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The Nationals are making moves that signal a new era, highlighted by the official signing of Zack Littell, a rare financial commitment from an organization that has often been reluctant to spend. Meanwhile, Cade Cavalli's journey of resilience culminated in a well-deserved honor as he was named the Opening Day starter for 2026 against the Cubs, a role he embraced by dominating in a Grapefruit League matchup against the Cardinals, where he tossed three hitless innings and struck out two. This combination of strategic signings and the elevation of young talent like Cavalli reflects a shift in the Nats' approach as they build for the future.
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Nationals' Zack Littell signing becomes official with encouraging financial details
The Washington Nationals' signing of righty Zack Littell became official, and it appears as if the team actually spent a little bit of money for a change.
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Nationals officially tab former Top 100 prospect as Opening Day starter
The Washington Nationals have officially tabbed one of their most promising young arms as their 2026 Opening Day starter when they play the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field later this month.
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Opening Day starter Cade Cavalli sets the tone in the Washington Nationals win over the Cardinals
After being named the Opening Day starter this morning, Cade Cavalli took the ball for the Nats in their Grapefruit League showdown with the Cardinals. He only went three innings in this one, but he looked impressive. Cavalli did not allow a hit and struck out two Cardinals, setting the tone for a strong afternoon […]
MLB.com
'There's nobody more deserving': Nats reward Cavalli with first Opening Day start
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Three years of perseverance and grit culminated in one of baseball’s most prestigious honors: Cade Cavalli was named the Nationals’ 2026 Opening Day starter on Wednesday.
On March 26, the 27-year-old right-hander will take the mound for the Nats at Wrigley Field against the Cubs
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Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026
We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline.
Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each
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Effectively Wild Episode 2450: Season Preview Series: Mets and Nationals
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Cal Raleigh, Randy Arozarena, and WBC handshake etiquette, whether a mercy-rule-inducing dinger qualifies as a walk-off, whether a winning home team could voluntarily play the bottom of the ninth, MLB’s ban of the Brewers’ challenge-system system, why the MLBPA should defend Jurickson Profar and other players with positive […]