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Good Friday Morning, Washington Nationals fans.
Here are your Washington Nationals Morning headlines, news, analysis, and more for Friday, September 19.
How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
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Washington Nationals 2025 Season
THE LEAD
Getting mopped by a fourth-place team suffering through an incredibly disappointing season (although it is never disappointing to me when the Barves are bad) was merely the latest data point for whomever the Nationals’ next GM/POBO turns out to be that this organization has had a dearth of player leadership since Ryan Zimmerman retired four years ago. Perhaps one of the current young players (the odds-on favorites would be Dylan Crews, MacKenzie Gore, Brad Lord, and/or Daylen Lile) becomes that kind of leader, but three of them are rookies and the fourth might be traded as soon as this winter, particularly if an outside hire comes in and blows up what looks like a failed rebuild. The Nationals desperately need a veteran or three who a) can be here for more than one or two years, b) can encourage the nascent leadership skills of the young players mentioned above, and c) help hold the rest of the roster accountable through the long grind of 162 games over 185 days. It might be the thorniest problem that the Nationals have to address this winter, but chemistry and leadership matter, and it is crystal clear that those qualities are in short supply on South Capitol Street after years of franchise neglect by ownership.
Washington Nationals 2025 Season
Game Recap
The Nationals had an off day yesterday, so they didn’t have an opportunity to fritter away a lead or get blown out while they lifelessly flail away at soft breaking stuff away and roll over grounders to second base. Starting tonight, they will provide the Mets with an opportunity to get right in the wild card race behind Allah d’Armas (TBD) against Brandon Sproat.
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Nationals Reportedly Interview Red Sox Assistant GM Eddie Romero
The Washington Nationals continue their hunt to replace one of the steadiest figures in the organization; Mike Rizzo. The former general manager joined the front office as an assistant general manager in 2007 before taking over as GM in 2009. He held that position until being fired in the middle of the 2025 season, even after winning a World Series with him in charge.
The Nationals have been exploring several candidates for the top front office job. One of the most discussed possibilities was Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins. Hawkins came highly recommended for his strong background in player development and scouting, paired with a conservative and analytical philosophy. His experience managing a rebuilding roster made him a natural fit for Washington’s long-term vision.
WHAT WE THINK THE NATIONALS FRONT OFFICE IS READING
Speed Reads
📌 What happened to baseball's .300 hitter? (NPR)
📌 How the Mets think about their center fielders of the future (New York Post)