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In this Monday's Waiver Wire, Ryan Amore (@JumpingJeets) eyes Nats rookie Abimelec Ortiz. https://t.co/ngmt6kAHky

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Final: Mets 4, Nats 3. They were swept at Citi Field, scoring only 8 total runs this weekend. And they’ve fallen to 60-66, 7 games out in the NL wild-card race.

FINAL // Mets 4, Nationals 3

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Game Recaps

Nationals vs. Mets (08/16/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 4-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Nationals vs. Mets (08/15/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 5-4 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Nationals vs. Mets (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 4-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/13/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-0 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 12-6 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

CHC at WAS Game Highlights

Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs - 08/11/2026

Reds vs. Nationals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-2 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Reds vs. Nationals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-3 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 10-4 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leagues

The Washington Nationals affiliates took two out of three on Sunday. According to unnamed sources, ESPN is reporting that ain't bad

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Every Team's Top Award Candidate 🏆

Contenders for MVP, Cy Young, ROY and more across the league 📲

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New Nationals pitchers Yovanny Cruz and Will Dion are showing that velocity is not everything

Despite throwing nearly 10 MPH slower, Will Dion has a much better fastball than Yovanny Cruz, here is why

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Best Scenarios for Each Team's Season ⏩

How each team would ideally like this season to end at this point

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Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leagues

It was a three-win Saturday for the affiliates of the Washington Nationals, with the Rochester Red Wings, Harrisburg Senators, and the D-Nats all victorious

Lindor Calls Game on Nats 😤

Mets star clutches up to help New York win back-to-back games against division rivals

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The Washington Nationals prospect depth is highly impressive

In Paul Toboni’s first year on the job, he has built one of the deepest farm system’s in the game

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Nationals make shocking CJ Abrams position change decision out of nowhere

On Friday night, the offense of the Washington Nationals unfortunately fell flat. After a stretch in which they had been on fire coming into the series opener a

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Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leagues

The Rochester Red Wings and Wilmington Blue Rocks both prevailed by a score of five to two, while the DSL Nationals won 18-17

Nationals vs. Mets (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 4-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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The Washington Nationals are planning to move CJ Abrams to second base

Blake Butera and the Nats made the huge decision to move CJ Abrams off the shortstop position

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Cade Cavalli continues to demonstrate ace potential for Nationals after latest gem

The Washington Nationals were able to pick up a big win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon, salvaging the final game to avoid a series sweep. They had

Nats Moving Abrams to 2B

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Blake Butera said CJ Abrams will start playing second base in a few days. Will still have shortstop reps once a week or so. But a big decision from the organization.

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Most Bizarre Superstar Slumps 📉

Breaking down the struggles of Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh, more 📲

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The Nationals Head to Queens, Looking to Climb Back into Playoff Contention

The Nats begin a stretch of games against non-playoff clubs as they look to jump back into contention

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Abimelec Ortiz might just be emerging as the Nationals’ long-term first baseman

Luis Garcia Jr. was sent to the New York Yankees back on August 2nd. The loss was unfortunate, but necessary, as it involved dealing with a player who had thriv

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Blake Butera believes in the process. Living with the results is harder

Blake Butera has learned a lot in his first season as the Washington Nationals manager, but he isn’t changing who he is

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Friday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor leagues

The Wilmington Blue Rocks prevented an 0-for-Thursday for the Nationals affiliates with a ninth-inning homer by Ronny Cruz

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Cade Cavalli flirts with perfection as the Washington Nationals stomp the Cubs

Cade Cavalli looked like an ace and Abimelec Ortiz continued to crush baseballs in the Nats 7-0 win

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Nationals drop touted pitching prospect's MLB debut in embarrassing defeat by Cubs

The Washington Nationals might still be a step or two away. We had a pretty good feeling that this was the case already, but after watching them lose a pair of

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/13/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-0 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

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1 Sentence For Every Team 🗣️

Bite-sized takes from around the league for the stretch run 📲

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Three veterans who have had the Washington Nationals number this season

Alex Bregman, Matt Chapman and Derek Hill are three older players who have owned the Nats this year

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥

Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leagues

The Rochester Red Wings and Harrisburg Senators prevailed, but the rest of the Washington Nationals affiliates lost four times, even with the DSL Nats idle

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Nationals DFA second veteran pitcher in as many weeks after recent prospect promotion

After a disappointing series opening loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, the Washington Nationals are hoping to turn over a new leaf. While their offense

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 12-6 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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Nationals outfielder Jacob Young reaches another power milestone in career year

Jacob Young’s power surge is one of the loudest examples of the Washington Nationals offensive turnaround this season

Nats DFA Miles Mikolas

Nationals Communications

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The Nationals have announced the following roster moves: -Selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Jackson Kent -Designated right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment https://t.co/JoRGWD1dmz

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2025 Nationals 4th-round pick continues to show flashes despite ongoing control issues

Since Paul Toboni took over at the helm of the Washington Nationals, the emphasis has been on player development. 2025 Nationals fourth-round pick Miguel Sime J

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Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minors

It was two wins, two losses, and a suspended game on Tuesday for the Washington Nationals affiliates, highlighted by a 4-2 win in Harrisburg

CHC at WAS Game Highlights

Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs - 08/11/2026

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Nationals' 2026 1st-rounder notches first hit in professional minor league debut

The Washington Nationals are doing all that they can to keep their season alive right now. After a stretch in which the team played horribly, including a 4-game

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Nats’ grind to playoff contention continues as Cubs come to town

Washington rides a weekend sweep into 3-game set versus Chicago

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Nationals reportedly set to promote top healthy pitching prospect for MLB debut

Tuesday is the start of a brand-new opportunity for the Washington Nationals. For a club fighting day by day to remain in playoff contention, they need all the

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮

🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

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Local Product Kyle Hayes relishes being in the Washington Nationals system

Kyle Hayes is a depth catcher in the Nats organization and he knows that. There is more to his story though

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀

Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leagues

The Dominican Summer League Nationals ended their eleven-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Dominican Summer League Angels

Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊

The Nats are calling up their top left handed pitching prospect this week. Here is what to expect from Jackson Kent

The Washington Nationals are calling up Jackson Kent, here is what you need to know

Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone -- and Washington found themselves in the thick of it. Paul Toboni swung three trades: moreso focused at the future of

3 Nationals that somehow survived the trade deadline, but really shouldn't have

The Washington Nationals came into Sunday's game with a chance to do something they have not done very often in the 2026 season: finish off a series sweep. They

Nationals complete sweep of Reds in dominant fashion as new bullpen pieces shine

The Washington Nationals trotted out 20 pitchers across four games and won two of them by a single run on Sunday, August 9

Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor Leagues

How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️

Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️

Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮

Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮

The Washington southpaw is becoming a rotation centerpiece

Andrew Alvarez has secured his spot in the Nationals’ rotation

From Andrew Alvarez to Yovanny Cruz, the Nats pitching staff has really impressed these last couple of nights

The pitching staff has helped the Washington Nationals stabilize

A hectic trade deadline for the Washington Nationals saw them trade their longest-tenured player to the New York Yankees in a move that sent Luis García Jr. to

Get to know the arms the Nationals received from the Luis García Jr. deadline trade

It was a four-win night, highlighted by a doubleheader sweep by the Blue Rocks and lowlighted by the spring-training-like parade of relievers in AAA and AA

Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor Leagues

Reds vs. Nationals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-2 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

The Washington Nationals finally did something on Friday night that has been a bit of rarity throughout the 2026 season. After Cade Cavalli tossed yet another Q

Nationals claim sidearm hurler from Dodgers with outstanding numbers in minor leagues

The Nats are skipping Chris Hacopian over Low-A, which is not something that was done often in the past

Washington Nationals aggressively assign first round pick Chris Hacopian to High-A

Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ribalta and Clayton Beeter feels like a solid back end of the bullpen which is a new feeling

Do the Washington Nationals finally have a settled back of the bullpen?

The Washington Nationals organization made a statement at the trade deadline. They showed the fans that the team is set on the future. The short-term promise se

3 Nationals prospects inching towards a late-season audition for 2027 and beyond

It was another two-win night for the Washington Nationals affiliates, highlighted by a four-homer night by the Rochester Red Wings

Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor Leagues

Reds vs. Nationals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-3 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

The Nats marquee trade acquisition Connelly Early was shut down with forearm tightness which is a very ominous sign

The Connelly Early injury update is concerning on multiple levels for the Washington Nationals

After losing 7 of 8 on their road trip, the Nats look to improve their fortunes at home

The Reds Come To DC As The Nationals Look To Flush A Rough Road Trip

On Wednesday night, the Nationals ended a seven-game losing streak in an extra-inning battle with the Philadelphia Phillies. While getting over a skid like the

Miles Mikolas had arguably the wildest back-to-back games ever for the Nationals

The Nats have made progress this season but Blake Butera’s bunch still gets bullied by the NL East

The Washington Nationals still can’t beat divisional opponents

The Red Wings and the Senators both used the longball to win for the third straight two-win day for the Washington Nationals minors

Friday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leagues

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 7-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Pinckney's First Career HR 👆

ANDREW PINCKNEY'S FIRST BIG LEAGUE HIT IS A HOMER

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Dylan Crews. The man was drafted out of LSU, as we all know, back in 2023, with the 2nd overall pick. To date, the 24-year-old has not quite lived up to expecta

Can Dylan Crews finish the 2026 season on a high note for the Nationals?

Despite his struggles against right handed pitching, the Nats should give Brady House the season to prove himself vs RHP

The Washington Nationals should give Brady House everyday reps down the stretch

The Washington Nationals finally bounced back last night. After enduring a brutal stretch in which the team lost 8 of 9 games including a devastating 4-game swe

Nationals DFA veteran righty offseason acquisition after rocky 2026 season

It has been a rough year for the Nats bullpen, but I really think we have found something in Orlando Ribalta

Orlando Ribalta is a rare keeper in the Washington Nationals bullpen

The Rochester Red Wings pummeled the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and the Fredericksburg Nationals got walkoff balk for the two wins on Wednesday

Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' Minor Leagues

Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭

The Nats snapped their seven game losing streak in a wonderfully wacky contest where Miles Mikolas drove in a run

CJ Abrams carries the Washington Nationals to victory with some help from Miles Mikolas

How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 10-4 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Zack Littell was a fairly big offseason signing but he did not meet expectations in his time in DC

Washington Nationals DFA veteran righty Zack Littell

Pitcher's Clutch RBI Bunt💥

Nats' Miles Mikolas proving pitchers can hit 🎥

The Washington Nationals are in the middle of a slump right now. Coming into the last week and a half or so, they had an opportunity to fully cement themselves

Nationals select underrated prospect for big-league debut after James Wood hits IL

Playoff Bubble Sellers 💸

Insider Jon Heyman discusses notable teams that sold at deadline

Nationals DFA Zack Littell

Nationals Communications

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The Nationals made the following roster moves: - Returned Brad Lord from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-Day Injured List. - Designated Zack Littell for assignment.

MLB Post-Deadline Buzz 🐝

👀 Skubal’s Dodgers impact 🎨 Potential playoff picture 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Year after year, especially recently, it has been the same ordeal at Major League Baseball's trade deadline. We see the Nationals trade away key contributors be

When will the Nationals be able to avoid selling at the trade deadline?

Coy James is flying under the radar, but he has some of the loudest tools in the Nationals farm system

Coy James is yet another exciting infield prospect for the Washington Nationals

Every transaction before Aug. 3 window shuts 📲

MLB Trade Deadline Tracker

Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊

The 'Burgs -- Harris and Fredericks -- both won on Wedenesday, with the northern 'Burg winning a pitcher's duel and the southern 'Burg taking a slugfest

Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minors

Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈

WAS at PHI Game Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals - 08/04/2026

Amidst the chaos of an incredibly busy trade deadline day that saw the Washington Nationals part ways with All-Star rental lefty Foster Griffin, the team also m

Nationals grab more bullpen depth from Orioles in under-the-radar trade deadline swap

The Nationals MVP caliber outfielder hits the shelf with a minor oblique injury

Washington Nationals superstar James Wood heads to the IL

The Washington Nationals are going through it right now. After a brutal final week before the trade deadline in which the team managed just 1 win out of 7 games

Former longtime National becomes instant legend for new club in team debut

The Nats moved off big league assets, and got some in return in the same deals at the trade deadline

The Nationals Bought and Sold at the Same Time at the Trade Deadline

Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

Updated Power Rankings 📊

Here are my thoughts on the Nats deadline where selling and acquiring pitching took top priority for Paul Toboni

Grading the Washington Nationals trade deadline

The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉

Highlights from the final two trades made at the trade deadline, plus a look at the week ahead for the Red Wings, Senators, Blue Rocks, and FredNats

Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor Leagues

Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 6-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊

The Nats receive four players including Josh Hartle and Will Dion in exchange for All-Star Foster Griffin

Washington Nationals trade Foster Griffin to the Guardians for a seemingly light return

Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

Grades for Every Trade 🔠

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯

Guardians Get Foster Griffin

Ken Rosenthal

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Griffin Foster to Guardians, source tells @TheAthletic

The Washington Nationals open life after the deadline with the Phillies

Nats begin post-deadline stretch with division series in Philadelphia

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What are the Nationals getting in MLB trade deadline acquisition Connelly Early?

Last Saturday, Paul Toboni pushed over the first of what could be many dominoes ahead of Major League Baseball's August 3 trade deadline; sending breakout third

The Nats targeted high octane pitching in the Luis Garcia Jr. trade and got two potential late inning weapons I love

Yovanny Cruz and Ben Grable both have closer upside for the Washington Nationals

Analysis of all the top trades, rumors and more 📲

MLB Trade Deadline Recap ✍️

Two losses and two rainouts on Sunday in the Nationals minors embark on the final full month of play for the full-season teams

Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leagues

Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮

With less than 24 hours left in the 2026 MLB trade deadline, the Washington Nationals made their first move to net them prospects with the trade of the once-untouchable Luis Garcí Jr. for four RHPs from the New York Yankees. Here's a quick look at the four pitchers acquired: Jake Bird – Bird, 30, has

Nats Trade García for Four Yankee Pitchers

Paul Toboni traded Luis Garcia Jr. and targeted bullpen help for the present and future in the return

Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees for pitching reinforcements

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Nationals trade longest-tenured player to Yankees in exchange for 4 pitchers

The deal is done. ESPN insider Jeff Passan reported Sunday afternoon that the Washington Nationals have finalized a trade with the New York Yankees to send firs

Nationals receiving 4 pitching prospects for star 1B

Yankees Get Luis Garcia Jr.

Nationals vs. Braves (08/02/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Luis Garcia Jr. Trade Buzz

Jon Heyman

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Action heating up around Luis Garcia Jr., who has emerged as a very productive bat for the Nats (.560 slug leads NL). Garcia, who was scratched today, is drawing interest from at least the Astros, Red Sox and Yankees

Luis Garcia Jr. Scratched 👀

Talkin' Baseball

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Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. was scratched from the lineup

Here is what I think will happen to the likes of Foster Griffin, Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams

My trade deadline predictions for the Washington Nationals

The Athletic insider Ken Rosenthal says Skubal trade will have major ramifications

MLB Lockout Coming? 🔒

Where George Springer, Taylor Ward and more could end up before deadline 📲

Landing Spots for Available OFs 📍

Skubal trade has reigning champs as heavy favorites 📲

Updated Dodgers WS Odds 🎲

8 deals to block Dodgers from another World Series title 📲

Blockbuster MLB Trade Ideas 💡

Team Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Won, 3-1 vs. Syracuse, 1:05pm J. Kent (7-3, 4.66) vs. Myers (1-1, 5.28) Harrisburg Lost, 7-4 @ Portland, 1pm Maddox (2-0, 3.86) vs Ziehl (5-3, 4.56) Wilmington Won, 4-3 (11 inn.) @ Frederick, 3pm Manning (1-0, 5.06) vs. Dorsey (4-4, 5.09) Fredericksburg Lost, 3-1 @ Wilson, 1:05pm L. Johnson

Sunday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor Leagues

Breaking down the fallout from blockbuster trade 📲

Skubal to Dodgers Winners and Losers 📊

Nationals vs. Braves (08/01/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

The Nats are showing their inexperience at the worst possible time against a grizzled Atlanta Braves team

The Atlanta Braves are teaching the Washington Nationals a cruel lesson

With the help of a rainout in the Dominican Republic, the Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates went 4-for-4 on Friday night

Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leagues

Potential trade destinations for CJ Abrams, Otto Lopez, more ahead of deadline 📲

Landing Spots for Available Infielders 📍

Nationals vs. Braves (07/31/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Nationals vs. Mets (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 4-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Nationals vs. Mets (08/14/2026)

TRENDING ON B/R

Ketel Didn't Show Up to Fenway

Prospect's Job Prior to Debut 😯

Little League World Series Bracket and Schedule

Miz Talks 100 MPH Feeling 💨

Kansas City Royals v Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Manager Calls Out Team