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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Boss Admits He Is Thinking About Playoffs

It seems like the playoffs have started to creep into the mind of Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni.

Brad Wakai

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Jun 13, 2026

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr.

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead

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Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez

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Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

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'It Would Be a Surprise' If Nationals Promoted Abimelec Ortiz Before All-Star Break

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Under-the-Radar Prospect From Jose A. Ferrer Trade Has Quickly Climbed Up Pipeline

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Washington Nationals pitcher Riley Cornelio

Nationals Want Riley Cornelio to Become Long-Term Fixture in Their Bullpen

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams and outfielder James Wood

It's Become Quite Obvious Who Has Emerged as Leaders for the Nationals

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews

Nationals Outfielder Dylan Crews Continues to Baffle Analysts

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals prospect Seaver King

There's a Chance Nationals Star Prospect Seaver King Makes MLB Debut This Year

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Reportedly 'Planned to Trade' Their Star Player During Offseason

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Nationals Pipeline Report: Star Prospect Gets Promoted, Another Wins an Award

Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin

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Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Set to Recall Star Reliever After Extended Absence

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young

Nationals Notes: Red-Hot Offense, Triple-A Success, Injury Updates

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Manager Believes This Offense Won't Slow Down, Here's Why

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Nationals Pipeline Report: Top Prospects Having Mixed Results at Triple-A

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Acquire Top 30 Prospect From Rockies as They Continue to Boost Depth

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz

Nationals Monday Fastball: Keibert Ruiz's Emergence Creates Complicated Situation

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Rising Superstar Nationals Prospect Now Ranked in Top 100

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Washington Nationals pitcher Richard Lovelady

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Washington Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin

Jake Irvin Gets Good News Despite Nationals Placing Him on Injured List

SEC Megastar Falls to Nationals in This Mock Draft, Here Are the Pros and Cons

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Nationals Place Key Offseason Addition on Minor League Injured List

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Skipper Continues to Be Positive Despite Heartbreaking Loss to Braves

Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House

Nationals Boss Still Believes Brady House Has High Ceiling Despite His Demotion

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Blake Butera Set to Change the Role of This Nationals Player

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Former MLB Executive Thinks Nationals Could Be Quiet Ahead of Trade Deadline

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Washington Nationals pitcher Clayton Beeter

Nationals Activate Clayton Beeter, Option One of Their Best Relievers to Triple-A

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

Why the Nationals Could Decide to Hold Onto CJ Abrams at Trade Deadline

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews

Dylan Crews Flashed Some of His New Approach in First Game Back With Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood

Nationals Star James Wood 'Hype' About His Unorthodox First Career Grand Slam

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews

What Dylan Crews Needs to Prove to the Nationals During This MLB Stint

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews

Dylan Crews Is Back With Nationals After They Make Flurry of Roster Moves

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Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House

Nationals Option Brady House to Triple-A in Surprising Roster Move

Washington Nationals prospect Seaver King

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nunez

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