The most revealing element of the Nationals’ solid deadline: They held on to CJ Abrams. A look inside the team’s plan with Abrams, and what keeping him tells us about their priorities and the conundrum they face: www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

CJ Abrams remains. Here’s what that says about the Nationals’ rebuild (Gift Article)

The Nationals are too far ahead in their process to trade away players like Abrams — even if they're not quite yet World Series contenders

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Final: Phillies 6, Nationals 3 Some good (Ortiz homer, Alvarez early)... but Blake Butera was ejected, James Wood exited early and Derek Hill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the first game post-deadline to put the Nats on an L6. Record: 55-59

I'm answering any and all questions about the Nationals deadline at the link below, which also includes Paul Toboni's thoughts on Foster Griffin, CJ Abrams, the sell/buy decision and the impact of the recent skid: www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...

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The Nationals haven't spent much time internally on offers for CJ Abrams, according to a person familiar with their thinking. This doesn't explicitly rule it out. But the above corroborates league-wide sentiment that Abrams is unlikely to be moved. www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Nats not spending much time on CJ Abrams offers (Gift Article)

The Washington Nationals haven't spent much time internally discussing offers for CJ Abrams, according to a person familiar with their thinking who was granted anonymity to freely discuss the club’s o...

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Luis García Jr. told reporters he wanted to stay in DC past the deadline. He is now a Yankee, excited and sad to leave the org that raised him. “If everybody’s going to be sad that I’m leaving,” García said, “that means I’ve been doing things really good.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

Nationals trade infielder Luis García Jr. to Yankees in deal for 4 pitchers (Gift Article)

The 26-year-old García was a beloved member of the Nationals clubhouse.

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CJ Abrams on Luis Garcia Jr.: “He was probably the first guy I really talked to, for real. Kind of grew up together. So it’s just tough.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

Nationals trade infielder Luis García Jr. to Yankees in deal for 4 pitchers (Gift Article)

The 26-year-old García was a beloved member of the Nationals clubhouse.

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Nationals fans: I'm answering any and all questions about the Luis García Jr. trade here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...

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The Nationals have pitched to multiple teams that they are willing to trade from the surplus of position player talent in their farm system, per sources, though this is merely a partial picture of what is possible at their deadline. More in our live blog: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Nationals open to moving farm system depth (Gift Article)

The Nationals have pitched to multiple teams that they are willing to trade from their surplus of position player talent in the farm system, according to people briefed on their plans who were granted...

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All of the Nats’ recent games have been meaningful. But these next four in Atlanta? These are the big ones. Here’s what I saw from the team over the last week, and how it impacts games that could help determine their deadline decisions: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Three takeaways as the Nationals near a pivotal trade deadline (Gift Article)

Washington's four-game series at Atlanta is the team's most meaningful since it won the World Series in 2019.

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Final: Blue Jays 5, Nationals 2 Seven of the Nats' last eight losses were either a) decided by one run or b) saw the other team take a lead in the 7th, 8th or 9th. They are two back in the wild-card race as the deadline looms. Record: 55-54

The deadline is less than a week away. It felt like a good time to field your trade offers. Here’s a slew of mock trades for the Nats, and who says no… if anyone does: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Who says no to a CJ Abrams to Red Sox trade? Your best Nationals deadline ideas (Gift Article)

Teams have less than a week to pull off any trades. Our readers shared plenty of ideas

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Nationals fans: Hit me with your mock trades and I’ll choose some of the best ones for our favorite deadline exercise: Who says no? Send them here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...

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Final: Blue Jays 3, Nationals 2 The Nats could not touch Toronto's bullpen, which allowed 4 hits across 6.1 frames in relief of Max Scherzer. One-run loss in which the tying run was 180 ft away will sting with six games left until the deadline. Record: 54-53

Final: Nationals 10, D-Backs 7 James Wood and CJ Abrams homered twice. Four others had at least two hits. The bullpen made it far too close. But the Nats held on, and the series win puts them one game back of D-Backs in the wild-card race. Record: 54-52

Hearing a little bit about the Foster Griffin market. In here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...

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Taking any and all questions on the Curtis Mead for Connelly Early trade in this chat, with some details from Toboni and Butera pinned. Ask away! www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb...

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Answered your Qs about the Curtis Mead - Connelly Early trade, including what the Nats are losing in Mead and what this means for the future of the rotation and Brady House: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Grading Nationals’ trade for Connelly Early, and examining what Red Sox got in Curtis Mead (Gift Article)

The Athletic's Spencer Nusbaum fielded questions from readers right after the trade. Here's what it means for the team's deadline plans.

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The Nationals are not shopping CJ Abrams, but teams are interested, and that could eventually force them to put real thought towards the idea of moving him. What we’re hearing about who is interested and what the Nats will weight, with @willsammon.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

CJ Abrams’ electric season at the plate deepens dilemma for Nats at MLB trade deadline

CJ Abrams has lifted Washington to heights it did not expect to reach this season. Will he still be a Nat after the trade deadline?

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Unsurprising: Rival evaluators expect the Nats to sell off some pieces at the trade deadline. More surprising: The team also plans to buy at least a little bit at the deadline, per source, (though what it adds could still be outweighed by what it sells): www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Nationals’ trade deadline plan includes a new wrinkle: adding big-league help (Gift Article)

Rival evaluators expect Nationals will sell from their big-league roster, though a source says the team also plans to seek some additions

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Final: Nationals 8, Rockies 0 The Nationals combine for a shutout in Coors, thanks in large part to six scoreless from Cade Cavalli. Loud contact, smart swing decisions and hustle plays in the late innings help get them back over .500. Record: 52-51

The Nationals are calling (some) pitches from the dugout. What I’ve seen and heard, free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Nationals are latest MLB team to adopt a trendy idea: Calling pitches from the dugout (Gift Article)

Coaches calling pitches from the dugout had been a staple of the college game, though it was frowned upon in the pros. That's changing.

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Final: Nationals 7, Rockies 3 Andrés Chaparro, Jacob Young and CJ Abrams went deep to lift the Nats, who now lead MLB in home runs. Riley Cornelio, Matt Krook and Tom Cosgrove combined for the bullpen's first scoreless showing this month. Record: 51-50

Warshan Hussin was 10, living in Iraq, when he watched his father get kidnapped and returned 24 hours later. His family emigrated to Syria, then Baltimore, where he joined a soccer program for refugees. On Hussin, who found home on the pitch:

He emigrated from Iraq and was saved by soccer. Now he’s giving back.

Warshan Hussin dodged sniper fire as a child before being exiled from Iraq. He ended up in Baltimore, where a fledgling soccer program changed his life.

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Story with @willsammon.bsky.social on the Luis García Jr. trade market: www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Nationals’ Luis García Jr. gaining traction in trade talks as teams look for power bats (Gift Article)

The Nationals are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot but moving García could help them acquire pitchers who could help next season.

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The Nationals have signed first-round pick Chris Hacopian to an under-slot deal of $5.7 million, per a source. Slot value of the 11th pick is $6,133,500.

The Nationals will recall top catching prospect Harry Ford after the break, per a source. The 23-year-old has a .705 OPS in Rochester this season, but a .911 OPS since June 1. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Nationals to promote prospect Harry Ford after catcher Drew Millas’ injury: Source (Gift Article)

Ford, the headliner in the offseason trade of Jose A. Ferrer, is expected to factor into the organization’s long-term plans.

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“It is an unproven theory right now. But that’s one that we’re betting on.” Inside the Nationals’ changing draft process: profiles they targeted, who (crucially) had a say and how it all blended together: www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

How the Washington Nationals modernized their approach to the MLB Draft

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As Devin Fitz-Gerald became a top-100 prospect, his mom was diagnosed with brain cancer and told she had ~18 months to live. Dad is searching for a way to pay for treatment. Mom is stuck at home. And Devin? “I’m trying to play for her.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

A cancer diagnosis upended their world. Now, her son says, ‘I’m trying to play for her’ (Gift Article)

Colleen Fitz-Gerald, whose two sons are burgeoning MLB talents, was diagnosed with glioblastoma late last year.

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Final: Nationals 8, Astros 2 Luis García Jr. was 3-for-4 and hit his career-high 20th home run. Foster Griffin K'd 9 over 7 frames and hasn't allowed more than 1 earned run in 7 consecutive starts, tying a Nats record. Revelatory developments. Record: 48-46

Final: Astros 6, Nationals 3 This wasn't the sharpest game on the bases or in the field, which isn't something we've said about the Nats in a bit. José Tena and James Wood homered again. Bases loaded at the end, but couldn't break through. Record: 47-46