Washington Nationals Daily Recap Archive

Nationals might have had hidden reason to move CJ Abrams off shortstop when they did

The Washington Nationals' decision to move All-Star CJ Abrams off shortstop feels like a perplexing gamble given his .283 batting average and solid defensive presence. This shift comes on the heels of a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Mets, where the offense struggled against a...

Cade Cavalli continues to demonstrate ace potential for Nationals after latest gem

Cade Cavalli's dazzling performance in the Nationals' 7-0 victory over the Cubs highlighted his ace potential and solidified the team's strong finish to a six-game home stand, where they went 4-2. With eight scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts, and only one hit allowed, Cavalli...

Nationals drop touted pitching prospect's MLB debut in embarrassing defeat by Cubs

In a dramatic turn of events, the Washington Nationals bounced back from a brutal 6-12 loss to the Chicago Cubs with a stunning 7-0 victory, thanks largely to Cade Cavalli's masterful performance, where he flirted with a no-hitter into the seventh inning. This performance not...

Nationals DFA second veteran pitcher in as many weeks after recent prospect promotion

The Washington Nationals are in a bit of a tailspin after losing to the Chicago Cubs 8-6, marking a tough blow as they look to climb back into contention with a record of 59-62. The team is embracing youth, with rookie Jackson Kent making his MLB debut tonight after the...

Nationals' 2026 1st-rounder notches first hit in professional minor league debut

The Washington Nationals are feeling the heat as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs, riding a wave of momentum after their recent sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. With a respectable 4-3 record over the last week, the Nats are outscoring opponents by eight runs, but they'll...