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How the Nationals handle the starting rotation is worth monitoring down the stretch
Nationals lose 7-3 to the Phillies as starting pitching falters
Miles Mikolas allowed seven doubles and six runs on 12 hits over five innings Thursday night as the Nationals lost 7-3 at Philadelphia.
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After an offseason full of Stefon Diggs drama, Washington feels it signed its missing piece
After an offseason of Diggs drama, Washington feels it signed missing piece
The four-time Pro Bowler doesn’t come without headlines. Just ask the Vikings, or the Bills, or the Texans, or the Patriots. But he also comes with production.
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GoPros, Meta glasses and notecards: How the Commanders are learning a new offense
GoPros, Meta glasses and notecards: How the Commanders are learning a new offense
GoPros, Meta glasses and notecards: How the Commanders are cramming for a new offense on the fly
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Nationals in bit of a ‘reset’ after trade deadline, snap 7-game losing streak
Nationals in bit of a ‘reset’ after deadline, snap 7-game losing streak
PHILADELPHIA — It’s hard not to acknowledge that the Nationals season should be broken up in halves.
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Behind the design of the Nationals’ ‘Chocolate City’ jersey: ‘I wanted every element to have a purpose’
Behind the design of the Nationals’ ‘Chocolate City’ jersey
On Aug. 26, the Washington Nationals are celebrating their first African American Heritage Night. The organization has had Juneteenth and Negro Leagues celebrations, as well as Hispanic, Japanese and...
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Commanders will reportedly sign star wide receiver with Stefon Diggs
Commanders will reportedly sign star wide receiver with Stefon Diggs
Washington has long been linked to Diggs this offseason. The Maryland native last played for New England in 2025, helping the Patriots make a run to the Super Bowl.
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Nationals All-Star James Wood heads to 10-day IL with mild oblique strain
Nationals All-Star James Wood heads to 10-day IL with mild oblique strain
“The fact I heard the doctor had to really look for it to find it is a good thing,” manager Blake Butera said.
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The Nationals’s once-mighty offense continues to struggle in loss to Phillies
The Nationals’ once-mighty offense struggles in loss to Phillies
The Nationals were 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position Tuesday, and are 3-for-46 in those situations on eight-game road trip.
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Nationals trading All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to Guardians
Nationals trading All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to Guardians
Griffin is 12-3 with a 3.06 ERA in 22 starts. He doesn’t overwhelm hitters with a high-velocity fastball, but instead flummoxes them with seven pitches and a tremendous cutter.
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Nationals dealing Luis García Jr. to Yankees for 4 pitchers
Nationals dealing Luis García Jr. to Yankees for 4 pitchers
The Nationals will receive four right-handed pitchers in return.
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Foster Griffin struggles in what could be final Nationals start
Nationals lose what could be Foster Griffin’s final start for them
Griffin threw five innings, allowing six runs on nine hits, with two walks and two strikeouts.
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The Commanders haven’t signed another star receiver. Jayden Daniels might have his new favorite target anyway.
Jayden Daniels still doesn't have a second star receiver. Maybe he won't need one
Chig Okonkwo was the talk of the Commanders offense. Daniels couldn’t stop targeting him. Coaches and players couldn’t stop raving about him.
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Nationals begin final series before trade deadline with loss to Braves
Braves beat Nationals 5-4 to start last series before trade deadline
Jake Irvin’s performance was uneven in the Nationals’ 5-4 loss. He allowed five runs on three hits with two walks and a strikeout.
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Nationals’ Chris Hacopian path to the pros began in his dad’s training facility in Gaithersburg
Nationals’ first-rounder’s path to the pros began in Montgomery County
“He’s been training to be a pro since middle school, honestly,” said Pat Skellchock, Chris Hacopian’s coach at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac.
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Trading Foster Griffin makes sense on paper. But the Nationals shouldn’t.
The Nationals should not trade Foster Griffin, even though it makes senese
COLUMN | Rebuilding teams trade valuable players because that’s what they are supposed to do. It makes sense. In some ways, it feels inevitable.
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Why the Commanders are resisting calls to add a receiver — for now
Why the Commanders are resisting calls to add a receiver — for now
Why hasn’t Washington bought an insurance package at receiver yet? It needs time, not reinforcements.
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Why QB Jayden Daniels has a different feeling about the Commanders’ new offense after a trip to LA
Commanders' Jayden Daniels feels better about his new offense. A trip home helped.
“Some people around here would disagree,” Jayden Daniels quipped. “But there’s a lot to do out there. Great weather. So what better place to go than Southern California?”
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Nationals lose winnable game to Blue Jays, drop series
Nationals lose winnable game to Blue Jays, drop series
Given the unreliability of starters not named Foster Griffin and Cade Cavalli, and most of the bullpen, the Nationals will be kicking themselves for losing Wednesday’s winnable game.
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Nationals’ quiet offensive day spoils strong pitching performance in loss to Blue Jays
Nationals spoil strong pitching performance in loss to Blue Jays
The few times Nationals fans could cheer were when they were saluting 2019 World Series champion Max Scherzer, who could have made his final start at Nationals Park.
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Commanders tap former Super Bowl winner to fill in for fired tight ends coach
Commanders tap former Super Bowl winner to fill in for fired tight ends coach
Wes Welker, who played 12 seasons at wide receiver, has coached in the NFL since 2017.
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Connelly Early still processing trade, but excited to join Nationals
Connelly Early still processing trade, but excited to join Nationals
Early will throw another bullpen in a couple of days and is on track to make a rehab start Aug. 3.
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Commanders fire tight end coach who was recently charged with DWI
Commanders fire tight end coach who was recently charged with DWI
Ben Steele was arrested on June 7 in Loudoun County, where the team’s facility is located, and charged for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
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Nationals’ CJ Abrams continues torrid July with Sunday’s 2-homer performance
Nationals’ CJ Abrams hits 2 more home runs in win over Diamondbacks
James Wood adds 2 of his own to reach 30 for the season
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Nationals trade third baseman Curtis Mead to Red Sox for lefty Connelly Early
Nationals trade Curtis Mead to Red Sox for left-hander Connelly Early
Early is 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA in 17 starts this season.
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Nationals’ Foster Griffin wants to remain present while his future is uncertain: ‘Nothing’s happened until it’s happened’
Foster Griffin wants to stay with the Nationals. That won't stop trade rumors.
The All-Star pitcher has been the subject of trade speculation for the first time in his career.
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Commanders’ secondary takes a hit as Trey Amos goes on PUP list ahead of training camp
Commanders cornerback Trey Amos to open training camp on PUP list
Amos figured to be a key part of Washington’s plans in the secondary.
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Look who’s gonna be playing up the road in Philly? LeBron.
Look who’s gonna be playing up the road in Philly? LeBron.
LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers after reconsidering retirement and turning down other options to extend his NBA career.
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Potomac native Chris Hacopian gets his first taste of Nationals Park as a professional
Chris Hacopian gets his first taste of Nationals Park as a professional
The Nationals, who want to establish their identity around drafting and development, are hoping the 21-year-old Hacopian will be the first of many picks they develop into quality big leaguers.
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