Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals - March 18, 2024

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REKAP ®: ⚾️ Chicago Cubs 7-0 loss to Washington Nationals. Cubs nearly get no-hits https://t.co/JGCZNFi9P1

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Cade Cavalli flirts with perfection as the Washington Nationals stomp the CubsCade Cavalli looked like an ace and Abimelec Ortiz continued to crush baseballs in the Nats 7-0 win

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Astros have glaring problem that could come back to haunt them by the time October arrivesThe Astros lead the AL West and have a clear path to keeping it that way. But their lineup still has a glaring flaw that playoff pitching will expose.

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

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

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Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leaguesThe Rochester Red Wings and Harrisburg Senators prevailed, but the rest of the Washington Nationals affiliates lost four times, even with the DSL Nats idle

Cubs vs. Nationals (08/12/2026)

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Astros vs. Giants (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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

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Nationals outfielder Jacob Young reaches another power milestone in career yearJacob Young’s power surge is one of the loudest examples of the Washington Nationals offensive turnaround this season

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Nats DFA Miles Mikolas

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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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Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debateYordan Alvarez is still the frontrunner for AL MVP, but Dillon Dingler, leading a surging Tigers team, is making it a real race.

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2025 Nationals 4th-round pick continues to show flashes despite ongoing control issuesSince 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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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals MinorsIt was two wins, two losses, and a suspended game on Tuesday for the Washington Nationals affiliates, highlighted by a 4-2 win in Harrisburg

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

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Nationals' 2026 1st-rounder notches first hit in professional minor league debutThe 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 townWashington rides a weekend sweep into 3-game set versus Chicago

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

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Nationals reportedly set to promote top healthy pitching prospect for MLB debutTuesday 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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Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiffThere are a lot of things worth criticizing about the Houston Astros' 2026 trade deadline. The annual feeding frenzy was a mostly quiet affair for the Astros, w

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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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Local Product Kyle Hayes relishes being in the Washington Nationals systemKyle Hayes is a depth catcher in the Nats organization and he knows that. There is more to his story though

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Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leaguesThe Dominican Summer League Nationals ended their eleven-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Dominican Summer League Angels

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Astros turn to former Cubs slugging prospect to solve elusive roster needThe Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to address an elusive need.

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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The Washington Nationals are calling up Jackson Kent, here is what you need to knowThe Nats are calling up their top left handed pitching prospect this week. Here is what to expect from Jackson Kent

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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

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Astros rumors have Houston circling former Angels slugger after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Houston Astros missed on Austin Hays, who promptly homered against them. Now Houston's reportedly circling Jorge Soler and maybe Rob Refsnyder instead.

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

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals trotted out 20 pitchers across four games and won two of them by a single run on Sunday, August 9

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Andrew Alvarez has secured his spot in the Nationals’ rotationThe Washington southpaw is becoming a rotation centerpiece

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Astros' surge suddenly adds importance to Carlos Correa's recovery no one is buyingCarlos Correa believes that he can return to help the Houston Astros down the stretch of the 2026 season. The Astros' surge has helped fuel the dream. Entering

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The pitching staff has helped the Washington Nationals stabilizeFrom Andrew Alvarez to Yovanny Cruz, the Nats pitching staff has really impressed these last couple of nights

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

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Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt 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

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Reds vs. Nationals (08/08/2026)

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

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

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Washington Nationals aggressively assign first round pick Chris Hacopian to High-AThe Nats are skipping Chris Hacopian over Low-A, which is not something that was done often in the past

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Do the Washington Nationals finally have a settled back of the bullpen?Yovanny Cruz, Orlando Ribalta and Clayton Beeter feels like a solid back end of the bullpen which is a new feeling

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

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt was another two-win night for the Washington Nationals affiliates, highlighted by a four-homer night by the Rochester Red Wings

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Reds vs. Nationals (08/07/2026)

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

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The Connelly Early injury update is concerning on multiple levels for the Washington NationalsThe Nats marquee trade acquisition Connelly Early was shut down with forearm tightness which is a very ominous sign

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The Reds Come To DC As The Nationals Look To Flush A Rough Road TripAfter losing 7 of 8 on their road trip, the Nats look to improve their fortunes at home

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

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The Washington Nationals still can’t beat divisional opponentsThe Nats have made progress this season but Blake Butera’s bunch still gets bullied by the NL East

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Friday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leaguesThe Red Wings and the Senators both used the longball to win for the third straight two-win day for the Washington Nationals minors

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Astros' push to get Carlos Correa back this season comes with some very familiar risksCorrea says he "wouldn't be doing all this work" if a return wasn't possible. Should the Astros even want it?

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

The Washington Nationals should give Brady House everyday reps down the stretchDespite his struggles against right handed pitching, the Nats should give Brady House the season to prove himself vs RHP

Nationals DFA veteran righty offseason acquisition after rocky 2026 seasonThe 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

Orlando Ribalta is a rare keeper in the Washington Nationals bullpenIt has been a rough year for the Nats bullpen, but I really think we have found something in Orlando Ribalta

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Astros’ fate all but sealed for Dana Brown after doubling down on tired trade deadline tropeDana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.

Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' Minor LeaguesThe Rochester Red Wings pummeled the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and the Fredericksburg Nationals got walkoff balk for the two wins on Wednesday

CJ Abrams carries the Washington Nationals to victory with some help from Miles MikolasThe Nats snapped their seven game losing streak in a wonderfully wacky contest where Miles Mikolas drove in a run

Pitcher's Clutch RBI Bunt💥

Nats' Miles Mikolas proving pitchers can hit 🎥

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/05/2026)

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

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/05/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Blue Jays vs. Astros, 08/05/2026 🎥

Washington Nationals DFA veteran righty Zack LittellZack Littell was a fairly big offseason signing but he did not meet expectations in his time in DC

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

Playoff Bubble Sellers 💸

Insider Jon Heyman discusses notable teams that sold at deadline

Nationals DFA Zack Littell

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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

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

Coy James is yet another exciting infield prospect for the Washington NationalsCoy James is flying under the radar, but he has some of the loudest tools in the Nationals farm system

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Astros’ biggest roster weakness was somehow actually made worse at the trade deadlineThe Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.

Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals MinorsThe 'Burgs -- Harris and Fredericks -- both won on Wedenesday, with the northern 'Burg winning a pitcher's duel and the southern 'Burg taking a slugfest

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Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 08/04/2026

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

4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheelThe Astros needed a bat, a starter, and a reliever. They got a center fielder having a down year offensively. Here's what Dana Brown should've done instead.

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

Washington Nationals superstar James Wood heads to the ILThe Nationals MVP caliber outfielder hits the shelf with a minor oblique injury

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

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

The Nationals Bought and Sold at the Same Time at the Trade DeadlineThe Nats moved off big league assets, and got some in return in the same deals at the trade deadline

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

Grading the Washington Nationals trade deadlineHere are my thoughts on the Nats deadline where selling and acquiring pitching took top priority for Paul Toboni

Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesHighlights 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

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Nationals vs. Phillies (08/03/2026)

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

Varsho's 1st Astros Hit ☝️

Against former team on day he was traded

MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

MLB Trade Deadline Recap ✍️Analysis of all the top trades, rumors and more 📲

Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

Washington Nationals trade Foster Griffin to the Guardians for a seemingly light returnThe Nats receive four players including Josh Hartle and Will Dion in exchange for All-Star Foster Griffin

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

Guardians Get Foster Griffin

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Griffin Foster to Guardians, source tells @TheAthletic

Astros finally trade for lefty outfielder in Daulton Varsho, but pay a steep priceThe Houston Astros got the lefty outfielder they needed in a trade for Daulton Varsho, but the cost may have been way too steep.

Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

Nats begin post-deadline stretch with division series in PhiladelphiaThe Washington Nationals open life after the deadline with the Phillies

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

Yovanny Cruz and Ben Grable both have closer upside for the Washington NationalsThe Nats targeted high octane pitching in the Luis Garcia Jr. trade and got two potential late inning weapons I love

Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minor leaguesTwo losses and two rainouts on Sunday in the Nationals minors embark on the final full month of play for the full-season teams

Nats Trade García for Four Yankee PitchersWith 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

Yankees Get Luis Garcia Jr.Nationals receiving 4 pitching prospects for star 1B

Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees for pitching reinforcementsPaul Toboni traded Luis Garcia Jr. and targeted bullpen help for the present and future in the return

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

Astros Inquiring About Stowers

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The Astros are among teams to inquire about Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, and they are engaged in ongoing discussions with Miami. Stowers, an All-Star with big power, just might be the extra lefty bat Houston needs.

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

My trade deadline predictions for the Washington NationalsHere is what I think will happen to the likes of Foster Griffin, Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams

Astros Rumors: Houston connected to George Springer reunion, but the timing is all wrongThe Houston Astros reuniting with George Springer would not be what the team and their fans need at the trade deadline.

Blockbuster MLB Trade Ideas 💡8 deals to block Dodgers from another World Series title 📲

Skubal to Dodgers Winners and Losers 📊Breaking down the fallout from blockbuster trade 📲

MLB Lockout Coming? 🔒The Athletic insider Ken Rosenthal says Skubal trade will have major ramifications

Landing Spots for Available OFs 📍Where George Springer, Taylor Ward and more could end up before deadline 📲

Updated Dodgers WS Odds 🎲Skubal trade has reigning champs as heavy favorites 📲

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

MLB Trade Deadline TrackerEvery transaction before Aug. 3 window shuts 📲

Rangers vs. Astros (08/01/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-4 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Nationals vs. Braves (08/01/2026)

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

Landing Spots for Available Infielders 📍Potential trade destinations for CJ Abrams, Otto Lopez, more ahead of deadline 📲

Botched Astros-Twins Bryan Abreu trade could've helped solve long-standing roster problemIt sounds like the Houston Astros were close to a deal to address their lineup balance issues in exchange for Bryan Abreu. However, the deal got nixed.

The Atlanta Braves are teaching the Washington Nationals a cruel lessonThe Nats are showing their inexperience at the worst possible time against a grizzled Atlanta Braves team

Saturday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minor leaguesWith the help of a rainout in the Dominican Republic, the Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates went 4-for-4 on Friday night

Astros’ luxury tax status could be the final clue as to Dana Brown’s future with the teamThe Houston Astros will be buyers at the 2026 trade deadline. It's a stance that Dana Brown has made abundantly clear over the past several weeks, though it has

Astros’ need for salary relief could get huge boost thanks to shallow trade marketWhile the Houston Astros are gearing up to buy at the trade deadline, they could also take advantage of the market to rid themselves of a couple of veterans.

Nationals vs. Braves (07/31/2026)

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

Landon Harmon has the chance to be the Washington Nationals next great pitching prospectLandon Harmon is healthy again and showing what made him a highly touted prospect in the 2025 draft

Nationals reportedly discussing extension with All-Star lefty ahead of trade deadlineThe Washington Nationals are fighting to keep their season alive. After dropping a tough series at home at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays earlier in the wee

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Most Desperate Trade Deadline Teams 🔄Yankees, Cubs, more clubs that need to make a splash before Monday ➡️

Ranking Available Starters 🎯Tiering starting pitchers on the block ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️

Taking a closer look at where the Washington Nationals stand in the Wild Card raceLet’s take a look at the NL Wild Card race and see where the Nats fit in as we enter August and the trade deadline

Astros' Tarik Skubal trade rumors only work if Dana Brown uses last 'get out of jail free' cardBob Nightengale keeps linking the Houston Astros to Tarik Skubal, but Houston's farm system can't get it done unless Dana Brown trades Jeremy Peña first.