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The Washington Nationals are 0-0, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday. Today they play the Chicago Cubs at 02:20 PM EDT on Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV.

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Opening Day 2026
The Season Starts Now

Welcome to your daily Nationals digest. Each day you'll get the vibe check, game recaps, standings, achievements, and news. Today, it all begins.

Nationals Game Today

Opponent:Chicago Cubs (0-0)
Location:Wrigley Field
First Pitch:02:20 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Cade Cavalli (TBD) vs Matthew Boyd (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Marquee Sports Network, Nationals.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 6 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals kicked off their season with a fresh wave of changes, but the most alarming news is the unexpected setback for All-Star Josiah Gray, who will miss at least two months of action after being sidelined as he was set to start in Triple-A. Adding insult to injury, the Nats made another deal with the Yankees, acquiring an infielder to bolster their minor league depth while clearly attempting to navigate through a transitional phase. As the team unveils their new Opening Day roster amidst a revamped front office and coaching staff, there's a palpable sense of uncertainty hanging in the air. With a lukewarm vibe and the burden of injuries, fans are left hoping that the new additions can stabilize a roster that will likely be in flux as the season progresses.

Sources
Nationals add second Yankees infielder this week in pre-Opening Day trade
Districtondeck · Yesterday
Nationals add second Yankees infielder this week in pre-Opening Day trade
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees struck another deal involving an infielder on Tuesday, but this time it should provide some valuable minor league depth for the Nationals.
New Josiah Gray setback is hard for Nationals fans to believe
Districtondeck · Yesterday
New Josiah Gray setback is hard for Nationals fans to believe
The 2023 All-Star was slated to start the year in Triple-A, but will be held out of game action for at least two months.
The Dan Kolko era begins in the Washington Nationals booth
Federal Baseball · 20h ago
The Dan Kolko era begins in the Washington Nationals booth
Entering 2026, there is a lot of newness to the Washington Nationals. From the front office, to the coaching staff, to many of the players on the roster, there are a lot of new faces. That extends to the broadcast booth as well, with the Nationals bidding farewell to beloved play by play man Bob […]
3 College Hitters Washington Nationals Fans Should Be Keeping Their Eyes On
Federal Baseball · 23h ago
3 College Hitters Washington Nationals Fans Should Be Keeping Their Eyes On
Yesterday, I released my first college plus high school big board of the 2026 MLB Draft cycle, which you can find here. My college rankings were what shook up the most in the process of updating my board, as through 6 weeks of NCAA play, we’ve seen some players rise to the occasion and break […]
MLBTR Podcast: The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And Reassignments
Mlbtraderumors · Yesterday
MLBTR Podcast: The PCA and Sanchez Extensions, And Prospect Promotions And Reassignments
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]
Here's the Nats' official Opening Day roster
MLB.com · 13h ago
Here's the Nats' official Opening Day roster
CHICAGO -- The Nationals, in their first season with a revamped front office and coaching staff, set their 2026 Opening Day roster. Moving forward throughout the season, expect that group to frequently have a different look. "Things have been changing every day," manager Blake Butera said prior to the Nationals'

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Nationals Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Sat 03/28
@ Chicago Cubs
2:20 PM
Sun 03/29
@ Chicago Cubs
2:20 PM
Mon 03/30
@ Philadelphia Phillies
6:40 PM

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