After a long gap of not making selections in the Rule 5 Draft, the Nationals have been active in the annual event. This year, the Nats could add to their 2025 roster when the Rule 5 Draft takes place on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. ET at the Winter Meetings

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 3.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 29: 1) Ed Morris (1862) Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Morris grew up in California and was one of

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 28.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Sept. 26. 1) Bobby Shantz (1925) The 1952 American League Most Valuable Player after winning 24 games for Philadelphia

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals already saw one of their blue-chip prospects make his MLB debut this year when James Wood played his first game on July 1. Now they'll get their first look at another one of the top talents in the Minors, with outfielder Dylan Crews making his Major

Take a look back at the Nationals’ top selections, beginning in ‘05 with the relocation to Washington.

There are players who don’t need very long to make an impression on their team. Over the Nationals’ team history (2005-present), emerging young talents and veterans alike have stood out in their debut seasons in Washington. This list covers position players and pitchers, and there were a lot of strong

The Nationals’ current roster has some future Hall of Fame talent, but the Washington era hasn't yet had a player enshrined in Cooperstown. The most recent inductee who suited up for the Expos when the franchise was in Montreal was Larry Walker in 2020. For every player elected, there are

WASHINGTON -- The trade market has been one of the most effective tools used by Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo to build such a successful team. It was a method to help build the roster to contend and ultimately win a championship, and -- most recently -- a way to

What makes a standout season? Is it home runs, accolades, durability of games played or an X-factor that makes a performance noteworthy? In this article, take a look at some of the most memorable individual seasons by a Nationals position player.

From 00 to 99, Nationals players have chosen uniform numbers to represent themselves on the baseball field. Here's a look back at the top players to wear each number since 2005. Uniform numbers worn by only one player in team history are marked with an asterisk. 00: OF Brandon Watson,

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their careers while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have had plenty of top prospects come up through their system and garner tons of attention. From top overall Draft picks like Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg to highly touted rookies like Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto, fans tracked these future stars before they arrived at

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we’ve asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top managers in the history of their franchise, based on their time guiding that club. These rankings are for fun and debate purposes only!

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have a relatively brief team history -- 2019 will be the 15th season since the franchise moved to D.C. in '05 -- and it is a marvel how fast the club has come along. It was not long ago when the Nats were consistent last-place finishers

Nationals Park opened just over 10 years ago on March 30, 2008, in Southeast Washington, D.C. Since then, it has been the home to historical no-hitters, dramatic walk-off homers and franchise-changing postseason wins, just to name a few feats. Take a look at five memorable moments that have taken place

When baseball returned to Washington, D.C., from Montreal for the 2005 season, the question was what the team’s identity would be. The history of the Nationals name is part of a two-century journey through baseball’s past. Over 160 years ago, Washington’s first professional baseball team -- the Washington Nationals Baseball

In the short history of the Washington Nationals, the club has grown from National League East basement dwellers to one of the most successful teams of the decade. Its team history is too brief, however, to allow enough time for a player impactful enough to have come and gone and

The Opening Day game is filled with excitement and new opportunities for the season ahead, highlighted by fanfare and even first pitches thrown by U.S. Presidents. Whether at home or on the road, the Nationals have had memorable moments from the first game of the year.

The Nationals were playoff onlookers for their first seven seasons after relocating to Washington in 2005. The highest they climbed in the National League East standings was third place, and they struggled to finish above the .500 mark. That changed in 2012, when Washington became a playoff contender and eventual

Every year, Major League teams draft players hoping they will make an impact on their success -- that kind of future star that can bring championships to an organization. Since 2005, the Nationals have selected franchise-changing talents in the June Draft. From players who helped the Nats get to the

Whenever Max Scherzer steps on the mound, it's anyone's guess as to how many strikeouts he will tally by the end of the game. What's a standout performance for some pitchers is just another day at the office for the three-time Cy Young Award winner. Take a look at some

There are memorable firsts in team histories. Those big home runs and no-hitters are standout moments. How about the intricacies of the game -- the RBIs and strikeouts, for example. Take a look back at a range of firsts in Nationals franchise history.