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Nationals Weigh Abrams and Young in Gore-Driven Shakeup
mlb1 month ago

Nationals Weigh Abrams and Young in Gore-Driven Shakeup

The Washington Nationals kicked off their offseason by trading Mackenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package led by Gavin Fien and sending reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for Harry Ford, signaling a rebuild. The club has also shopped shortstop CJ Abrams and center fielder Jacob Young, with Abrams potentially commanding a large return due to controllable years, while Young’s elite defense and affordable contract make him appealing to several teams. Speculated fits include the Royals, Giants, Red Sox, Mariners and Padres as Washington weighs its future pieces toward a contention window around 2028.

Nationals Trade Gore as Market Heats Up, Weekend Fan Events Loom
mlb1 month ago

Nationals Trade Gore as Market Heats Up, Weekend Fan Events Loom

Three quick takeaways as the winter rumor mill heats up: the Nationals signal a rebuild by trading MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a prospect package headlined by Gavin Fien, with CJ Abrams and Jacob Young also in the mix as potential trade chips; with Gore and Freddy Peralta already off the board, the pool of tradable players narrows to depth pieces and position players like Kris Bubic, Brendan Donovan, and Isaac Paredes as teams weigh next moves; and teams are hosting fan events this weekend ahead of Spring Training, though weather forced cancellations for the Rangers and Orioles, with Twins, Astros, Rockies and Pirates events on the schedule.

Nationals Depart MASN, Recasting Orioles’ Regional TV Future
sports1 month ago

Nationals Depart MASN, Recasting Orioles’ Regional TV Future

The Washington Nationals are leaving the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after 21 seasons to join MLB’s centralized broadcast model, shifting MASN toward Orioles-led operation with a single main channel and MASN2 dropping from TV guides. Nationals games will stream in the DC market via Nationals.TV, while out‑of‑market games can be watched on the ESPN app. The move follows a long-running rights dispute and MLB settlement, part of a broader push toward league-controlled regional broadcasts after nine teams ended contracts with Main Street Sports, raising questions about MASN’s future and whether the Orioles can sustain the network.

Nationals to Appoint Blake Butera as MLB's Youngest Manager in Decades
sports3 months ago

Nationals to Appoint Blake Butera as MLB's Youngest Manager in Decades

The Washington Nationals are expected to hire Blake Butera, a young and experienced coach with a background in player development and international coaching, as their new manager following the firing of Davey Martinez. This move marks a significant change for the team, which has struggled in recent seasons, and leaves three managerial vacancies in MLB.

Phillies' Offense Shines in Nailbiting Win Over Nationals
sports6 months ago

Phillies' Offense Shines in Nailbiting Win Over Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 on August 17, 2025, with Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos hitting home runs, marking a series split. Key performances included returning players Bohm and Nola, though Nola struggled in his first game back. Washington's Paul DeJong hit a late homer, but the Nationals fell to 18-36 in day games. The game featured strong bullpen efforts and notable performances from Duran and Banks.