Nationals sign Cuban outfielder Cristhian Vaquero to club record bonus
Vaquero, 17, is ranked as a consensus top-two prospect in the latest international signing class.
By Jesse DoughertyJanuary 15, 2022Nationals pitcher Seth Romero arrested on DWI charge
Romero, whose collegiate career included multiple disciplinary episodes, has three career major league appearances for the Nationals.
By Jesse DoughertyJanuary 14, 2022Outfielder T.J. White, new to pro ball, hopes to one day fill a void for the Nationals
White was only 17 when he was drafted out of high school this past summer.
By Jesse DoughertyJanuary 9, 2022As a fast-rising minor league manager, Mario Lisson still chases the same dream
Mario Lisson's guiding mission is to help players get to where he never could, then finally get there himself.
By Jesse DoughertyJanuary 5, 2022Todd Peterson, who became a viral star at LSU, looks to climb the ranks with the Nationals
Peterson is a rising reliever in a system that has not produced many homegrown arms in recent years.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 23, 2021The Nationals had MLB’s smallest player development staff. They plan to fix that.
In 2021, the Nationals had the smallest minor league staff size. They want to change that this winter.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 15, 2021New to the Nationals, Andrew Young wants to prove himself in consistent at-bats
The Nationals chose Young, 27, in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft this month.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 15, 2021Nationals sign third baseman Maikel Franco to a minor league deal
Maikel Franco, 29, is coming off a down season with the Baltimore Orioles. He previously spent parts of six seasons in Philadelphia.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 12, 2021The D.C. ties to four of baseball’s newest Hall of Famers
Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Oliva all have connections to the original or expansion Washington Senators.
By Scott AllenDecember 9, 2021Nationals select four players in the minor league Rule 5 draft
The Nationals' top pick was Andrew Young, a second baseman from the Diamondbacks who has major league experience.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 8, 2021MLB is in a lockout. Here’s what that means for the Nationals organization.
Any 40-man transactions are entirely frozen, meaning the Nationals can't sign major league free agents or trade with other clubs.
By Jesse DoughertyDecember 2, 2021Nationals let relievers Wander Suero and Ryne Harper go, add second baseman César Hernández
Washington also cut ties with first baseman Mike Ford and grabbed infielder Lucius Fox off waivers from the Orioles.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 30, 2021Why the Nationals moved prospect Yasel Antuna from shortstop to outfield
Yasel Antuna, 22, once signed for $3.85 million out of the Dominican Republic.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 29, 2021- Analysis
Which prospects could most influence the Nationals’ rebuild?
Pitchers Cade Cavalli, Jackson Rutledge and Cole Henry headlined a short list provided by General Manager Mike Rizzo.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 27, 2021 Nationals prospect Jackson Cluff buries his tough summer with a standout fall
Cluff, an infielder in the Nationals' system, was named defensive player of the year at the Arizona Fall League.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 26, 2021Nationals protect Donovan Casey and Evan Lee from the Rule 5 Draft
Casey, an outfielder, was acquired in the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner trade in July. Lee, a left-handed pitcher, was a 15th round pick in 2018.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 19, 2021De Jon Watson has a clear vision as Nationals’ new head of player development
Watson was officially announced as the Nationals’ new farm director this week.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 19, 2021- Analysis
Examining the Nationals’ roster decisions ahead of the Rule 5 draft
This week, the Nationals will decide which prospects they will keep away from other clubs.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 16, 2021 De Jon Watson will be named the Nationals’ director of player development
Watson has been with the Nationals since 2017 and most recently was a special assistant to General Manager Mike Rizzo in the scouting department.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 15, 2021After a rough minor league season, Jackson Rutledge is making up for lost time
Once one of the Nationals' top prospects, Rutledge is looking to get back on track.
By Jesse DoughertyNovember 15, 2021