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The Nationals made a savvy move by signing righty Zack Littell, effectively blocking a division rival in desperate need of bullpen help, while also leaving Richard Lovelady out in the cold after a brief stint with the team. With spring training underway, Washington's roster still shows signs of needing significant improvement before they can truly compete in the 2026 season. In the locker room, pitchers shared insights on their progress and challenges, emphasizing the team's potential while acknowledging the uphill battle ahead. As the front office reshuffles the deck, fans are left wondering if Littell can bring stability to a shaky bullpen and if the team can turn their flashes of promise into a cohesive force for the future.
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Nationals just blocked a needy rival with perfectly-timed Zack Littell signing
The Washington Nationals' signing of righty Zack Littell over the weekend picked up a new meaning in the aftermath of the transaction.
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What are some of the frustrating realities from the Nationals' spring training?
The Washington Nationals might be headed in the right direction, but the team still has a lot of room for improvement in advance of the 2026 season.
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Notes from the Washington Nationals locker room
This morning I had the privilege of going into the Nationals locker room during their media availability time. I had the chance to talk to a few pitchers and they updated me on how their spring’s were going. It was very cool to be in there and the players gave thoughtful answers. The first person […]
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Nationals Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Nationals have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot goes to righty Zack Littell, whose previously reported one-year deal with the Nats is now official. Washington claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Mets back on Jan. 29. He’d signed a split major league deal with the Mets […]