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March 17, 2026

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The Washington Nationals' spring training woes deepened as they fell to the St. Louis Cardinals, with Miles Mikolas exacting some revenge and the Nats’ bats continuing to sputter. Just ten days away from the season opener, the pressure is on for players like CJ Abrams and Keibert Ruiz to find their rhythm at the plate. Meanwhile, ESPN's Jeff Passan threw cold water on fans' hopes for a quick turnaround by predicting a bleak 2026 for the franchise, a stark reminder of the long rebuild ahead. As they prepare to face the New York Mets, the return of Jacob Young offers a glimmer of optimism, but fans are left wondering if this lineup can come alive before the first pitch at Wrigley Field. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are high for a team desperately needing to show signs of life.

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Nationals drop Miles Mikolas' revenge start as big bats continue to struggle mightily

Nationals drop Miles Mikolas' revenge start as big bats continue to struggle mightily

The big bats continue to struggle for the Washington Nationals during spring training, as the club dropped another tight game to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.

Jeff Passan's latest prediction about the 2026 Nationals will make fans shudder

Jeff Passan's latest prediction about the 2026 Nationals will make fans shudder

ESPN's Jeff Passan had a take about the 2026 Washington Nationals that will surely go over well with the fanbase as the rebuild continues to drag on in DC.

Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread

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Washington Nationals vs New York Mets Game Thread

The Nationals have lost their last couple spring games, so they will look to get back in the win column against the Mets. More importantly, the Nats quiet bats will try to get things going before the season starts in 10 days. We also get to see the return of Jacob Young. This is a […]

What Would The Ideal Washington Nationals Opening Day Lineup Look Like?

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What Would The Ideal Washington Nationals Opening Day Lineup Look Like?

It feels hard to believe after a long offseason that saw more change within the organization than perhaps any other in club history, but we are now 10 days away from the Nationals’ regular season kicking off at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. The team is beginning final preparations as well, with starting pitchers […]

Butera talks growing up in a sports family in Part 1 of exclusive Q&A

Butera talks growing up in a sports family in Part 1 of exclusive Q&A

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Blake Butera is in his first year as a Major League manager for the Nationals, but for the 33-year-old, baseball has been a focal point of his entire life. In Part 1 of this two-part Q&A, MLB.com chatted one-on-one with Butera about the game that

MLB Scores: Astros 8, Mets 2

MLB Scores: Astros 8, Mets 2

The Nationals blew it open with six runs in the ninth inning