What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 0-0, in the NL East.

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The Washington Nationals are 0-0, in the NL East. They are 0-0 over their last 7 games.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

March 18, 2026

Nationals News

Last night's World Baseball Classic final served up a nostalgic moment for Nationals fans as former Nats players showcased their talents on a global stage, reminding us of the team's rich history despite a quiet offseason. Amidst these reflections, CJ Abrams is emerging as a bright spot in spring training, showing notable improvements at the plate, likely benefiting from the revamped coaching staff and advanced technology surrounding him. Meanwhile, the decision to option top catching prospect Harry Ford to Triple-A signals a clear path for Keibert Ruiz and Drew Millas as the primary catchers heading into the season. The Nats are positioning themselves with a mix of young talent and strategic decisions, leaving fans eager to see how these dynamics play out as Opening Day approaches.

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Districtondeck

Last night's WBC final produced an epic moment between two former Nationals

The Washington Nationals may not have had a lot of players participating in the World Baseball Classic, but the epic moment in the final game included a pair of former Nats players.

Federal Baseball

CJ Abrams Has Made A Major Stride At The Plate This Spring

CJ Abrams is in the midst of his 4th spring training as a Washington National, and his 6th spring training overall. The 25-year-old shortstop has certainly become accustomed to the buildup to the regular season that occurs in March, but this time around, it’s different, with an entirely new coaching staff and technology around him. […]

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals option top catching prospect Harry Ford to Triple-A

It felt like it was trending this way for a little while, but Harry Ford was officially optioned to Triple-A this afternoon. Paul Toboni acquired Ford in a trade that sent Jose A. Ferrer this offseason. At first, I thought Ford would have a good chance of cracking the Opening Day roster. However, as camp […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Option Harry Ford

The Nationals announced today that catcher Harry Ford has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester while fellow backstop Riley Adams has been reassigned to minor league camp. That seems to set the stage for Keibert Ruiz and Drew Millas to be the club’s catching tandem at the beginning of the season. The Nats have an interesting […]

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