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Feb 23, 2026; Bradenton, Florida, USA; New York Yankees infielder Zack Short (38) throws the ball to first for an out during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Nationals add second Yankees infielder this week in pre-Opening Day trade

Bennett Lehmann

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12:04 PM EDT

New Josiah Gray setback is hard for Nationals fans to believe

JJ Phillips

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8:06 AM EDT

Nationals release proven veteran reliever despite strong spring training performance

Jackson Lynch

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Mar 24, 2026

Final Washington Nationals' Opening Day roster prediction

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) sits in the dugout against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Here's what the latest round of roster cuts tells us about the 2026 Nationals

Luke Warner

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Mar 23, 2026

May 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jorbit Vivas (90) warms up before a game against the against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Nationals acquire intriguing infielder from Yankees in puzzling last-minute trade

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 23, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Christian Franklin (33) rounds third base during spring training workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

How will the Nationals configure their outfield after Dylan Crews' shocking demotion?

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 21, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Dylan Crews (3) takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Dylan Crews' Opening Day fate confirms narrative around Nationals' new front office

Jack McGuire

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Mar 21, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera (10) works with his players during spring training at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Teenage Nationals prospect disintegrating JJ Wetherholt made Spring Breakout worth it

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 20, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) flies out to deep center field in the first inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

4 bold predictions for the Washington Nationals roster in the 2026 season

Thomas Carelli

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Mar 20, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray (40) smiles during a spring training workout at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Nationals' 2024 Opening Day starter optioned to AAA amid latest roster cuts

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 19, 2026

Feb 20, 2026; Palm Beach County, FL, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Harry Ford (17) poses for a portrait during photo day at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Nationals made the only call they could with disappointing Harry Ford decision

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 19, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Great Britain catcher Harry Ford (1) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against Mexico at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nationals' surprising demotion was another missed chance in key roster battle

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Miami, FL, United States;United States first baseman Bryce Harper (24) reacts after hitting a home run against Venezuela in the eighth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Last night's WBC final produced an epic moment between two former Nationals

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 18, 2026

It's been a bad spring for Dylan Crews.

Is it too early for the Nationals to start worrying about Dylan Crews?

JJ Phillips

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) flies out to deep center field in the first inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Nationals' offense finally breaks out of recent slump in 12-6 victory over Mets

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder James Wood (29) takes batting practice during spring training workouts at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Nationals drop Miles Mikolas' revenge start as big bats continue to struggle mightily

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) looks on from the dugout against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jeff Passan's latest prediction about the 2026 Nationals will make fans shudder

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Richard Lovelady (55) warms-up between inning during the game against the Houston Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Recently DFA'd Nationals reliever claimed off waivers by NL East rival

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Daylen Lile (4) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Which Nationals have eased concerns and which players have raised new ones?

Luke Warner

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Mar 15, 2026

Feb 16, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker (70) plays catch during spring training at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Member of last year's Nationals rotation optioned to AAA after shaky spring training

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 13, 2026

Nov 9, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Washington Nationals infielder Seaver King during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

One of the hottest Nationals players this spring is winning a battle to nowhere

Thomas Carelli

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Mar 13, 2026

Aug 14, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Paolo Espino (30) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

Versatile former Nationals pitcher announces retirement following conclusion of WBC

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 12, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; Israel designated hitter Matt Mervis (52) hits a single against Venezuela during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

This Nationals' offseason signing shined bright in the World Baseball Classic

Jeremy Hasson

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Mar 12, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Nationals' Zack Littell signing becomes official with encouraging financial details

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 11, 2026

Feb 13, 2026; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli (24) takes a break during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Nationals officially tab former Top 100 prospect as Opening Day starter

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 11, 2026

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 2 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The Reds were eliminated from the postseason with an 8-4 loss to the reining World Series Champions La Dodgers.

Nationals just blocked a needy rival with perfectly-timed Zack Littell signing

Bennett Lehmann

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Mar 10, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Fans watch the game from the outfield between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

What are some of the frustrating realities from the Nationals' spring training?

Luke Warner

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Mar 10, 2026

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