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• The Washington Nationals need a new hitting coach

Another year, another lackluster offense for Darnell Coles. It is time for a new voice in the room Ever since Darnell Coles became the Nationals hitting coach in 2022, the Nats offense has been a bottom 10 unit year in and year out. Yes, some of this has to do with a lack of talent, but the Nats still have a .683 OPS with an offense that was supposed to be much improved. The Darnell Coles experien...2025
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• Nationals News: Andrew Chafin signed to boost a struggling bullpen

Dave Nelson-Imagn Images The Nationals have finally shaken things up in their bullpen, signing veteran Andrew Chafin Mike Rizzo has finally seen enough of the current bullpen. He has signed veteran relief arm Andrew Chafin on a major league contract per sources. Left-hander Andrew Chafin in agreement with Nationals on major-league contract, source tells @TheAthletic.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken...2025
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• How much longer will the Nationals give Josh Bell to heat up?

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images The Nationals have a Josh Bell problem, the question is how are they going to solve it Josh Bell had a great run in 2021 and 2022 with the Nats. However, his second stint is DC has not gone well so far. The big slugger looks like a shell of the player he was back in his first stint with the team. His at bats are uncompetitive and he simply looks over the hill. Y...2025
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• MLB Draft 2025: MLB Pipeline updates their draft rankings

Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images MLB Pipeline updated their draft rankings. It will be fascinating to see who the Nationals take at the top of the draft MLB Pipeline released their updated top 150 rankings for the 2025 MLB Draft. There is a lot of uncertainty around the top of a class where the Nationals are picking number one. This is very different from the other two times the Nats had the...2025
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• Kyle Finnegan has been a god send for Washington Nationals

Brad Mills-Imagn Images The best Nationals reliever has been the one the team non-tendered back in November The Washington Nationals bullpen is already a sight for sore eyes, but imagine where the unit would be without Kyle Finnegan. That could have easily been the reality after the All-Star closer was non-tendered back in November. However, neither the Nats or Finnegan could find a better...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: A look at how the Nats top prospects are performing

William Bretzger/Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images I wanted to check in and do a stock report on some of the Washington Nationals top prospects Now that the Minor League season is in full swing, it is time to check in on some of the Washington Nationals top prospects. There have been some standout performers, but also some guys that are struggling. I will examine t...2025
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• Nationals Prospects: A look at how the Nats top prospects are performing
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• How the Washington Nationals can fix the bullpen

Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images The Nationals bullpen needs an overhaul, here are some moves they can make As if we needed any more evidence, yesterday showed us that the Nationals bullpen needs an overhaul. The free agents Mike Rizzo brought in to the bullpen are not getting the job done. Jorge Lopez, Lucas Sims, and Colin Poche all have ERA’s in the double digits. Mike Rizzo needs t...2025
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• Nationals News: Michael Soroka has been the story of the spring

Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Michael Soroka looks like a completely new pitcher this spring Michael Soroka has had a crazy journey to the Washington Nationals. I wrote about that earlier this month. However, after two dominant Spring Training starts, it is time to write about his stuff and how he can have a massive impact on the field for the Nats. In seven spring training innings, Soroka has ...2025
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• Nationals News: An update on the Washington Nationals rotation race

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images The battle for the fifth starter job was something to watch heading into the spring, let’s see how it is going. The biggest camp battle of the spring for the Washington Nationals was the race for the fifth starter job. Mackenzie Gore, Jake Irvin, Michael Soroka, and Trevor Williams seemed locked into the first four spots. The last spot was a race between DJ Herz...2025
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• Nationals News: Was the DFA of Stone Garrett the right move?

Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals made a surprising move when they DFA’d Stone Garrett, was it the right call? When the Washington Nationals brought back Kyle Finnegan, they had to make a move to free up space on the 40 man roster. However, the move they made was a bit of a surprise. They DFA’d fan favorite outfielder Stone Garrett. While Stone Garrett was a long shot t...2025
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• Nationals prospects: Travis Sykora suffers a hip injury

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Nationals top pitching prospect is on the shelf until at least May While arrival of pitchers and catchers marks the beginning of a new season, it is also when injuries are revealed. Unfortunately for the Nats, their top pitching prospect Travis Sykora will be on the shelf. General Manager Mike Rizzo announced that the 20 year old right hander will be out un...2025
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• Nationals History: Mike Rizzo shocked the world when he signed Jayson Werth

Joy R. Absalon-Imagn Images Considered a massive overpay at the time, Jayson Werth’s leadership and production proved the Nationals right When Mike Rizzo signed Jayson Werth to a 7-year $126 million deal, it was both a statement of intent and a massive role of the dice. The deal made him the 12th highest paid player in the league, despite only one all star appearance. In my opinion, the ri...2025
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• Top 10 Nationals prospects

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Federal Baseball top 10 prospects for the Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals have a very interesting farm system. It probably is not as strong as it was this time last year due to the graduation of James Wood. However, it has been a long time since the Nats have had a system this deep. The depth will only get better now that the Nats have the nu...2025
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• Nationals history: The Trea Turner trade was Mike Rizzo’s greatest masterclass

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Looking back at how Mike Rizzo stole Trea Turner from the Padres In his long tenure as Nationals GM, Mike Rizzo has made plenty of great transactions. Whether it was Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps swap or the Gio Gonzalez trade, Rizzo has a tendency to find good deals. However, there is one deal that stands above the rest. An 11 player, three team deal, where the Nats...2025
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• The Nationals need to add a veteran in the backend of the bullpen

Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images The Nats still need to shore up the bullpen before the season starts and there are some solid options available Despite the addition of Jorge Lopez, more help is needed in the Washington Nationals bullpen. While there are some interesting young guys, the bullpen has a dangerously low floor. GM Mike Rizzo needs to add a veteran who can provide stability after no...2025
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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"That didn’t come to pass, which was addressed this week by owner Mark Lerner, who said that he and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo agreed the timing wasn’t right."

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"This is Mike Rizzo saying “not on this team."

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"The club is also reportedly close to a two-year extension with GM Mike Rizzo."

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"Nationals GM Mike Rizzo: “We Are Not Trading Juan Soto”"

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"It’s been less than a week since Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo spoke about how his team’s play leading up to the deadline would determine whether the front office would operate as buyers or sellers."

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"Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo spoke about the decision over the weekend"

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"Both Nats GM Mike Rizzo and agent Scott Boras (who represents both Rendon and Strasburg) told MASNsports."

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"Nationals GM Mike Rizzo believes he'll receive a contract extension"

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"Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said on Sunday that Bryce Harper has no ligament or tendon damage in his knee, but that he does have a bone bruise."

2016
"In fact, Storen was apparently spending some quality time with his wife when he got the call from Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo: TMI alert."

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"General manager Mike Rizzo didn't definitively say the organization would go in a different direction this time, but he did state that "experience is always helpful."

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"Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that club was "disappointed" that outfielder Bryce Harper did not show up Saturday at the NatsFest fan festival."

• Nationals News: Andrew Chafin signed to boost a struggling bullpen
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• MLB Draft 2025: MLB Pipeline updates their draft rankings
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• Nationals Prospects: A look at how the Nats top prospects are performing
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• How the Washington Nationals can fix the bullpen
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• Early season struggles of Nationals Colin Poche

Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Being used like a Swiss Army knife when he was built to be a scalpel Not until the first week of February did Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo find his replacement for lefty Robert Garcia in the bullpen. He signed Colin Poche to a minor league contract. In his five years with the Tampa Bay Rays, he was a reliable left-hander in the Rays bullpen, but was a casu...2025
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• Why can’t the Washington Nationals build a competent Bullpen?

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals never seem to have a good bullpen and I wanted to explore why that is The Washington Nationals bullpen has been a disaster to start the season. They have the worst bullpen ERA at a staggering 6.92. The bullpen WHIP is at 1.92 and they have walked 38 batters. I wanted to explore why the bullpen is so bad and why the Nats never seem to h...2025
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• Top Washington Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey strikes out 10 in fabulous start

Eric Rueb/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK On this update from the farm, we will look at Alex Clemmey and his impressive start last night The Wilmington Blue Rocks, the Nationals High-A affiliate have a stacked roster on paper. They have highly drafted guys like Seaver King, Caleb Lomavita, and Elijah Green. However, all of those guys have gotten off to pretty brutal starts, espe...2025
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• Nationals News: Strikeouts becoming an issue in DC

John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images The strikeouts have been mounting early in the season for the Nationals While watching the first five Nationals games of the season, it is tough not to notice how much the team is striking out. The Nats made power an emphasis all offseason, and it seems like hitters are willing to trade off some contact to hit for more power. This is a fine tradeoff to make,...2025
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• MLB Draft 2025: Jamie Arnold hit hard with Mike Rizzo in the building

Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images Mike Rizzo did not catch the best viewing of the Florida State ace, but he is still could be the pick Florida State took on the University of Miami last night. I wouldn’t normally write about this, but Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Scouting Director Danny Haas were in the building. They were there to see one player, Florida State ace Jamie Arnold. Arnold picked...2025
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• Nationals Roster: Paul Dejong could prove to be an underrated pickup

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Paul Dejong has impressed me this spring, especially on the defensive side of the ball Third base was an obvious hole heading into the offseason, and has been a hole ever since Anthony Rendon left. With the Carter Kieboom experiment failing, and the stop gap veterans they brought in being ineffective, with the exception of Jeimer Candelario. However, I am optimisti...2025
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• The Washington Nationals need a new hitting coach
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• Early season struggles of Nationals Colin Poche
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• Nathaniel Lowe: A Tale of Aggression and Power

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images A new plate approach can make the difference Just days before Christmas, the Nationals general manager picked up the phone and dialed an out of state number. That number Mike Rizzo dialed up was none other than the tallest general manager in baseball Chris Young, shortly after the Rangers and Nats made a swap. Robert Garcia for Nate Lowe straight up. The player ...2025
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• Nationals history: The Max Scherzer/Trea Turner trade has been a dud for the Washington Nationals

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The trade that started the Nationals rebuild has has not provided the kickstart it was expected to. At the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mike Rizzo made the decision to blow it up. After a Kyle Schwarber led run in June, a mid July slump sent the Nationals tumbling out of the playoff picture. After nearly a decade of contention, Mike Rizzo decided to in his words ‘retoo...2025
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• MLB Draft 2025: Jamie Arnold’s hot start could make him the favorite to be the first pick

Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Florida State pitcher Jamie Arnold has made a statement in his first two starts and the Nationals should be taking notice After the first two weeks of the college baseball season wrapped up, the race for the number 1 pick is on. As the holder of that pick, Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals will be closely watching as the race unfolds. It is early, but Florid...2025
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• Nationals News: Nats take a flier on reliever Colin Poche

Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The Nationals signed Colin Poche to a Minor League deal, but he should make the team While it is not the closer fans have been asking for, Mike Rizzo brought in some bullpen help in the form of left hander Colin Poche. The Nats signed Poche to a Minor League deal with a Spring Training invite. However, I believe that the 31 year old will make the team and become...2025
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• The Nationals need to add a veteran in the backend of the bullpen
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• Nationals history: The Gio Gonzalez trade took the Nats to the next level

Joy R. Absalon-Imagn Images The Gio Gonzalez trade was an underrated moment in the Nats climb to contention These days, Gio Gonzalez gets lost in the shuffle of Nationals history. He was not on the 2019 World Series team, and could be a bit frustrating to watch due to his effectively wild nature. Because of that, some people forget just how good Gio was in DC. Coming off a 2011 season wher...2025
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• A view from the basement of the NL East

Brad Penner-Imagn Images Sizing up the top three teams in the NL East as the Nationals look to make up ground on the divisions elite For the Nationals to get back into contention, they are going to overtake some of the titans of the National League in their own division. The NL East is an unforgiving landscape, where teams like the Mets, Phillies and Braves come into most seasons with cham...2025
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• Is the Nationals rebuild on schedule?

James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports Exploring the Nationals rebuild, and looking at the results so far. Watching the Washington Commanders win their first playoff game in 19 years in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year made me think about the progress of the Nationals rebuild. 2019 is beginning to feel like a long time ago, and the Nats have not had a winning season since. It is a lot ...2025
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• MLB Draft 2025: MLB Pipeline updates their draft rankings
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• Washington Nationals offseason recap

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Looking back at what Mike Rizzo did to improve the club this offseason With the Nationals season just 10 days away, and with the regular season games starting over in Japan tomorrow, it feels right to recap what the Nats did this offseason. While it was a busy offseason for the Nationals, the lack of a big ticket item left many fans wanting more. Here we will ...2025
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• Nationals News: Was the DFA of Stone Garrett the right move?
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• MLB Draft 2025: Is Ethan Holliday worth the hype?

Steve Sisney/For The Oklahoman / USA TODAY NETWORK Ethan Holliday is the most famous player in the 2025 draft, but is he the best? Ethan Holliday is the most famous player in the 2025 MLB draft, and it is not even close. He is also one of the best. Holliday could be the second of Matt Holliday’s children to be selected number one overall. It is already easy to envision the Beltway rivalry ...2025
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• Nationals History: Mike Rizzo shocked the world when he signed Jayson Werth
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• Nationals history: The Gio Gonzalez trade took the Nats to the next level
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• A conversation with Washington Post Baseball writer Andrew Golden

Catching up with Nationals beat reporter Andrew Golden ahead of the season I got the chance to talk to Andrew Golden, the top Nationals beat reporter at the Washington Post. He was a great interview, giving me some insights on the upcoming season, as well as some of his personal backstory. Q: What have you thought of the Nationals offseason so far and do you see any potential new additions coming?...2025
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• Is the Nationals rebuild on schedule?
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• Nationals roster: Nats sign utility-man Amed Rosario

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Nationals get a versatile bench bat in Amed Rosario The Washington Nationals have announced they are signing Amed Rosario to a one year deal. The deal will be worth $2 million. The 29 year old will serve as a versatile bench bat, who is a good option against left handed pitching. Rosario has bounced around the last couple years, playing for four teams s...2025
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats win MLB Draft Lottery, pick No. 1 overall + Winter Meetings update...

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ goals at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings... NATIONALS WIN DRAFT LOTTERY; NO. 1 OVERALL PICK: For the first time since 2010 when they selected Bryce Harper No. 1 overall the year after taking Stephen Strasburg at No. 1 in ‘09, Washington’s Nationals have the top pick in the draft after they won the MLB Draft Lottery last night at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX. It...2024
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• Cal Ripken Jr. Expresses Interest in Managing the Washington Nationals
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• Drew Storen Says He Was Doing 'Netflix & Chill' When He Found out He Was Traded
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• Jonathan Papelbon Suspended by Nationals: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Harper no-shows fan event; Nats 'disappointed'
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• Dusty Baker to Nationals: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Breakout Mets Clinch Division, Put Bickering Nationals out of Misery
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• Nats Receiving Strong Interest In Trea Turner
It’s been less than a week since Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo spoke about how his team’s play leading up to the deadline would determine whether the front office would operate as buyers or sellers. The Nats have gone 1-4 since those comments, including a loss to the last-place Marlins and a three-game sweep at…...2021
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• Nats GM: Harper has bruise, no ligament damage
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• BCB After Dark: Will the Cubs make a move for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto nabs a hit against the Cubs in September | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Your late week late night spot to enjoy baseball and music with the beverage of your choice It’s World Series Eve here at BCB After Dark and we’re bringing you full weeknight late-night coverage for the first time! Welcome to your Thursday edition of BCB After Dark, where you’ll get the same low-key hang ou...2024
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• Adam Eaton for Lucas Giolito 'Wow' Trade Could Come Back to Haunt Nationals
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• Why Max Scherzer Will Become Even More Dominant in Return to NL
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• The Washington Nationals need a new hitting coach
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• How much longer will the Nationals give Josh Bell to heat up?
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• MLB Draft 2025: MLB Pipeline updates their draft rankings
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• Early season struggles of Nationals Colin Poche
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• Why can’t the Washington Nationals build a competent Bullpen?
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• Nathaniel Lowe: A Tale of Aggression and Power
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• MLB Draft 2025: Jamie Arnold hit hard with Mike Rizzo in the building
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• Washington Nationals offseason recap
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• Nationals News: Michael Soroka has been the story of the spring
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• Nationals News: An update on the Washington Nationals rotation race
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• Best of times, worst of times for Washington Nationals in chaotic Coors Field win

Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images A perfect Washington Nationals win almost turned into an all time disaster as the bullpen nearly blew a 10 run lead It was the best of times for the Washington Nationals. James Wood and Dylan Crews both went three for five with four RBI’s. It was the first time in their young careers that both outfielders homered in the same game. Dylan Crews homers f...2025
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• Nationals News: Latest round of roster cuts cement Mitchell Parker as Nationals fifth starter

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Nationals have made some big roster decisions, including an answer on the battle for the final rotation spot The Washington Nationals made their first truly difficult roster decisions of the Spring. They optioned four notable players in Shinnosuke Ogasawara, DJ Herz, Nasim Nunez, and Drew Millas. The demotion of the two pitchers is particularly notable becau...2025
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• Nationals News: Was the DFA of Stone Garrett the right move?
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• Nationals history: The Max Scherzer/Trea Turner trade has been a dud for the Washington Nationals
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• Nationals history: The Gio Gonzalez trade took the Nats to the next level
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats swept in Citi Field with 10-0 loss; finish 2-11 vs Mets...

Notes and quotes from the series finale in Citi Field ... which the Nationals lost. 2-11 vs the Mets. For shame. HERZ STORY: Following his extended break/trip to Triple-A around the All-Star break in mid-July, DJ Herz quietly put together a sustained stretch of solid starts, with a 2.76 ERA, 3.58 FIP, and over the last 10 turns and 49 innings pitched, a combined .181/.274/.299 line against. “He’s ...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Grapefruit League opener today; Davey Martinez preparing for season + more...

Notes and quotes to get you ready for the start of the Grapefruit League season... NATIONALS PREPARE FOR GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE OPENER: With one day to go before the start of Grapefruit League action, Davey Martinez and his club put in work on Friday, preparing for the first game of the spring, which takes place today in West Palm Beach, FL (6:05 PM ET; Radio: nats.com; with a replay on the MLB Network...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Victor Robles and CF in D.C. in 2024

Checking in on the Nationals’ 26-year-old outfielder again... Victor Robles and Washington’s Nationals avoided arbitration last winter, agreeing on a 1-year/$2.325M contract for the 2023 season, and there was a club option included in the deal for 2024, at $3.3M, but the club declined the option in November, as they announced on X/Twitter, noting, however, “... Robles [remained] under team control...2024
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. White Sox series preview
Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The first two games of this year’s Crosstown Classic are Tuesday and Wednesday. Hey, both these teams were supposed to contend this year, the White Sox more so than the Cubs, or so it was said when this season began. It hasn’t worked out that way for the Sox, no siree, not at all, and the Cubs lurk around the edges of contention. For mor...2023
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• South Side Sox Summary: Week 17
The bad just got worse, way worse Welcome to the SSS Summary — a little review of what happened this past week in Chicago White Sox baseball, including on-the-field play, the front office jibber-jabber, and everything in-between. Even if you don’t want to remember what happened, sorry, we will tell you anyway. If there was any remaining hope about whether or not this team could salvage the season...2023
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