To Toboni, the Nats' future is bright -- and not worth compromising
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Rebuilding a Major League team takes time. We often hear about so-called “five-year plans” when a club embarks on such a project, but just how soon a team can contend after tearing things down to the studs is an inexact science. Paul Toboni, who took
NEW for 2026: Stream Nats games on Nationals.TV
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Ford one of World Baseball Classic’s top prospect performers
The World Baseball Classic has been a stage for players across the world to show off their talents, and plenty of prospects have thrived in the spotlight. Players ranked on organizational Top 30 Prospects lists have shown out, in particular.
He pitched in first Classic at 19. Twenty years later, it was an emotional farewell
SAN JUAN -- Paolo Espino doffed his cap to the Panama fans at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico and gave his teammates high-fives and hugs as they poured out of the dugout. A 20-year career that started way back in the very first World Baseball Classic in 2006 had
An updated look at Nats' projected Opening Day roster
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- With less than two weeks left to go in Grapefruit League action, there are still plenty of question marks for a new front office and coaching staff to address. Here is the second projection of the Nats’ 2026 Opening Day roster.
Nats, right-hander Littell agree to deal (source)
Opening Day is less than three weeks away, but the Nats aren't done adding to their roster. Washington has reached an agreement with right-hander Zack Littell, a source told MLB.com. The team hasn't confirmed the deal.
Latest Nationals injuries & transactions
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Nats No. 3 prospect Ford delivers go-ahead hit as Great Britain concludes its '26 Classic run
HOUSTON -- Great Britain and Brazil had both been eliminated from contention at the 2026 World Baseball Classic before they took the field on Monday afternoon at Daikin Park. But this game still carried a lot of weight for baseball in both countries. Great Britain's 8-1 win in its Pool
1 position battle still undecided for each team
There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and
These Nats have spent spring in brand new spots on the diamond
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Gray's 1st-inning pickoff adds even more fuel to his comeback tank
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- There is more than just the actual pitching that Josiah Gray has missed during his comeback from Tommy John surgery. A first-inning pickoff play during the Nationals' 3-0 win over the Yankees Saturday night at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches sparked his adrenaline. “I
Cavalli carves through Astros, lined up for possible Opening Day nod
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Ideally, the Nationals hoped Cade Cavalli would pitch into the fourth inning on Friday. They wanted the right-hander to get built up in his second Spring Training start, but not at the expense of a high pitch count. Cavalli is preparing for his first full
Here's the Nationals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
The Nationals are at the dawn of a new era under first-year manager Blake Butera and new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. The Nats also have a glut of promising prospects who will soon be expected to lead this franchise into a brighter future. And you can get a
Sir Harry hits big HR for Great Britain ... with quite the fitting celebration
Daikin Park isn't quite Buckingham Palace, although it shared some similarities on Friday. We can (sort of) explain: Pool B of the World Baseball Classic kicked off on Friday afternoon with Great Britain taking on Mexico in Houston, and over the course of the game -- which Mexico won, 8-2
After stint in Japan, Griffin makes spring debut vs. Venezuela
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Three years after he last pitched in a Major League game, the first batter southpaw Foster Griffin faced since Sept. 22, 2022, was former National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. A star-studded Team Venezuela lineup followed.
Here are the best potential prospect matchups at 2026 Spring Breakout
The first two years of Spring Breakout have provided several memorable matchups. Baseball's best hitting prospect (Jackson Holliday) faced baseball's best pitching prospect (Paul Skenes) in 2024, resulting in a 102-mph fastball and a strikeout on a 92-mph slider. Four of the game's dozen top-rated prospects faced off in a
Here are the Nationals' 2026 Top 30 prospects
Nationals prospects, meet … your fellow Nationals prospects. It’s no secret that Washington is undergoing a foundational rebuild under the guidance of new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and a remade front office, and with that comes a lot of new faces on the club’s Top 30 prospects ranking,
After almost 2 years, Josiah Gray is back -- and battling for a spot in Nats' OD rotation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The words weren’t coming easily for Josiah Gray on Monday. Given his 23-month layoff following Tommy John surgery, who could blame him? Gray made his first start of the spring Monday, taking a Major League mound for the first time since April 4, 2024. He
Crews' thumb X-rays come back negative, status day-to-day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Dylan Crews was scratched from Sunday’s game with soreness in his left thumb, but the Nationals received good news on the outfielder’s status on Monday. X-rays on Crews’ thumb were negative, and the outfielder could be back in the lineup on Wednesday or Thursday.
New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27
Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the
What's the most 'noble profession' for a vet pitcher? The innings eater
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A year ago at this time, Miles Mikolas joked that he wanted to name his boat “Too Many Strikes.” New year, new team, new boat name. “It's called 'Innings Eater,'” Mikolas said, jokingly.
These 7 teams could be front-runners in '27 Spring Breakout tournament
By now, you’ve heard the news. The Spring Breakout series is headed to a tournament format in 2027 and 2028. In its first two years, Spring Breakout has brought us memorable moments featuring baseball’s top prospects, like Paul Skenes’ strikeout of Jackson Holliday in 2024 or Roman Anthony’s long homer
1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp
Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the