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Lane Thomas #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run in the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 04, 2022 in New York City.

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Nationals Make Quiet Addition As Hot Stove Rolls On

The MLB offseason is in full swing and that means plenty of moves will be made. But, not every move is going to shake-up the league. Some teams that do not spend much are looking for quality players on discounts. One team that is going bargain-hunting is the Washington Nationa

Jarrett Prendergast • 22 hours ago

A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

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Nationals Reportedly Make An Early Offseason Move

The Washington Nationals are still one of the worst teams in the National League, judging by their 71-91 record in 2023. That record, however, represented an improvement over the horrible 55-107 performance of 2022, or the 65-97 mark they had in 2021. It means they finally have s

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 07, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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The Nationals Will Continue A Shocking Streak

The Washington Nationals sacrificed a lot of resources in their 2019 World Series run. It was all worth it: they won, and flags fly forever. They gave their fans the biggest joy they could have given them. However, to say that subsequent seasons have been rough would be an und

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

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Washington Nationals gloves and hats sit in the dugout during the Nationals and Atlanta Braves game at Nationals Park on July 22, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago The Washington Nationals have already been eliminated from playoff contention. But, that was to be expected in Spring Training. What caught many people off guard this year is how good the Nationals looked at certain points. They played solid baseball for stretches during the y

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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The Nationals Have A Bizarre Streak Taking Place

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Insider Notes Consistency In The Nationals Front Office

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A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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Nationals Make Major Front Office Announcement

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Nationals Park on May 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Nationals Insider Shares Odd Stephen Strasburg Update

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

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Nationals Insider Shares Odd Stephen Strasburg Update

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Nationals Park on May 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will retire, something that was revealed by reporters in late August. There was a press conference on Saturday to discuss the news, but it has been cancelled according to Britt Ghiroli. The player has no plans of returning, though: t

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is taken out of the game against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

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Stephen Strasburg Retires As Part Of An Elite Group

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Washington Nationals gloves and hats sit in the dugout during the Nationals and Atlanta Braves game at Nationals Park on July 22, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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MLB Insider Shares Notable Nationals GM Update

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves in game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on April 7, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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MLB Insider Discusses Aftermath Of The Stephen Strasburg News

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts after allowing a solo home run to Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

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Stephen Strasburg Stands Alone With Elite MLB Feat

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

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Stephen Strasburg Stands Alone With Elite MLB Feat

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts after allowing a solo home run to Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago Logic indicates that No. 1 draft picks in MLB are the best bets to have long, successful careers and be the most valuable performers at crucial stages, such as the World Series. However, in MLB, No. 1 draft picks don't usually win World Series MVP awards. It's odd, sure, but it's

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MLB Insider Reveals How Much The Nationals Owe Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 09, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago On Thursday, Washington Nationals great and 2019 World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg made a shocking announcement, that he would be retiring from baseball. The veteran right-hander reached the majors in 2010 and immediately became a star. Injuries kept him on the shelf for the 201

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Nationals Park on May 21, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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Video Reminds Fans Of Stephen Strasburg's Electric Debut

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Fans React To Today's Stephen Strasburg News

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals reacts as he is taken out of the game by manager Dave Martinez #4 during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 09, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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Nationals Insider Reveals Monumental Stephen Strasburg Update

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Baseball fans and passerby congregate outside the ballpark before gates open prior to the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Stat Shows The Nationals Dealing With A Popularity Issue

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Riley Adams #15 after the game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park on August 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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MLB Analyst Highlights The Nationals' Recent Turnaround

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

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MLB Analyst Highlights The Nationals' Recent Turnaround

Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Riley Adams #15 after the game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park on August 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Washington Nationals are not widely considered to be a powerhouse in Major League Baseball. After all, they own a record of 55-67, which is the fourth-worst mark in the National League. However, they have played much better baseball in the second half of the 2023 season. T

A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 21, 2019 in Miami, Florida.

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New Nationals Prospect Is Off To A Blazing Start

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Stone Garrett #36 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Ildemaro Vargas #14 after scoring in the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Nationals Park on August 13, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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The Nationals Are Showing Serious Fight In The Second Half

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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Nationals GM Discusses The Team's Deadline Strategy

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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MLB Analyst Calls Out Nationals Manager For Hypocrisy

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

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MLB Analyst Calls Out Nationals Manager For Hypocrisy

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago Every once in a while in MLB, we have a few moments of contention between teams. On Wednesday night, the Washington Nationals asked to have Cincinnati Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz's bat inspected. He had an interesting knob on his bat and Nationals manager Dave Martinez asked for

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Nationals Manager Speaks Out Against Elly De La Cruz

Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals walks back to the dugout after checking on Hunter Harvey #73 in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago Wednesday's game between the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds was full of controversy from the very beginning. Before Elly De La Cruz went to hit for the first time, Nats manager Dave Martinez had the umpires check his bat for potential irregularities. They didn't fin

A detail of a Washington Nationals hat is seen at Nationals Park on May 5, 2021 in Washington, DC.

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The Nationals Have A Serious Scouting Problem

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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The Nationals Now Own A Unique Active MLB Streak

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

A detailed view of a Washington Nationals batting helmet in the dugout before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida.

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MLB Insider Predicts A Nationals Veteran Could Be On The Move

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals walks back to the dugout after checking on Hunter Harvey #73 in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Nationals Own A Shocking Drought Spanning Several Years

Curt Bishop • 6 months ago

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Nationals Manager Went Off In Must-See Tirade

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

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Nationals Manager Went Off In Must-See Tirade

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals watches the game in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez is known for his fiery way of arguing with umpires. Last week, he printed out a controversial play and took that picture to the press conference. On Thursday, he was ejected after a must-see tirade. The Athletic uploaded a video of i

Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park on June 07, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Nationals Manager Got Creative To Complain About The Umpires

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

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Nationals Pitcher Shared A Touching Mother's Day Moment With His Wife

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Nationals Prospect Made Unique History On Tuesday

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 26, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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Nationals Pitcher Achieved An Elite Mark On Wednesday

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago

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Nationals Pitcher Achieved An Elite Mark On Wednesday

MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 26, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

Curt Bishop • 8 months ago Left-hander MacKenzie Gore was one of the key pieces that the Washington Nationals acquired from the San Diego Padres in the trade for outfielder Juan Soto. On Wednesday, the young lefty took the mound against the New York Mets and delivered a very strong performance. Gore pitche