Good Morning Washington Nationals Fan,

Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, August 1st. My name is Haden Raymer and this is your morning briefing. Yesterday the Nats didn’t trade anyone and lost to the Brewers. Let’s talk about it.

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Leading today’s Morning Briefing: Nats drop game two to the Brewers

After trading Jeimer Candelario two night ago to the Cubs for two minor league prospects, Mike Rizzo and the Nationals front office did not make any other moves. The Nationals’ farm system is now top five in the league, so a successful July for the team after drafting Dylan Crews and trading their biggest rental piece.

The Nationals continue their series against the Brewers, but fell 6-4. Josiah Gray allowed five runs over 3.2 innings while walking three and striking out three batters. Jake Alu earned his first RBI while going 1-3 with a stolen base. CJ Abrams went 2-4 with a double, while Corey Dickerson went 1-3 with a triple. Dom Smith went 2-4 with a stolen base.

The Nats Report Player of the game is CJ Abrams. The next game is 1:05 p.m. on MASN.

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Down on the Farm

Some quick transaction updates.

The Rochester Red Wings began a series against the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and lost 5-4. Jackson Rutledge threw five innings of two-run ball with six strikeouts. Catcher Jacob Nottingham went 2-4 with a home run.

The Harrisburg Senators began a series on the road against the Erie SeaWolves and won 3-1. Dustin Saenz threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts. Trey Lipscomb, who played shortstop, went 2-4 with a triple and a double. Brady House went 2-4 with a double.

The Wilmington Blue Rocks begin a series at home against the Hudson Valley Renegades and won 8-4. Daylen Lile went 1-5. Carter Kieboom went 0-1 and Israel Pineda went 2-5 with a home run in rehab appearances. Jeremy De La Rosa went 2-4 with a home run.

The FredNats began a series at home against the Salem Red Sox and won 5-1. Yohandy Morales went 1-4 with a double, Andrew Pinckney went 2-4 with a double, and Gavin Dugas went 1-4 in their Low-A debuts.

Links around the league

Mets eyeing 2026 for contention via MLB Trade Rumors

Justin Verlander returns to the Astros via MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins swap Jean Segura; Kahlil Watson for Guardians’ Josh Bell via MLB Trade Rumors

Padres snag Rich Hill and Ji Man Choi from Pirates via MLB Trade Rumors

Ryan Yarbrough heads to LAD via MLB Trade Rumors

LHP Ryan Weathers heads to Miami via MLB Trade Rumors

Royals closer goes to San Diego via MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins acquire Jake Burger via MLB Trade Rumors

Blue Jays get Paul DeJong via MLB Trade Rumors

Phillies shore rotation with Michael Lorenzen via MLB Trade Rumors

Tommy Pham heads to D-Backs via MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees add Keynan Middleton to bullpen via MLB Trade Rumors

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