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The Washington Nationals have been a disaster since the end of May. They ended the season’s second month with a four-game winning streak and a 28-30 record. Since, they are 9-20 and tumbled into the last spot of the National League East. It is not going to get easier in the Nation’s Capital, as they […]

Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood is in the midst of a breakout season. Despite flying under some fans’ radar on a Nationals squad that’s 13 games under .500, opposing teams are already pitching around Wood. On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers challenged him and Wood made them pay with a big day at the plate. […]

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is in the middle of a career year. After an average rookie season in 2024, the 22-year-old has taken off this season. His 22 home runs lead the Nationals. He might not be a starter, but he is a lock as an All-Star reserve for the National League. Wood declared […]

The Washington Nationals contain one of the biggest rising stars in baseball. Oufielder James Wood, who was traded to the Nationals from the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto, is now the best hitter on the Nationals roster. On Thursday, Wood committed to joining the 2025 Home Run Derby in just under two weeks. Wood […]

The Washington Nationals haven’t done a whole lot of winning this season but the team boasts some exciting potential. The Nationals have one of the youngest rosters in the majors. And while that hasn’t translated to wins, the future looks bright in Washington. The Nationals have provided some incredible highlight reel plays in 2025. And […]

22-year-old slugger James Wood has played in 163 career games and the Washington Nationals’ left fielder has already found himself on the same list as Barry Bonds. In the Nationals’ game on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels intentionally walked Wood four times — a sign of respect no hitter has seen since Bonds in 2004. […]

The Washington Nationals exploded for a season-high 15 runs in a chaotic victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, but it wasn’t just the scoreline that stood out. In one of the most remarkable statistical feats of the 2025 MLB season, every single batter in the Nationals lineup recorded at least one RBI. […]

After losing for the 13th time in their last 15 games when Shohei Ohtani got his second start of the season for the Dodgers Sunday, the Washington Nationals bounced back against the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, even when the Nationals win, they lose, as a freak accident caused a serious injury. Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz […]

Shohei Ohtani’s second start on the mound as a Dodger showcased exactly why he remains one of the most captivating athletes in sports. In Sunday’s 13-7 win over the Nationals, Ohtani tossed a scoreless first inning with two strikeouts, then turned around and launched a go-ahead triple and a late home run, fueling a Dodgers […]

The Washington Nationals are headed for their sixth straight losing season, as the team hasn’t reached the playoffs since its title run in 2019. If there’s an upside to another lost season in Washington, it’s that the Nationals’ talented, young prospects are getting playing time. One of those players is making the most of his […]

Nathaniel Lowe achieved a huge career milestone during Saturday’s matchup between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Lowe has impressed throughout his growth after seven seasons of playing in the major leagues. His time with the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers saw him secure Silver Slugger and the Gold Glove, then reaching the […]

The Washington Nationals could see a .500 record in sight at the end of May, a welcome sign that the young ballclub’s profusion of talent was finally trending toward competitive results. A nightmarish June has crushed that optimism, however, as the Nats dropped 11 consecutive games before toughing out a 4-3 extra-innings victory versus the […]

Entering Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies, the Washington Nationals had won two games in June. The Nationals’ rebuild has experts concerned that their young players could not produce. Dave Martinez’s team snapped an 11-game losing streak thanks entirely to outfielder James Wood, one of the young faces of the rebuild. The 22-year-old hit two […]

An MLB insider gave an eye-opening take on the Washington Nationals’ rebuild. The 2019 World Series champs have had a trying 2025 season so far. This team is currently riding an eleven-game losing streak, sitting at 30-44 overall and second-last place in the NL East. Since it won it all, Washington has not made the […]

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 […]