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Cavalli flirts with no-hit bid in latest dominant outing -- proving his growth

August 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Soon after Cade Cavalli made his 25th start last Friday -- his most in any professional season -- the Nationals’ ace insisted that he still had plenty of gas left in the tank. “I’m just ready to keep going, and I’m grateful that there’s no cap on me

NEW Top 100 and Top 30 Prospects lists are here!

August 13, 2026

The prospect landscape has changed a lot since we launched our first 2026 Top 100 back in January. After the Draft, a Trade Deadline and the bulk of the 2026 season, we figured it was time to update our rankings. And it’s not just a new Top 100 we’re unveiling.

Stream Nats games on Nationals.TV for low price of $34.99

August 10, 2026

A new era of watching Nationals baseball is here, and Nationals.TV has you covered all season long.

Unfazed in facing PCA, hometown Cubs, Kent earns ovation after MLB debut

August 12, 2026

WASHINGTON -- And for your Major League debut, you’ll be facing the best hitter on your playoff-contending hometown team. Think you can strike him out twice? No pressure, right? Nationals left-hander Jackson Kent attended Lake Park High School in Roselle, Ill., around 30 miles from Wrigley Field. He spent his

Mikolas DFA'd by Nationals; Kent called up for start vs. Cubs

August 12, 2026

WASHINGTON – A week after he achieved 10 years of Major League service time, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Wednesday. The Nationals needed to clear a roster spot to call up No. 8 prospect Jackson Kent. The 23-year-old left-hander will make his Major

Nationals' latest pregame meet-and-greet was absolutely goated

August 12, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Latest Nationals injuries & transactions

August 12, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.

Nats promote No. 8 prospect Kent for debut amid Irvin's struggles, taxed bullpen

August 12, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals strategized a bullpen game on Sunday to sweep the Reds. That wasn’t Washington's game plan in the series opener against the Cubs on Tuesday at Nationals Park, but the club had to rely on its relievers more than intended. Starting right-hander Jake Irvin threw 88 pitches

Reds ace Burns bullish on rising Nats SS, a former Wake Forest teammate

August 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Overhauled 'pen steps up again as Nats complete first sweep since April

August 9, 2026

WASHINGTON – The Nationals’ decision to pitch a bullpen game on Sunday gave the team an extended look at the new makeup of its relievers since Monday’s Trade Deadline. Four relief pitchers combined to clinch the series sweep (the club's first at home this season and first overall since April

Nationals' high-scoring offense also MLB's youngest all-time

August 10, 2026

When Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas stepped to the plate in extra innings on Thursday and put down a successful bunt to drive home a run, it was viewed mostly as an unexpectedly entertaining moment in the midst of an unexpectedly entertaining Washington season. It was, surely, that. After all, Mikolas

Grable, acquired at Trade Deadline, makes Prospect Team of the Week

@benweinrib
August 10, 2026

Last week's Prospect Team of the Week featured a player who was later dealt at the Trade Deadline in Enddy Azocar. One week later, there's a trio of fresh faces making strong impressions with their new org as the Mariners' Boston Smith, the Mets' Aidan Smith and the Nationals' Ben

With another gem, Alvarez emerging as key arm for Nats

August 8, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Blake Butera found himself in an unusual scenario watching the game on Monday. Instead of the dugout, he was sitting in his office digesting his first Major League ejection when starting left-hander Andrew Alvarez entered the visitors’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park. The rookie had just

Nats No. 4 prospect King homers off of 3-time All-Star at Triple-A 

August 9, 2026

"There were just so many moments in college where he fired up the team with a big hit or a big home run." That's Reds ace Chase Burns talking about his former college teammate and current Nationals No. 4 prospect Seaver King. The shortstop certainly fired up Triple-A Rochester with

Louisville native Lile continues to rake against Reds

August 8, 2026

WASHINGTON – There is something about facing the Cincinnati Reds that seems to bring out the best in Daylen Lile. The Louisville, Ky., native put on a show in front of friends and family at Great American Ball Park in May and again delivered against the Reds on Friday in

First MLB hit? Pinckney makes his a 402-foot homer off a Cy Young contender!

August 6, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – There are five tools that are traditionally used to evaluate a baseball player. Nationals manager Blake Butera has identified a sixth for rookie outfielder Andrew Pinckney.

What did Nats get in Griffin trade headliner? One of MiLB's premier ground-ball artists

@JesseABorek
August 7, 2026

Four times earlier this season, Josh Hartle stepped on the mound and stared across at the Harrisburg Senators in the opposing dugout. But on Thursday night, he took the hill with high red socks and an “H” emblazoned on a cap of his own, having made his Nationals organization debut

An anthropomorphized celery stalk storms the field whenever this Minor League team scores

August 7, 2026

Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. WILMINGTON

Mikolas' unlikely pinch-hit squeeze bunt in 11th helps resilient Nats end skid

August 6, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – On Wednesday night, it took 11 innings and a pinch-hit appearance from Thursday’s starting pitcher (yes, you read that correctly) for the Nationals to snap a seven-game losing skid. The 10-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park was the result of a true team effort --

Find out where Abrams ranks in latest Hitter Power Rankings

@ByJasonFoster
August 6, 2026

Offense has been exceptional across MLB this season. Just how exceptional? Entering Wednesday, there were 21 qualified hitters with an OPS of .850 or higher. That would be the most in a season since 2021, when 34 players reached the mark. Within that talented group have been some incredible performances

Last thing on Dion's mind was being traded to Nationals

August 5, 2026

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Wood placed on IL with mild oblique strain; OF Pinckney promoted

August 4, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- Nationals outfielder James Wood is heading to the injured list for the first time in his big league career. After exiting Monday's 6-3 loss to the Phillies experiencing discomfort on a swing, the two-time All-Star underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday that revealed the injury.

Littell DFA'd as Nationals continue post-Deadline roster reset

August 5, 2026

PHILADELPHIA -- The shakeup of the Nationals’ roster has continued beyond Monday's 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. The Nats designated veteran right-hander Zack Littell for assignment on Wednesday after he allowed four runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings in a 5-0 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday.