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CJ Abrams has been hitting the cover off the ball lately After a few rough AB’s to start the spring, I was getting a little antsy about CJ Abrams. Obviously he had a rough second half on and off the field after his first All-Star appearance.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 8

Washington Nationals All-Star Hoping to Tap into Opposite Field Power

Entering his third full Major League season, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has emerged as one of baseball’s top young players. Now 24 years old, he went to the All-Star Game last season and finished the season with a slash line of .246/.314/.433/.747 with 20 home runs and 65 RBI, along with 31 stolen bases.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 22

The Nationals need to be aggressive but not reckless on the bases in 2025

The Nationals led baseball in stolen bases in 2024, but it came at a heavy cost The Washington Nationals were the most aggressive team in baseball on the base paths in 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 21

Washington Nationals making fielding an emphasis this spring

The Nats need to clean up what was a sloppy defense in 2024 During Spring Training, it is very common to see an emphasis on defense, and this is certainly the case for the Nats.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 13

Washington Nationals, CJ Abrams Putting Last Year's Incident 'In the Past'

There's a lot of optimism surrounding the Washington Nationals right now. Despite putting up back-to-back 71-win campaigns, all the rising stars and top prospects who are expected to be featured parts of their Major League roster is giving this fan base a ray of hope that hasn't persisted since their World Series-winning season in 2019.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 12

CJ Abrams seems ready to answer the bell

The Nationals young shortstop was the talk of the first day of town at the first day of camp While position players don’t need to show up to camp until February 18th, many decided to come today to join the pitchers and catchers.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / February 12

Washington Nationals baseball is back!

With pitchers and catchers reporting today, baseball magic is finally back in the air. Baseball season is officially here, as Nationals pitchers and catchers reported to West Palm Beach today.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 22

Insider Warns About Possible 'Negative Outcome' for Washington Nationals Star

Everything is feeling rosy for the Washington Nationals right now. Even though the front office decided to not be aggressive this winter when it came to aggressively pursuing upgrades that could potentially push them out of a rebuild, the positivity surrounding the state of this young core is something the fan base hasn't felt in a while.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 17

Nationals Shortstop CJ Abrams Ranks as No. 34 Best in MLB Ahead of Season

The Washington Nationals are approaching the right side of their rebuild, and look to be even better in 2025 than they were in 2024. Twice in as many years, the team has finished the year with a 71-91 record, but in each of the last three seasons, they have crept closer and closer to the National League East lead.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 8

Washington Nationals Star Honored with Power Ranking After Breakout Year

With the team-wide improvements that were seen in 2024, the Washington Nationals are one step closer to contending for a spot in the playoffs, though it will still be tough as they reside in the National League East, the best division in Major League Baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 14

Intriguing Nationals Young Player Might Have Played Himself Into Larger Role

The Washington Nationals had a very interesting situation unfold towards the end of the year when general manager Mike Rizzo made the decision to demote All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams because he had been out late ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 3

Should Washington Nationals Move CJ Abrams to Third Base?

The Washington Nationals have finished up the 2024 season and are looking forward to the offseason as they prepare for 2025. This winter will be an important one for the Nationals as they try to take the next step forward as a franchise.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30

Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule

For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.

Phillies beat Nationals in finale, head to playoffs for third season in row

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The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / September 21

Nationals send message to CJ Abrams with disciplinary demotion

The honeymoon phase is officially over for CJ Abrams. The Washington Nationals optioned the 23-year-old shortstop to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Initially, the move by the Nationals seemed perplexing despite the second-half struggles of Abrams.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 22

Nationals send message, demote All-Star after casino all-nighter

Nationals send strong message by demoting All-Star after casino all-nighter

The Nationals are taking the shortstop's infraction very seriously.

Nationals want to add some thump to lineup this offseason

Rangers' Max Scherzer done for season after IL placement

Red Sox shut down All-Star third baseman for remainder of season

Mets star Francisco Lindor hoping injection will speed recovery

Justin Verlander makes admission about his recent struggles

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 21

Nationals option SS CJ Abrams in a disciplinary move

The Washington Nationals optioned shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday in surprise move that was disciplinary based, according to manager Dave Martinez.

Washington Nationals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Nationals All-Star gets sent to Triple-A due to 'internal issue'

Nationals All-Star gets sent to Triple-A after reportedly pulling all-nighter at a casino

This is a pretty striking move by the Nationals and is clearly meant to send a message.

Nationals want to add some thump to lineup this offseason

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Nationals option All-Star to Triple-A in surprising move

It was just over two months ago that he was representing the Nationals in the All-Star Game.

Nationals want to add some thump to lineup this offseason

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / August 6

Watch: Nationals star hits HR off absurdly high pitch

Watch: Nationals' CJ Abrams hits home run off absurdly high pitch

The pitch was nearly parallel to Abrams' eyebrows when it crossed the plate.

Nationals slugger to begin first rehab assignment

The single-season home run leader for every MLB franchise

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / July 8

Nats’ rising star CJ Abrams earns first All-Star Game selection

In a season marked by remarkable growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 3

Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams Missing 3rd Straight Game With Shoulder Injury

Shortstop CJ Abrams is not in the Washington Nationals' starting lineup for Monday night's matchup with the New York Mets. This marks the third straight game that Abrams has been held out of the lineup with a jammed left shoulder.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Nats discussed extension with former top prospect

Nationals had 'substantive discussions' with former top prospect about extension

CJ Abrams and the Nationals “held substantive discussions” about a possible contract extension this past spring.

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2024

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Viral Sports News / April 30

Washington Nationals CJ Abrams Makes MLB History To Start 2024 Season

When the Washington Nationals made the tough decision to trade superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres, they got back some of the top prospects in baseball.

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / April 29

CJ Abrams is Taking the Leap for the Washington Nationals

When you trade away a franchise player, you hope the return can replace some of the lost production or set your team up well for the future. But when you deal a talent such as Juan Soto, you had better have at least one, if not more, difference-makers coming your way.

Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Former First Round Draft Pick Off To Hot Start For Nationals

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, one of the National League’s hottest hitters, is on pace for a 30/30 season. Last season, Abrams showed a glimpse of his offensive potential, but his skills are on full display in 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 5

Is It Time for the Nationals to Give CJ Abrams a Contract Extension?

The regular season is underway and we’re now through the first week of games the Washington Nationals front office would be wise to put their focus towards extending one of their young and rising superstars.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2024