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Brad Lord has been the Washington Nationals best pitcher this season
There have been a lot of heroes for the Nationals, especially on the offensive side of the ball. However, one player who deserves a special shoutout is Brad Lord, who has been the definition of reliable this season. In my opinion, Lord has been the best pitcher on the team, and should be recognized as […]
What to make of Miles Mikolas’ season so far for the Washington Nationals
When the Nationals signed 37-year-old right-hander Miles Mikolas in early February, it’s safe to assume that they didn’t have particularly high expectations for the starter who hasn’t posted a sub-4.00 ERA since 2022. His velocity sits below league average; he’s never been able to miss bats consistently, and the lowest ERA he put up in […]
Washington Nationals cruise to a series win on the back of a masterful outing by Miles Mikolas
Talk about recapturing the vibes! The Nats have now fully put the San Francisco meltdown in the rear view mirror after taking the series against the Mariners with a 10-1 win. After the Mariners scored a run in the first inning, this was a comprehensive beatdown by the Nats. On the one year anniversary of […]
Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread
The Nats got a much needed bounce back win yesterday and will have a chance to win yet another series. It was a nice, well rounded effort with production up and down the lineup. The pitching was also rock solid. A series win today would fully erase the stench from the San Francisco meltdown. Blake […]
Dylan Crews is great at the little things but is still working on the big things
While Dylan Crews only went 1 for 4 with a single yesterday, it still felt like he was in the middle of everything for the Nats. His impact in the field and on the bases was very loud in the Nationals 8-3 win over the Mariners. Crews pretty much sealed the win with his mad […]
Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread
After the historic meltdown in San Francisco, the Nats came out flat and the Mariners made them pay. Now they need to prevent things from spiraling out of control. A win today would be a great way to move on from that Giants loss. The Nats need Cade Cavalli to be a stopper. The Nats […]
James Wood is playing at an absurd level for the Washington Nationals
Despite the loss last night, Nationals fans still got to see the James Wood show up close and personal. The Nats 23 year old slugger hit one of his majestic shots off of Bryce Miller. Unlike most of his home runs, this ball was pulled and got out of Nationals Park in a hurry. As […]
Washington Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Game Thread
That loss to the Giants was absolutely brutal, but the great thing about baseball is that there are 162 of these games. The Nats will get a chance to bounce back as they kick off their home stand with a matchup against the Mariners. This team has been resilient all year, but this is a […]
Blake Butera and the Nationals are sticking with their struggling relievers
Despite the bullpen meltdown the other day, the Nationals are not making any changes to the active roster. Mitchell Parker and Paxton Schultz are staying around despite their roles in blowing a 9-1 lead. Teams were 1-3,090 when trailing by 8+ runs after 7 innings, but the Giants got that second win. Honestly the lack […]
Nationals Look To Restore The Good Vibes At Home Against Mariners
The Nationals’ West Coast trip was a successful one, taking 2 out of 3 in both series and bringing themselves back over .500, but the way the final game of the trip ended, it felt like a disaster. After entering the bottom of the 8th inning leading 9-1, the Nats surrendered 10 runs in the […]
Eli Willits is showing an unexpected power stroke in the Nationals system
When Eli Willits was drafted first overall last year, he was seen as a very polished and skilled ballplayer for such a young guy. He had great bat to ball skills from both sides of the plate, a rock solid glove at shortstop, and an overall high baseball IQ. However, scouts were not sure how […]
The Washington Nationals signing of Foster Griffin was one of the best moves of the offseason
Due to the bullpen collapse it will be mostly forgotten, but Foster Griffin had yet another rock solid start yesterday. He has been such an outstanding addition to the rotation, and signing him out of Japan has proven to be an outstanding deal for Paul Toboni. On the season, Griffin now has a 3.46 ERA […]
Washington Nationals pitchers do not have good enough stuff to succeed
When Mitchell Parker came into the game yesterday, most Nats fans knew things would not end well. Nobody was surprised when that Bryce Eldridge fly ball sailed out of Oracle Park because we have seen Parker give up home runs so many times. The issue for Parker and several other Nats pitchers is that their […]
It is decision time for Blake Butera and Paul Toboni about Mitchell Parker and the Nationals bullpen
Well that sucked. Just when it looked like the Nationals had a sweep in the bag, the bullpen completely melted down. The Giants rallied from 9-1 down to stun the Nats. DMV product Bryce Eldridge hit a walkoff grand slam to finish off a humiliating defeat for Blake Butera and the Nats. What happens after […]
Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread
The Nationals issues finishing off sweeps have been well documented at this point. They will get another chance to finally bring out the broomsticks this afternoon. This has already been a great road trip, but getting the sweep would be the icing on the cake. A good road trip has the chance to become a […]
Four stats that explain the rise of the Washington Nationals in 2026
It is June 10th and the Washington Nationals are tied for the third Wild Card spot in a competitive National League. Before the season, the thought of that would sound insane, but here we are. I dove into the stats to find some numbers that explain the rise of the Nats, and found four that […]
Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread
Just when the Nats looked dead in the water, they came back in the 9th with Daylen Lile and CJ Abrams delivering the big hits. Now they will look to carry that momentum into this game where they have a chance to claim another series win. The late night Nats are back in action folks. […]
Two way talent Jared Grindlinger is being heavily connected to the Nationals in the draft
In just about every mock draft you read, the Washington Nationals are connected to one name. That name is 17 year old prodigy Jared Grindlinger, who is a two way player who reclassified into the 2026 class. Grindlinger is the youngest player in the draft, not turning 18 until next April. His youth and intriguing […]
The Washington Nationals have turned Gavin Fien into an outfielder
When Gavin Fien was drafted by the Rangers 12th overall, he was listed as a shortstop. However, most evaluators expected him to slide over to third base. When the Nats traded for Fien in the MacKenzie Gore trade, fans envisioned a third baseman of the future. There has been a plot twist though. Gavin Fien […]
CJ Abrams has been the king of clutch for the Washington Nationals
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 […]
Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants 6/8 Game Thread
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 […]
Nats travel to San Fran for road series against Giants
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 […]
The Good And The Bad of Dylan Crews’ Return To The Big Leagues
After spending the first month and a half of the 2026 season in Triple A, Dylan Crews has now played 16 games at the big league level this season. In that time, the results haven’t quite shown up for him, with a .197 batting average, 1.5% walk rate, and 58 wRC+, but it hasn’t been […]
The Nationals make a flurry of promotions including Eli Willits and Devin Fitz-Gerald
Paul Toboni and the Nationals front office must have been in a giving mood last night because they made all sorts of promotions. Several prospects, including some of the biggest names in the organization rose up the ranks. Eli Willits, Devin Fitz-Gerald and Ethan Petry were among the players to be promoted. This is a […]
The Washington Nationals continue to struggle with finishing off sweeps
The Nationals dominated the first two games in Arizona, but they were not able to truly chop the head off of the snakes. This lack of killer instinct has become a pattern for the Nats this season. In the last month, the Nats have had four chances to sweep a team, and have been unable […]
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