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The Washington Nationals need to spend money this offseason
The biggest complaint many Nationals fans have about the organization right now is the lack of spending and questionable commitment from ownership. Since winning the World Series back in 2019, the organization fell into a malaise. Payroll was slashed, stars were traded and last place finishes piled up. Now, after the team took a step […]
Will the Washington Nationals trade Jacob Young this offseason?
The other day a report came out that the Yankees have had interest in Jacob Young for a long time. This report brings up the interesting conversation of whether the Nats should trade their center fielder. On the one hand, the Nats have options to replace Young. However, Young’s defensive ability gives him a higher […]
Washington Nationals prospect Alejandro Rosario is finally throwing again
Last offseason, the Nats traded MacKenzie Gore in exchange for five prospects. Four of those prospects have already played, and have shown varying levels of promise. However, there was a 5th who had to miss all of last season with Tommy John Surgery. The story of Alejandro Rosario is mysterious, but he posted that he […]
The Washington Nationals Were Dangerous On The Base Paths In 2026
For Nationals fans accustomed to watching promising innings disappear on the basepaths, 2026 offered a welcome change. The Nats played aggressive baseball, but with better results. Stealing bases and taking the extra bag became meaningful strengths, giving them another way to generate offense. The improvement also deserves to be counted among the successes of manager […]
Harry Ford did not live up to expectations in his first year with the Washington Nationals
The first major trade Paul Toboni made as Nationals POBO was to acquire Harry Ford in exchange for Jose A. Ferrer. Ford was expected to emerge as the Nats catcher of the future without an elite backstop like Cal Raleigh blocking him. However, this season did not go according to plan for the 23 year […]
Daylen Lile’s impressive defensive season rewarded with an NL Gold Glove nomination
Daylen Lile had a tremendous rookie year in 2025. However, he had a really tough time on the defensive side of the ball. This offseason, Lile made a major effort to improve defensively. That hard work paid off, as Lile is one of three finalists for NL Gold Glove at the left field position. Lile […]
Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair emerged as homegrown relief options for the Washington Nationals
If you watched any Nationals baseball in 2026, you would know that the bullpen was not good. The unit actually set records for their ineptitude, with the 2026 Nats blowing more saves than any team in history. That does not mean there were not any bright spots in the ‘pen. I am going to take […]
Andrew Alvarez pitched his way into the Washington Nationals future plans this year
Entering the 2026 season, who would you have expected to be the Nationals second best starter at the end of the year? I am sure it would have taken you a while to get to Andrew Alvarez, but here we are. The Nats pitching staff did not have a great season as a whole, but […]
The Washington Nationals have built up a very deep farm system under Paul Toboni
When Paul Toboni took over as Nationals President of Baseball Operations last year, one of his main goals was to build a “scouting and player development monster”. We saw plenty of development at the MLB level, but the minor leagues is where we really saw the fruits of Toboni’s labor. The Nationals farm system is […]
Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desert
For most players in the Nationals organization, the season is over. However, there are still prospects competing in the Arizona Fall League. The most notable one is Jarlin Susana, the giant right hander with triple digit velocity. After missing most of the season recovering from Lat Surgery, the AFL is a good opportunity for Susana […]
The Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to win
With the notable exception of the Dodgers, this has been the October of small market teams so far. Of the four teams remaining, three of them rank in the bottom half in terms of payroll. Remarkably, the two cheapest teams in the American League will battle it out for a spot in the World Series. […]
Tyler Mahle might be a perfect free agent fit for the Nats
It would be hard to find a Washington Nationals fan who would be against the idea of adding pitching this offseason, especially with the emergence of multiple key offensive pieces. The free agent pool isn’t filled with many high-tier arms outside marquee starter Tarik Skubal, but it does include a handful of the exact type […]
Andres Chaparro rewarded the Washington Nationals faith in him during the second half
This season, the Nationals had a lot of hitters emerge. However, you could make a strong argument that Andres Chaparro was the best of the bunch after the All-Star Break. After struggling to get things going as a part time player in the first half, Chappy burst on to the scene down the stretch. In […]
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 […]
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