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There aren’t many teams in baseball that have as good of a salary cap situation as the Washington Nationals. Outside of still paying former World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, who hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since 2022, they don’t have any glaring bad contracts on the books.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / March 21

Washington Nationals' Opening Day Starter Will Make History Not Seen Since Stephen Strasburg

The Washington Nationals are hosting the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day, March 27. Coming off a fourth-place finish in the National League East, Washington is looking to solidify itself as a wild card contender this season and with young pieces like Dylan Crews and James Wood, they just might be able to do it.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 18

The biggest constraints to Nationals' payroll aren't even on their team

The two highest-paid players on the Nationals' payroll will not step on the field for them in 2025.

Nationals owner makes revealing comments about team's spending

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The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

MLB News / Burn City Sports / February 7

3 ASU players on the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List

ASU baseball is less than a week away from opening night against Ohio State. Next Friday marks head coach Willie Bloomquist’s fourth year leading the program with a 90-81 record through the previous three seasons.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / February 7

Washington Nationals Made Right Decision To Move On From Former Star Player

Just over five years ago, and only in the franchise's 15th season of existence, the Washington Nationals brought home their first World Series trophy.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / January 28

Nationals history: Stephen Strasburg’s magical debut was like nothing we had ever seen before

Nationals fans were in for a treat when the most hyped pitching prospect in a generation made his debut Stephen Strasburg was the greatest pitching prospect of all time.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 14

Japanese Phenom Compared to Former Washington Nationals Superstar As Prospect

The baseball world is abuzz about which MLB team Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will sign with, which is causing people to remember just how special of a pitching prospect he is.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 12

Washington Nationals Could Upgrade Rotation After Free Agent Relaxes Demands

No one would blame the Washington Nationals if they had a little heartburn when it comes to big-money pitching contracts. The Nats are still playing Stephen Strasburg on the long extension he signed in 2020.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 11

This Washington Nationals Massive Extension Among Worst MLB Mistakes

The Washington Nationals gave a three-time All-Star a massive contract extension a few years back and that has developed into a nightmare scenario. ESPN's David Schoenfield recently ranked each MLB team's worst mistake since 2020 and the Nationals giving Stephen Strasburg his hefty extension came in at the third spot in the league.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / January 5

Washington Nationals Still Hurt by World Series Star’s Record-Setting Contract

It wasn’t very long ago that the Washington Nationals had one of the most talented pitching staffs in baseball. During their run to the World Series in 2019, the team had Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg anchoring the starting rotation as the aces with Patrick Corbin and Anibal Sanchez offering excellent support as the No.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 29

Five Years Ago Today, a Heroic Outing Saved Washington's World Series Hopes

The 2024 World Series have been dominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have one each of the first three games against the New York Yankees and appear poised to clinch a championship as soon as tonight.

Cincinnati Reds News / Fastball on SI / August 14

Cincinnati Reds Fireballer Passes Stephen Strasburg on Impressive List in Record Books

The Cincinnati Reds, one of the most disappointing teams in all of baseball, are making a last-ditch charge here in 2024. With a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, the Reds are now 59-61 on the year.

Cincinnati Reds News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Reds sign No. 2 overall pick to record-breaking contract

The Cincinnati Reds officially signed No. 2 overall pick Chase Burns to a record deal on Thursday night. The Reds gave Burns a $9.25 million bonus according to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, which is the largest bonus in Major League Baseball History.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / July 2

Washington Nationals Rookie DJ Herz Joins Stephen Strasburg in MLB History Books

DJ Herz has had an up-and-down first few weeks with the Washington Nationals, but his performance against the New York Mets on Tuesday was certainly one of the highs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Nationals hope latest young arm up to task vs. Rockies

The Stephen Strasburg era in Washington ended at the beginning of this season, but now the Nationals have another young pitcher to take his place. And he looks like he's ready for the role after just three major league starts.

Washington Nationals News / Bleacher Report / June 8

Stephen Strasburg Reflects on Injuries, $245M Nationals Contract: Felt Like I Failed

As Stephen Strasburg prepares for his life in retirement, he still has some feelings to work through about his career. The Washington Nationals former ace…

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 13

Pirates' Paul Skenes impressed but doesn't make list of top five debuts

With Skenes' debut in mind, here are the top five debuts of the past 25 seasons, ranked in inverse order.

Watch: Paul Skenes wastes no time showing why Pirates drafted him No. 1 overall

Paul Skenes experiences the Pirates' incompetence in just one game

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bleacher Report / May 11

Joey Votto: Paul Skenes' MLB Debut with Pirates Reminds Me of Stephen Strasburg

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes reminded Joey Votto of former Washington Nationals star Steven Strasburg in his MLB debut on Saturday. "Watching Skenes…

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9

Paul Skenes, other top prospects who made MLB debuts after short minor league stays

After tossing only 34 innings in the minors, Paul Skenes is set to make his highly anticipated MLB debut. Here's how other heralded prospects performed after short stays in the minors.

Pirates announce date for 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut

With Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 8

How have recent MLB No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

With Paul Skenes to make first MLB start, how have No. 1 picks fared in their debuts?

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates called up the top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, starting pitcher Paul Skenes, who will make his first major league start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

Pirates announce date for 2023 No. 1 overall pick's MLB debut

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / April 8, 2024

MLB Notebook: Elbow injuries plague pitchers, Stephen Strasburg retires, and more

Two more star pitchers are hitting the Injured List and will miss significant time with arm injuries. Guardians ace Shane Bieber will undergo Tommy John surgery to reconstruct the UCL in his elbow and will now miss the rest of the 2024 season.

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / April 7, 2024

Stephen Strasburg gets to officially retire after agreement with Nats

After nearly a year of speculation, Stephen Strasburg is officially retiring. The 2019 World Series MVP reached a settlement agreement with the Washington Nationals, allowing him to put the glove up for good.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2024

Stephen Strasburg's Nationals saga should serve as cautionary tale

Stephen Strasburg's saga with Nationals should serve as a cautionary tale

Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals have figured out how to land the plane smoothly, finally, but his story is one that should give other teams pause, particularly given the seeming rise in significant pitching injuries.

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

MLBPA chief eyes use of pitch clock amid pitcher injuries

Guardians ace's devastating injury continues troubling MLB trend

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