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Butera looking forward to returning to old stomping grounds

7:31 AM EDT

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals' road trip took manager Blake Butera to a very familiar city, yet in an extremely different role. This weekend, Butera returns to Tampa for the first time as a Major League manager.

The Draft is less than a month away. How will the top 3 -- and more! -- shake out?

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It's the calm before the storm with the Draft, which is 23 days away. There were so many upsets in the NCAA Tournament that many top college talents' seasons ended earlier than expected. It's possible that only one first-rounder played in the Men's College World Series, and Alabama shortstop Justin

Stream Nats games on Nationals.TV for low price of $74.99

June 1, 2026

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

What a celebration! Petry homers twice on 22nd birthday

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8:58 AM EDT

I don’t know about you, but Ethan Petry was definitely feeling 22 on Wednesday, assuming another trip around the sun provides a boost in home-run pop. Petry, the Nationals’ No. 13 prospect, hit a pair of big flies for Double-A Harrisburg in an 11-6 victory over Erie at FNB Field.

Herz takes big step in TJ rehab with 1st Single-A start

June 16, 2026

WASHINGTON -- For the past 17 months, each day DJ Herz spent at the Nationals' training complex recovering from Tommy John surgery felt like “forever” to the southpaw. Then, on Tuesday, he looked up and he was in Fredericksburg, Va., to make his first rehab start above the Rookie level.

Four pitches cost Nats a chance to seize a golden opportunity

June 17, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have been playing their best baseball in years, momentum they would have liked to take into a stretch of seven consecutive games against playoff contenders. But before they play three games in Tampa and host the Phillies for four, the Nats were stifled by the Royals,

Latest Nationals injuries & transactions

June 16, 2026

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

Wood deserves more love in All-Star voting

9:55 AM EDT

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.

1 prospect from each team pushing for a promotion

12:40 PM EDT

It’s moving season in the Minor Leagues. It’s around this time of the season that sample sizes are big enough and organizations can recognize without much doubt which of their prospects deserve new challenges at higher levels, like the Nationals did last week with Eli Willits’ move to High-A at

Nasty Nas! Nothing stops Nuñez in historic all-around masterpiece

June 17, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Nasim Nuñez narrowly missed his first home run of the season. Instead, he ended up with an all-around game that showcased his speed, athleticism and grit. “My best big league performance, in my opinion,” Nuñez said. “It was pretty cool. I showed off all my tools, and then

Abrams atop All-Star voting ... but where's Wood? Nats pitch their OF star

June 15, 2026

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.

Watch No. 6 prospect King at Triple-A FREE on Friday

5:00 PM EDT

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

Willits slugs his way onto latest Prospect Team of the Week

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June 15, 2026

Draft fever is in full effect around MLB Pipeline, with less than four weeks until players start coming off the board. But before the 2026 class hears their names called, the most recent draftees are making still making plenty of noise, less than a year since going pro. Three players

Breaking down the closest All-Star races in Phase 1 balloting 

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June 16, 2026

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.

Nats icon Robles returns love to fans after ovation

June 15, 2026

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With another big frame, Nats look the part of one of MLB's best offenses

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June 14, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The air wasn’t the only hot thing in D.C. on Sunday afternoon. With temps in the 90s, over 10 degrees above average for mid-June in the nation’s capital, the Nationals took the field for their rubber match vs. the Mariners seeking a series win.

Each team’s biggest surprise so far in 2026

June 14, 2026

The 2026 season is in full swing. As is the case with baseball -- "you can't predict baseball" is a common phrase for a reason -- there have been plenty of surprising developments. We asked each of the 30 team beat reporters about the biggest surprises so far this season.

Crews shows off all the tools as Nats beat Mariners

June 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Dylan Crews left his fingerprints all over the Nationals’ 8-3 win over the Mariners on Saturday at Nationals Park. Appearing in his 21st game after beginning the season in Triple-A Rochester, Crews exuded confidence in multiple facets of the game.

Fore! Hit the links and explore historic Rochester in the latest episode of 'Grass Routes'

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo takes fans on journey through MiLB communities in docuseries
June 14, 2026

"Grass Routes" reaches its Season 2 conclusion with a visit to Rochester, N.Y. -- home of the world-famous (infamous?) Garbage Plate. After stops in Portland, Maine (Season 1), Asheville, Tulsa and Montgomery, the travelogue's fourth and final episode of the year features the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, affiliate of the

Littell struggles after rain delay as Nats pivot to unplanned bullpen game

June 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -- A delayed start and an early exit. The Nationals faced the unexpected on Friday, ultimately turning to a bullpen game as they struggled to find offense in their 10-2 loss to the Mariners.

Nationals treasure: 2025's No. 1 pick enjoying homer streak at High-A

June 12, 2026

If there were any questions about how Eli Willits would handle his recent promotion to High-A, he's answering them emphatically. Washington's No. 1 prospect went deep for a third consecutive game and for the fourth time this week for High-A Wilmington, which lost, 7-6, to Greensboro on Friday night at

Wood the spark that lights Nats' potent offensive fire 

June 11, 2026

What’s been the secret sauce behind the Nationals’ strong start so far in 2026? It’s simple: Offense. Through Wednesday, the Nats boasted the Majors’ most prolific run-scoring attack, with 372 runs scored through 69 games, an average of 5.39. At the center of that offensive onslaught is James Wood, who’s