Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals - September 08, 2024

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Teams

Nationals logo, Nationals 64-79, 1 1, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 1, R 3, H 6, E 1

Pirates logo, Pirates 67-76, 1 4, 2 0, 3 1, 4 1, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 7, H 12, E 0

Pitching

WinnerJ. Jones (6-7)

LoserP. Corbin (5-13)

Scoring

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Bot 1Billy Cook doubles to left field. Bryan De La Cruz scores. Nick Gonzales scores.

Bot 1Joey Bart homers to left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores.

Top 1CJ Abrams homers to center field.

What's Buzzing

Pittsburgh Pirates Rumors

Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract https://t.co/KOSR8wxl9T

MLB Trade Rumors

Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract https://t.co/l7BPjYhF1m

DK Pittsburgh Sports

Bubba Chandler took responsibility for a fifth-inning walk to Drew Gilbert that set the stage for two runs to score in the Pirates’ 5-4 loss to the Giants Wednesday night. -- From José Negron at PNC Park

DK Pittsburgh Sports

Too many self-inflicted wounds ended up costing the #Pirates in a 5-4 loss to the Giants Wednesday night at PNC Park. José Negron reporting from Pittsburgh: https://t.co/qQ19Ej2Z0p

93.7 The Fan

UPDATED-postgame reaction from Don Kelly--who discussed not bringing Carmen Mlodzinski out for a 4th inning & Bubba Chandler taking responsibility for the 5th in #Pirates loss https://t.co/aUJ6v37ycv

Giants vs. Pirates (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Washington Nationals drop the final game of a successful home standIt was a flat performance today, but the Nats 6-4 home stand still had more highs than lows

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Oscar Marin’s growing Reds role adds insult to Pirates’ pitching regressionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that one of baseball’s better pitching staffs needed a new voice. Less than a year later, the old voice is getting

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Landen Roupp vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Nationals DFA veteran lefty to clear room for James Wood's return from Injured ListThe Washington Nationals have been busy making roster moves over the last couple of days. Heading into September, each team is allowed to bring up 2 extra playe

Braves vs. Nationals (09/02/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Braves vs. Nationals, 09/02/2026 🎥

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Pirates News: Ryan O’Hearn in Pittsburgh, catching depth added, Konnor GriffinRyan O’Hearn may not be ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup just yet, but his presence is already back in the clubhouse. O’Hearn is currently with

Bleacher Report•20h

MLB Home Stretch Predictions 🔮10 things we think will happen before the playoffs 📲

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Paul Skenes loses command again just as Pirates had reason for hopeFor one start, it looked like Paul Skenes had finally found his way back. Then Tuesday happened. Fresh off six scoreless innings in San Diego, where his velocit

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Pair of Nationals rookies make stellar first impressions during memorable MLB debutsHeading into the month of September, there might not have been a team in baseball that looked forward more to the calendar turning to a new month than the Washi

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Pirates make one thing clear with wild win that should have been a lossThere are plenty of reasons to doubt the Pittsburgh Pirates’ chances of completing a September miracle. But Tuesday night showed there’s at least one reason not

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Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson made quite the first impression for the Washington NationalsYohandy Morales and Jared Simpson both had dream debuts and helped lead the Nationals to a curly W

Bleacher Report•17h

MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

rumbunter.com•20h

5 Pirates with the most to gain during the final month of the 2026 seasonFor a Pittsburgh Pirates team still hanging onto whatever remains of its postseason hopes, September is supposed to be about winning games. But it will also be

Braves vs. Nationals (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-5 win vs. Atlanta Braves 🎥

Giants vs. Pirates (09/01/2026)

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants - 09/01/2026

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Wednesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt was a three-win Tuesday for the affiliates of the Washington Nationals, including a come-from-behind win in Harrisburg.

Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

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Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Bleacher Report•1d

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

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Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

www.federalbaseball.com•1d

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1d

VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

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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,

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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

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Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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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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Get the best of Federal Baseball on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Washington Nationals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Get the best of Bucs Dugout on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

nationalsprospects.com•1d

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

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Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this seasonYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

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Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

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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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Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

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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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Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

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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

Bleacher Report•2d

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

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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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Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

Bleacher Report•3d

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

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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

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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 🎥

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MLB’s proposed roster overhaul could take away one of the Pirates’ favorite roster-building crutchesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years emphasizing roster flexibility. Optionable relievers. Triple-A depth. Players capable of moving back and forth between I

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle LeahyThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseasonThe Bucs need to get their rotation in order in the offseason.

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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

Bleacher Report•4d

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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3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-upsSeptember roster expansion inevitably brings calls for teams to empty out Triple-A, promote their most interesting prospects and give fans something new to watc

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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 🎥

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Pirates vs. Cardinals, 08/28/2026 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

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

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

Nationals Communications

@NationalsComms

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

Nationals Communications

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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn MathewsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim oddsIt ain't over till it's over.

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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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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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Pirates need to bring back Brandon LoweLowe was a top acquisition. They need to bring him back.

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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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Pirates can make sure the Cardinals’ playoff hopes die with theirs this weekendThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ own postseason hopes are barely flickering at this point. That doesn’t mean their remaining games have to be meaningless. In fact, they

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Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor GriffinThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to treat September roster expansion like an opportunity to conduct a month-long prospect showcase. They still need players who

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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

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Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since returnCruz missiles have been firing off all August!

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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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Pirates must resist Eugenio Suárez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waiversSix months ago, Eugenio Suárez made plenty of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, despite how badly their offense has struggled lately, claiming him off waiv

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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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Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spotNick Gonzales probably isn't the first Pittsburgh Pirates player who comes to mind when discussing potential Silver Slugger winners. Brandon Lowe leads the team

Bleacher Report•6d

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

nationalsprospects.com•6d

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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Oneil Cruz’s lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for yearsOneil Cruz provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another glimpse Tuesday night of the season they should have gotten to watch for six months. In a scoreless game

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Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outingsKhristian Curtis had some good innings for the Bucs so far.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

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

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates already knew Endy Rodriguez's 2026 season was in jeopardy when his lingering left hip issue sent him back to the injured list earlier thi

Will Dion Was a Deadline Win 💰

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Nats pitcher is a good addition

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately needUsing his 101 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, Montgomery is taking a big step.

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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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Bubba Chandler vs. Randy VasquezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason MillerFor weeks leading up to the trade deadline, Mason Miller looked like exactly the kind of player the Pittsburgh Pirates should be willing to get uncomfortable fo

districtondeck.com•1w

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

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Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointlessFor months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have watched Paul Skenes search for a version of himself that increasingly looked like the one he already had. Different stri

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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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, adding anothe

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. PadresPaul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.

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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.

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Paul Skenes vs. Michael KingThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Murf Gray's rapid rise could tempt Pirates into a costly mistakeWhen the Pirates drafted third baseman Murf Gray out of Fresno State in July 2025, they may have tipped their hand a little bit. After all, the Bucs had a third

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Pirates’ August collapse shouldn't be pinned on the rookie who delayed itIn the sixth inning Monday night in San Diego, Esmerlyn Valdez finally received the kind of pitch that once made him one of the most dangerous hitters in the Pi

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

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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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

VOTE: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?Not a great start to his career.

districtondeck.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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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

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Braxton Ashcraft robbed of Pirates gem by baseball’s dumbest ruleBraxton Ashcraft did almost everything necessary to escape the sixth inning without allowing a run Monday night in San Diego. The one thing he missed had nothin

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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

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Top Pirates prospect is ready to take the job Carmen Mlodzinski fumbledThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of August trying to make Carmen Mlodzinski work as their fifth starter. But at this point, they have a better

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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.

Pirates vs. Padres (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Robbie RayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

districtondeck.com•1w

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

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Ben Cherington hits Pirates milestone nobody wanted (and then made it worse)Friday should have been a sobering milestone for Ben Cherington. Instead, two days later, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager was talking about a September h

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

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

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Don Kelly’s most frustrating habit keeps coming back to hurt PiratesDon Kelly’s tendency to over-manage games has been frustrating all season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers might have be

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Will former Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson ever put it all together?The former No. 4 overall pick suffered a severe knee injury that ended his season.

districtondeck.com•1w

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

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Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin nearing return, Ryan O’Hearn timeline revealed, Endy RodríguezThe Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be getting closer to welcoming Konnor Griffin back to the lineup. General manager Ben Cherington said on his radio show this we

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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Astros just sent message to Pirates about Ben Cherington with aggressive front office decisionThe Houston Astros just demonstrated what organizational accountability looks like, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying attention. Houston announced Mon

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Former MLB All-Star spots concerning change in Paul Skenes mechanics with PiratesIt seems that no matter what the Pittsburgh Pirates try, they still can't get Paul Skenes right. The Pirates gave Skenes extra rest before his last start on Aug

nationalsprospects.com•1w

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Third baseman Murf GrayMurf Gray has been one of the most exciting hitters in Minor League baseball this year.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Pirates vs. Dodgers (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

districtondeck.com•1w

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

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

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