San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals - June 26, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Nationals logo, Nationals 38-41, 1 0, 2 0, 3 4, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 2, 9 1, R 7, H 9, E 0

Padres logo, Padres 43-41, 1 2, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 3, 6 4, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 9, H 9, E 2

Pitching

WinnerA. Mazur (1-2)

LoserM. Gore (6-7)

SaveR. Suarez (20)

Scoring

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Top 3Lane Thomas triples to deep right field. Jacob Young scores.

Top 3Jacob Young singles to shallow center field. Nick Senzel scores.

Bot 1Manny Machado homers to left field. Jurickson Profar scores.

What's Buzzing

MLB Trade Rumors

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The #Padres' remaining mutual, team, and player options are all settled.... Andujar/Canning/Giolito: https://t.co/5KwtAuQjc3 Hart/Matsui: https://t.co/ZT9tO6GxQk Peralta: https://t.co/imIq905zC1

Washington Nationals

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We have acquired infielder Nate Furman from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for left-handed pitcher Tony Neubeck.

MLB Pipeline

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The #SFGiants are acquiring 23-year-old LHP Tony Neubeck from the #Nats for Nate Furman, per @JeffPassan. A nondrafted free agent out of Indiana, Neubeck has 8 K's in six scoreless frames to start his pro career: https://t.co/y8CaJMqsgg

Mark Zuckerman

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The Nationals announce they've acquired 2B/3B Nat Furman from the Giants for minor-league LHP Tony Neubeck. Furman, 25, played in 22 MLB games this season, going 4-for-32. Lefty hitter slashed .292/.377/.414 at AAA. Has 2 more option years.

Washington Nationals

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hi nate 🤝

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

friarsonbase.com•5h

Yuki Matsui’s return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoidThe Padres have one less problem to solve this winter. It’s a win they should happily take. Yuki Matsui is staying in San Diego after declining to exercise his

www.gaslampball.com•6h

The Perfect Role PlayerRoster Review: Dustin Harris

Giants Trade Furman to Nats

Jeff Passan

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@JeffPassan

As the San Francisco Giants work through a 40-man roster crunch, they're trading infielder Nate Furman to the Washington Nationals for minor league left-hander Tony Neubeck, sources tell ESPN. There will be more roster-clearing moves like this before tomorrow's cutdown to 40.

www.federalbaseball.com•17h

Breaking Down 3 Key Washington Nationals Performances In The Arizona Fall LeagueThese Nationals prospects are off to a hot start in the Arizona Fall League

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Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problemThe Padres got 77 1/3 innings from Wandy Peralta this season. Finding him a place on their initial postseason rosters seemed to be a much bigger ask. We know th

www.federalbaseball.com•21h

How the last MLB lockout led to the Washington Nationals being establishedIn 1994, the Montreal Expos were the best team in baseball, but a lockout ended their season and paved baseball in DC

www.gaslampball.com•22h

Arizona Fall League —Week 4Javelinas take first place

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AFL Update: Nov. 1, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters paddled the Saguaros for 11 runs in their first five "ups" in an 11-2 rain-shortened win. R.J. Sales emerged from witness protection to pitch four-plus innings of one-run ball on three hits and three walks. He struck out four and threw 61 pitches, 33 for strikes, and was credited with the win. The

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seemsThe Padres need starting pitching, and Nick Pivetta can give them very good starting pitching. We’ve seen him do it before. After his 2026 campaign was derailed

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation planYou can't build a rotation on hopes and a dream.

www.gaslampball.com•1d

The Rule 5 ProtecteeRoster Review: Garrett Hawkins

friarsonbase.com•1d

Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land himThe Padres have tried to bring Luis Robert Jr. to San Diego in the past. They might soon get another shot, and maybe A.J. Preller should give it some real consi

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Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell shortThe Padres already paid for Casey Mize once. We don’t necessarily believe they should pay for him again. His disappointing time in San Diego should leave the Pa

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Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakesIt's not often wise to double down on your mistakes.

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Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him backLuis Rengifo is the kind of player who can make a reunion make sense after his 2026 performance with the Padres. He brought spark and a reliable bat that worked

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Connelly Early will be an integral part of the Washington Nationals rotation in 2027We got a sneak peak of Connelly Early at the end of the season but 2027 will be the year he gets unleashed for the Nats

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Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason AdamThe Padres can bring back Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam. They can also pay for starting pitching and improve the lineup. Doing all of it takes an ownership grou

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Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseasonGarrett Mitchell caught the ball. The Padres still have to answer for everything around it. As painful as the postseason was, they have to move on and plan thei

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Padres need a left-field upgrade before settling for Austin Hays or Ramón LaureanoThe Padres need to shop for a starting left fielder before they start getting comfortable with familiar names. Austin Hays and Ramón Laureano can be part of the

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected deal gives Padres six years of risk with one expensive catchThe most important part of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected contract arrives after his second season. That’s when he could decide he deserves a better deal and lea

nationalsprospects.com•2d

Offseason Update: Oct. 31, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesWith all the games rained out yesterday (this is Arizona, right?), time to go right into the next season review. The 2026 Wilmington Blue Rocks The players that helped the '26 FredNats win 46 in the first half moved on to the Blue Rocks and helped the Nats' High-A affiliate to a 38-28 mark in

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres’ Ty France reunion hinges on a clear plan for Gavin SheetsWe can welcome Ty France back with open arms. Immediately after, it’s okay to ask where Gavin Sheets is supposed to play. It should be one of the first question

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Should the Padres sign two starters instead of re-signing Michael King?How important is depth really?

www.gaslampball.com•2d

A Dwindling Keystone PlayerRoster Review: Jake Cronenworth

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Padres’ Walker Buehler decision comes down to how much of his comeback they believeThe Padres got what they wanted out of Walker Buehler. Now comes the part that can turn a smart signing into something a little more expensive. Buehler rebuilt

Nationals Claim Pitcher from Giants

Nationals Communications

@NationalsComms

The Nationals have announced the following roster moves: -Claimed RHP Braxton Roxby off outright waivers from the San Francisco Giants. -Designated RHP Zak Kent for assignment.

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres’ rival poaching Ben Fritz leaves AJ Preller with crucial pitching staff decisionArizona just added an assignment to the Padres’ offseason. By hiring Ben Fritz as their pitching coach, the Diamondbacks filled their own vacancy with someone S

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Red Sox’s Nate Eaton trade leaves Padres’ Jarren Duran hopes aliveSo, Boston traded an outfielder, but that doesn’t mean the Padres don’t have every reason to ask about another one. That’s where we should land after the Red So

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres tumble 14 spots in ESPN’s 2027 power rankings over a familiar flawYou’d think that winning 91 games ought to buy a little goodwill. For the Padres, it apparently bought enough to get through the postseason before everyone star

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Adrián Morejón will accept or reject what San Diego proposes 📲

www.federalbaseball.com•2d

Remembering the Washington Nationals 2019 World Series title seven years laterThe Nationals won the World Series 7 years ago today. Here is what makes that moment so special for me

www.gaslampball.com•2d

Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres would take on a different kind of risk with Trevor Rogers' projected dealThe heat is on for the San Diego Padres. The offseason is officially here, and it's time for the front office to get to work. The first step for the organizatio

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Nationals stand heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

districtondeck.com•3d

Jarlin Susana just dominated the Arizona Fall League with his second-best pitchThe Arizona Fall League has been in action and one National has stood tall. That is, Jarlin Susana. The Nationals' No. 4 prospect is cited as throwing absolute

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AFL Update: Oct. 30, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River's early 1-0 lead went buh-bye as Mesa torched the Rafters relievers for 15 runs from the 3rd to the 5th en route to a 21-5 demolition. As per usual this fall, three Nationals appeared in the game: Teo Banks was the #7 batter and started in centerfield but went 0-for-3 with a walk

www.gaslampball.com•3d

Michael King has opted outPadres’ ace is a free agent.

www.gaslampball.com•3d

Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contractPadres’ shortstop here for another seven seasons.

www.gaslampball.com•3d

A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin DownRoster Review: Kyle Hart

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Padres should demand an impact bat in any Jeremiah Estrada tradeIf the Padres end up trading Jeremiah Estrada, we should be able to find the payoff in the starting lineup. Yes, an everyday hitter. That should be the price of

friarsonbase.com•3d

All 10 Padres free agents ranked from must-keep priority to easy goodbyeThe Padres’ offseason just got more expensive. Michael King’s decision to decline his player option adds the biggest name to a group that already included nine

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Francis Peña’s fall resurgence gives Padres a forgotten option for their 2027 bullpenHe's dominating the Arizona Fall League right now.

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Brad Lord and Orlando Ribalta were the Washington Nationals steadiest relievers in 2026The 2026 Nats did not get much reliability in the bullpen, but Orlando Ribalta and Brad Lord were relatively consistent

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

friarsonbase.com•3d

Michael King’s expected opt-out puts pressure on A.J. Preller’s Padres rotation planWe knew this was coming. Michael King declining his player option should have caught nobody in the Padres’ front office by surprise. This possibility belonged i

www.federalbaseball.com•3d

Examining the state of the Washington Nationals 40-man roster entering the offseasonAs we enter the offseason, this is what the Nationals 40-man roster looks like at the moment

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Nationals could fare next season ➡️

www.gaslampball.com•3d

A closer look at Padres’ Randy Vasquez breakout seasonThe Friars may have found themselves a quality starting pitcher.

friarsonbase.com•3d

Brandon Lowe gives Padres a reason to reopen the Jake Cronenworth trade debateThe Padres should be willing to make their infield uncomfortable if it means they’ll be putting out a better lineup. Brandon Lowe looks like a pretty good reaso

Bleacher Report•3d

Michael King Declines OptionPadres starter hitting free agency (Heyman)

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Padres must prioritize bringing back 📲

districtondeck.com•4d

3 Washington Nationals players poised to break out in 2027This past season for the Washington Nationals saw Cade Cavalli establish himself as the ace of the rotation and it showed that CJ Abrams and James Wood are two

nationalsprospects.com•4d

AFL Update: Oct. 29, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters bounced back from Tuesday's defenestration to shut out the Scorpions, 4-0 on three hits. Three Nationals appeared in the game: Kevin Bazzell started behind the plate on defense and went 1-for-2 with two walks on the left side of it on offense. Teo Banks was in right field and was 1-for-3 with a

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.gaslampball.com•4d

Baseball lives for another dayNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 28, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•4d

Losing Adrian Morejon would leave Padres with more than one bullpen role to fillIf the Padres spend any time thinking about if they can afford to lose Adrian Morejon, they should count every out he’s gotten for them first. Sounds simple. Bu

www.gaslampball.com•4d

The Defense-Only BackstopRoster Review: Freddy Fermin

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How much spending room do the Padres have to get this offseason right?The Padres have already paid for the stars. They just need to make sure they continue to pay for the support around them. We spend most winters admiring the nam

www.federalbaseball.com•4d

Luke Williams has the potential to be a breakout prospect for the Washington Nationals in 2027The Nats third round pick has the athleticism and raw tools to become a huge riser with a strong 2027 campaign

friarsonbase.com•4d

Padres can't let Tarik Skubal rumors distract from their biggest offseason needThis coming offseason, the San Diego Padres have a few roster needs. The general consensus, however, is that adding starting pitching is the top priority. And r

www.federalbaseball.com•4d

Will Jake Irvin be on the Washington Nationals in 2027?Jake Irvin has been a mainstay for the Nats but after another difficult season, he could be a non-tender candidate

friarsonbase.com•4d

Ethan Salas should make Padres think twice before trading their next top prospectEthan Salas gives the Padres a reason to take a beat and let the next trade offer sit for a minute. It’s not a secret that A.J. Preller can build a blockbuster.

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

districtondeck.com•4d

Astros interviewing long-maligned former Nationals GM for front office vacancyAs the World Series wages on after a surprising extra innings victory from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, the offseason will have to wait another night. W

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

friarsonbase.com•4d

Freddy Peralta’s projected contract gives Padres another reason to re-sign Michael KingThe Padres can let Michael King walk if they want. Finding a worthwhile replacement at a more comfortable price may not be in the cards. Freddy Peralta’s projec

nationalsprospects.com•5d

AFL Update: Oct. 28, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters used up all their runs on Monday as the Desert Dogs shut them out, 1-0 yesterday afternoon. Jarlin Susana started and pitched five full innings, no-hitting Glendale for four and a 1/3rd innings before he gave up a double. He was charged with the loss as he let in the sole run on

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres prospect Justin DeCriscio has the tools to give their bench a needed boostThe Padres should take their prospect Justin DeCriscio seriously. Developing a player who can handle shortstop and cover other positions around the field would

www.gaslampball.com•5d

A Troubling Relief CampaignRoster Review: Jeremiah Estrada

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Padres remaining Brewers' toughest October test on verge of World Series sweep proves roster can contendThe Padres have been out of the playoffs for weeks now, and somehow Milwaukee keeps making their elimination hurt worse, or better, depending on what lens you’r

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Former Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo getting interviewed by the AstrosThe long time Nationals GM is interviewing with the club he beat in the 2019 World Series

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San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiationsSan Diego and the pending lockout.

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres’ Tatsuya Nogami signing brings an unusual development gamble from JapanThe Padres spent $300,000 on a pitcher whose next adjustment includes the baseball itself. That’s at least where they should start after negotiations. Tatsuya N

www.federalbaseball.com•5d

Three under the radar free agent pitchers I like for the Washington NationalsDavid Peterson, Kris Bubic and Kyle Hart are three sleeper pitching free agents I like for the Nationals

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AFL Update: Oct. 27, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesApparently, there is no mercy rule in the AFL as Salt River scored in each of its "ups" in a 20-4 defenestration of Surprise. Teo Banks was the sole National in the Rafters starting lineup. The 23-y.o. Texan batted 7th and started in left field. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI,

friarsonbase.com•6d

Padres signing Tarik Skubal would be a defining statement from ownershipTarik Skubal signing with the Padres ultimately belongs in the believe-it-when-we-see-it category. The size of the commitment makes that a perfectly reasonable

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Bargain Hunting for a DHRoster Review: Miguel Andujar

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Adrian Morejon is the bullpen addition the Washington Nationals desperately needThe flamethrowing reliever is the most direct way to upgrading Washington’s bullpen

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Former Padres prospect Robert Gasser holds the key to Brewers’ control of World Series vs. RaysThe Padres traded Robert Gasser to help win in the postseason. But it turns out, he’s getting the ball with a chance to put Milwaukee one victory from a World S

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Padres could make a signiifcant move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Ty France ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

www.federalbaseball.com•6d

Where are the starters from the Washington Nationals World Series winning team now?It has almost been 7 years since the Nationals won the World Series. I took a look at where the starters are now

friarsonbase.com•6d

Padres’ thin farm system should force ownership to spend in free agencyThe Padres’ farm system continues to pick up the tab for the major league roster. Every offseason and trade deadline brings another opportunity for A.J. Preller

www.gaslampball.com•6d

Padres are perfect fit for Luis GilStarting pitching could be the Friars top priority this offseason.

friarsonbase.com•1w

7 Padres players who could be gone before Opening Day 2027The Padres have enough familiar faces under contract to make next season’s roster look settled. But we should know that’s far from the truth. A.J. Preller has s

www.gaslampball.com•1w

The Padres’ Failed StarterRoster Review: Griffin Canning

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

What To Make Of The Washington Nationals Catching UnitAnalyzing the 5 Nats catchers most likely to make a big league impact in 2027

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Arizona Fall League update: Week 3Alex McCoy continues to slug.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres should give prospect Tucker Musgrove a bullpen shot before signing another relieverBefore the Padres go out and buy another veteran’s chance to pitch in the middle innings, we should see how Tucker Musgrove could handle the pressure. There’s u

nationalsprospects.com•1w

AFL Update: Oct. 25, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Saguaros got three in the 4th and single runs in the 6th and 7th and held off a late charge to sink the Rafters, 5-3. Just two Nationals position players appeared in the game. ● Kevin Bazzell was the starting backstop and went 1-for-3 with a double at the plate from the #6 spot

districtondeck.com•1w

Important dates for Nationals fans to know in the 2026-27 MLB offseasonThe MLB offseason is almost here, bringing a mixed bag of emotions for baseball fans. Some fans are excited to see who their favorite team will sign or trade fo

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres’ backloaded pitching contracts leave A.J. Preller rebuilding the rotation againThe Padres keep finding creative ways to get starting pitchers into San Diego. But keeping a rotation together requires another round of negotiations. That’s wh

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

These three Washington Nationals relievers could break out in 2027Yovanny Cruz, Riley Cornelio and Luis Perales all have elite stuff and could break out if the command develops

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Tarik Skubal is rumored, but is he right for Padres?News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 24, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres should revisit Steven Kwan trade with Guardians while holding the line on prospectsRemember when the San Diego Padres were linked to Steven Kwan? The 29-year-old outfielder was a huge potential trade candidate at the 2025 trade deadline, but t

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

nationalsprospects.com•1w

Nationals Minor League Offseason Update: Oct. 24, 2026With no Arizona Fall League game yesterday, we continue our series of season reviews with the 2026 edition of the Low-A Fredericksburg Nationals

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres prospect Joe Tiroly’s seven-homer debut makes him worth watching in 2027Joe Tiroly has earned a place on our Padres watch list for 2027. Seven home runs in your first 22 professional games can do that. His name didn’t come with a pr

www.gaslampball.com•1w

San Diego’s Surprise AceRoster Review: Walker Buehler

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

Miguel Sime Jr. exceeded expectations in his first season in the Washington Nationals systemNats 4th rounder Miguel Sime Jr. still has control issues but his stuff was too hot for lower minors hitters to handle

friarsonbase.com•1w

Every former Padres player and prospect in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World SeriesPadres fans looking for familiar faces in the 2026 World Series will have options on both sides. Finding former Padres aren’t usually hard to find at this point

friarsonbase.com•1w

Slugging Padres prospect Alex McCoy’s insane AFL exit velocities rival the league’s best everThe Padres have a 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect decimating baseballs. We can all make some room for Alex McCoy. San Diego’s No. 26 prospect is giving us a pretty

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

Top prospect Travis Sykora is a wild card for the Washington Nationals in 2027Travis Sykora returns from Tommy John Surgery next season. Here is what to expect from the Nats elite pitching prospect

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Padres could start with a tradeFree agent season begins soon

districtondeck.com•1w

Former Nationals outfielder has fortuitous chance to win World Series ringThe World Series begins tonight, Friday, October 23rd. The matchup pits two small-market, low-payroll teams against each other: the Milwaukee Brewers and the Wa

nationalsprospects.com•1w

AFL Update: Oct. 23, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesSalt River erased an early 2-0 lead to take a 5-2 lead but the 'pen collapsed for a 15-7 loss to Scottsdale. Teo Banks was the sole National to appear in the starting lineup. He went 3-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base to push his fall line to a Nintendo-esque .400/.438/.659 in 14

friarsonbase.com•1w

Gavin Sheets’ projected $6.5 million salary forces Padres to question his valueCan you really spend that much on a platoon threat who can't defend?

www.gaslampball.com•1w

The Veteran ShortstopRoster Review: Xander Bogaerts

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Will the Washington Nationals make any big moves before the lockout?With the lockout looming, could Paul Toboni make big moves before the work stoppage buzzer

friarsonbase.com•1w

Yankees’ offensive turmoil puts Padres’ Aaron Judge pursuit in a different lightAaron Judge in a Padres uniform would have been an easy sell to their fans. Put that bat in the middle of their lineup and make it the rest of the National Leag

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing how CJ Abrams and James Wood are set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offerThis winter, the quality setup reliever has a major career decision.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres’ 2027 rotation plan needs to go beyond counting on Joe MusgroveJoe Musgrove should get to spend spring training proving how much he can give the Padres. He shouldn’t arrive with an entire offseason’s worth of unfinished bus

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

Blake Butera retains his entire coaching staff for his second season as Washington Nationals managerThe Nats are keeping the same coaching staff but 2027 will be a big year for pitching coach Simon Mathews

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Free Agents Landing-Spot PredictionsLatest rumors around Contreras, Skubal and more

nationalsprospects.com•1w

Washington Nationals in the AFL Update: Oct. 22, 2026The Rafters rallied for three in the 5th and four in the 4th as they stung the Scorpions, 7-5. Jarlin Susana made the start and let in a run on one hit and three hits over three innings. He struck out six. Kevin Bazzell, perhaps still starstruck by his batterymate, also started and went 0-for-2

friarsonbase.com•1w

4 under-the-radar trades Padres can make to fill rotation vacanciesThe Padres cannot build their 2027 rotation around everybody coming back healthy. It wouldn’t even make for a solid plan heading into spring training. A.J. Prel

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Starter in WaitingRoster Review: Jhony Brito

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Ramón Laureano is a low-risk signing for San DiegoThe outfielder could be a bargain.

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

Brandon Lowe could be Nats’ top target if they decide to make free agency splashThe former Pirate could make the Washington Nationals offense even better

Skubal Free Agency Looming ⏳

MLB Insider Jon Heyman names squads who could steal Dodgers ace

www.federalbaseball.com•1w

The Rays and Brewers both rely heavily on trades, which is a guide for the Washington NationalsThis World Series matchup shows how important trades can be in building a championship caliber roster

districtondeck.com•1w

Top 5 Nationals players who helped define my love for the franchise through the yearsAs I write my last article for District on Deck, I can't help but look back fondly upon my love for the franchise that I cover here. I moved to the Washington,

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres prospect Kannon Kemp's AFL breakthrough makes patience crucial for 2027There's a long list of things that the San Diego Padres need to do this offseason. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller definitely has his work cut out

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

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New Padres owners have work to doThe offseason starts five days after the World Series ends

friarsonbase.com•1w

Why Jackson Merrill's 25-25 season went unnoticed, and why Padres' star will make sure it doesn't happen againPro tip: Don't struggle for an entire half if you want to be celebrated.

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AFL Update: Oct. 21, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesAfter blowing an early 3-0 lead, erasing a 9-3 deficit, and twice tying the game late, Salt River was walked off in the 9th for an 11-10 loss. Teo Banks was the sole National to appear on the game. Washington's 18th Rd. pick in the 2024 FYPD homered twice, scored thrice, and drove in four

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Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato's availability should raise the Padres' offseason ambitionsThe Padres should take Teruaki Sato's arrival on the market as an invitation to get serious about adding power. They could either focus their winter on finding

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San Diego’s breakout backstopRoster Review: Luis Campusano

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What will Yohandy Morales’ role be for the Washington Nationals in 2027?Yohandy Morales did nothing but rake in 2026, but his role entering 2027 remains uncertain despite his production

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Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

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Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down why the Padres need to make major investments this winter ➡️

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Even more relievers the Nationals could pursue in free agency this offseasonWe're starting to get into the weeds now. Two weeks ago, I ran a piece detailing five potential free agent relief targets the Nationals could pursue this upcomi

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Padres need an Ethan Salas playing-time plan before building their 2027 rosterThe Padres need to know where Ethan Salas’ at-bats are coming from before they spend the winter giving them to somebody else. That should at least be part of th

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Five 2026 Washington Nationals pitchers you might have forgotten aboutThe Washington Nationals used 41 pitchers in the 2026 season, here are five of the most forgettable ones

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Looking at 2026 season report card for Padres playersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 20, 2026.

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AFL Update: Oct. 20, 2026 - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Rafters led from start to finish as they neutered the Desert Dogs, 7-1. Three Washington players appeared in the game: Kevin Bazzell batted seventh and caught the game. He went 1-for-3 with a single to improve his Fall BA to .350 Teo Banks was the #9 batter and started in right field. He was

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Grading every Padre on 40-man rosterRoster Review: Jason Adam

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Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲