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These three Washington Nationals relievers could break out in 2027
As we all know, the Nationals bullpen was bad in 2026. The unit set the all time record for blown saves and imploded in spectacular fashion many times. There is no denying that the Nats bullpen needs outside help. However, I do think there are some internal options with a lot of upside. The three […]
Miguel Sime Jr. exceeded expectations in his first season in the Washington Nationals system
The Nats had a lot of prospects take meaningful strides in 2026, but the one I want to talk about today is Miguel Sime. When the Nats took Sime in the 4th round of the 2025 draft, he was a raw but electric prospect with a massive fastball, but not much else. There is still […]
Top prospect Travis Sykora is a wild card for the Washington Nationals in 2027
It has been a long time since he has pitched, but Travis Sykora is still arguably the best pitching prospect in the Nationals organization. Before undergoing Tommy John Surgery in July of 2025, Sykora was on a rocket ship towards the big leagues. The big right hander should be back in 2027, so I wanted […]
Will the Washington Nationals make any big moves before the lockout?
The looming lockout hangs over baseball like a dark cloud at the moment. All indications point to no CBA agreement being reached by the December 2nd deadline. Once the sport is locked out, no moves can be made. That means there could be a flurry of activity before December 2nd. According to industry insiders, that […]
Blake Butera retains his entire coaching staff for his second season as Washington Nationals manager
This morning, Spencer Nusbaum broke the news that the Nationals will be retaining their entire coaching staff. After an 11 game improvement from 2025, this is not much of a surprise, but I wanted to break things down. The hitting coaches enter 2027 under no pressure after an exceptional offensive season. However, the pitching coaches […]
Brandon Lowe could be Nats’ top target if they decide to make free agency splash
The current state of the Washington Nationals’ offense, especially after the trade deadline departures of Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead, is heavily driven by the dynamic duo that is James Wood and CJ Abrams. The lineup does include a handful of decent complementary pieces, including Keibert Ruiz and Daylen Lile, but is lacking both […]
The Rays and Brewers both rely heavily on trades, which is a guide for the Washington Nationals
This World Series matchup is truly a treat for the baseball nerds out there. It may not get massive ratings, but the Brewers and Rays provide a guide on how to build a winning team without a big budget. These two clubs have a lot in common, but one thing that ties them together is […]
What will Yohandy Morales’ role be for the Washington Nationals in 2027?
One of the more interesting stories to follow in 2026 was the case of Yohandy Morales. The slugging corner infielder had a great season in AAA, yet the front office was reluctant to call him up. When Morales finally got his shot, he performed well, but showed some of the flaws that made folks skeptical. […]
Five 2026 Washington Nationals pitchers you might have forgotten about
The Washington Nationals 2026 pitching staff was quite the assortment of names. Not including position players, the Nats used 41 pitchers this season. Even in 2025, when the Nationals had some obscure names take the mound, they used just 29 arms. In this article, I wanted to take a look at five of the most […]
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 […]
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