What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 48-49, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.83 ERA) vs Gage Jump (3-4, 3.51 ERA). First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 17, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 48-49, 4th in the NL East. The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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The indicators are pointing down. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. And opponents putting up 6.3 per game. The staff is struggling.

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Nationals Game on July 17

Opponent:	Athletics (41-55)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.83 ERA) vs Gage Jump (3-4, 3.51 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 82°F, Wind 5 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

The Washington Nationals did not play yesterday.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	55	40	.579		W1
Phillies	54	44	.551	2.5	L1
Marlins	52	45	.536	4.0	L3
Nationals	48	49	.495	8.0	L3
Mets	41	57	.418	15.5	W1

Washington Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	28	.279	.985	64
2 Luis García Jr.	20	.284	.871	68
5 CJ Abrams	20	.275	.862	67

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	10-2	2.77	1.02	110.1
24 Cade Cavalli	5-4	3.83	1.35	98.2
39 Clayton Beeter	3-2	3.62	1.32	27.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
45 Curtis Mead	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
29 James Wood	7 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
24 Cade Cavalli	7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals' roster shuffle continues as they trade away former top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pirates for cash or a player to be named later, highlighting the urgency of their rebuild. As the Nats sit at 48-49, a dismal last week of 2-5 with a concerning 6.3 runs allowed per game signals that the pitching woes remain a significant barrier to progress. Meanwhile, the anticipation builds for the debut of catching prospect Keibert Ruiz this weekend, offering a glimmer of hope amid the team's challenges. Dylan Crews, the former No. 2 overall draft pick, is still waiting for his moment to shine, but fans must remember that patience is key in evaluating his development as the Nationals look toward a brighter future.

Sources

Districtondeck

Why this former No. 2 overall Nationals draft pick deserves more patience

In a third straight underwhelming season, we shouldn't have to wait forever, but Dylan Crews deserves to at least finish out the season so the Nats can take stock.

Districtondeck

Nationals reportedly set to recall top catching prospect for team debut this weekend

The Great Britain folk hero will finally make his Washington Nationals debut when the club returns to play on Friday after an injury to Drew Millas.

Federal Baseball

Robert Hassell III traded to the Pirates days after clearing waivers

So it turns out Robert Hassell III will not be staying in the Nationals organization after all. Earlier this month, Hassell was DFA’d, but he cleared waivers and remained in the Nats system. However, he got shipped off to the Pirates for either cash or a player to be named later this afternoon. The truth […]

Federal Baseball

Chris Hacopian will rise to the occasion, just ask his High School coach

When Patrick Skellchock coached Eddie Hacopian at Winston Churchill High School, there were times when Eddie’s little brother Chris would tag along. It did not take long for Skellchock to realize that Chris Hacopian would be a special talent. He told me, “When Chris was in 8th grade, I thought wow, he could start on […]

MLB.com

Former top OF prospect Hassell traded to Pirates

The Nationals traded former top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III to the Pirates on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later, the team announced.

Mlbtraderumors

Trade Deadline Outlook: Washington Nationals

The Nationals have toiled in the basement of the National League since winning the 2019 World Series. The 2026 campaign has been a much-needed light at the end of the rebuilding tunnel. It took a revamped front office, a brand-new manager, and a roster overhaul, but the Nats are finally moving in the right direction. […]

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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