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Nationals Breakout Star Daylen Lile Avoids Major Injury

While the Washington Nationals have largely stumbled to the finish line this season, one player has emerged as a rising star based what he has done in the closing months.

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Today's best MLB pitcher strikeout props: Fade Braves starter against Nationals

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Monday's three-game schedule

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The '450 MLB home runs' quiz

How many of the 41 players in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 450 home runs in their career can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

A former Marlins prospect is breaking slugging records in Korea

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Jacob Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

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.

Jacob Young News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Nationals’ Jacob Young makes insane catch in win vs Mets

Jacob Young had an incredible highlight in the Washington Nationals’ 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon. Going into the game, the Nationals and Mets were even at one game apiece.

MLB News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 22

Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves Preview, Prediction & Odds | September 22, 2025

We have an exciting NL East matchup between teams not going to be making the playoffs as the Washington Nationals are heading to Truist Park on Monday evening to take on the Atlanta Braves for the opening game of a three-game set.

Daylen Lile News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 21

Nationals Outfielder Daylen Lile Makes History with Latest Stunning Feat

The Washington Nationals were able to pull off a stunning win on Saturday over the New York Mets after taking an early lead. For a while, it looked like the Nationals were going to control the game, but that changed once the Mets caught up to Washington in the eighth and ninth innings.

Jacob Young News / Field Level Media / September 21

Jacob Young makes stunning grabs, Nats hand Mets worrisome loss

Jacob Young made two incredible catches in center field, Nasim Nunez hit a two-run homer to cap a three-run second inning and the Washington Nationals potentially made things more difficult for the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race with a 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 21

Why CJ Abrams is being held out of Sunday lineup after injury scare

With their 63-92 record, the Washington Nationals have been eliminated from postseason contention. But as they look to their future, shortstop CJ Abrams is expected to play a significant role in any form of success.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 21

Nationals OF Daylen Lile (knee) exits after colliding with fence

Washington Nationals left fielder Daylen Lile exited Sunday's game against the host New York Mets with a left knee bruise after colliding with the fence in the third inning.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 21

Nationals Rookie Pitchers Claim Career Firsts in Extra Innings Win over Mets

The headline after the Washington Nationals’ 5-3, 11-inning win over the New York Mets on Saturday was Daylen Lile’s inside-the-park home run. But it overshadowed a career first for two pitchers that made appearances in the game — Sauryn Lao and PJ Poulin.

Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / September 21

Daylen Lile is having an historic and electric September for the Washington Nationals

In just about every game in the month of September, Daylen Lile has done something special. With how much we are writing about him lately, you might as well rename Federal Baseball to the Daylen Lile fanclub.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / September 21

Nationals Breakout Rookie to Get More Looks as Potential 2026 Rotation Option

It's showcase time for the Washington Nationals as things continue to get ugly off the field. They were already in need of a new general manager and manager, but quotes from former employees of the team on Saturday show that things may have gone bad from the top down.

Daylen Lile News / Field Level Media / September 20

Daylen Lile's inside-the-park HR pushes Nationals past Mets

Daylen Lile hit the tie-breaking two-run inside-the-park home run in the 11th inning Saturday for the visiting Washington Nationals, who squandered a three-run lead before handing the New York Mets a potentially damaging 5-3 loss in the middle game of a three-game series.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20