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Nationals Rout Phillies as Early-Season Slump Deepens
sports11 days ago

Nationals Rout Phillies as Early-Season Slump Deepens

The Phillies were blown out 13-2 by the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, dropping to 1-3 as Taijuan Walker allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings and the offense, hitting .189 as a team, failed to hold a lead in its first four games. Rafael Marchan provided the night’s bright spot with a two-run homer, while top hitters Turner, Schwarber, Harper and Bohm have yet to get going. Rob Thomson was ejected in the first inning for arguing a call, and rookie Andrew Painter is slated to make his big-league debut as the team looks for a turnaround.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#andrew-painter#early-season-slump#phillies
Wiemer’s Hot Start Sparks Nationals After a Wandering Path
sports11 days ago

Wiemer’s Hot Start Sparks Nationals After a Wandering Path

Joey Wiemer has become a surprise spark for the Washington Nationals, delivering a blazing early-season run after a journeyman trek through six organizations. The Ohio-born, Cincinnati-educated outfielder—once a top prospect known for speed, defense, and a strong arm—has capitalized on left-handed pitching, going 6-for-6 with two walks to start the campaign and providing a much-needed offensive spark for DC. His path through the Brewers, Royals, Marlins, and Giants before landing with the Nationals highlights why this hot stretch has fans buzzing, as management considers him a potential lefty-mashing fourth outfielder if he can sustain the form.

via Federal Baseball|
#joey-wiemer#left-handed-hitting#mlb
Evaluators weigh Gore trade: high upside, mixed package for Nationals
sports2 months ago

Evaluators weigh Gore trade: high upside, mixed package for Nationals

The Washington Post surveyed MLB evaluators to gauge the return the Washington Nationals received for MacKenzie Gore after he was traded to the Texas Rangers. Gore’s ace ceiling remains the centerpiece of the deal, but the announced package—including Abimelec Ortiz, Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Yeremy Cabrera, and Devin Fitz-Gerald—is viewed as a high-upside, mixed-prospect haul that could help Washington’s rebuild, with opinions on its overall value varying among evaluators.

via The Washington Post|
#abimelec-ortiz#gavin-fien#mackenzie-gore
Nationals trade Gore as front office maps a long road to contention
sports2 months ago

Nationals trade Gore as front office maps a long road to contention

The Washington Nationals traded MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers as part of the new front office’s long-term plan, emphasizing asset assessment and timelines over payroll. Gore is two seasons from free agency, and the move signals the organization’s shift toward rebuilding under president of baseball operations Paul Toboni and focusing on the path to contention rather than a quick fix.

via The Washington Post|
#contending#front-office#mackenzie-gore
Rangers land MacKenzie Gore in five-prospect swap with Nationals
sports2 months ago

Rangers land MacKenzie Gore in five-prospect swap with Nationals

Washington is trading left-hander MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in a five-prospect deal for Gavin Fien, Alejandro Rosario, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Abimelec Ortiz and Yeremy Cabrera. Gore, 26, posted a strong 3.02 ERA with 138 strikeouts over 19 starts in the first half of 2025 but injuries hampered the second half; with two years of arbitration remaining, his affordable contract helped Texas pursue a controllable upgrade that should slot Gore into the Rangers’ middle rotation behind deGrom and Eovaldi, alongside Jack Leiter.

via The New York Times|
#mackenzie-gore#mlb-trades#prospects
Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Cavalli Via Club-Option Deal
sports2 months ago

Nationals Avoid Arbitration With Cavalli Via Club-Option Deal

The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with right-hander Cade Cavalli by agreeing to a one-year 2026 contract that includes a club option for 2027. The 2026 salary is about $862.5K, and the club option carries a $4M value with a $7,500 buyout, guaranteeing Cavalli roughly $870K overall. The multi-year setup sidesteps arbitration precedent, and Cavalli comes off a 2025 showing (4.25 ERA over ten starts) that suggests mid-rotation potential behind a group that could include MacKenzie Gore, Josiah Gray, Jake Irvin, and others.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#arbitration#cade-cavalli#club-option
Blake Butera Named Washington Nationals' Youngest Manager Since 1972
sports5 months ago

Blake Butera Named Washington Nationals' Youngest Manager Since 1972

Blake Butera, at 33 years old, has been appointed the youngest MLB manager since 1972, reflecting the Nationals' focus on a youth-driven approach. His background includes playing in the minor leagues, managing winning teams, and excelling in player development roles, making him a promising fit for the team's future, especially in nurturing young talent. The Nationals' decision highlights their emphasis on modern, innovative coaching and management strategies, with Butera's appointment seen as a bold move that could shape the team's trajectory.

via Federal Baseball|
#blake-butera#mlb-manager#player-development
Nationals to Appoint Blake Butera as MLB's Youngest Manager in Decades
sports5 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.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball-manager#blake-butera#mlb