Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros - February 24, 2024

Astros to blame for why RF Cam Smith not progressing as expectedA deeper dive inside Cam Smith's advanced metrics tell a tale of stagnation, not progress. It seems likely not skipping the AA & AAA levels would have helped

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

This tool helped Erik Tolman become a flame-throwing big leaguerErik Tolman and I both wear AFO’s. His helped him overcome the odds and become a lockdown reliever for the Nationals

Dana Brown's public comments post Astros dismissal highlight his failures as GMBrown's appearance on MLB Radio raised some serious eyebrows about his tenure in Houston.

Astros Bypassing Mike Burrows Promotion with Ronel Blanco Raises Legitimate QuestionsBurrows hasn't given length, but his results have been far better than Blanco's.

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Nationals' outfielder slugs his way to National League Player of the Week honorsThe Washington Nationals might finally be figuring some things out after a solid ending to what was a pretty dismal month of August. Perhaps most impressively,

3 red-hot Astros minor leaguers who pushed hard for a September call-upMLB rosters expand from 26 to 28 on September 1st. For the Houston Astros, that means much-needed reinforcements are on the way. Houston had an excellent week,

Washington Nationals call up the powerful Yohandy MoralesYohandy Morales has had a monster year in AAA and has been rewarded with a September call-up

Miguel Sime Jr.’s meteoric rise awarded with Nationals’ MiLB accoladeThe flamethrower has been named the Washington Nationals’ MiLB Pitcher of the Year

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Nationals select slugging 2023 2nd round pick for long-awaited MLB debutSlugging corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales is on his way to The Show, reported Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA on Monday afternoon. He'll join the Wa

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Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final week of the regular season for the "A" teams, while the Senators remain at home and the Red Wings are on the road against the Mets

White Sox vs. Astros (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

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5 Nationals players with the most to prove in the month of SeptemberThe season has not turned out the way the Washington Nationals hoped for. They have not had a month with a winning record since May, and the bullpen has been on

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Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A HarrisburgThis Washington Nationals prospect has had a breakout month of August

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Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospectsThe Nats need pitching help. Jarlin Susana, Miguel Sime, Landon Harmon, Travis Sykora and Ben Grable are names to watch

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4 Nationals players who can take the next step before the end of the 2026 seasonAs we get ready to flip our calendars to September, we find ourselves once again in an all-too-familiar place: the Nationals are on the outside, looking in at t

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Astros look even more foolish amid Nate Pearson's ridiculous Royals runNate Pearson is on a ridiculous run with the Royals, proving that the pitching-needy Houston Astros gave up on him too soon.

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Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesOne day after going 0-for-Saturday, it was a four-for-four Sunday, highlighted by the Senators walking off the BaySox on a two-run HR in the 9th

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapseThe Nats add another humiliating 9th inning meltdown to the catalog as Max Kranick and Tom Cosgrove blow it

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Snoopy's Wild First Pitch 😭Classic Joe Cool 🎥

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Dylan Crews finally had his signature moment as a Washington NationalThe Washington Nationals finally got their first walk off of the season as Dylan Crews had his moment in the sun

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Predicting Jeremy Peña’s next contract after his August swoon with AstrosHouston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena has one year left until he's a free agent, and his August struggles look to really have hurt potential mega contract

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Sunday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 6-1 vs. Buffalo, 1:05pm Z. Kent (5-0, 4.40) vs. Rogers (4-10, 5.72) Harrisburg Lost, 9-8 vs. Chesapeake, 1pm Clemmey (4-6, 4.69) vs. Gongora (9-6, 3.67) Wilmington Lost, 2-0 @ Jersey Shore, 1:05pm L. Sullivan (0-3, 7.48) vs. Gresham (2-5, 4.66) Fredericksburg Lost, 7-6 @ Delmarva, 2:05pm TBD vs.

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Astros vs. Mets (08/29/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Mets, 08/29/2026 🎥

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Astros have done themselves no favors with Jim Crane's Joe Espada meddlingJim Crane has done little to suggest Joe Espada won't be out of a job at the end of the season, and the Houston Astros are worse off because of it.

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Brady House’s insane home run showcased his tantalizing power upsideThe plus raw power that made Brady House one of the Washington Nationals top prospects for years was displayed yesterday

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How Nationals lefty Jackson Kent had the best start of his young careerJackson Kent’s command, curveball and moxie were key factors in the best start of his MLB career

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Astros may already have Bryan Abreu replacement before free agency hitsBryan Abreu is a free agent at the end of the season and the rise of AJ Blubaugh means the Houston Astros don't need to pay the big bucks to bring him back

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Saturday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Wilmington Blue Rocks beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a combined score of 19-3 as the Nationals farm won three of five on Friday night

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

Astros vs. Mets (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 3-1 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

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Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

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Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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CJ Abrams joins elite company by achieving something only one Nationals player hasThe Washington Nationals were in dire need of a victory heading into Thursday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rockies. In the 2 games prior to yesterda

Yordan Chasing History 👑

Astros slugger looking to be only the 2nd Triple Crown winner since 1967

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Nats LHP on Amputation ScareErik Tolman opens up on 2023 injury after making MLB debut 📲 (The Athletic)

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possibleThe longer it takes for CJ Abrams to actually play second base, the more awkward this situation gets

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Why the Nationals should consider shutting James Wood down for the 2026 SeasonJames Wood has not seen a baseball diamond in any playing form since August 3. He has been dealing with a mild oblique strain since that date, and with the Nati

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Andres Chaparro is becoming more than a platoon bat for the Washington NationalsAs he continues to rake, Andres Chaparro is grabbing more reps much like Curtis Mead did for the Nationals

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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4 biggest Astros X-factors who could make-or-break their playoff chancesThese Houston Astros players could be sneaky important when it comes to the Astros' playoff aspirations in 2026.

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Friday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates won two of three games played, while the Wilmington Blue Rocks were rained out

Yankees Lose Series to Astros 📉

Cole surrenders 3 ER, as offense can't answer 🎥

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Breaking down Yordan Alvarez's chances of winning Triple Crown for Astros in 2026Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is leading the AL in all the big offensive categories. Here's a realistic look at his Triple Crown odds.

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Nationals' 2026 1st round pick clubs first pro homer amid strong start to careerDMV native Chris Hacopian was the Nationals' 2026 first-round pick, selected out of Texas A&M after transferring from the University of Maryland, where he playe

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The Nationals Should Consider Platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027Why platooning these two Nats outfielders could be the best move for the Nats to compete in 2027

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Nats Fan's Foul Ball Chase 💀

Unc will be hurting tomorrow

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Nationals skipper ruins prospect’s MLB debut with questionable managerial decisionThe Washington Nationals are in a state of despair at the moment. Yesterday, they were absolutely embarrassed at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, who won the

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The Washington Nationals have hit rock bottomThe Nats got blown out at home by the Rockies. It was the latest humiliation in an embarrassing month

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Thursday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesWith the shorties no longer playing, an organizational sweep becomes much easier with the Fredericksburg Nationals notching their 10th shutout of the season.

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4 biggest Astros mistakes that were made during the Dana Brown eraDana Brown made many mistakes at the helm of the Houston Astros, but these four stand out as the biggest, as well as ones that the team will keep paying for.

Astros vs. Yankees (08/26/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Astros vs. Yankees, 08/26/2026 🎥

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Astros' late rally against Yankees doesn't change Houston's Ethan Pecko problemThe Houston Astros survived a wild 9-7 comeback win over the Yankees, but Ethan Pecko's second MLB start revealed the same command issues that have plagued him.

Will Dion Was a Deadline Win 💰

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Nats pitcher is a good addition

Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds downSince Paul Toboni took over as the President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals, the team has been focused on changing a lot of thought process

New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this weekThe Washington Nationals have an opportunity to continue their march back towards .500 later on today. After taking the series opener from the Colorado Rockies

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debutThe Nats are calling up one of their top pitching prospects who will debut in a bullpen role

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

4 general manager candidates Astros should look at to fill void left by Dana Brown firingWith the Houston Astros' GM role open, its time to start the search for the next one now. Here are a few names that could garner some interest.

Wednesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Fredericksburg Nationals continued their dominance over the Delmarva Shorebirds, tying it up late and winning in extra innings.

Astros Take Down Yankees 🚀

Houston gets narrow win behind Yainer Diaz 2 HR game

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - 08/25/2026

The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor WilliamsThe Nats get rid of another veteran arm as Trevor Williams gets the axe for Matt Waldron

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington NationalsBig league pitchers have adjusted to Abimelec Ortiz, but I am still bullish on the Nats young first baseman

This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leaguesAs the season begins to wind down for the Washington Nationals in 2026, there is a lot to look back on favorably. While the recent road trip the team endured in

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuffCade Cavalli was not as electric as his last couple starts but he still brought the energy and delivered a quality start

Nationals offense finally wakes up in blowout victory over Rockies to start homestandThe Washington Nationals had been in a major slump over the past few weeks, and had stumbled back home to Nationals Park in search of a way to figure things out

Astros might be using emerging bullpen weapon wrong but there's still time for a changeThe Houston Astros have developed a real bullpen weapon with AJ Blubaugh, but one has to wonder if the better play wouldn't have been working him as a starter.

Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final road trip for the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Fredericksburg Nationals and the final homestand for the Harrisburg Senators.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 13-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Worst Division in MLB History? 😳

How the AL West is setting new lows this season

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with DiamondbacksThe Washington Nationals are set to begin a long homestand in which the team will be looking to rebound in a major way. After a pretty brutal stretch of road ga

Timing of Dana Brown's firing is aggressive even by Jim Crane's standardsJim Crane let Dana Brown run the draft and the deadline, then fired him 3 weeks later while tied for first place with just a few weeks left. Explain the logic

Free-falling Washington Nationals comes home for 4 games against RockiesIt’s a battle of two hard-to-watch clubs in Washington this week

Top Nationals pitching prospect back to flashing elite velocity after previous surgeryThe Washington Nationals might be sputtering and playing pretty awfully at the major league level as of recently, but that does not mean that things aren't stil

Nats OF on Viral Wall Catch 🗣️Jacob Young is no stranger to the Spider-Man nickname

Joe Espada’s gaffe didn’t cost Astros, but looks far worse after Dana Brown's firingAfter parting ways with GM Dana Brown, the Houston Astros microscope turns to manager Joe Espada, who's tenure in charge hasn't lived up to what fans had hoped.

Trey Lipscomb deserves a second chance with the Washington NationalsTrey Lipscomb has put himself back on the map this season and deserves another shot in the big leagues

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See where the Nats land in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

Astros remove GM Dana Brown midway through playoff race in shockingly timed moveFresh off only taking three wins of a nine-game homestand that included games against the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, and the Athletics, Houston Astro

🚨 Astros, GM Part WaysDana Brown's contract was set to expire after season

Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rochester Red Wings remain red hot as they won for the ninth time in eleven games for the sole win on Sunday on the #Nats farm

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Astros are looking like draft geniuses after start to Logan Hughes' professional careerHouston Astros first round pick Logan Hughes could not have had a better start to his professional career and its time to give the front office some flowers.

Athletics vs. Astros (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-6 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Nationals' road woes continue as club falls to 10 games below .500 after Marlins sweepOn Sunday, the Washington Nationals had a chance to bounce back and get back to their winning ways, as well as avoid embarrassment and save face after a brutal

The 2026 Washington Nationals have become a deeply depressing team to watchThis Nationals team was once an exciting bunch but those days are long gone as the Nats fade into oblivion

Nationals vs. Marlins (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

MLB Catch of the Year ⁉️

Nats OF Jacob Young scales wall like Spider-Man to rob hit

Washington Nationals Erik Tolman has a story of unshakable resilienceSaturday night marked the next chapter in the unforgettable story of left hander Erik Tolman

Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

Previewing the Astros remaining 2026 schedule including vital stretch to start SeptemberThe Houston Astros' final six weeks have become that much harder, because they haven't been able to capitalize on a recent easy stretch.

Last Night in Fredericksburg - August 22, 2026The Fredericksburg Nationals bested the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in nearly every statistical category except the one that matters most

Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals took of two of three games played with the Harrisburg Senators canceled for the second time in a week

Athletics vs. Astros (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 4-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Marlins Take Down Nats 🙌

Miami wins 7th straight matchup against Washington

Mike Burrows’ turnaround on rehab assignment may come too late for the Astros in 2026Mike Burrows made his second rehab start and could be back soon, but is his return enough to fix the Astros' pitching woes in the final month of the season?

2 Nationals prospects who can make a difference come SeptemberIn about a weeks' time on September 1, MLB rosters will expand. "September Call-Ups" allow teams to add two more players to their active roster -- allowing team

MLB HR Leader Rankings 📊Where each squad's slugger stacks up from obvious to most shocking ➡️

Astros' Jose Altuve resurgence is arriving when stakes couldn't be higherJose Altuve is heating up at the exact moment the Astros need someone, anyone, to be dependable.

Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leaguesIt was a four-win Friday, highlighted by a doubleheader sweep by the Wilmington Blue Rocks and Trey Lipscomb pushing his hit streak to 17 games

Athletics vs. Astros (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Nationals vs. Marlins (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 3-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

MLB Players' Weekend Gear 🤩Tap for the best bats, gloves and cleats you'll see this weekend 📲

Astros' latest blunder vs. Angels another example of how Houston has bungled prime opportunitiesThe Astros had a chance to bury the AL West and instead got run over 18-3 by the Angels. Whoops.

Nationals prospect continues incredible hot streak as he pushes for September call-upThe Washington Nationals are frankly beginning to look a bit pathetic as of the last couple weeks. Their offense is in a state of free fall right now, as the te

The Beaten and Bruised Nationals Finish Up Their Road Trip With A Series in MiamiThe Nats look to end their 9-game road trip on a positive note as they take on the Marlins in Miami

Seaver King is giving the Washington Nationals no choice but to call him upWith how Seaver King is performing there is no baseball related reason for Paul Toboni to keep him in Triple-A

The Awards Race Dividing MLB Fans 🤼‍♀️Wetherholt vs. Stewart has turned into a new school vs. old school debate for the ages 📲

Baseball America's latest farm system rankings show the Nationals' strategy is workingDo you wish upon good news? Well, I have it for you. As the Nationals season fades to black, their future rises above the horizon and into a new day. Baseball A

Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is having a sophomore slump at the plateDaylen Lile has had a disappointing follow up to his highly impressive rookie season

Every Team's Franchise Cornerstone in 2029 🔮Who will be the No. 1 star on your favorite team three years from now? 📲

Tatsuya Imai makes painful admission about disappointing Astros rookie seasonTatsuya Imai's first season with the Houston Astros has been a disappointment, and it's hard determining his next steps.

Friday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minorsThe Rochester Red Wings continue to roll along, taking their sixth straight win over the Omaha Storm Chasers while using seven relievers.

Angels vs. Astros (08/20/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 18-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Nationals vs. Rangers (08/20/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 2-0 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥