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The Washington Commanders are starting their third round of organized team activities(OTAs) today, and new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is up first at the mic before practice starts. Jones has been installing his defense, which is expected to pull from the scheme of his former boss, Vikings DC Brian Flores. Players have been buying into […]
It might be a good move for the St. Louis Cardinals to go after pitching to improve their playoff chances. And a recent sweep has them thinking big. But a big offensive deal might be best, and here is the Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for the Nationals’ CJ Abrams. Heading into Tuesday’s slate of games, […] The post Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Like every team in the league, there have been times this season where the Nats have struggled with runners in scoring position. Breaking through with the bases loaded and nobody out has been weirdly tough for this elite offense. However, when CJ Abrams comes to the plate in a big spot, he seems to deliver […]
The Nationals entered Monday’s action with an 0-29 record when trailing heading into the ninth inning (h/t Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic). Washington erased a 3-1 deficit against the Giants in the final frame, scoring three runs against reliever Keaton Winn to secure a comeback victory. The bullpen collapse spoiled a strong start from Logan […]
Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has made six first-round picks during his three years in charge. And he has a type. Dawkins seemingly values four things when evaluating prospects: positional versatility, defensive impact, shooting, and long-term upside. Those characteristics are reflected in all six of the first-round picks he’s made since 2023, with some […]
The Daily Slop – 9 June 2026 Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Riggo’s Rag Don’t […]
As proud (and fortunate) owners of the 2026 NBA Draft's No. 1 pick, the Washington Wizards have options.
The Utah Jazz will have the opportunity to draft a generational player regardless of who the Washington Wizards pick at #1. Two of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer will be there to pick, depending on what the Wizards do. But of all those three prospects, who will survive Utah Twitter the best? Let’s […]
Nationals lefty DJ Herz tossed two scoreless innings in the Florida Complex League on Friday. It’s the southpaw’s first game action in almost two years, as Herz underwent Tommy John surgery at the beginning of the 2025 season. It’s the start of what’ll likely be more than a month-long buildup. Acquired from the Cubs as […]
While the Wizards continue to evaluate their options with the first overall pick and have not yet decided who they’ll select, sources around the NBA continue to think BYU wing AJ Dybantsa is their “most likely target,” according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. Regardless of where he ends up, Dybantsa believes his new team […]
The Trae Young-Anthony Davis Duo in D.C. might be over before it begins. There's a lot of talk this offseason that AD may be on the move without having played a single game for the Washington Wizards. Davis was acquired in a trade deadline deal from the Dallas Mavericks, but the 33-year-old sat out the rest of the year due to injury (I know, you're shocked). He managed to play just 20 games this past season, all told. But with career averages of 24 points per game, 10.7 boards and 2.3 bl...
The Nationals were unable to secure the sweep in Arizona yesterday afternoon, dropping the ballgame 5-1 after former Nat Michael Soroka threw 7 brilliant innings of 1 run ball, and Cade Cavalli, who allowed 4 runs in 5 innings of work, earned the loss. Still, it was a successful series for the Nats, as they […]
The San Francisco Giants welcome the Washington Nationals to Oracle Park tonight to begin a three-game series. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Logan Webb, who enters tonight’s game with a 4.25 ERA, 3.43 FIP, with 51 strikeouts to 19 walks in 59.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ […]
While the New York Yankees try to decide whether to trade a rookie, they’re getting great performances from another youngster. And one of those guys could be part of the Yankees’ perfect trade offer to the Nationals for standout shortstop CJ Abrams. The Yankees are basically in a dead heat with the Rays, a few […] The post Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It could be déjà vu all over again for Pittsburgh in its pursuit of another top wideout from San Francisco.
There’s no disguising the San Diego Padres’ offense this season. Ditto for the horrible season Manny Machado is having. However, a trade could help turn things around. And here is the Padres’ perfect offer for Nationals standout CJ Abrams. The Padres stood in third place in the NL West, heading into Monday’s slate of games. […] The post Padres’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Commanders are working their way through their offseason program. We’re heading into the final week of OTAs, with a mandatory veteran mini-camp on the immediate horizon. We’ll hit the final OTA open to the media on Tuesday, with plenty to keep an eye on in this practice. We’ve learned plenty to this point, with a lot more to figure […]
The Washington Wizards have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but they have to build around this season's marquee acquisition, Trae Young.
The Wizards are falling behind on a league-wide trend they desperately need.
The Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have big worries, despite a brutal recent loss. And they look as explosive as ever at times. But they still might need to make a trade. Here is their perfect trade offer to the Nationals for CJ Abrams. The 25-year-old Abrams has been a star for the Nationals this season. […] The post Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Strober’s childhood home was no stranger to the sounds of nightly D.C. sports broadcasts. He was enamored by Washington’s best athletes, whether from the then-Redskins, Wizards, Nationals, or Capitals. Back then, Strober had hopes of becoming like the players he watched on television. Today, he works among them. As a producer on 106.7 The […] The post Wizards Broadcaster Ben Strober Turned Fandom Into a Career appeared first on The Lead .
The Nationals came back nicely after getting swept by the Miami Marlins, taking 2 of 3 from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a weekend set. They still find themselves sitting at .500 with an even 33-33 record, looking to get back over the hump to begin the week. Pitching and offense were firing on all cylinders […]
One of the better position group battles that’ll take place over the summer and training camp belongs to the Commanders’ running backs. Kaytron Allen, Washington’s sixth-round draft pick, brings an element to the unit that is lacking in the absence of Chris Rodriguez Jr., and, before Rodriguez, even Brian Robinson Jr. Allen, albeit a shifty […]
The Wizards' looming draft decision just received even more clarification from Sam Vecenie.
The Nationals climbed to .500 behind a young core that looks built to last.