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Washington Nationals Name Simon Mathews as Pitching Coach

Washington Nationals News: The Nationals named Simon Mathews as the team’s new pitching coach. Learn about his background, coaching experience, and journey to Washington.

2025 - 2026 Washington Nationals Offseason News & Analysis

Nationals Name Michael Johns Bench Coach, Adding Veteran Experience to Butera’s Staff

Former Rays coach brings nearly two decades of player development and leadership experience to Washington

2025 - 2026 Washington Nationals Offseason News & Analysis

Washington Nationals’ Farm System Rebound: Why Player Development Offers New Hope

How improved scouting, fresh front office leadership, and coaching investment could reshape the Nationals’ pipeline—and bring long-awaited depth to the big league roster.

2025 - 2026 Washington Nationals Offseason News & Analysis

Baseball Has a Huge Money Problem. Here's How I Would Solve it.

When Baseball has a new CBA after next year, the league will look very different. Here's why, and what should be done.

Perspectives

Washington Nationals release Spring Training Schedule for 2026

The Washington Nationals, in partnership with Major League Baseball, have officially released their 2026 spring training schedule.

2025-2026 Offseason News

Why Paul Toboni Believes Blake Butera Is the Ideal Manager to Lead the Washington Nationals’ Future

Paul Toboni discusses the exhaustive managerial search, why Blake Butera’s leadership and player development experience set him apart, and what Nationals fans can expect from their new skipper.

Nats Report Plus

Nats Report Exclusive: Tyler Stuart Focused on Recovery After Tommy John Surgery

Nationals pitching prospect Tyler Stuart underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2025 after a promising season.

Nats Report Plus

Sam Petersen Making Noise in Arizona: Nationals Prospect Turning Heads in Fall League

Nationals outfield prospect Sam Petersen is on fire in the Arizona Fall League, flashing power, speed, and clutch hitting that could earn him a future shot in Washington.

Wilmington Blue Rocks

Perspective: Why the Washington Nationals Should Pursue Michael King in Free Agency

As the Washington Nationals begin the 2026 offseason, free-agent starter Michael King stands out as a top target. See why King’s consistency, connection to new manager Blake Butera, and market value make him an ideal fit for Washington’s pitching plans.

Perspectives