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The Washington Nationals are 52-51, 4th in the NL East.

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The Washington Nationals are 52-51, 4th in the NL East. They are 4-3 over their last 7 games.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 23, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 52-51, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals pummeled the Colorado Rockies 8-0 at Coors Field.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Cruising at a nice clip. Won by 8 last night and the score reflects it. Also helping: the bats have been lively at 7.7 R/G.

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Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals pummeled the Colorado Rockies 8-0 at Coors Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	1	0	8	14	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	3

Highlights

CJ Abrams went 4-5.
Nasim Nuñez went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Luis García Jr. went 1-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	59	42	.584		W1
Phillies	56	47	.544	4.0	L2
Marlins	52	51	.505	8.0	L9
Nationals	52	51	.505	8.0	W1
Mets	43	60	.417	17.0	L1

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	28	.270	.948	69
5 CJ Abrams	24	.286	.903	76
2 Luis García Jr.	21	.280	.861	70

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
22 Foster Griffin	11-2	2.68	1.03	117.1
24 Cade Cavalli	7-4	3.58	1.29	110.2
39 Clayton Beeter	3-3	3.94	1.31	29.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
5 CJ Abrams	7 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .538 AVG in last 3 games
26 Nasim Nuñez	5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
22 Foster Griffin	7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
34 Tom Cosgrove	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals find themselves teetering at .500 after a heartbreaking 8-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies, a game that underscored their ongoing struggle to maintain playoff hopes. With the trade deadline looming, discussions around Luis Garcia Jr. heat up as the Nats weigh potential suitors, while questions swirl about the fate of left-hander Foster Griffin, who may also attract interest. Cade Cavalli’s impressive performance at Coors Field was a bright spot, showcasing the potential of a pitching staff that desperately needs stability. As the Nats look to keep their heads above water in a competitive division, winning today’s game is critical,not just for their record, but for the morale of a team striving for relevance in the postseason race.

Sources

Districtondeck

3 potential suitors for Luis Garcia Jr. if the Nationals trade him at the deadline

Perhaps not creating mock trade packages, but moreso evaluating the teams that would be most interested in the services of Luis Garcia Jr. of the Nationals, and what they have to offer.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

The series is up for grabs in Denver after Hunter Goodman’s home run broke the Nats hearts. This is a massive game for the Nats, who need to stay in the mix as the trade deadline looms. Staying above .500 and winning a series is pivotal for this team’s playoff chances. Curtis Mead will be […]

Federal Baseball

Checking In On The MacKenzie Gore Trade

Back in January, Paul Toboni made his biggest move of his young Nats tenure, trading MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 5 prospects, none on top 100 lists, but all with their own unique traits. Six months later, let’s check in on how the trade is working out for both the Rangers […]

Mlbtraderumors

Nationals Reportedly Considering Keeping Foster Griffin

Left-hander Foster Griffin should have plenty of suitors if he’s made available at the trade deadline, but he isn’t a guarantee to be on the block. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported this morning that the Nationals are “still assessing” whether to trade Griffin or keep him for the rest of the […]

MLB.com

Cavalli joins short franchise list of pitchers to tame Coors Field

DENVER – Starting pitcher Cade Cavalli and the Nationals took the field Wednesday knowing how significant the matinee against the Rockies was for their playoff hopes. Sure, they were looking to secure a series win and go 4-2 on a road trip out of the All-Star break. Bigger than that,

CBS Sports

MLB trends: Where the Yankees miss Aaron Judge most, a Twins defensive overhaul and a dubious Nationals record

Here's what's going on around the league just ahead of the trade deadline

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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