First base first: Nats' top priority at Winter Meetings
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Here is one Winter Meetings goal for each team
With the Winter Meetings set to open Sunday in Nashville, the temperature setting on the Hot Stove could be turned way up as executives from around baseball gather in one location. Whether it's getting a feel for what's possible this offseason or even making some big moves to propel their
Former Nats manager a HOF candidate
Expect a big announcement on Sunday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., as the Contemporary Era Committee will meet that day to determine whether any of the candidates on an eight-name ballot will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next July. Four managers, two executives
Each team's most recent Rule 5 keeper
While a solid percentage of picks in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft get at least some big league time the season following their selection, it’s not so easy to stick around for an entire year. Below is the last Rule 5 selection (or player traded for
30 intriguing Rule 5 Draft options -- 1 for each team
Two weeks ago, all 30 teams made decisions on which prospects to protect on their 40-man rosters. Trades can obviously be made to take up, or free up, space so teams can decide how active they want to be in this year's Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft,
Here is why each fanbase should be thankful
It’s Thanksgiving! Gobble gobble, everybody. It is a bit of a sportswriting trope, harking all the way back to the turn of the century (no, not that one, the previous turn of the century) when newspaper columnists would all sit down and write about what sports figures should be thankful
Garrett shows gratitude at 6th annual Turkeypalooza
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Injuries & Moves: Four eligible players tendered contracts
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Could these players rebound with Nats?
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30 reasons to be thankful -- 1 for each farm system
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Examining Nationals' four 40-man roster additions
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. The deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft brought the addition of four players to the Nationals' 40-man roster on Tuesday. And
Each team's top '24 Rookie of the Year candidate
The 2023 Rookie of the Year races are over with Gunnar Henderson (American League) and Corbin Carroll (National League) crowned as this year’s unanimous winners. That marks the second time that MLB Pipeline’s preseason No. 1 and 2 prospects have won Rookie of the Year honors following the feats of
Nats' backup catcher aims to build on solid '23
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Parra, Cairo among new members of Nats' coaching staff
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals announced their 2024 coaching staff on Friday, which included both familiar faces receiving promotions and a pair of new hires. Gerardo Parra moves from the front office to first-base coach, while Ricky Gutierrez moves from run prevention coordinator to third-base coach. New to the staff for
Here are the 2023 Nats Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Washington Nationals.
Nationals announce earlier start time for evening games
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Nats prospect among Minor League Gold Glove Award winners
A diving catch in center, a barehanded play at short, a split-second snag from the mound. Defense can provide some of the most exciting moments in baseball. The best fielders can be casually cool yet consistent vacuums at their position. Rawlings and Minor League Baseball celebrate the electric and the
Nats promote Eddie Longosz to VP of player development
The Nationals promoted longtime front office member Eddie Longosz to the role of vice president and assistant general manager of player development and administration, the team announced Friday. Longosz, 37, has been in the Nats’ organization since 2010. “Eddie Longosz has been integral to our organization’s success over the past
FAQ: What's in store for Nats this winter
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Here were the toughest Rule 5 calls and their outcomes
Teams had until 6 p.m. ET to set their 40-man rosters and protect players from the Rule 5 Draft, which will take place on Dec. 6 at the Winter Meetings. We tracked every organization's ranked prospects who are Rule 5-eligible here. There were six Top 100 Prospects who required protection,
40-man deadline: Which prospects got roster spots?
All 30 Major League teams had decisions to make ahead of the Nov. 14 deadline to set 40-man rosters. Eligible players who were not added to their respective organization's roster can be selected by another organization in the Rule 5 Draft, which is set for Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Nashville.
How each player fared in the Fall Stars Game
The 17th iteration of the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game was held at Sloan Park on Sunday night. A number of baseball's top prospects showcased their talents, including top White Sox prospect Colson Montgomery -- No. 17 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 rankings -- who was named the game's
No. 14 prospect Lipscomb plates 3 with first fall homer
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s top performers from Arizona Fall League and Winter League action.
Frank Howard, larger-than-life slugger, dies at 87
Frank Howard, a hugely popular giant of a man who singlehandedly elevated Washington baseball from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s, has died, the Nationals announced on Monday. He was 87. Though Howard never guided the Washington Senators to the postseason, he was an All-Star four times, had two top-5