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Friday, September 25, 2026
Washington Nationals final chapter of 2026 season comes with 3 games against Mets

In what has been a tumultuous season with plenty of exciting highs and crushing lows, the last series of 2026 is finally here. With just two games separating these two clubs for the 4th and 5th...

Jorbit Vivas has not been that bad for the Washington Nationals

Throughout this season, Jorbit Vivas has not exactly been a fan favorite. The 25 year old utility infielder has come under fire from the fanbase for several reasons. Between his struggles with...

Baseball America names Eli Willits Nationals' 2026 minor league player of the year

2025 first overall pick Eli Willits has had a hot start to his career, he was named the 2026 Washington Nationals' minor league player of the year.

The Rochester Red Wings win their first International League title since 1997

The Washington Nationals brought home a championship! Well, not exactly, but the organization did bring home some hardware yesterday. The Rochester Red Wings, the Nats AAA affiliate, won their...

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Nationals prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald has persevered despite a trying year on and off the field

Devin Fitz-Gerald is one of the more fascinating prospects in the Nationals system. The switch hitting infielder is the 5th ranked prospect in the system according to MLB Pipeline and 4th...

The Washington Nationals have an interesting decision to make at first base next season

Entering 2027, there are going to be a few position battles to watch. There should be plenty of competition on the pitching staff in particular. However, one spot that intrigues me is the first...

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Nats' Cavalli gets $4M bonus as part of deal

Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli will get a $4 million signing bonus as part of his new deal which will be shielded from losses from a possible lockout.

Yohandy Morales and the bullpen give the Washington Nationals their 75th win of the season

Since the Nats brutal west coast trip, the team has played very well to close out the season. They are 8-3 since that 7 game losing streak and got another series win this afternoon. The Nats...

Washington Nationals vs Detroit Tigers Game Thread

After last night’s rare low scoring win, the Nats are in position to claim a series win. This afternoon contest in Detroit will be the last road game of the season for the Nats. The boys will look...

MLBTR Podcast: Free Agent Power Rankings, Cade Cavalli’s Extension, And Likely Playoff Matchups

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this...

My thoughts on the Washington Nationals shutting down Cade Cavalli

With the season about to wrap up, the Washington Nationals have decided to shut down Cade Cavalli for the season. He only had one more scheduled start, but the Nats are going to close the book on...

MLB trends: Where did all the .300 hitters go? Plus the homer-happy Cubs and Cade Cavalli's glow-up

The 2026 regular season is finally in its last week and the playoffs are just around the corner

Cade Cavalli's breakout 2026 season comes to surprising end for Nationals

The Washington Nationals have decided to shut down ace righty Cade Cavalli, albeit on surprisingly great terms as he wraps up his breakout 2026 campaign.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Nationals poach new international scouting director from Astros after scouting misses

A brief look into the recent turbulence that's befallen the Washington Nationals international scouting department, and their new hire set to turn things around.

Cayden Wallace’s breakout season has put him back on the map for Washington Nationals

There have been all sorts of offensive breakouts throughout the Nationals organization. From Keibert Ruiz and Andres Chaparro at the big league level to Seaver King and Ronny Cruz in the minors,...

Nationals to release former 2nd-round pick after continued struggles at upper levels

The Washington Nationals have released a former highly drafted pitcher after consistent struggles following a promising rookie season out of the bullpen.

James Wood has struggled down the stretch again for the Washington Nationals

CJ Abrams’ second half struggles have been well documented at this point. However, James Wood’s slump has flown a bit under the radar. Part of that is due to the month he missed due to injury....

Tickets to Banana Bowl 2026: What to know about passes to Savannah Bananas Championship at Nationals Park

The Savannah Bananas are taking over Washington, DC, this October. Here's what to know about the Banana Bowl Championship at Nationals Park with ticket information, parking and event start time.

Monday, September 21, 2026
Nationals star CJ Abrams has developed into a much bigger power threat than scouts expected

In the 2019 MLB Draft, CJ Abrams was one of the most highly touted prospects. MLB Pipeline ranked him as the 4th overall prospect in that draft. However, he was not seen as being a monster power...

Nationals To Release Cole Henry

The Nationals announced Monday that they’ve requested unconditional release waivers on right-hander Cole Henry. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to left-hander DJ Herz, who has wrapped up his...

2 possible offseason extension candidates for the Washington Nationals

After extending righty Cade Cavalli, who are 2 other logical contract extension candidates the Washington Nationals could look to sign for the long haul?

What to expect from DJ Herz’s return to the Washington Nationals

Entering the 2025 season, the pitcher I was most excited about was DJ Herz. He was coming off a rookie season where he flashed immense upside and looked like a key cog in the Nats rotation. One of...

Promising Nationals lefty to return from IL on Monday for first start since 2024

The Washington Nationals will return lefty DJ Herz from the Injured List to make his first start in the major leagues since the 2024 season after injuries.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Nationals To Activate DJ Herz From 60-Day IL On Monday

The Nationals announced that left-hander DJ Herz will be activated off the 60-day injured list to start Monday’s game against the Tigers.  Left-hander Jared Simpson was optioned to Triple-A today...

Washington Nationals vs St. Louis Cardinals Game Thread

After a dramatic win last night, the Nats are in position to sweep the Cardinals this afternoon. The Nats have been playing good baseball since their 7 game losing streak. They will look to...

The Washington Nationals had a roller coaster of a win last night that showed good and bad

I am sure plenty of people were watching college football over the Nats last night. However, if you did not catch this game, you missed out on a crazy contest. The Nats pulled off a wild 8-5 win...

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Predicting the next contract extension the Nationals will give out

Who is most likely to be the next Washington Nationals' player to sign a contract extension with the franchise after Cade Cavalli's deal got finalized?

Nationals players who could soon be in line for Cade Cavalli-like extension

The recent news of the Nats extending breakout starter Cade Cavalli to a 4-year, $47 million extension is nothing but great news for Washington fans, and now many have their sights set on who the...

Yesterday was the best day for the Washington Nationals in a long time

Yesterday was a fantastic day for the Washington Nationals. We got so many fun moments and milestones. The good vibes were flowing and the team was playing some good baseball. I wanted to break...

How the Nationals and Cardinals, two of MLB's biggest surprises in 2026, can speed up their rebuilds in 2027

Their surprise stories ended too early to be true playoff contenders this season, but these teams seem poised to compete sooner than later

Friday, September 18, 2026
Nats reward Cavalli with 4-year deal through '30

- Pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals agreed Friday to a four-year contract through the 2030 season, a deal that includes a team option for 2031.

Details emerge of Nationals' Cade Cavalli extension that locks up key piece of their future

The Washington Nationals have officially inked righty ace Cade Cavalli to a 4-year contract extension with an option for a 5th season as well.

The Washington Nationals make Cade Cavalli’s extension official

After reports emerged last night that the Nats were closing in on an extension with Cade Cavalli, the team made it official this afternoon. The 28 year old right hander is signing a 4-year...

Nationals tie embarrassing record as bullpen’s biggest flaw resurfaces in Phillies loss

The Washington Nationals tied an embarrassing record as the team's biggest bullpen flaws continued to resurface amid yet another round of struggles.

The Washington Nationals Head to St. Louis for Their Final Road Trip of the Season

The Washington Nationals will head to St. Louis for a three-game weekend series after splitting a short two-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies. Washington took the opener 6-3 behind a...

Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals are closing in on a contract extension

Last night it was reported that the Washington Nationals were closing in on a contract extension for Cade Cavalli, the staff ace. I was going to hold off on writing about this until it was...

Nationals welcome back 2024 Opening Day starter after lengthy injury-related absence

The Washington Nationals reinstated their 2024 Opening Day starter, Josiah Gray, after a lengthy absence due to injuries and setbacks that kept him out.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Nationals, Cade Cavalli Nearing Agreement On Contract Extension

The Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli are closing in on a contract extension, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Murray says the deal is not done but there is optimism about getting...

Nationals push back Cade Cavalli's next start for extra rest before end of season

The Washington Nationals have decided to delay Cade Cavalli's next start until Friday vs the St. Louis Cardinals, originally scheduled for Wednesday.

After A Long Recovery, Josiah Gray Is Finally Back In The Big Leagues

At last, after nearly two and a half years of recovery and setbacks, Josiah Gray is back in the big leagues. The Nationals activated Gray off the 60 Day IL earlier today, bringing an end to a long...

Nationals Reinstate Josiah Gray From 60-Day Injured List

The Nationals announced that right-hander Josiah Gray has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Outfielder Andrew Pinckney was optioned to Triple-A Rochester yesterday, which opened an...

Prized Nationals trade acquisition slated for team debut after recent rehab start

The Washington Nationals will finally be able to get a good look at Connelly Early, their prized trade deadline acquisition, as he is set to debut in the coming weeks.

Daylen Lile is a realistic extension candidate for the Washington Nationals

As we enter the offseason, extensions will be a hot topic. Outside of Keibert Ruiz a few years ago the Nats have not really given out long term contracts to their young players. I hope that...

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Thread

The Nats handed the Phillies a damaging loss last night. They will look to repeat the trick tonight. The Phillies need this game for their playoff push, so they will come out with a point to prove...

2 Nationals players who won't be on the roster after this season

Due to their persistent struggles, Clayton Beeter and Jake Irvin's time on the Washington Nationals could be nearing its end as the 2026 season begins to wind down.

Yovanny Cruz is starting to make encouraging strides for the Washington Nationals

We have not had many of these this season, but yesterday was a great night for the Nationals bullpen. They tossed four scoreless innings, only allowing one hit and more importantly walking nobody....

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