After a long gap of not making selections in the Rule 5 Draft, the Nationals have been active in the annual event. • How the Rule 5 Draft works | History of the Rule 5 Draft Players can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft if they

Take a look back at the Nationals’ top selections, beginning in ‘05 with the relocation to Washington.

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their careers while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their careers while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Jessica Camerato’s ranking

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Jessica Camerato’s ranking

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. Here is Jessica Camerato’s ranking

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their careers while playing for that club. Here is MLB.com reporter Jessica

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their careers while playing for that club. Here is Jessica Camerato’s ranking

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In 2022, Ryan Zimmerman became the first Nationals player to have his number retired since the team relocated to Washington 17 years earlier. No one else has joined Zimmerman with that honor yet, but it is easy to imagine a select few who could in the coming years. Ryan Zimmerman,

Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni is attending the GM Meetings in Las Vegas this week on the heels of signing a second player to a contract extension in as many months. After extending right-hander Cade Cavalli on Sept. 18, the Nationals reached a four-year extension with center fielder

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Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Nov. 5: 1) Johnny Damon (1973) The two-time World Series champion and two-time All-Star outfielder played 18 seasons for

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Every year, Major League teams draft players hoping they will make an impact on their success -- that kind of future star that can bring championships to an organization. From players who helped the Nationals get to the playoffs to those who helped them win the World Series, take a

The Opening Day game is filled with excitement and new opportunities for the season ahead, highlighted by fanfare and even first pitches thrown by U.S. Presidents. Whether at home or on the road, the Nationals have had memorable moments from the first game of the year.

There are players who don’t need very long to make an impression on their team. Over the Nationals’ team history (2005-present), emerging young talents and veterans alike have stood out in their debut seasons in Washington. This list covers position players and pitchers, and there were a lot of strong

The trade market can be utilized to add a missing piece to a contender or overhaul an organization. Over the years, the Nationals have done both. MLB.com looks at the 10 trades with the biggest impact in Nationals history (2005-present):

For all the home runs, grand slams and standout at-bats, there were plenty of performances to choose from for the Nationals' best regular-season single-game hitting performances. Take a look back at some of the most memorable days at the plate in team history (2005-present).

With Cy Young Award winners, All-Stars and Hall of Fame-caliber pitchers taking the mound for the Nationals, there is no shortage of noteworthy performances in team history (2005-present). Here is a look at five regular-season outings that stand out from the rest.

After a memorable Major League debut in September 2025 that included five scoreless innings, left-hander Andrew Alvarez began this past season in Triple-A Rochester. He’d get called up again -- and then sent back down a few times. Each stint was a learning experience. By the end of this season,

Nationals Park opened nearly two decades ago on March 30, 2008, in the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Since then, it has been the home to historical no-hitters, dramatic walk-off homers and franchise-changing postseason wins, just to name a few feats. Take a look at the most memorable moments that

From 00 to 99, Nationals players have chosen uniform numbers to represent themselves on the baseball field. Here's a look back at the top players to wear each number since 2005. 00: OF Brandon Watson, 2005-07 Watson appeared in 39 games with a .198 batting average across two stints in