What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 48-48, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Will Warren (7-4, 4.15 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 12, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 48-48, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the New York Yankees 2-4 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The score reflects some real issues. 2-5 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Making it worse, 6.6 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Nationals Game on July 12

Opponent:	New York Yankees (53-42)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Will Warren (7-4, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Nationals.TV

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals dropped one to the New York Yankees 2-4 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	4	9	0
	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	0

Highlights

Curtis Mead went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
James Wood went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	54	40	.574		L2
Phillies	53	43	.552	2.0	W1
Marlins	52	44	.542	3.0	L2
Nationals	48	48	.500	7.0	L2
Mets	40	56	.417	15.0	L2

Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	27	.278	.974	63
2 Luis García Jr.	20	.286	.874	68
5 CJ Abrams	20	.276	.866	67

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	10-2	2.77	1.02	110.1
39 Clayton Beeter	3-2	3.62	1.32	27.1
54 Andrew Alvarez	2-2	3.64	1.40	47.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
29 James Wood	6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are stirring excitement with their latest moves in the MLB Draft, snagging local talent Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M with the 11th overall pick. This infielder brings more than just skill, he represents a connection to the DMV area, capturing the spirit of a fanbase that yearns for homegrown heroes. Meanwhile, the Nats also took a gamble with high schooler Luke Williams in the third round, showcasing their willingness to bet on raw athleticism despite the player's rough edges. On a less positive note, the Detroit Tigers claimed right-hander Andre Granillo off waivers, leaving fans to ponder the implications of another lost arm. With a record of 48-47, the Nats are in a delicate position, balancing immediate performance with future potential as they seek to turn around a season marked by pitching struggles.

Sources

Districtondeck

Nationals choose local kid, top college bat with No. 11 pick in 2026 MLB Draft

The Washington Nationals selected infielder Chris Hacopian from Texas A&M, a local DMV product, with their top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday afternoon.

Districtondeck

3 names coming up the most in latest Nationals' mock draft roundups

With the MLB Draft kicking off this afternoon, these 3 prospects are coming up the most in connection with the Nationals, who hold the 11th overall pick.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals select hyper-athletic high schooler Luke Williams in the third round

After taking two fairly safe college bats, Paul Toboni and the Nats took a swing for the fences in the third round. Luke Williams is arguably the freakiest athlete in the entire draft. The Pennsylvania high schooler has plus-plus speed and arm strength. However, he is still a bit rough around the edges, but at […]

Mlbtraderumors

Tigers Claim Andre Granillo

The Tigers announced that right-hander Andre Granillo was claimed off the Nationals’ waiver wire. Granillo has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo, and no other transaction was required since Detroit had an open space on its 40-man roster. Granillo posted a 4.71 ERA over 21 innings for the Cardinals in 2025, then followed up his MLB […]

MLB.com

Nats snag DMV native Hacopian (Texas A&M 2B) with No. 11 overall pick

WASHINGTON -- Chris Hacopian has been to Nationals Park many times. Growing up in Potomac, Md., and attending Winston Churchill High School, Nationals baseball was in his backyard. The 21-year-old admired Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and, inspired by a heroic World Series run, idolized Howie Kendrick.

MLB.com

Here are the Nationals' Day 1 Draft picks. Here's how to follow Day 2

Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Nationals' picks from Rounds 1-4, including Chris Hacopian at No. 11 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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