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Max Scherzer has officially made his free agency decision, and once again, the Washington Nationals are left empty-handed, signaling a missed opportunity to reunite with their franchise legend. Meanwhile, the team's optimism was crushed as they suffered a humiliating 7-0 defeat against the New York Yankees, marking their first loss of the 2026 spring training. This game exposed serious defensive flaws, with the Nats racking up three errors, though it felt generous to call it even that. The bright side? Young talent like James Wood is getting valuable reps in right field, showcasing his versatility, while Jake Eder aims to secure his spot within the organization, finding a sense of home close to where he grew up. As the Nats look to shake off this rough outing, fans are left wondering how the pieces will fit together for the regular season.


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Nationals miss out on reunion as franchise legend finally makes free agency decision
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Nationals miss out on reunion as franchise legend finally makes free agency decision
The free agency sweepstakes for veteran legend Max Scherzer has finally come to an end, and the Washington Nationals are once again left with nothing to show.
Nationals suffer first defeat of spring training in embarrassing fashion
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Nationals suffer first defeat of spring training in embarrassing fashion
The Washington Nationals finally suffered their first defeat of 2026 spring training to the New York Yankees in embarrassing fashion on Wednesday evening.
What Spring Training Numbers Should Matter To Nationals Fans?
Federal Baseball
What Spring Training Numbers Should Matter To Nationals Fans?
Spring Training is the time of the year where players knock off the frost from the offseason and prepare for the 162 games marathon that is the regular season. For hitters, it means getting used to seeing big league velocity and breaking balls, as well as getting live fielding reps, and for pitchers it means […]
Washington Nationals show defensive flaws in sloppy performance against the Yankees
Federal Baseball
Washington Nationals show defensive flaws in sloppy performance against the Yankees
It had been a positive start to the spring for the Washington Nationals, but they got a reality check last night. They suffered their first defeat of the spring, losing 7-0 to the Yankees in a sloppy contest. The Nats were credited with three errors, but that is being generous. It really could have been […]
Nationals Notes: Wood, Cavalli, Williams
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Nationals Notes: Wood, Cavalli, Williams
Spring Training is a time for players to work at different positions in low-stakes settings. Perhaps the most interesting development from the first week of Nationals camp is that All-Star outfielder James Wood has made a couple starts in right field. Two of his first three Spring Training appearances have come at the position. The […]
Eder looks to find home with Nationals, and not just in Spring Training
MLB.com
Eder looks to find home with Nationals, and not just in Spring Training
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Even though Jake Eder is relatively new to the Nationals organization, his first Spring Training with the team felt close to home – literally. Eder is from Boynton Beach, Fla., around 20 miles from the Nationals' complex in West Palm Beach. After being acquired from
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