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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals' Offensive Struggles in Spring Training Could Carry Over Into Season

The Washington Nationals have struggled at the plate so far this spring, and that could carry over into the start of the season.

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Nationals Release Interesting Lineup as They Try to Stay Undefeated vs. Yankees

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Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Gets His First Spring Start Against Cardinals

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4 Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Tie vs. Phillies

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Jake Irvin Starting for Nationals Against Phillies in Game 4 of Spring Training

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Brady House Makes Statement in Nationals Dominant Spring Training Win Over Marlins

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Nationals Spring Breakout Game Listed as One of Best Potential Prospect Matchups

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Nationals' Spring Breakout Roster Is Absolutely Stacked

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Paul Toboni, Mike DeBartolo Have Completely Overhauled This Nationals Farm System

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Updated Nationals Farm System Rankings Highlights Their Incredible Young Talent

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Little-Known Nationals Prospect Could Turn Into Breakout Player

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Nationals Top 30 Prospect 'Poised' to Make MLB Debut Early in 2026

Intriguing Youngster Highlighted as Nationals 'Best Power-Hitting Prospect'

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Advanced Stats Paint Bleak Picture for Nationals Pitcher Josiah Gray

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Opening Day Roster Prediction Version 1.0

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This Young Nationals Arm Could Make Push for Rotation Spot

Zack Littell of the Cincinnati Reds

Zack Littell's Addition Creates Major Question Marks for Other Nationals Pitchers

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Robert Hassell III Could Be Playing His Way Into Substantial Role With Nationals

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Blake Butera Might Have Given Nationals Fans a Sneak Peek at Opening Day Lineup

Daylen Lile of the Washington Nationals

These Nationals Players Have Underwhelmed During Early Spring Training Action

Brady House of the Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Officially Announce Who Their Opening Day Starter Is Going to Be

Jacob Young of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Outfielder Jacob Young Took Important Step in Rehab Process

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Skipper Says They Are Focused on More Than Wins and Losses This Season

Zack Littell of the Cincinnati Reds

Nationals Make Signing of Zack Littell Official, DFA Veteran Reliever

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Nationals Reportedly Agree to Contract With Zack Littell

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

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Nationals Starting to Line Things Up for Their Probable Opening Day Starter

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Outfielder Says He's 'Gotten More Instruction' This Spring Than Ever Before

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Harry Ford of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Star Prospect Harry Ford Has Signature Moment in World Baseball Classic

Nationals Announce Second Round of Cuts From Major League Camp

Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Star Dylan Crews Dealing With New Injury After Getting Hit by Pitch

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Cut Their First Players From Major League Spring Training Camp

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Nationals Slugger Makes 2026 All-Star Team in 'Way-Too-Early' Prediction

James Wood of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Skipper Explains Why James Wood Is Getting Reps in Right Field

Luis Garcia Jr. of the Washington Nationals

4 Nationals Players Who Stood Out in Major Way During Friday's Spring Contest

Harry Ford of the Washington Nationals

What Nationals Fans Should Monitor When Harry Ford Competes in World Baseball Classic

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Jackson Rutledge of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Former First-Rounder Jackson Rutledge In-Line for Important Role

Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals

3 Takeaways From Nationals Blowout Spring Training Loss Against Yankees

This Under-the-Radar Nationals Pitcher Could Push for Opening Day Roster Spot

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Here's What Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to When it Comes to ABS System

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Seem to Have Picked What Position Gavin Fien Will Play Going Forward

This Nationals Pitcher Could Benefit Most From Team's Updated Pitching Philosophy

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals' New Pitching Approach Has Been on Fully Display Early This Spring

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Harry Ford's Ceiling Could Be Lower Than Nationals Fans Realize

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Daylen Lile Gets Blunt About This New Era of Nationals Baseball

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Nationals Release New Look Lineup for Game 3 of Spring Training

James Wood of the Washington Nationals

This One Tweak Could Solve Nationals Star James Wood's Strikeout Issue

Trey Lipscomb of the Washington Nationals

Standout Performers From Nationals Split-Squad Game Against Cardinals

Riley Adams of the Washington Nationals

Four Takeaways From Nationals Spring Training Opener vs. Astros

Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

Nationals Release Lineups for Spring Training Games Against Astros, Cardinals

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This Nationals Player Is Projected to Lead the Team in WAR This Season

Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals

4 Nationals Who Have Most to Prove During Spring Training

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Position Battles Nationals Fans Should Pay Attention to During Spring Training

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Nationals Introduce New Technology That Should Help Prevent Pitching Injuries

Drew Smith of the New York Mets

New Executive Played Important Role in Drew Smith Signing With Nationals

CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals

Blake Butera, CJ Abrams Set Goal for What Nationals Star Should Accomplish This Year

Washington Nationals prospect Eli Willits

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Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera

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Cionel Perez of the Baltimore Orioles

Additions of Veteran Pitchers Changes Outlook of Nationals Bullpen This Spring

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Nationals Players Tested Out New Wrinkle Coming to MLB During Full-Squad Workout

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Bryce Harper Seemingly Takes Major Shot at Nationals With His Latest Comments

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Trade Speculation Regarding Nationals Star CJ Abrams Heats Up Once Again

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Three Nationals Pitchers Have Caught Eye of Manager Blake Butera in Camp

Washington Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni

Nationals Sign Former Mets Reliever As Bullpen Rebuild Continues

James Wood of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Star James Wood Discusses How He's Going to Improve His Defense

Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals

This Season Considered 'Make-or-Break' for Nationals Outfielder Dylan Crews

Role Change Could Be Inevitable for Nationals Star Prospect

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Nationals Agree to Deal With Low Risk, High Reward Reliever

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Cade Cavalli of the Washington Nationals

Nationals New Ace Cade Cavalli Upgraded His Pitch Arsenal

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Key Nationals Starter Is Reportedly 'Fully Healthy and Ready to Go'

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Brad Lord of the Washington Nationals

Nationals Boss Makes It Clear What Role They Want Brad Lord To Have

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