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The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor. The Washington Nationals will not battle those franchises with their checkbook, but they are making low-key moves that can make them a […]

The Washington Nationals are looking to take the next step after putting up identical 71-91 records in 2023 and 2024. After adding players like Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe to their lineup, the Nationals have brought in another veteran bat. Washington has signed Amed Rosario to a one-year, $2 million contract, via Jon Heyman of […]

The Washington Nationals are starting the new year with a familiar face, signing veteran first baseman Josh Bell to a one-year, $6 million contract. Jon Heyman of the New York Post first broke the news on Sunday night, tweeting, “Josh Bell to the Nationals. 6M deal.” For Nationals fans, this marks a reunion with a […]

The Washington Nationals stagnated last season, posting the exact same record they did in 2023 (71-91). Fans are still optimistic about the young talent that populates the roster, but a veteran bat could help nudge the rebuild along. President of baseball operations Mike Rizzo identified Gleyber Torres as a player to fill that role, but […]

The Washington Nationals are making moves to bolster their lineup, finalizing a trade to acquire first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers. Lowe, a 29-year-old slugger, brings a consistent offensive presence to a Nationals lineup that has struggled to produce runs. Another first baseman is on the move, as that position is a hot […]

The Washington Nationals and former Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher Mike Soroka are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that the deal is worth $9 million for one season. Soroka, 27, was once regarded as a future superstar. He made the All-Star team in 2019, […]

The New York Yankees lost Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets. While Soto’s departure certainly stings, it could be viewed as a blessing in disguise as the Yankees now have the capital to sign multiple free agents, potentially building a more complete team. New York has a glaring need at first […]

Five Major League Baseball teams finished the 2024 season with a worse record than the Washington Nationals, but it will be the 2019 World Series champions who get the No.  1 pick in next summer’s MLB Draft. The league conducted its annual draft lottery on Tuesday evening, and Washington got lucky, earning the top pick […]

Juan Soto’s signing with the New York Mets has been the talk of the sports world. In a moment of reflection, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez personally thanked Soto on the Hot Stove show for what he provided to the organization, despite being a part of another AL East rivalry. “These kids are getting better… […]

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of a rebuild, with four straight 90-loss seasons. With young players all over the diamond, they should be looking to add a veteran but, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, they are unlike to do so. Why are the Nationals against adding a free agent like Pete Alonso […]

One of the most sought-after free agents this offseason is outfielder Anthony Santander. While many expect him to sign with a team like the New York Yankees or Los Angeles Dodgers, or even return to the Baltimore Orioles, a surprising team appears to be interested in Santander. The Washington Nationals are a potential suitor for […]

Former Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams in MLB free agency. Santander is fresh off a strong 2024 All-Star season and is expected to receive a lucrative contract in free agency. Juggernauts such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees will be linked to him, but a […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill had an incredible 2024 season is one of the favorites to win the Rookie of the Year award in the National League. Without Merrill, the Padres likely would not have even made it to the postseason this year. But, what if the Padres had included Merrill in the trade […]

Aaron Nola will take the mound for the Phillies in their season finale against the Nationals on Sunday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. Phillies-Nationals Projected Starters  Aaron Nola vs. Jake Irvin Aaron Nola (13-8) with a 3.52 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP Last Start: Aaron Nola earned […]

Zack Wheeler heads to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as they face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. Phillies-Nationals Projected Starters  Zack Wheeler vs. MacKenzie Gore Zack Wheeler (16-7) with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP Last Start: Wheeler went seven innings, […]

Ranger Suarez heads to the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as they face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Nationals prediction and pick. Phillies-Nationals Projected Starters  Ranger Suarez vs. Trevor Williams Ranger Suarez (12-7) with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP Last Start: Suarez went five innings, giving […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the regular season coming to a close, it looks like Alonso’s market is beginning to take shape. While the Mets have been expected to try and re-sign their star first baseman, one of their NL East rivals […]

Patrick Corbin, who will be a free agent this offseason, may have just made his final appearance as a member of the Washington Nationals on Thursday. While Corbin was a key part of the 2019 Nationals team that won the World Series, he failed to live up to his six-year, $140 million contract, leaving behind […]

The Kansas City Royals look to get closer to a playoff birth as they face the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Nationals prediction and pick. Royals-Nationals Projected Starters  Michael Lorenzo vs. DJ Herz Michael Lorenzo (7-6) with a 3.43 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP Last Start: Lorenzo went just […]

The Kansas City Royals hit the road to take on the Washington Nationals Tuesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Royals-Nationals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Royals-Nationals Projected Starters  Cole Ragans vs. Mitchell Parker Cole Ragans (11-9) with […]

Washington Nationals All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams will be spending the rest of the 2024 MLB season away from the majors after breaking team curfew. The Nationals shockingly optioned CJ Abrams to the minor leagues on Saturday, which some assumed was due to his offensive struggles of late. However, that wasn’t the main reason for Abrams’ […]

The Washington Nationals have generated buzz in the baseball world for their upstart group of young players as their rebuild continues. However, the team made a mind-blowing CJ Abrams move on Saturday. The Nationals are sending the shortstop down to the minors, via The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. “The Nationals are optioning CJ Abrams to the […]

The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs are in their series of the season, and the Cubs have been dominating so far. The Cubs have won all five games, including two to begin this four-game series. The Nationals have lost five consecutive games to the New York Mets and Cubs, while the Cubs have won four […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Cubs. The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs are playing out the string at this point. The Cubs are one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season, missing out on the playoffs in the first […]

The New York Mets have been steadily climbing the National League standings, holding a 1.5-game lead over the Atlanta Braves for the last wild-card spot. They’ll face the Washington Nationals, a team that shouldn’t give them much resistance. The Nationals are 14 games back of the wild card and just waiting for the season’s final […]

The New York Mets attempt to stay in the Wild Card race as they host the Washington Nationals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Mets prediction and pick. Nationals-Mets Projected Starters  Mitchell Parket vs. Tylor Megill Mitchell Parker (7-9) with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP Last Start: Parker went […]

The Washington Nationals hit the road to take on the New York Mets Monday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Nationals-Mets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Nationals-Mets Projected Starters  Jake Irvin vs. Sean Manaea Jake Irvin (10-12) with […]

The Miami Marlins are on the road to take on the Washington Nationals Friday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Nationals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Marlins-Nationals Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. DJ Herz Edward Cabrera (4-6) with a 1.88 ERA, […]

We’re set for yet another betting prediction and pick for Wednesday’s upcoming MLB slate as we turn our attention towards this next divisional matchup. The Atlanta Braves will visit the Washington Nationals for the second game of their current two-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick. […]

The Atlanta Braves are on the road to take on the Washington Nationals Tuesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Braves-Nationals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Braves-Nationals Projected Starters  Reynaldo Lopez vs. MacKenzie Gore Reynaldo Lopez (8-5) with […]

It’s a battle of the Mitchs when the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates square off in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Saturday. Neither of these teams is in the heat of the playoff race, with the Nationals sitting 22 games out of the National League East and 14 games out of the wild card. […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Nationals-Pirates prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Nationals Pirates. The Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates are non-factors in the National League as we head into the final three weeks of the regular season. These teams are building for the future and have some […]

Disaster struck after what was supposed to be a celebration at the Washington Nationals game on Aug. 28. Midfielder Croix Bethune, a member of the gold medal-winning United States Women’s National team at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Washington Spirit, will miss significant time after reportedly injuring herself while throwing out a celebratory first […]

One of, if not the biggest story of the upcoming MLB offseason will be New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto’s free agency. While many believe a return to the Yankees or a mega-deal with the crosstown rival New York Mets are the most likely options, one nostalgic rumor is gaining significant traction. The Washington […]

The Washington Nationals may have found a new source of offense. Former MLB manager Dusty Baker’s son Darren recorded a hit Sunday in his first at-bat for the team, per USA Today Sports. Darren Baker smacked a single on the first MLB pitch he ever saw. Darren Baker gets his first MLB hit on the […]

Ahead of the Washington Nationals facing the Chicago Cubs, fans will see a familiar name as they are expected to call up Darren Baker, son of former Nationals manager Dusty Baker, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. He has been with the Triple-A affiliate team in Rochester where he has had an impressive […]

DJ Herz heads to the mound for the Washington Nationals as they host the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Nationals prediction and pick. Cubs-Nationals Projected Starters  Javier Assad vs. DJ Herz Javier Assad (6-4) with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP Last Start: Assad went seven innings, giving […]

Shota Imanaga will take the mound for the Cubs in game one of their series with the Nationals on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Nationals prediction and pick. Cubs-Nationals Projected Starters  Shota Imanaga vs. Jake Irvin Shota Imanaga (10-3) with a 3.08 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP Last Start: Shota […]

The New York Yankees lost their second straight game to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, clinching another series loss to a losing team. The 5-2 defeat shrank their lead over the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East to a half-game ahead of the Orioles’ contest with the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night. Yankees manager Aaron […]