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Monday, August 31, 2026
5 Nationals players with the most to prove in the month of September

With the 2026 season coming to a close for the Washington Nationals, which 5 players have the most to prove throughout the final month of the year?

Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A Harrisburg

After a blazing hot start to Devin Fitz-Gerald’s Nationals career, in which he posted a 132 wRC+ and had a May as hot as any month ever from a Nats prospect, he earned a promotion to Double A in...

Nationals Release Trevor Williams

The Nationals released veteran righty Trevor Williams yesterday after he passed through waivers unclaimed, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Washington had designated the 34-year-old...

Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospects

It is no secret that the Nationals badly need pitching. Of course, the bullpen is the biggest area of need, but the Nats just need more quality pitching in general. Part of the reason the bullpen...

Nationals' bullpen, devoured by Marlins, looks to avoid tying dubious record

Fresh off a big ninth-inning rally, the visiting Miami Marlins will look to earn a split of their four-game series with the Washington Nationals on Mo

4 Nationals players who can take the next step before the end of the 2026 season

While Washington's season is nearing it's end, there are a few places we could see light at the end of the tunnel with strong performances down the stretch.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Marlins score 6 times on 2 hits in ninth, rally past Nationals

Otto Lopez's two-run homer capped a six-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied past the host Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday.,With Max Kran

Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapse

You can make a whole list of the most humiliating 9th inning meltdowns of the Nats season. The bar is very high, so this one may not be number one, but it is easily in the top 5. It may not have...

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

After the Nats first walk off of the season yesterday, we are getting another first today. CJ Abrams is making his much anticipated debut at second base. It has been over two weeks since the...

Dylan Crews finally had his signature moment as a Washington National

It took until August 29th, but the Washington Nationals finally got their first walk off win. The hit came from Dylan Crews, a guy who really needed a big moment, making things even better. After...

Nationals look to avenge last weekend's series sweep by Marlins

The Washington Nationals have a 6-12 record and have not won a series since they swept the Cincinnati Reds three weeks ago, but following back-to-back

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Dylan Crews, Nationals walk-off Marlins in 10th inning

Dylan Crews' two-out bases-loaded single in the 10th gave the host Washington Nationals a 5-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.,It was Crews' fi

Nats starter Cavalli exits after grounder hits ankle

Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli left Saturday's game against Miami in the fourth inning after being hit in the right ankle by a ground ball.

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

Runs are going to be at a premium in this contest. Sandy Alcantara and Cade Cavalli are two of the hottest pitchers in baseball right now. Cavalli is ascending as he completes his first full big...

Brady House’s insane home run showcased his tantalizing power upside

Last night, Brady House hit one of the more impressive home runs I have seen at Nationals Park. In the third inning, House absolutely unloaded on a 99 MPH fastball from Eury Perez. He sent it on...

How Nationals lefty Jackson Kent had the best start of his young career

After looking shaky and antsy in his first three starts as a big leaguer, Jackson Kent truly put himself on the map last night. Outside of Cade Cavalli and Foster Griffin, who have combined for 28...

Cade Cavalli, Nationals seek rare 2026 win vs. Marlins

The Washington Nationals recently completed a stretch of games in which they went 3-12 and saw their National League wild-card hopes fall by the waysi

Friday, August 28, 2026
Jackson Kent fires 7 strong innings for first win as Nats rout Marlins

Brady House smacked a three-run homer, Jackson Kent pitched seven innings of one-run ball to earn his first major league win and the Washington Nation

Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins Game Thread

The Marlins have owned the Nats all season, and now they are coming into town for four games. This is a series Blake Butera has to be targeting after the Nats just got swept in Miami. We know the...

CJ Abrams joins elite company by achieving something only one Nationals player has

CJ Abrams has made some Nationals history with his fantastic season, joining elite company in Nationals history and atop the league leaders.

The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possible

Two weeks ago today, the Washington Nationals announced that they were planning to move star shortstop CJ Abrams to second base. However, for a variety of reasons, Abrams has still yet to play the...

Why the Nationals should consider shutting James Wood down for the 2026 Season

James Wood is behind schedule on his oblique rehab, and the Washington Nationals might be wise to shut him down for the rest of the season for his own good.

Andres Chaparro is becoming more than a platoon bat for the Washington Nationals

In the beginning of the season, the Nationals had a platoon first baseman who did so well he earned himself everyday reps. Of course, that was Curtis Mead, who the Nats have now traded. However,...

Marlins eager to take advantage of schedule in opener vs. Nationals

The Miami Marlins on Friday night will open a seven-game road trip, during which they will have a chance to gain ground in the National League wild-ca

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Nationals' 2026 1st round pick clubs first pro homer amid strong start to career

Chris Hacopian is hitting well, and showing why he deserved to start his career at High-A.

Nationals walk past Rockies, 7-1

Daylen Lile had three hits including a solo home run, Keibert Ruiz hit a two-run homer and the Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Thursday

The Nationals Should Consider Platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027

Entering 2026, Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews were two of the most hyped youngsters on the Nationals’ big-league squad. Lile was coming off a rookie campaign where he posted an excellent 131 wRC+ in...

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

Last night was not the worst loss of the season, but it was the most humiliating. They got taken to the woodshed by a bad Rockies team. It will be a quick turnaround from that disaster, as they...

Nationals skipper ruins prospect’s MLB debut with questionable managerial decision

Blake Butera, the manager of the Washington Nationals, might have costed their rookie pitcher a lot of confidence after his crucial managerial mistake last night.

The Washington Nationals have hit rock bottom

Every game not started by Cade Cavalli has just become constant pain and misery. Last night, the team stooped to a low, losing 13-1 against the 52-81 Colorado Rockies. Since the trade deadline,...

Hot-hitting Connor Norby leads Rockies into finale vs. Nationals

The Washington Nationals will try to cool off Colorado's Connor Norby and earn a split of their four-game series with the Rockies on Thursday.,Norby b

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Rockies bash 4 homers, including Connor Norby's slam, in rout of Nats

Connor Norby hit a grand slam and an RBI single, Tanner Gordon pitched seven strong innings and the visiting Colorado Rockies smashed the Washington N

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

After the Nats scored 13 runs on Monday, there was hope that the offense was getting back on track. However, they came thudding back down to earth yesterday with Daylen Lile’s solo homer being the...

Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds down

The Washington Nationals said goodbye to veteran righty pitcher Trevor Williams, as the team is looking to get some younger arms in the mix to evaluate them for the future.

Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this week

The Washington Nationals will be recalling hard throwing righty Luis Perales to make his MLB debut, as the team sent down righty Jake Bird to AAA Rochester last night.

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debut

The Luis Perales for Jake Bennett trade has been a major talking point among the fanbase this season. We have seen Bennett have success in Boston, while Perales has been up and down in AAA....

Matt Waldron to debut for Nationals against visiting Rockies

Newly acquired right-hander Matt Waldron will make his Nationals debut when Washington hosts the Colorado Rockies in the third contest of a four-game

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Nationals To Recall Luis Perales For MLB Debut

The Nationals are recalling right-hander Luis Perales from Triple-A Rochester, as first reported on X by @saborio30play. Washington optioned righty Jake Bird after tonight’s loss to Colorado....

Back from IL, Hunter Goodman goes deep as Rockies top Nats, end skid

Hunter Goodman homered in his return from the injured list as the Colorado Rockies snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Was

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

The Nats quiet bats exploded last night and they put up 13 runs to win the first game of a 4 game set against the Rockies. Now the Nats need to string together some victories. Winning when Cade...

Nationals Designate Trevor Williams For Assignment

The Nationals announced today that right-hander Matt Waldron, who they recently claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays, has been added to the active roster. Fellow righty Trevor Williams has been...

The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor Williams

After the Nats DFA’d Miles Mikolas and Zack Littell earlier this month, they cut bait with another veteran arm. This time it is Trevor Williams who is being shown the door. Williams was one of the...

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington Nationals

Abimelec Ortiz started his big league career on top of the world. In his first 11 games, he went 10 for 29 with 4 homers and a 1.160 OPS. It looked like the Nats not only replaced Luis Garcia Jr.,...

This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leagues

With the Washington Nationals in need of some more offensive firepower, could this forgotten National be on the cusp of returning to the big leagues?

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuff

After the game, Cade Cavalli admitted to me that he was not executing to the level he wanted to. He was upset about the “get me over” breaking ball that Ezequiel Tovar crushed and the first-pitch...

Nationals offense finally wakes up in blowout victory over Rockies to start homestand

The offense of the Washington Nationals finally woke up in a major way with a 13-3 blowout victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday evening back home.

Rockies RHP Mason Adams set for major league debut against Nationals

Colorado right-hander Mason Adams is expected to make his major league debut when the visiting Rockies face the Washington Nationals in the second gam

Monday, August 24, 2026
Nats' bats awaken in fifth en route to rout of Rockies

Daylen Lile had a three-run homer among his three hits and five RBIs, Cade Cavalli turned in six solid innings and the host Washington Nationals snapp

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

The Nats just finished up a brutal 1-8 road trip. Now they are back home and face a beatable opponent in the Rockies. However, with how they have played lately, there is no such thing as an easy...

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with Diamondbacks

Former Washington Nationals righty Zack Littell is back on the market after a quick and unsuccessful stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks out west.

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