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Robert Hassell III traded to the Pirates days after clearing waivers
So it turns out Robert Hassell III will not be staying in the Nationals organization after all. Earlier this month, Hassell was DFA’d, but he cleared waivers and remained in the Nats system. However, he got shipped off to the Pirates for either cash or a player to be named later this afternoon. The truth […]
Chris Hacopian will rise to the occasion, just ask his High School coach
When Patrick Skellchock coached Eddie Hacopian at Winston Churchill High School, there were times when Eddie’s little brother Chris would tag along. It did not take long for Skellchock to realize that Chris Hacopian would be a special talent. He told me, “When Chris was in 8th grade, I thought wow, he could start on […]
Washington Nationals sign first rounder Chris Hacopian to an under slot deal
It did not take long for the Nats to agree on a deal with 11th overall pick Chris Hacopian. The Nats signed the former Texas A&M and Maryland star to a $5.7 million deal. This is notable because it is about $430,000 under the $6.13 million slot value of the 11th pick. Those savings will […]
Foster Griffin showed the baseball world what Washington Nationals fans have seen all season
While CJ Abrams, James Wood and the rest of the National League hitters could not get anything going last night, we did get to see Foster Griffin at his best. The Nats southpaw threw a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts to continue his magical season. Baseball fans got a taste of what Nats fans have […]
Curtis Mead had a breakthrough first half for the Washington Nationals
In a season full of great stories on the offensive side of the ball, the emergence of Curtis Mead has been one of the best ones. The Nats traded a 6th round senior sign for Mead, who had just been DFA’d by the White Sox. It has proven to be a great deal, as Mead […]
Washington Nationals superstar James Wood has been a baseball god so far in July
James Wood has been fantastic all season, but so far in July he is hitting at a level that should be impossible. After a slow month of June by his lofty standards, Wood has hit the after burners in the lead up to the All-Star Break. In 10 games, Wood is hitting .441 with a […]
Washington Nationals 2026 Draft Class Summary
Paul Toboni and his front office have officially completed their first draft class for the Washington Nationals, and while it will be years before we know if it was truly successful or not, my initial reaction is that they did a fantastic job of accumulating both talent and depth in the class. Let’s take a […]
The Washington Nationals had a good first half but it could have been so much better
If you told me at the beginning of the season that the Nationals would be 48-49 at the All-Star break, I would have been thrilled. Don’t get it twisted, this has been a successful first half given the expectations. There have been so many standout performers in the lineup and even in the rotation. However, […]
Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees Game Thread
After back to back bullpen meltdowns, the Nats look to get off the mat yet again and try to avoid the sweep. Staying above .500 going into the All-Star Break feels big for the morale of this team. On paper, this pitching matchup should be favorable as well. The Nats are going with a lefty […]
Washington Nationals call up slugging prospect Abimelec Ortiz
The first piece of the MacKenzie Gore trade is coming to the show. Abimelec Ortiz is getting called up, and will be hitting third today against the Yankees. As the Nats look to add some lefty thump against right hander Will Warren, they turned to Ortiz who was already on the 40-man. It would not […]
Washington Nationals select hyper-athletic high schooler Luke Williams in the third round
After taking two fairly safe college bats, Paul Toboni and the Nats took a swing for the fences in the third round. Luke Williams is arguably the freakiest athlete in the entire draft. The Pennsylvania high schooler has plus-plus speed and arm strength. However, he is still a bit rough around the edges, but at […]
Washington Nationals select another well rounded college bat in Chase Brunson
With the second pick of the Paul Toboni era, the Nats took another college bat in Chase Brunson. The TCU star is another well rounded hitter who has a nice blend of hitting ability and power. It is not to the same level as Hacopian, but Brunson is a good athlete who could play a […]
Washington Nationals select hard hitting local product Chris Hacopian
The pick is in, and the Washington Nationals selected infielder Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M. Hacopian is one of the best pure hitters in the draft with a rare blend of contact skills, power and plate discipline. He is also a local product, who went to Winston Churchill High School and the University of Maryland […]
Washington Nationals MLB Draft tracker and thread
The MLB Draft is finally here. Today is the day that Paul Toboni and the new regime get to make their first selections which could change the future of the franchise. The Nats have the 11th, 42nd, 78th and 106th picks that will be made today. The rest of the picks will be made tomorrow. […]
Blake Butera and the Washington Nationals are overly dogmatic when it comes to platoon matchups
The Nationals addiction to platoon matchups has hurt them a few times this year, but there was no more obvious example than last night. In a 3-2 game in the top of the 9th, Blake Butera went to lefty Matt Krook over sticking with Clayton Beeter. Krook, who now has a career ERA of 16.62 […]
Washington Nationals vs New York Yankees Game Thread
The Nats have had a very successful first half. They have a chance to close it out in style against the New York Yankees. The Yankees have not been playing their best baseball lately, but did manage to split a series against the Rays. However, they still have a powerful lineup that will be tough […]
The Yankees Come To DC As The Nats Look To End The First Half On A High Note
Going for the series win and to stay above .500, the Nationals were firing on all cylinders Wednesday night against the Astros. Luis Garcia Jr. and CJ Abrams both recorded their 20th home runs of the season, and Foster Griffin did what he’s done nearly every start recently, going 7 innings and allowing just 1 […]
Luis Garcia Jr. is the gift that keeps on giving for the Washington Nationals
This magic carpet ride that Luis Garcia Jr. is on just keeps going. His insane June has carried over into July, with the Nats first baseman slugging as much as ever. After he hit 11 homers in June, he already has 4 in July. The 26 year old has 10 homers in his last 15 […]
It is time for the Washington Nationals to give Yohandy Morales a shot
If you have been following the Nats farm system at all this season, you would know Yohandy Morales is having a monster year. The corner infielder is hitting .303 with 21 homers and a .930 OPS on the season in AAA. He has been one of the most productive hitters in the system, but Paul […]
Foster Griffin’s intriguing situation with trade deadline looming
When the Nationals signed Foster Griffin in December of 2025, he was labeled as a low-upside reclamation project. The southpaw hadn’t thrown an MLB pitch since September of 2022, a season in which he posted an 8.33 ERA across 6.1 innings with the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays. His prestige as a 2014 […]
James Wood is lapping the field when it comes to scoring runs
As we all know by now, the Washington Nationals are scoring a lot of runs. They are the only team in baseball to cross the 500 run threshold, and also lead baseball in home runs and stolen bases. James Wood is a massive part of this run scoring machine, not just due to his 25 […]
CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia Jr. reach 20 home run mark as the Nationals secure a series win
You don’t get to say this that often with the Nats, but that was a nice, easy, comfortable win. The offense was firing on all cylinders, and Foster Griffin threw another gem. A night after Blake Butera complained about all the walks, the Nats pitching staff did not issue a free pass all night. On […]
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread
After winning the first game and dropping the second, the Nats are looking to avoid a repeat of what happened against the Pirates. They will look to secure the series win and stay above .500. To do so, they will lean on their reliable ace Foster Griffin. The Nats are only making a couple of […]
Three college pitchers the Washington Nationals could target in the second round
With the draft just a few days away, most of the attention has rightly gone to the Nationals first pick at 11th overall. However, I wanted to discuss a few names that could fit for the Nats with their second round pick at 42nd overall, or maybe even their third rounder at 78. With pitching […]
Blake Butera and the Washington Nationals coaching staff are more hands on and accountable
In Blake Butera’s pre-game press conference yesterday, there were two big topics of conversation. One was his decision to use Cole Henry for a second inning and the other was discussing the ongoing player planning meetings, which take place a few times a season. Honestly, the way Butera discussed both really impressed me. He showed […]
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