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Who Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?
The Nationals deployed a strategy of both buying and selling at the trade deadline this season, shipping off major league talents such as Curtis Mead, Luis Garcia Jr., and Foster Griffin, while also acquiring immediate big league help such as Connelly Early, Will Dion, and Yovanny Cruz. They didn’t quite buy in the sense some […]
Michael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington Nationals
Every offseason, Nats fans look at the top free agents and wonder if this is finally the year we start spending again. Over the past few offseasons, that answer has been a resounding no. In fact, the Nats haven’t given more than $15 million to a free agent since the 2019-20 offseason. If the Nats […]
Daylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington Nationals
After winning NL Player of the Month in September of 2025, hopes were high for Daylen Lile entering the 2026 season. He was expected to emerge as a key secondary piece alongside James Wood and CJ Abrams. Lile did that in 2026, but only sort of. This season was a mixed bag for the 23 […]
Seaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026
After a disappointing first full season as a pro, Seaver King was at a crossroads entering 2026. If he continued to struggle, the former top 10 pick would lose most of his prospect shine. However, he also had the chance to put himself back on the map. That is exactly what King did this season. […]
The Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade Cavalli
Ever since Max Scherzer left the team at the trade deadline in 2021, Nationals fans have been waiting for an ace to emerge. For years, we were holding out hope that MacKenzie Gore would be that guy. He showed great things early in seasons but would inevitably fall apart. Once he was traded, it was […]
Kevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking for
The top of Washington’s starting rotation was solidified with the recent 4-year, $47 million extension handed to ace Cade Cavalli. Outside of that, however, the pitching staff is littered with question marks going into an uncertain 2027 offseason. Andrew Alvarez emerged as a high-floor option after being promoted to the starting rotation midway through the […]
The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so far
Despite only being in the job for a year, Paul Toboni has already made plenty of moves. He is an active GM who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to trying to make his team better. However, there is one trade I will discuss that has not aged well so far. Back in Mid-December […]
Keibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026
There were a lot of Nationals hitters who were surprisingly productive in 2026. However, the biggest surprise for me was Keibert Ruiz, who turned his career around this season. Entering this season, I had given up on the Nationals catcher after several difficult seasons. He responded by having the best year of his career on […]
The Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026
To finish the season, the Washington Nationals went 39-42 at home and 38-43 on the road. Those are similar numbers and on the surface, there does not seem like much to talk about here. However, when you dive deeper, these splits actually become quite fascinating. It was a tale of two halves for the Nationals. […]
James Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington Nationals
The 2026 season was an interesting one for James Wood. On one hand, he hit 30 home runs, posted an .891 OPS and hit the ball harder than anyone in the league. However, he hit his last homer of the season on July 26th and was bad after the All-Star break for a second straight […]
What’s Next For Dylan Crews?
Dylan Crews’ first two seasons with the Nationals fell short of the expectations that followed him into professional baseball. He hit .218 with three home runs in 31 games after his 2024 debut, then posted a .208/.280/.352 line with 10 home runs in 85 games in 2025. There were flashes of power and speed, but […]
Taking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge system
The game of baseball is always changing and evolving. This season we got a big rule change in the form of the ABS challenge system. Giving players the ability to challenge the umpire’s ruling is a game changer. This season, 5,686 calls were overturned around the league. I wanted to take a look at how […]
Former Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseason
The playoffs have only just begun, but we have already seen former Washington Nationals make an impact. While the Nats missed the postseason for the 7th straight season, there are a lot of familiar faces to watch. There are players who have not been on the Nats for a long time, but there are also […]
Paul Toboni and the Washington Nationals need to find an elite reliever to spearhead the bullpen
There were a lot of positive things to come out of the 2026 season for the Nationals. The offense exploded, starters like Cade Cavalli and Andrew Alvarez broke out, and the farm system is in a great place. However, the bullpen was a nightmare for the Nats this season. They aimlessly cycled through arms and […]
Brady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to come
In the next edition of my player grading series, I wanted to talk about a player I have been thinking about quite a bit these past couple of days. Brady House did not have a full scale breakout in 2026, but he took a substantial leap forward. He made serious improvements and has put himself […]
The Washington Nationals offense blasted past all expectations this season
Throughout the season, the offense was a major story for this Nationals team. It was the unit that carried this team and made them so exciting to watch. I wanted to break down what made this offense so special and dive into some of the numbers. Part of what made this offense so special was […]
CJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026
Throughout this offseason, we will be grading players’ performances this season. It is a good way to recap their seasons and take a look at what comes next. The first player we will profile in this series is CJ Abrams. The Nats shortstop had a monster year on the offensive side of the ball, but […]
The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud of
The book is now closed on the 2026 Washington Nationals season. They finished the season 77-85, making an 11 win improvement from last season. This was a true step forward season, but there is still a way to go. James Wood summarized the season well when he told me, “We should be proud of how […]
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread
This is it! The 2026 season ends for the Washington Nationals this afternoon. After this game against the Mets, the Nats enter a potentially longer than usual offseason. It has been a step forward season, but hopefully the season goes into October for the Nats next season. They have driven me nuts, but I will […]
Connelly Early is back in his place of peace on a big league mound
After the game, Connelly Early said the mound is a place of peace for him. For the first time in three months, Early was back in his happy place and on a big league mound. He may be wearing a different uniform now, but the sense of joy he gets by being on the mound […]
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread
The Nats are playing an early game in an attempt to try and avoid the bad weather. This game got pushed from 3 PM to 12:35. With just two games to go, we are really in the homestretch here. Hopefully the Nats can finish strong this weekend. Blake Butera is making a couple changes to […]
The Washington Nationals officially avoid a last place finish
The Washington Nationals will be staying out of last place in 2026! With the 7-6 win last night, the Nats officially secured 4th place in the division. While 4th place is obviously not the goal, it is a clear step forward. As long as the Nats did not get swept, they would avoid last place […]
Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread
The end is truly near now. It is time for the final series of the season. The Nats square off against the Mets this weekend for their last games of 2026. With one more win, the Nats will secure not being in last place. This should be a fun series to watch. James Wood will […]
Washington Nationals final chapter of 2026 season comes with 3 games against Mets
In what has been a tumultuous season with plenty of exciting highs and crushing lows, the last series of 2026 is finally here. With just two games separating these two clubs for the 4th and 5th spots in the National League East, the battle for the basement of the division has taken us all the […]
Jorbit Vivas has not been that bad for the Washington Nationals
Throughout this season, Jorbit Vivas has not exactly been a fan favorite. The 25 year old utility infielder has come under fire from the fanbase for several reasons. Between his struggles with RISP early in the season and his occasional lapses in focus, Vivas has become a target. However, I think some of the criticism […]
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