their shaky pitching, which was once a strength of the team? Well, while that conversation can be discussed in a number of ways, in the opinion of manager Davey Martinez, the one area of […]

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another lost season. After getting dominated by the New York Mets in a three-game series sweep, Washington is now on the verge of being swept by the Miami Marlins. With the season spiraling, the Nationals called on a very good boy to help turn things around. Bruce […]

The Washington Nationals placed reliever Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a hamstring injury, the team announced. In a corresponding move, Washington recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos from Triple-A. Chafin, a 34-year-old left-handed veteran pitcher, signed with the Nationals in early May. He’s pitched well for the most part through 16 […]

The Washington Nationals are a team who are close to competing for the playoffs. They are a young team with a lot of future stars on the roster. They contain an ace in MacKenzie Gore and are looking to add another ace-caliber starting pitcher to the roster ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. MLB writer […]

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout against the Washington Nationals Wednesday night, delivering a 5-0 win for the New York Mets. Peterson became the first Mets lefty to accomplish the feat since Steven Matz in 2019 – six years ago. “You dream of doing stuff like this… We try and go as deep as we […]

Jeff McNeil wasted no time playing hero Tuesday night at Citi Field, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 walk-off win over the Washington Nationals with a first-pitch double down the right field line in the 10th inning. The clutch knock scored Luisangel Acuña — the automatic runner at second — and capped off […]

Ranking the ten best Washington Nationals was a fun exercise. On this list, you won’t find one player that played for the Montreal Expos. Every single player on this list only played for the Nationals. Based on history, they have been around the shortest amount of time, debuting in 2005. So, in honor of their […]

The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs as underdogs. Chicago sits atop the National League Central division, nine games better than the Nationals in the standings. However, MacKenzie Gore, who has had historic performances this season, would not be denied victory for Washington. The 26-year-old out-dueled Matthew Boyd to help his team […]

The Washington Nationals had one of their best offensive nights of the season on Saturday, in a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the midst of that game was the greatest start Major League Baseball has seen for decades. “The Nationals’ first 11 batters reached base as they scored nine runs before the D-backs got […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got a day off on Wednesday due to the weather. They will wrap up their second series against the Atlanta Braves in a double header on Thursday. After an injury scare to Bryce Harper, the Phillies needed a day off. Even though they have a lead in the National League East, their […]

As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Washington Nationals find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Despite a recent surge, a five-game win streak that had temporarily lifted spirits and standings, the reality for this young, rebuilding club is clear: the postseason remains a long shot, and the best path forward is […]

Major League Baseball teams looking to contend for a World Series this year are getting their trade needs lists together. This is because the MLB trade deadline is approaching, and several players are hot commodities. There are seven relievers around baseball at the top of the list for teams with bullpen needs that are looking […]

The Washington Nationals are nine games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. Things aren’t looking all that great for the franchise, and many believe they could be sellers by the trade deadline. At least one player on the team is rumored to be garnering interest in the trade market. The Nationals’ closer, […]

The Washington Nationals put one of their key young players on the injured list on Thursday. Former second-overall pick Dylan Crews is on the injured list with an oblique strain, continuing a tough year for the Nationals. Even amid a winning streak, Washington just can’t get any good news. But Crews is looking at the […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly releasing catcher Andrew Knizner, per Robert Murray of FanSided. “The Nationals are releasing catcher Andrew Knizner based on the opt-out in his contract, source says. Knizner, who is hitting .382/.516/.500/1.016 in Triple-A, had a 184 wRC+ that was second in all of AAA (minimum of 75 plate appearances). He appears […]

At 15-27 entering play Friday, the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in the AL East. The Orioles are kicking off a three-game series in Charm City against the 18-27 Washington Nationals, who are currently in third place in the NL East and 10.5 games behind the first-place New York Mets. This matchup could easily […]

The Washington Nationals have shown flashes of talent throughout the first two months of the season. Their four-game winning streak against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers surprised many fans. However, they have regressed to their norm and look destined for another season near the bottom of the National League East alongside the Miami […]

The MLB season continues as the Washington Nationals look to pick up the win on the road in Atlanta when they take on the Braves in the third game of their series on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Braves prediction and pick. Nationals-Braves Projected Starters  Mitchell Parker vs. Bryce […]

Alex Verdugo issued a warning that the Atlanta Braves are heating up. The Braves have now won 15 of their last 23 games, including a wild walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night courtesy of Verdugo. After Atlanta blew a 3-1 lead over Washington in the top of the ninth inning, the Braves […]

The Atlanta Braves aim to win their 20th game of the regular season on Monday as they take on the Washington Nationals. During the contest, outfielder Michael Harris made a spectacular catch in the fourth inning that would have been costly for Atlanta. In the top of the fourth with two outs, Nationals’ second baseman […]

Soroka and Schwellenbach face off in Game 2 in Atlanta! The Nationals are spiraling into this series, while the Braves have struggled to find consistency all season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Braves prediction and pick. Nationals-Braves Projected Starters Michael Soroka vs. Spencer Schwellenbach Michael Soroka (0-2) with a 7.20 […]

The Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves for a four-game series beginning Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Braves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Nationals-Braves Projected Starters Jake Irvin vs. Grant Holmes Jake Irvin (2-1) with a 3.94 ERA, 1.15 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Nationals Park. Two National League teams collide as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Nationals prediction and pick. Cardinals-Nationals Projected Starters Andre Pallante vs. Trevor Williams  Andre Pallante (2-2) with a 4.75 ERA Last Start: Pallante labored in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals look to continue their winning streak as they face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Nationals prediction and pick. The Cardinals enter the game at 19-19 on the year, which places them tied for second in the NL Central. They are coming off a […]

It is the final game of an interleague series as the Cleveland Guardians face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Nationals prediction and pick. The Guardians come into the series at 20-14 on the year, which places them in second in the AL Central. Over the weekend, they […]

It is interleague baseball on Tuesday as the Cleveland Guardians visit the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Nationals prediction and pick. The Guardians come into the series at 20-14 on the year, which places them in second in the AL Central. Over the weekend, they took two of […]

We’re back with another MLB betting prediction as we take a look at this upcoming matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Nationals prediction and pick. Guardians-Nationals Projected Starters Luis Ortiz (RHP) vs. Jake Irvin (RHP) Luis Ortiz (2-3) with a 4.78 ERA, […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Reds prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals-Reds. The Cincinnati Reds lost three straight 1-0 games earlier this season. They also scored 24 runs in a game and 14 in another. They have been one of the more volatile and unpredictable teams in […]

The MLB season continues as the Washington Nationals look to pick up the win on the road in Cincinnati when they take on the Reds in the second game of their series on Saturday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Reds prediction and pick. Nationals-Reds Projected Starters  Trevor Williams vs. Nick […]

With a 17-15 record through their first 32 games of the season, the Cincinnati Reds are just two games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. The club certainly hopes to remain firmly in the mix of the playoffs, and getting healthy would go a long way. On Friday, Cincinnati received mixed news […]

Most fans were well aware of the plethora of talent the Washington Nationals had on their roster entering the 2025 MLB season, but a demanding division and other deficiencies resulted in overall low expectations for the team. A month in, that assessment is accurate. Left fielder James Wood has nine home runs and is slugging […]

The Washington Nationals continue their road trip as they visit the Cincinnati Reds. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Reds prediction and pick. The Nationals head into Thursday at 13-18 on the year, which is good for fourth in the NL East. They had lost their first two games of a […]

The Washington Nationals are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies, but the club is playing with heavy hearts on Wednesday. One coach in Washington was spotted collapsing during batting practice and had to be rushed to the hospital. Hours before the game, the unnamed coach fell to the ground and had to be carted off the […]

The MLB season continues as the Washington Nationals look to pick up the win on the road in Philadelphia when they take on the Rockies in the second game of their series on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Phillies prediction and pick. Nationals-Phillies Projected Starters  Jake Irvin vs. Cristopher […]