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Washington Nationals Have a Future Rotation Ace Tearing Up Minor Leagues

One area that the Washington Nationals could look to upgrade this offseason is their pitching staff. Veteran closer Kyle Finnegan is the only player projected to make more than $5 million, so there will be money to spend.

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Washington Needs to Consider These Top-5 Free Agents Who Rake at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals are entering a pivotal offseason for their current rebuild. After missing the postseason for the fifth straight season since winning the World Series in 2019, the Nationals are in a prime position to break the drought in 2025.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 17

Washington Nationals Future Incredibly Bright With Future Star Outfielder

It is easy to find bright spots for the Washington Nationals in what can be seen as a disappointing 2024 season. The team won as many games this year as they did last with 71.

Derek Law News / Federal Baseball / October 17

Washington Nationals news & notes: Derek Law wants the ball

Notes and quotes on the reliever Davey Martinez kept on sending out there this season... Derek Law spent two weeks on the IL in late August/early September,

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 16

Washington Nationals Part of 'The Most Consequential Trade' This Season

The Washington Nationals did not have the best season in 2024 as the team played to just a 71-91 record, good enough to finish fourth in the National League East, a division that saw three of its members earn playoff berths.

MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 16

Who Joined MacKenzie Gore As the Top Washington Nationals Pitchers in 2024?

There was a lot to get excited about when it came to the Washington Nationals during the 2024 season. While their win-loss record wasn’t anything to write home about, it was nice to see their next young core emerging.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 16

Star Slugger Seen As 'Most Realistic' Addition for Washington Nationals This Winter

Nobody quite knows what the Washington Nationals are going to do this winter. After back-to-back seasons where they finished with a 71-91 record, this campaign brought a bit more optimism based on many of their young players turning into impact pieces on this roster throughout the year.

Jacob Young News / Federal Baseball / October 16

Washington Nationals news & notes: Jacob Young is an NL Gold Glove finalist …

Jacob Young is a finalist for the NL Gold Glove in center as Davey Martinez has been saying he should be all season... Jacob Young, Washington highlighted

Selections set for College Fall Nationals

The 2024-25 College sailing season has confirmed the selections for the Fall National Championships. Eighteen sailors will compete in the Open and Women’s Singlehanded National Championships on November 9-10 in St.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 15

Why Washington, D.C., is a top sports city in America

Why Washington, D.C., is one of the best sports cities in America

When statistician Nate Silver posted a controversial take on Washington's sports teams being "weird," the city's natives came out in droves to defend their home turf. Washington does, in fact, have "cool sports teams."

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 15

Washington Nationals Young Outfielder Receiving Recognition for Glove Work

The Washington Nationals have to be excited about their future with the young trio they have to build around in the outfield. Left fielder James Wood and right fielder Dylan Crews were both highly touted prospects who made their professional debuts in 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 15

Former Cy Young-Contending Ace Predicted To Be Signed by Washington Nationals

The starting rotation for the Washington Nationals was filled with young players at the end of the season after the front office decided to turn things over to their talented prospects.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 15

Washington Nationals Star Prospect Impresses in First Week of Arizona Fall League

Prior to the offseason really getting underway, the Washington Nationals have a chance to see some of their top prospects compete in the Arizona Fall League.

Stone Garrett News / Federal Baseball / October 15

Washington Nationals news & notes: Stone Garrett makes it back at the end...

Notes and quotes on Stone Garrett returning from a nasty injury to get some at-bats late this season... Stone Garrett returned to the field for Spring Training this year, only months after he’d suffered a broken left fibula and a torn ligament in his ankle trying to make a play at the outfield wall in Yankee Stadium in late August 2023.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 14

Washington Nationals Have To Find Way for Young Player To Avoid Slow Start in 2025

Heading into the offseason, the biggest needs for the Washington Nationals are very clear. Atop their wish list is a bopper for the middle of the order, a legitimate home run threat to complement the young emerging core.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / October 14

Intriguing Nationals Young Player Might Have Played Himself Into Larger Role

The Washington Nationals had a very interesting situation unfold towards the end of the year when general manager Mike Rizzo made the decision to demote All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams because he had been out late ahead of their game against the Chicago Cubs.

Brady House News / Federal Baseball / October 14

Washington Nationals news & notes: Brady House takes a big step

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ 2021 1st Round pick, Brady House... MLB’s Pipeline scouts (who have the 2021 1st Round ranked No. 3 in the Nationals’ system) describe infielder Brady House in their scouting report on the 21-year-old as a, “...

Juan Soto News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

Report: NL contender likely to pursue Juan Soto

Juan Soto is the biggest prize of the upcoming MLB offseason with the Yankees and Mets already expected to duke it out over the star outfielder. However, there is another team reportedly likely to pursue Soto that could catch his eye.

Inside source names team that could make Juan Soto 'astronomical offer' in free agency

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