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Blake Butera poses

One of the youngest managers in MLB history gets hired

The Washington Nationals have hired a new manager. Blake Butera has agreed to a deal to become the new manager of the Nationals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Thursday. At 33 years old, Butera will be one of the youngest managers in MLB …

Nationals center fielder Jacob Young making a catch with his off hand

Nationals’ Jacob Young doubles down with another ridiculous trick catch

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young just cannot stop making highlight catches. Young made headlines on Sunday when he made what should be the unanimous Catch of the Year against the New York Mets. The center fielder had a warning track ball …

Nationals outfielder Jacob Young kicking the baseball for a catch

Nationals’ Jacob Young made one of the most absurd catches ever

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young has ended the debate for MLB’s Catch of the Year this season. His play on Sunday against the New York Mets deserves to be the unanimous winner. The 26-year-old was manning center field as Mets batter …

The Washington Nationals logo

Washington Nationals set unwanted record in loss to Yankees

The Washington Nationals set the wrong kind of MLB record during their recent loss to the New York Yankees. The Nationals were swept by the Yankees this week at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., with the most lopsided game taking place on Wednesday …

Kyle Finnegan looking on

Tigers acquire All-Star pitcher in trade with Nationals

The Detroit Tigers have addressed one of their biggest needs as they gear up for a playoff run. The Tigers on Thursday acquired veteran relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan in a trade with the Washington Nationals, according to multiple reports. Finnegan has …

Scott Boras talks

Nationals may have avoided Scott Boras in MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals pulled what many regarded as a stunner in the 2025 MLB Draft, but there may have been an explanation for their strategy. The Nats on Sunday selected Eli Willits with the No. 1 overall pick. Willits is a shortstop out of Fort …

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Nationals pull stunner with No. 1 pick in MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals threw everyone a curveball to kick off Sunday’s MLB Draft. Washington surprisingly used their No. 1 overall draft pick on high school shortstop Eli Willits. The switch-hitting Willits is still only 17 years old and now …

Dave Martinez looking on

Nationals make changes after sweep to Red Sox

The Washington Nationals have decided to make some signifiant changes to their organization. The Nats on Sunday announced that they have fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo. The news was announced following the …

Dave Martinez looking on

Nationals players reportedly had strong reaction to Dave Martinez’s comments

Washington Nationals players reportedly had a strong reaction to comments made by manager Dave Martinez after Saturday’s game. After losing their seventh straight game on Saturday, Martinez said the team’s issues were “never on the …

Dave Martinez looking on

Nationals fans all said the same thing after Dave Martinez threw his players under the bus

Several Washington Nationals fans believe the writing may be on the proverbial wall for Dave Martinez. The Nationals entered their Saturday matchup against the Miami Marlins on a six-game losing streak. Washington’s fortunes did not change, as …

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Nationals staff member collapses during batting practice

Washington Nationals batting practice pitcher James Frisbie was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after collapsing during the team’s batting practice prior to their game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, …

Kyle Finnegan looking on

MLB All-Star closer lands new contract

An MLB All-Star has officially struck an agreement to return to his longtime team. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Tuesday that veteran closer Kyle Finnegan is returning to the Washington Nationals. The two sides have agreed on a new one-year …

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Nationals acquire former Gold Glove winner in trade

The Washington Nationals on Sunday acquired a former Gold Glove winner in a trade with the Texas Rangers. Washington traded for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. They are sending relief pitcher Robert Garcia to Texas in return for the first baseman. Lowe …

Paul Goldschmidt smiling.

Report: 5 teams in talks with Paul Goldschmidt

Paul Goldschmidt may be the most accomplished free agent still left on the market, and he apparently has some big teams knocking on his door. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Friday that there are five teams engaged in talks with the free agent …

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Nationals let go of All-Star pitcher

The Washington Nationals have made a surprising roster decision. The Nats have decided not to tender a contract to relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan. The team also non-tendered pitcher Tanner Rainey, who was part of their 2019 World Series-winning club. …

CJ Abrams walking off the field

Nationals demote All-Star infielder as punishment

The Washington Nationals appear to be trying to send a message to All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams by shockingly sending him to the minor leagues. Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reported Saturday that Abrams, an All-Star this season, was sent to the minor …

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