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Kick save and a HR robbery: Nats' Young makes TWO miraculous catches

September 21, 2025

NEW YORK – There is a spot at Citi Field that will hold a special meaning in Jacob Young’s Major League career. Young made not one but two stellar defensive plays at the center-field wall – including a game-saving home run robbery – in the Nationals’ 3-2 win over the

Nats rookie Lile avoids serious injury after sliding into wall

September 21, 2025

NEW YORK – Rookie Daylen Lile walked off the field on his own following a scary collision with the left-field side wall Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. The 22-year-old exited the game with a left knee contusion. “As soon as I made impact, I hit that wall pretty hard,” Lile

O's, Nats games available to stream in-market on MASN+

August 1, 2025

A new way to watch Orioles and Nationals baseball is here, and you get double the game action. Fans living in the Orioles’ and Nationals’ broadcast territory throughout the Mid-Atlantic area can watch both teams live in-market, subject to national exclusivities. The MASN+ streaming service is available monthly for $19.99.

'He was hitting his truck': Lile dashes around bases for inside-the-park HR ... in extras!

September 20, 2025

NEW YORK -- As he sprinted around the basepaths at a head-turning speed, Daylen Lile could have set the Nationals team record for most triples in a season. Instead, the rookie dashed past third -- and kept going. Lile hit a go-ahead inside-the-park home run off Tyler Rogers in the

Latest Nationals injuries & transactions

6:36 PM EDT

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

Parker to finish season in 'pen as Nats give rookie a shot

September 19, 2025

NEW YORK -- After making 30 starts in a frustrating season, left-hander Mitchell Parker will pitch out of the Nationals’ bullpen for the rest of the year. Parker is 8-16 with a 5.85 ERA across 158 1/3 innings. He has accumulated the most losses and holds the highest ERA among

In a season full of new stars, these 11 shone brightest

September 18, 2025

There is a crop of players -- more than 200 deep -- who will always remember 2025 as the year they got that precious first call to the big leagues. So let’s take a look at one player from each position who has made the most of that initial opportunity,

Crews finding stride again -- this time against an old collegiate foe

September 17, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Nationals outfielder and former LSU star Dylan Crews got the chance to face off against a familiar opposing pitcher in Wednesday’s series finale between the Nationals and the Braves at Nationals Park. Atlanta starter and former Florida hurler Hurston Waldrep was cruising along with four scoreless innings and

Here's each team's breakout prospect this season

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 17, 2025

With the Minor League season winding down -- the Triple-A regular season ends this week while the other leagues are either in the playoffs or have crowned a champion -- we decided it was time to start reviewing how some of the top prospects performed in 2025.

Lile's 10th triple of '25 adding to unreal finish to rookie year

September 17, 2025

WASHINGTON -- At only 22 years old and 81 games into his Major League career, Daylen Lile set the Nationals' rookie record (2005-present) for the most triples in a season. Lile recorded his 10th triple on Tuesday afternoon in a 6-3 loss to the Braves in Game 1 of the

'He was a hero': Nats' bullpen coach honors icon Clemente

September 15, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Before he took the field with the coaching staff wearing the honored No. 21 jersey, Nationals bullpen coach Ricky Bones thoughtfully selected what he was going to wear for pregame warmups on Monday afternoon. Bones picked out a special T-shirt and hat that displayed personal meaning to him.

VOTE: Williams named Nats' Clemente Award nominee

@bmags94 and @Spokes_Murphy
September 15, 2025

The Roberto Clemente Award, considered baseball's most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers, annually recognizes the MLB player who best represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions both on and off the field. Beginning today, fans can vote for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by

Henry's strong rookie season likely over after IL placement

September 14, 2025

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals’ bullpen will be without one of its top arms for the remainder of the season. Cole Henry's rookie year came to a halt on Sunday with two weeks remaining in the regular season. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list because of a back

'Play like your hair is on fire': Crews determined to finish rookie season strong

September 13, 2025

WASHINGTON -- When Dylan Crews looks at the Nationals' schedule in mid-September, he sees plenty of baseball left to be played. The 23-year-old outfielder has a team goal for the remainder of his rookie season. “We want to play hard-nosed baseball every day and come out here, take risks and

Wood's rally-stopping 93.1 mph throw to plate checks out with Nats

Left fielder prevents potential tying run in 9th with fastest-tracked assist of his young career
September 12, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Home run crusher. Extra-base slugger. James Wood added defensive game-saver to his Major League checklist in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night against the Pirates. Wood hurled a pinpointed 93.1 mph throw from left field to nab the potential game-tying run at home plate and

Gore spins five strong in return from IL as bats go quiet

September 11, 2025

MIAMI -- MacKenzie Gore returned from a short stay on the injured list prior to Thursday night’s game and dealt five innings of two-run ball. That was the good news. Unfortunately for Gore and the Nationals, those were the only runs the Marlins needed. Miami scored twice in the first

Gray finds strength through fiancée during long rehab journey

September 10, 2025

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.

Here are the 2025 Arizona Fall League rosters

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 10, 2025

If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember – there’s always desert ball. Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon, headlined by 13 Top 100 prospects, including two of the Top 5.

Nats' fearsome top 4 lights up Miami night with their red-hot bats

September 10, 2025

MIAMI -- Another day, another homer for Josh Bell. After placing himself in the Nationals’ record books Monday night at loanDepot park with two homers in a 4-for-6 night, Bell remained hot Tuesday in Washington’s 7-5 win over the Marlins.

Take a look at every ranked prospect in A-ball playoffs

September 9, 2025

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Bell's 2 HRs, veteran presence support Cavalli in strong start

September 9, 2025

MIAMI -- Things have just clicked for the Nationals as of late. After winning five of their past six (including sweeping Miami in Washington just a week earlier) coming into the series opener, the Nats continued their hot streak with a gargantuan offensive statement in a 15-7 win over the

Nats hunt fastballs and bag a couple in wild 9th-inning comeback vs. Cubs

September 7, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Nationals’ 6-3 comeback win over the Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field was all about timing. After struggling to get runners on base for eight innings – Washington recorded seven straight outs to start the game and 11 in a row from the fifth through eighth

Gray takes massive step toward big leagues with 1st rehab start

September 7, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Around 12:25 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, right-hander Josiah Gray walked into left field to warm up at Frawley Stadium wearing a No. 20 Blue Rocks uniform. At High-A Wilmington’s season finale, Gray was 40 minutes away from the end of a 17-month wait. Gray made his