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federalbaseball.comThree under the radar free agent pitchers I like for the Washington NationalsDavid Peterson, Kris Bubic and Kyle Hart are three sleeper pitching free agents I like for the Nationals

these three free agent lefties could be steals for the Nats www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comAdrian Morejon is the bullpen addition the Washington Nationals desperately needThe flamethrowing reliever is the most direct way to upgrading Washington’s bullpen

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Adrian Morejon would transform the Nats bullpen www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWhere are the starters from the Washington Nationals World Series winning team now?It has almost been 7 years since the Nationals won the World Series. I took a look at where the starters are now

I looked at where the 2019 Nats are now www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWhat To Make Of The Washington Nationals Catching UnitAnalyzing the 5 Nats catchers most likely to make a big league impact in 2027

federalbaseball.comThese three Washington Nationals relievers could break out in 2027Yovanny Cruz, Riley Cornelio and Luis Perales all have elite stuff and could break out if the command develops

Which hard throwing but volatile Nats reliever do you think will break out in 2027 www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comMiguel Sime Jr. exceeded expectations in his first season in the Washington Nationals systemNats 4th rounder Miguel Sime Jr. still has control issues but his stuff was too hot for lower minors hitters to handle

I broke down Miguel Sime's first pro season www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comTop prospect Travis Sykora is a wild card for the Washington Nationals in 2027Travis Sykora returns from Tommy John Surgery next season. Here is what to expect from the Nats elite pitching prospect

Travis Sykora will be back in 2027. Here is what you need to know about the top prospect and the context of his return www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWill the Washington Nationals make any big moves before the lockout?With the lockout looming, could Paul Toboni make big moves before the work stoppage buzzer

I could see the Nats making big splashes before the lockout www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comBlake Butera retains his entire coaching staff for his second season as Washington Nationals managerThe Nats are keeping the same coaching staff but 2027 will be a big year for pitching coach Simon Mathews

Nats retain their coaching staff for Blake Butera's second season www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comBrandon Lowe could be Nats’ top target if they decide to make free agency splashThe former Pirate could make the Washington Nationals offense even better

federalbaseball.comThe Rays and Brewers both rely heavily on trades, which is a guide for the Washington NationalsThis World Series matchup shows how important trades can be in building a championship caliber roster

Took a look at the value of trades in roster building as we can see in this WS matchup. The Nats are also relying on trades a lot www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWhat will Yohandy Morales’ role be for the Washington Nationals in 2027?Yohandy Morales did nothing but rake in 2026, but his role entering 2027 remains uncertain despite his production

federalbaseball.comFive 2026 Washington Nationals pitchers you might have forgotten aboutThe Washington Nationals used 41 pitchers in the 2026 season, here are five of the most forgettable ones

These are five of the most random pitchers the Nats used in 2026 www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals need to spend money this offseasonThe Washington Nationals have not spent money in many years. Mark Lerner and team ownership need to change that

Hot take here: The Washington Nationals should spend money www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWill the Washington Nationals trade Jacob Young this offseason?With rumors of the Yankees being interested in Jacob Young, I took a look at whether moving him makes sense for the Nats

Should the Nats trade Jacob Young? www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWashington Nationals prospect Alejandro Rosario is finally throwing againAlejandro Rosario was the most mysterious piece of the Gore trade but also the one with the most upside. Now he is back

federalbaseball.comHarry Ford did not live up to expectations in his first year with the Washington NationalsHarry Ford was expected to emerge as the Nats catcher of the future, but that did not quite happen in 2026

Harry Ford had a tough year www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comDaylen Lile’s impressive defensive season rewarded with an NL Gold Glove nominationDaylen Lile worked hard to improve defensively after a rough 2025. Now the Nationals LF is a gold glove finalist

Daylen Lile worked very hard on his defense last offseason. It resulted in a Gold Glove nomination www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comErik Tolman and Jack Sinclair emerged as homegrown relief options for the Washington NationalsIt was an ugly season for the Nats bullpen but Erik Tolman and Jack Sinclair showed promising flashes late in the year

In a year with so many bad relievers, the unknown duo of Jack Sinclair and Erik Tolman brought a refreshing level of competence down the stretch www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comAndrew Alvarez pitched his way into the Washington Nationals future plans this yearAndrew Alvarez was not expected to be part of the Nats future rotation but he has forced the issue with a great season

Andrew Alvarez burst on to the scene in 2026 www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals have built up a very deep farm system under Paul ToboniThe Nats farm system is in a very healthy state after the first year of Paul Toboni’s regime

The Nats farm system is in a great spot www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comNationals prospect Jarlin Susana is at the Arizona Fall League throwing heat in the desertJarlin Susana has lit up the Arizona Fall League with his insane velocity and good enough strike throwing

The only thing providing more heat than the Arizona sun is the rocket launcher on Jarlin Susana's right arm www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Championship Series matchups prove the Washington Nationals do not need a monster payroll to winThree of the four teams left standing do not have monster payrolls, which provides hope for Paul Toboni and the Nats

federalbaseball.comAndres Chaparro rewarded the Washington Nationals faith in him during the second halfAndres Chaparro had a second half for the ages which put him in strong position to be the starting 1B in 2027

Andrés Chaparro was a stud in the second half www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comWho Are Some Potential Washington Nationals Trade Chips This Offseason?5 potential Nationals trade pieces this winter that are worth monitoring

A look at some players the Nats could trade www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comMichael King would be a statement free agent signing for the Washington NationalsIf the Nats wanted to show they mean business for 2027, Michael King would be a great signing with ties to Blake Butera

Michael King would be an awesome signing www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comDaylen Lile’s 2026 season was a mixed bag for the Washington NationalsDaylen Lile did not have a bad season in 2026 but he still left a bit to be desired at the plate

Daylen Lile was solid in 2026 but there is still a lot to improve www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comSeaver King had an electrifying bounce back year in 2026After a brutal first pro season, Seaver King looked like the guy the Washington Nationals selected in the top 10 in 2026

Seaver King had a monster year www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals finally found their next ace with Cade CavalliCade Cavalli finally became the guy for the Nationals this year and got rewarded with a contract extension

Cade Cavalli became an ace in 2026 www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comKevin Gausman could be the rotation anchor the Nats are looking forThe veteran starter is a free agent the Washington Nationals should think about pursuing

The Nats should take a look at Kevin Gausman for veteran stability in the rotation www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Luis Perales for Jake Bennett Trade has not aged well for the Washington Nationals so farOf all the deals Paul Toboni has made as Nats POBO, the Jake Bennett for Luis Perales swap is the one he might want back

The Perales for Bennett swap looks like a deal Paul Toboni may want back. I took a deep dive www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comKeibert Ruiz saved his Washington Nationals career in 2026After struggling for years, Keibert Ruiz was arguably the best redemption story on the Nationals this season

Keibert Ruiz blew me away in 2026 and saved his Nats career www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals had funky home/road splits in 2026The Nationals had a similar record at home and on the road but the way they got there was bizarre

Here is the story behind the Nats home/road splits www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comJames Wood’s season followed a familiar pattern for the Washington NationalsJames Wood took a step forward but he still faced familiar issues in the second half of the season

I examined James Wood's 2026 season www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comTaking a look at how the Washington Nationals fared using the ABS challenge systemI wanted to examine how the Nationals did in the first year of the ABS challenge system

Looking at how the Nats did with the ABS challenge system www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comFormer Washington Nationals are already making a big impact in the postseasonLuis Garcia Jr., Bryce Harper and Erick Fedde are among the former Nationals to have big moments early in the playoffs

Several former Nats having big moments in the playoffs made me miss October baseball in DC www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comPaul Toboni and the Washington Nationals need to find an elite reliever to spearhead the bullpenThe Nats cannot afford to build the bullpen on the margins again. They need a heavy hitter at the back end

After setting the blown save record, the Nats need to go big game hunting for bullpen help www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comBrady House took a step forward in 2026 for the Nationals but the best is yet to comeUnlike others, Brady House took a moderate step forward but there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the 23 year old

Brady House did not break out but as he has for most of his pro career, he made slow but steady progress www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals offense blasted past all expectations this seasonThe Nationals offense was a force to be reckoned with this season getting production from all over the place in 2026

I broke down the Nats elite offense www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comCJ Abrams had a career year for the Washington Nationals in 2026CJ Abrams will be the first player we grade this offseason. The Nats infielder had a monster year at the plate

I am grading Nats players and the first player in this series is CJ Abrams, who had a career year www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud ofThis was a true step forward season for the Nats. I reflected on year 1 under Blake Butera and Paul Toboni

I reflected on the 2026 Nats www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comConnelly Early is back in his place of peace on a big league moundConnelly Early managed to get on the mound for the Washington Nationals and made a strong first impression

Connelly Early looked sharp www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

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Sam Dykstra

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Jarlin Susana has let it fly in the Triple-A National Championship

federalbaseball.comThe Washington Nationals officially avoid a last place finishWith the win last night, the Nats clinched 4th place and pushed the big money Mets into last place

The Nats will not be a last place club www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

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Mark Zuckerman

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Connelly Early will start tomorrow, with Jake Irvin pitching behind him.

federalbaseball.comWashington Nationals final chapter of 2026 season comes with 3 games against MetsThe season finale is upon us as the Nats take on NL East rival Mets this weekend

federalbaseball.comJorbit Vivas has not been that bad for the Washington NationalsJorbit Vivas is not amazing but I think he has been a little bit over-hated this season by Nationals fans

Jorbit Vivas really hasnt been that bad www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comThe Rochester Red Wings win their first International League title since 1997The Washington Nationals AAA affiliate won a league title. This is a sign of the progress the new regime is making

The Rochester Red Wings are international league champs. Congrats to Matt LeCroy and the boys www.federalbaseball.com/washington-n...

federalbaseball.comNationals prospect Devin Fitz-Gerald has persevered despite a trying year on and off the fieldDevin Fitz-Gerald has had a trying season on and off the field but that hasn’t stopped him from being mostly productive