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• The Washington Nationals bullpen is starting to scare me again

The Nationals bullpen did a commendable job in the month of May. They do not have any big names in the ‘pen, but between guys like Richard Lovelady, Orlando Ribalta, Brad Lord and Gus Varland, they got the job done. However, over the past week or so, I have seen some cracks appear in the […]...2026
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• Jake Irvin is making his case for the final spot in the Washington Nationals rotation

After the signings of Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell, four of the five spots in the Nationals rotation were filled. The two newcomers joined Foster Griffin and Cade Cavalli in the rotation. That left one spot for the likes of Josiah Gray, Brad Lord and Jake Irvin. A strong spring from Irvin has given him […]...2026
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• What will Brad Lord’s role be on the 2026 Washington Nationals?

At this time last year, Brad Lord was one of the biggest stories of Nationals Spring Training. After working at Home Depot in the offseason, the former 18th round pick pitched his way on to the Nationals roster. Following a solid rookie season, Lord is flying much more under the radar. He is a lock […]...2026
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• Riley Cornelio looks like 2026’s version of Brad Lord for the Washington Nationals

Last year the Washington Nationals had one pitcher who was the story of camp, and that was Brad Lord. After a breakout year in 2025, Lord showed up to camp with increased velocity and earned a spot on the big league roster. It looks like lightning may have struck twice because Riley Cornelio is following […]...2026
• Pilk Mania: Why did the Washington Nationals keep Konnor Pilkington in Triple-A so long?

Brad Mills-Imagn Images Konnor Pilkington gave Nats fans one heck of a first impression and left them wondering about why he was not here sooner The Nationals had an uncharacteristically easy 6-1 win last night. Josh Bell stayed hot and the offense did a good job adjusting to Chase Burns after struggling to pick him up early in the game. However, the story of the night was a guy most Nats ...2025
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• Brad Lord is a band-aid for the Washington Nationals pitching staff

Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images In his rookie season, Brad Lord has been the pitching version of a super utility man for the Washington Nationals Brad Lord is back in the starting rotation! In his rookie season, the former 18th round pick has been a bright spot in what has been a very disappointing pitching staff. He has been going back and forth between roles and excelling in all of them. A st...2025
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• How the Washington Nationals can get back on track

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have struggled mightily the last six weeks, here is how they can stabilize the ship Since June 1st, the Washington Nationals have been the worst team in baseball. Their 10-28 record since June began is even worse than the Colorado Rockies. It has been a miserable run that has gotten the coach and GM fired. While the 2025 Washington Nationals...2025
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• Brewers score three in ninth to win 6-5 in Woodruff’s return to Milwaukee

Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Andrew Vaughn has four more RBI, including game-tying two-run double in ninth Box Score The Brewers picked up their sixth straight win today in dramatic fashion, as a three-run bottom of the ninth gave the Brewers a walk-off victory. But this was a dramatic day even before the first pitch, as Brandon Woodruff made his long anticipated return to the mound at Americ...2025
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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?

The Berkshire Eagle Cade Cavalli is healthy and looking like his former self in Rochester, but even as big league rotation guys struggle, he hasn’t gotten the call It has been a long road back to the major leagues for Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli. He made his big league debut in August of 2022 against the Athletics, pitched 4 1⁄3 innings of 7-run ball, and then was shut down with an arm...2025
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• Brad Lord has been a do it all arm for the Washington Nationals

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Brad Lord has been doing everything the Nationals need him to do, and doing it at a high level As the Nationals have been doing all season, they thrust 25 year old right hander Brad Lord in to a new situation. This time he was the set-up man tasked with protecting a 1-0 lead. As he has done for most of the season, Lord got the job done. Heading into the season,...2025
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• Trevor Williams rough season continues for Washington Nationals

Brad Mills-Imagn Images The Trevor Williams contract is not looking like a good piece of business for the Nationals When Trevor Williams returned to the Nationals on a 2-year $14 million deal, there were some lingering doubts. Yes, Williams was brilliant in 2024, but he only made 13 starts. Was that a new Trevor Williams, or just a flash in the pan. After all, Williams had a 5.55 ERA in 2...2025
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• What to expect in Michael Soroka’s Nationals return

Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images After over a month on the shelf, Michael Soroka is back in the Nationals rotation Michael Soroka is back after missing about a month with an arm injury. When he left the game against the Jays, many feared for the worst, but it was only biceps soreness. If Soroka is on his game, he can be a valuable piece to this rotation. Dave Martinez said Michael Soroka will st...2025
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• Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians double header game thread

Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Follow along as the Nationals take on the Guardians in a double header showdown With the game last night rained out, The Nats and Guardians are playing a double header this afternoon and evening. With only half an hour between games, we will only do one game thread today. We will make updates about the second game as we go along. The Nationals are going to have th...2025
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• Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Amed Rosario celebrates after scoring against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals (6-9) are heading to Pennsylvania to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-11) What a roller coaster for the Washington Nationals in the past week. After two back-to-back series wins against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers, the tide look...2025
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• Nationals News: Brad Lord making his first career start against the Dodgers

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Brad Lord is making his first career start against the defending champions, but don’t expect him to go deep With Michael Soroka headed to the IL, the Washington Nationals are going to have to be creative to fill his spot in the rotation. Today, they are turning to rookie Brad Lord, who is the best story on the team. Lord’s story is well documented by now. This o...2025
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• David vs Goliath: The Washington Nationals take on the mighty Dodgers

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals are taking on the greatest juggernaut in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers It will be a David vs Goliath style matchup this week as the Washington Nationals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have taken the baseball world by storm with their unprecedented spending spree the last two off-seasons. They owe 8 players over $1 bil...2025
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"Last year the Washington Nationals had one pitcher who was the story of camp, and that was Brad Lord."

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"The Nationals are going to promote right-hander Brad Lord to their Opening Day roster, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN."

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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?
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• Brad Lord has been a do it all arm for the Washington Nationals
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• Trevor Williams rough season continues for Washington Nationals
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• Washington Nationals fall as bullpen crumbles yet again

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Nationals bullpen melted down for a second straight game to open the season The Washington Nationals fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6, giving the Fightin Phils the series win. It was a game that followed a familiar pattern to Opening Day. The Nationals took an early lead on a Keibert Ruiz homer before the bullpen squandered it. Jake Irvin took the moun...2025
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• Nationals Roster: Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert returned to the Tampa Bay Rays

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Evan Reifert sent back to Tampa after walk filled Spring Training The Washington Nationals decided they couldn’t afford to keep Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert on the active roster. Today they announced they will be sending the right-handed pitcher back to the Tampa Bay Rays, clearing up a 40 man roster spot. Reifert had a strong 2024 campaign in Double-A for the Rays,...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: Brad Lord has gone from a good story to a good prospect

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Brad Lord’s velocity jump could take him to the next level and turn him into a valuable big leaguer When he was drafted in the 18th round of the 2022 MLB draft, not much was expected from Brad Lord. He was meant to be Minor League depth who could eat innings in the upper minors. Brad Lord was just a body. Despite his $125,000 signing bonus, he still works at Home De...2025
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Stockpiling starting pitching in D.C.

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ pitching depth and the plan moving forward... Washington Nationals’ starters Jake Irvin (33) and MacKenzie Gore (32) got up to 30 starts this past season, “… while Mitchell Parker [29] fell just short in his rookie season.” The three starters, Irvin (27), Gore (25), and Parker (25), give the club, “... a strong foundation moving into the 2025 season and beyond,” ...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats enter offseason thinking they are close...

Notes and quotes on the Nationals going into the 2024-25 offseason... Looking at the season as a whole in late August, GM and President of Baseball Operations in D.C., Mike Rizzo, told Audacy’s The Sports Junkies the continued development of the club’s pitchers was one of the biggest positives from the Washington Nationals’ 2024 campaign. “You’re seeing really the development of four major league...2024
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• Trevor Williams rough season continues for Washington Nationals
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• Braves endure another one-run loss, drop 8-7 game in extras to Nats

Photo by Alyssa Howell/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves did what they could offensively, but got beat on the margins and are now under .500 once again I don’t know if I want to write this recap. Do you want to read this recap? Well, here goes. The Braves did a bunch of good stuff offensively in this game, but ultimately, it was for naught. The Nationals had a killer combination of ha...2025
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• Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver shine in win against Nationals

Smith-Shawver had another strong start | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Baldwin finished the Nationals series going seven for nine, and Smith-Shawver had zero earned runs and six strikeouts in six innings of work as Braves win The Braves took on the Nationals as they looked to reach a .500 record again with a pitching matchup that looked to be in the Braves’ favor. AJ Smith-Shawver faced off aga...2025
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• Washington Nationals struggling to find consistency

Brad Mills-Imagn Images After an electric win, the Nats came out flat in their follow up effort I was at the games on both Friday and Saturday. The difference in energy from the Nationals was palpable. On Friday, they were chasing down every ball and going full steam ahead, to a fault at times. However, that juice was not their yesterday. It was a lethargic effort that resulted in a 2-0 lo...2025
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• Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Nats travel to Colorado to take on the worst team in baseball In the third and final road series on this road trip, the Nats will hop on a plane from Pittsburgh and ride the jet stream into Denver, Colorado. In the same way, we’ll hopefully see a James Wood homer ride the jet stream into the Coors Field seats. The Nationals are coming off a pair of tough seri...2025
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• Bryce Elder has up-and-down start for Braves against Nationals in spring training action

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta’s mercurial hurler had himself another, well, mercurial performance. Bryce Elder’s first spring training start in 2024 was a proverbial rollercoaster ride where the peaks and valleys varied with each inning while he was out there on the mound. Eventually, he averaged out to having a decent outing as the Atlanta Braves were on...2025
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Biggest development for the 2024 Nats? Pitching?

Davey Martinez had a lot to say about the current state of and the future of the Nationals’ organization... The roster he finished the season with was drastically different than the roster he started the season with, and manager Davey Martinez talked before the Nationals’ 2024 finale about what he thought were the biggest developments for the club from another (re)building year in Washington, D.C....2024
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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?
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• CJ Abrams stars in Washington Nationals first sweep of the season

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The Nationals took care of business early in Baltimore, blasting their way to a sweep The Washington Nationals got their first sweep of the season and their first in Camden Yards since 2018. They won in style, with a 10-4 win over an Orioles team in crisis. It was a similar game to the one they played last night. The Orioles pitching staff did not give them a ch...2025
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• Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver shine in win against Nationals
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• Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals (12-14) are taking on their NL East Rival New York Mets (18-8) Coming off of back-to-back series wins, Washington has performed well as of late. Another stellar performance from Jake Irvin on Friday prevailed Washington to another close victory. Washington has won five of their last seven and looks to add to their momentum against one of th...2025
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• The Washington Nationals just had an incredible night

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images It has been years since I had this much fun watching a Washington Nationals game Led by hometown hero James Wood and part time Home Depot worker Brad Lord, the Washington Nationals humiliated the defending champion Dodgers in an 8-2 win. It was a banner night in DC where just about everything went right for the Nats. On a frigid 40 degree night, I got to my seats a...2025
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• Nationals unable to overcome red-hot Blue Jays, dropping their third in a row

Brad Lord throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-2 loss. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-2 loss, falling victim to a series sweep. The Washington Nationals fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 in a game in which Toronto took control early and never let go. Toronto's early offense and great pitching season debut ...2025
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• Washington Nationals finalize Opening Day roster

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images The Nationals have set their official 26 man roster for the 2025 campaign At long last, the Opening Day roster is here! After plenty of spring shakeups, we have the 26 that will take the field today at 4:05 PM. We will break down all the position groups and discuss any surprises. Pitchers: The starting pitchers on the roster are Mackenzie Gore, Jake Irvin, Michae...2025
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• Nationals News: Brad Lord going from Home Depot to the Big Leagues

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Brad Lord has cracked the Opening Day roster in a bullpen role after solid spring Brad Lord, who was working at Home Depot moving Christmas trees this winter is now headed to the Big Leagues. The 25 year old right hander has beaten the odds and is now going to be on the MLB roster. This spring, the Nats have been experimenting with Brad Lord in a bullpen role, and i...2025

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The Nationals are going to promote right-hander Brad Lord to their Opening Day roster, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The righty is not yet on the 40-man, so a corresponding move will be required. That could be an easy call since DJ Herz has been recommended for Tommy John surgery. It’s not fully confirmed that…...2025
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• Nationals 2, Cubs 0: First-inning failure

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Cubs got great pitching Wednesday... but the Nats did better than that. You certainly can’t blame Cubs pitching for the 2-0 loss to the Nationals Wednesday in Washington. Matthew Boyd was stellar, retiring the first 16 Nats he faced and allowing just two runs. Fun fact: Before this game, the Cubs were 20-0 this year when allowing two or fewer runs. Welp...2025
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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?
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• Drake Baldwin and AJ Smith-Shawver shine in win against Nationals
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• Braves endure another one-run loss, drop 8-7 game in extras to Nats
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• The Washington Nationals bullpen is starting to scare me again
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• Brewers score three in ninth to win 6-5 in Woodruff’s return to Milwaukee
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• The Washington Nationals bullpen is a disaster again

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images After showing some signs of competence, the Washington Nationals have the worst bullpen in baseball again In April and early May, the Washington Nationals bullpen was a well documented disaster. Night after night, the likes of Lucas Sims and Colin Poche were blowing games. However, once we got deeper into May, the Nats bullpen was looking alright. Not good, b...2025
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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?
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• Beyond MacKenzie Gore: What’s Next for the Nationals’ Starting Rotation

Washington Nationals pitcher Jarlin Susana (91) pitches in the fifth inning of the Spring Breakout game against the New York Mets at Clover Park. | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images With Gore emerging as the clear ace, the Nationals must now determine who else can reliably fill out the rotation for the rest of 2025 and beyond. Three years after acquiring MacKenzie Gore, the Nationals are final...2025
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• Washington dishes out double dose of pain for Atlanta

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Braves are once again on a journey to clear .500 after the Naitonals set them back with a pair of wins this week. The Atlanta Braves are back home now and they’re getting their star player back. While both of those are developments are good, they’ll be coming back home after having lost two in a row to their divisional rivals in the form of the Wa...2025
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• What will the Washington Nationals bullpen look like?

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images A camp battle to follow is the race for the last few spots in the Nationals ‘pen Throughout the spring we will be monitoring camp battles very closely here at Federal Baseball. We talked about the race for the fifth starter spot the other day, and now we will talk about the bullpen. Right now Roster Resource has the bullpen listed as Kyle Finnegan, Jorge Lopez, ...2025
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