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Washington Nationals claim Blue Jays RHP Paxton Schultz off of waivers
After claiming Joey Wiemer on Monday, Paul Toboni is using the waiver wire again. This time he has claimed Blue Jays pitcher Paxton Schultz. I like this claim, and think Schultz will have a place on the roster. He is a swing man, who can fill a variety of roles and also has solid stuff. […]
Has Washington Nationals prospect Travis Sykora become underrated?
Since he was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2023 MLB Draft, Travis Sykora was seen as a crown jewel in the Nationals system. Despite not being taken until the 71st pick, Sykora got $2.6 million, which was top 35 money in his class. He was a 6’6 flamethrower from Texas with an upper […]
Washington Nationals agree to arbitration deals with MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams
Two of the biggest names on the Nationals have avoided arbitration and have come to terms on deals for the 2026 season. Paul Toboni was able to avoid arbitration with both CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore. With their salaries confirmed for 2026, it could potentially kick start trade talks, especially for Gore. Earlier today, Andrew […]
After the Edward Cabrera trade will the Washington Nationals move MacKenzie Gore soon?
Yesterday, we saw a big name starting pitcher get traded by an NL East team, but it was not MacKenzie Gore. Instead, the Marlins decided to trade Edward Cabrera to the Cubs for a prospect package headlined by outfielder Owen Caissie. This takes another potential Gore suitor out of contention, while also setting the market […]
Baseball America releases Washington Nationals top 30 prospect list
The great folks over at Baseball America just released new top 30 prospect lists for every team entering the 2026 season. Of course, that means the Nats have a new top 30 list. We don’t want to spoil too much, but I just wanted to highlight some of the rankings I found notable. If you […]
The three Washington Nationals players with the most to prove in 2026
After a disappointing 2025 season and a new regime coming in, most of the Nationals roster has a lot to prove. However, there are some players that are under more pressure than others. Players like CJ Abrams and James Wood had disappointing second halves, but they have still proven themselves. We are going to talk […]
What Would A Successful Rookie Season Look Like For Harry Ford?
After 4.5 years with Keibert Ruiz taking the bulk of the catching responsibilities, the Nationals will enter the 2026 season likely with a new starting catcher in Harry Ford, acquired from the Seattle Mariners this offseason for Jose A. Ferrer. Ford brings with him a background of strong hitting performance in the minor leagues, led […]
Washington Nationals hire Jason Sinnarajah as the President of Business Operations
Yesterday Barry Svrluga reported that the Nats hired Jason Sinnarajah as the President of Business Operations. He was previously with the Kansas City Royals and has also worked for the Buffalo Bills. It looks like the new era of Nationals baseball is not just happening on the baseball operations side. Obviously, baseball is more than […]
Could Jacob Young be a surprise trade chip for the Washington Nationals?
It has been a while since the Nats have made a move, but that should change before too long. There are some obvious moves that could occur, like signing a first baseman or trading MacKenzie Gore. However, one move that is not as obvious is trading Jacob Young. It is far from a certainty, but […]
Washington Nationals claim Joey Wiemer off of waivers
Paul Toboni has made his first move of 2026. The Nats claimed Joey Wiemer off of waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Wiemer was a former top 100 prospect in the Brewers system, but his unrefined offensive game has led to him struggling to lock down an MLB role. The Nats appear to be giving […]
What to know about the Washington Nationals 2026 international signings
Every year MLB teams sign youngsters out of Latin America looking for the next Juan Soto or Ronald Acuna. Hitting on these international prospects is an important part of building a strong farm system. The signing deadline for these prospects is on January 15th. Here is what we know about the Nats international free agent […]
Who will be the Washington Nationals utility infielder in 2026?
One position we have not talked about too much this offseason is the utility infield spot. Bench spots are not the sexiest thing to talk about, but they can be very important. The Nats actually have three players that have a chance to fill that utility infield spot. Those players are Nasim Nunez, Orelvis Martinez […]
Can Yohandy Morales make his mark on the Washington Nationals in 2026?
There has been a lot of conversation around what the Nationals could do at the first base position in 2026. Most have assumed that the Nats would bring in some sort of veteran option at the position. Toboni hinted at that idea during the Winter Meetings. However, as we get deeper into the offseason, we […]
Could Luis Perales make an impact for the Washington Nationals earlier than expected?
One of the most interesting moves the Nats have made this offseason is when they acquired Luis Perales from the Red Sox for Jake Bennett. It was a rare prospect for prospect trade, which saw the Nats acquire Perales, who has an electric arm. Jake Bennett was seen as the safer prospect though. Despite being […]
Meet Tyler Bell, The Perfect Paul Toboni And Washington Nationals Draft Target
Back in October, I took a look at Paul Toboni’s history of drafts with the Boston Red Sox in hopes of finding a clear trend in his draft philosophy. What I discovered was a tendency to target hitters in the first round, up the middle position players, and big-time strikeout stuff when he does go […]
Where will the Washington Nationals be televised in 2026?
When the clock struck midnight, it marked not only a new year, but also the expiration of the Washington Nationals deal with MASN. The Nationals marriage with MASN was forced upon them by the Orioles as a condition to moving to DC. It has created plenty of tension between the two franchises, but after a […]
Five New Year’s Resolutions for the Washington Nationals
It is officially 2026, and with that comes a new chapter for the Washington Nationals. 2025 was a disappointing year on the field, but a massively important one off of it. 2026 will be the first full year of the Paul Toboni era. Here are some resolutions Toboni and the Nats should have for the […]
The six best Washington Nationals moments from 2025
2025 was not exactly a banner year for the Washington Nationals, but that does not mean there were not any fun moments. As the year comes to a close, I wanted to highlight six of the coolest things that happened on the field for the Nats this year. We discussed how important 2025 was off […]
Where Does 2025 Rank Among The Most Important Years In Washington Nationals History?
2025 was, for all intents and purposes, a pretty bad year for the Washington Nationals. Expectations weren’t especially high, with most fans expecting a win total in the 70s and a few holding out with playoff hopes, but the team wasn’t able to achieve even that, finishing 66-96 and resulting in the firing of Manager […]
Five Washington Nationals relievers who are breakout candidates in 2026
Entering 2026, the Washington Nationals bullpen is loaded with uncertainty. The unit had the worst bullpen ERA in all of baseball last year, with a 5.59 mark. Rather than adding to the unit, Paul Toboni has made the group even worse on paper so far this offseason by trading presumptive closer Jose A. Ferrer to […]
The Washington Nationals weekly news update
There were no blockbuster moves made by the Nationals this past week, but there were a couple interesting news items I wanted to discuss. With the holiday season, the MLB offseason has slowed to a crawl this week. However, there was still some movement and fun things to take a look at. The most noteworthy […]
Where are the mentors on this Washington Nationals team?
The Washington Nationals are painfully light on experience. From the front office, to the coaching staff and the players, there are not many proven commodities. This is both exciting and somewhat concerning. As we get deeper into the offseason, the need for veteran leadership has become more glaring. We have talked a lot about the […]
The Washington Nationals 2025 draft class will be exciting to watch in the farm
As we enter 2026, one thing I will be keeping track of this season is the progress of the Nationals top 5 picks in the 2025 draft. Armed with plenty of bonus pool money, the Nationals were able to land five of MLB Pipeline’s top 100 players in last year’s draft. With Paul Toboni bringing […]
Prospects Live Predicts The 2028 Washington Nationals Roster
Yesterday afternoon, Prospects Live, a site dedicated to covering the minor leagues, MLB Draft, and dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, put out their prediction for how the Nationals roster would look in the year 2028. I wanted to break down some of their choices, as while I agree with many of their decisions, there are as […]
How will the Washington Nationals deploy Luis Garcia Jr. in 2026?
One interesting and underdiscussed storyline from this offseason is the future of Luis Garcia Jr. in DC. Despite some speculating that Garcia would be non-tendered, Paul Toboni decided to bring the 25 year old back into the fold. Now that he is back, the biggest question now is how he will be deployed. Down the […]
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