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As the Nationals gear up for another rebuilding year, the front office is busy with minor league signings, including a veteran lefty and a familiar face from the Mets' bullpen. With the first full-squad workout underway, the stage is set for young stars like Dylan Crews and James Wood to showcase their potential in 2026.
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Nationals ink 8-year big league veteran lefty to minor league deal
The Washington Nationals have signed this veteran lefty with over 250 games of big league experience to a minor league deal, clearing the path for him to potentially make the team's Opening Day roster.
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Why Dylan Crews is the Nationals’ most important player in 2026
Dylan Crews enters 2026 with real pressure and breakout potential. Here’s why the Nationals’ future may hinge on his season.
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Washington Nationals sign long time Mets reliever Drew Smith
After signing Cionel Perez a couple days ago, the Nats picked up another veteran reliever on an incentive-laden minor league deal. This time Paul Toboni and the Nats picked up Drew Smith, who was a mainstay in the Mets bullpen for a few years. From 2021 to 2024, Smith featured prominently in the Mets bullpen, […]
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Butera gets ball rolling with Nats' 1st full-squad workout
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationals have been taking the field at the CACTI Ballpark of the Palm Beaches since January. But after weeks of pre-camp training, they held their first full-squad workout on Monday.
“It was nice to have the first official workout,” first-year manager Blake Butera said.
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Wood working to take big step (literally) on defense
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – James Wood crushed 31 homers, earned an All-Star selection and participated in the Home Run Derby – all in his first full season in the Major Leagues. With these offensive accomplishments already reached, what is the next step for this 23-year-old?
The 6-foot-7 slugger has
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Yankees' Aaron Judge has one more tool he wants to add to his repertoire for the 2026 MLB season
Judge is coming off his third MVP award and still looking to improve
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