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The Washington Nationals opened the season in Chicago with an offensive outburst, including a six-run fourth inning and Jacob Young’s two-run homer, fueling Blake Butera’s first win as Nationals manager.
Opening Day access for Washington Nationals games was disrupted for many Verizon Fios customers when Nationals.TV appeared on a different, pricier tier under MLB’s new broadcast arrangement. Some fans were told to upgrade, others to wait for recalibration, and MLB declined to comment while the Nationals urged viewers to adjust subscriptions. The issue coincided with a 10-4 win over the Cubs and highlights broader tensions in local sports broadcasting amid cord-cutting and shifting rights deals.
Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Opening Day at Wrigley Field, flipping a brief Cubs lead into a blowout after Cubs starter Matthew Boyd struggled in the fourth inning; the Cubs collected eight hits and six walks but couldn’t mount a late rally. Michael Busch reached base four times for Chicago (two doubles, a walk, an RBI) while Alex Bregman and Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed offensively. Washington’s offense seized the opportunity to build a commanding margin as the season gets underway.
Bleacher Nation previews the Cubs’ 2026 Opening Day three-game series vs. the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs open with Matthew Boyd, then Cade Horton and Shota Imanaga, while the Nationals counter with Cade Cavalli, Miles Mikolas, and Jake Irvin. A notable subplot is Pete Crow-Armstrong’s vs. Miles Mikolas history. The piece also notes key injuries for both teams and confirms all three games will start at 1:20 PM CT, with Marquee Sports Network/The Score carrying the action.
Washington reportedly agreed to sign right-hander Zack Littell to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027 (pending a physical), adding a veteran arm to a rotation that already features Miles Mikolas and other depth options; Littell’s recent Rays tenure showcased solid innings and controllable peripherals, giving the Nationals a potentially flexible piece for 2026 and, if productive, a possible deadline asset.
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.
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.
The Washington Nationals are ending their local TV deal with MASN and moving in-market distribution to MLB, via MLB.tv and upcoming cable/satellite partnerships, resolving a long-standing rights-fees dispute and continuing the broader shift away from regional sports networks toward MLB-controlled streaming and new distribution models amid industry challenges.
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.
The Washington Nationals will partner with Major League Baseball to distribute their 2026 games, moving away from MASN and ensuring in-market fans can watch via streaming and on cable/satellite networks that are yet to be determined.
The Red Sox and Nationals have exchanged pitching prospects Luis Perales and Jake Bennett in a rare one-for-one trade driven by regime changes, with Perales being a high-risk, high-reward prospect and Bennett considered a safer, more stable option for the rotation.
Jorge Alfaro has cleared waivers and elected free agency after a brief stint with the Nationals, with his offensive and defensive metrics suggesting he is best suited as a backup catcher. He joins a limited pool of free agent catchers, likely seeking a minor league deal to continue his career.
The Washington Nationals are hiring 33-year-old Blake Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest MLB manager in the past 50 years, as they rebuild after a series of poor seasons and managerial changes.
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.
The Washington Nationals have retained Mike DeBartolo in their front office but have parted ways with assistant GMs Eddie Longosz and Mark Scialabba as part of a broader staff overhaul under new president Paul Toboni, with several other staff members also expected to leave.