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Young Nationals Pitcher Flashing Major Breakout Potential With Surprising Start

The Washington Nationals got off to a rough start this season, losing five of their first six before completely turning things around. They've won four of the last five, including a home series over the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Nationals Star Catcher Showing True Potential With Electrifying Hot Streak

The Washington Nationals entered the season with a lineup full of talented, promising players with the potential to elevate the team's offense toward the top half of the league.

Alex Clemmey News / Federal Baseball / April 11

Top Washington Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey strikes out 10 in fabulous start

On this update from the farm, we will look at Alex Clemmey and his impressive start last night The Wilmington Blue Rocks, the Nationals High-A affiliate have a stacked roster on paper.

James Wood News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10

Nationals Manager Reveals What's Driving Young Superstar's Stunning Transformation

The Washington Nationals are trending up after winning four of their last five games, and James Wood has been a major reason why. The 22-year-old outfielder is off to a tremendous start in his second Major League season.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 10

Nathaniel Lowe: A Tale of Aggression and Power

A new plate approach can make the difference Just days before Christmas, the Nationals general manager picked up the phone and dialed an out of state number.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10

MLB Analyst Makes Incredibly Bold Prediction for Nationals Star's Massive Ceiling

After losing six of their first seven games to open the season, the Washington Nationals have started to turn things around over the last week. They've

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10

Former Nationals Player Named Team USA Manager for 2026 World Baseball Classic

With the 2026 World Baseball Classic just 11 months away, a former Washington Nationals player has been named manager of Team USA. On Thursday morning, USA Baseball announced that former MLB player Mark DeRosa will return to manage Team USA for next year's WBC.

Mike Soroka News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 10

Nationals Unsure if Rookie Will Get Next Fill-In Start in Place of Michael Soroka

Over the last few years, one of the things that the Washington Nationals have had fortunate luck with is injuries to their pitching staff. Since 2023, they have started the fewest number of different pitchers, 10, in the Major Leagues.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 10

Washington Nationals need to take advantage of soft upcoming schedule

After winning two hard fought series against National League heavyweights, the Nats need to beat up on the featherweights Over the past week, the Nationals have won series against the National League’s last two World Series representatives.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Former Top Washington Nationals Trade Acquisition Moves Up Franchise History with Homer

The Washington Nationals lost against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, falling 6-5 at Nationals Park. The loss drops Washington to 5-7 and in fourth in the National League East while the Dodgers are 10-4 and in third place in the loaded National League West.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9

Nationals Former Top Prospect Making Encouraging Progress in Injury Rehab

The talk around the Washington Nationals on Wednesday was about the performance rookie pitcher Brad Lord had the night before. In need of someone to step

Dylan Crews News / Federal Baseball / April 9

Nationals News: Dylan Crews is starting to figure it out

After a very slow start, Dylan Crews is beginning to show signs of life at the plate One of the biggest stories of the Nationals first week was Dylan Crews’ very slow start.

Brad Lord News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9

Underrated Nationals Rookie Flashes Massive Potential in First MLB Start

It's hard to imagine a more daunting assignment for a pitcher's first Major League start than the one Washington Nationals rookie Brad Lord drew on Tuesday.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / April 9

James Wood Just Joined Bryce Harper and Juan Soto in Washington Nationals History

The Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 on Tuesday night to move to 5-6 on the young season. With the loss, the defending champion Dodgers are now 9-4.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 9

The Washington Nationals just had an incredible night

It has been years since I had this much fun watching a Washington Nationals game Led by hometown hero James Wood and part time Home Depot worker Brad Lord, the Washington Nationals humiliated the defending champion Dodgers in an 8-2 win.

James Wood News / Field Level Media / April 9

James Wood, Nats shoot for three-game sweep of Dodgers

James Wood and the host Washington Nationals will go for an improbable three-game sweep of the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon.

Nelson Cruz News / Washington Nationals on SI / April 9

Nationals Boss Sends Condolences to Nelson Cruz After Horrible Tragedy

On Tuesday, 44 people died and 160 people were injured when the ceiling of a Dominican Republic night club collapsed. As rescuers searched the rubble for survivors, they found that one of the victims was former Major League pitcher Octavio Dotel who pitched for 15 years.

Tony Blanco News / FirstSportz / April 9

2 Ex-MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco among 79 others dead in tragic roof collapse in Dominican Republic

In a tragic incident on Tuesday, around 79 people lost their lives following a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Among them were two former MLB players, Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8

Rob Manfred issues statement on tragedy at nightclub in Dominican Republic

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has issued a statement confirming some of the tragic news that came out of the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

Former World Series winner confirmed dead in nightclub tragedy

Tony Blanco reportedly saved fellow ex-MLB player Esteban German from roof collapse

MLB world mourns former pitcher Octavio Dotel, who died in night club roof collapse

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Tony Blanco reportedly saved fellow ex-MLB player Esteban German from roof collapse

Former MLB player Tony Blanco was reportedly among those who died in a tragic incident at a Dominican Republic nightclub early Tuesday morning, and he apparently saved a fellow ex-MLB player’s life during the incident.

Former World Series winner confirmed dead in nightclub tragedy

Dylan Crews News / Just Baseball / April 7

Should the Nationals Be Worried About Dylan Crews?

There was lot to be excited about for the Washington Nationals heading into the 2025 season, as there’s a growing feeling that their window of contention could soon be opening.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6