The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists. Truth be told, we’re

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DENVER – Starting pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Nationals took the field Wednesday knowing how significant the matinee against the Rockies was for their playoff hopes. Sure, they were looking to secure a series win and go 4-2 on a road trip out of the All-Star break. Bigger than that,

DENVER – Whether the Nationals are buyers or sellers at the Trade Deadline on Aug. 3 has a lot to do with the results of the games played over the next two weeks. The Nats are 51-51 following an 8-7 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday night. They are 1

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It’s hard to stay on top of the Hitter Power Rankings for an extended period of time. Even great hitters slump, right? Well, don’t tell that to the man in our No. 1 spot -- yet again. He’s become a regular there and is showing no signs of slowing down,

DENVER – The ball is known to fly at Coors Field. So when the Nationals entered their series against the Rockies, manager Blake Butera didn’t want the hitters to try to do too much. Their approach has produced baseball’s top offense this season. No need to do anything extra in

DENVER – There was a sigh of relief for the Nationals’ beleaguered bullpen on Monday when the results of lefty PJ Poulin’s MRI came back. The tests showed there was no damage to his UCL, and the injury was contained to the left flexor strain that was originally diagnosed on

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Many players don’t know (or, at least, claim not to know) when they’re on the precipice of a statistical milestone. That made Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams’ awareness and candor all the more refreshing after Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.

The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season. In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Nationals’ embattled bullpen is down another key piece. Washington placed left-handed reliever PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain, the club announced before Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. The move is retroactive to Thursday.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Zack Littell walked into the visitors’ dugout at Sutter Health Park and slammed his glove down hard on the bench. After a big first inning that set the tone for an ugly 15-1 loss to the Athletics on Saturday night, the Nationals right-hander’s exasperation was evident.

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Held to just eight total runs in a three-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees, the Nationals closed the first half below .500 and with a bad taste in their mouths. They needed to turn the tide. “After the All-Star break, everybody wanted to come back

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Harry Ford didn’t have a ton of time to let his first Major League home run wash over him. Trotting around the bases and back into the visitors’ dugout at Sutter Health Park with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, the Nationals rookie had

Every pitch matters. That might be a simplistic analysis, but it's the basic premise of Statcast's Run Value system, which helped determine some of the top pitches of the first half of the 2026 season. Run values look at the run impact of an event based on the runners on

You've got to give to get during Trade Deadline season. We've already gone through each team's biggest Deadline need, but what do these clubs have to offer to address that need? With the help of our MLB.com beat reporters, here's a look at each club's biggest trade chip.

The Nationals traded former top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later, the team announced.

For the first time in recent years, projecting the Nationals’ direction at the Trade Deadline is not clear cut. After being sellers since 2021, the Nationals have exceeded expectations and are playing around .500 baseball. They are tied for the league’s leading offense, led by All-Stars James Wood and CJ

Major League Baseball announced its 2027 regular-season schedule on Thursday. It is slated to begin on Wednesday, March 24, with an Opening Night game streamed live on Netflix. The matchup is to be determined. Traditional Opening Day is set for Thursday, March 25, with 14 games on the schedule. That

The Nationals officially signed their first Draft pick in their new front office era. No. 11 overall pick Chris Hacopian from Potomac, Md., signed his contract at his hometown ballpark on Wednesday. To commemorate the special occasion, Hacopian toured the stadium with his family. Hacopian, a 21-year-old second baseman out

Teams made 613 Draft picks on Saturday and Sunday, beginning with the White Sox taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 and finishing with the Dodgers popping Illinois left-hander Zach Bates. We've already provided instant analysis of the first 40 selections and predicted which teams grabbed the most talent.