What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

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

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Foster Griffin (11-2, 2.68 ERA) vs Mitch Bratt (0-0, 5.06 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on DBACKS.TV, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

July 25, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 52-52, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-3 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

the bats are locked in

The positives and negatives are canceling out. The offense at 7.6 R/G is a clear positive right now. Also helping: run differential of +18 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.

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Nationals Game on July 25

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (55-49)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Foster Griffin (11-2, 2.68 ERA) vs Mitch Bratt (0-0, 5.06 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	DBACKS.TV, Nationals.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 69°F, Wind 1 mph

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals let it slip away against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-3 at Nationals Park.

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

Highlights

Dylan Crews went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	61	42	.592		W3
Phillies	56	48	.538	5.5	L3
Marlins	52	52	.500	9.5	L10
Nationals	52	52	.500	9.5	L1
Mets	43	61	.413	18.5	L2

Washington Nationals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
29 James Wood	28	.270	.943	69
5 CJ Abrams	24	.288	.905	76
2 Luis García Jr.	21	.277	.855	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	8 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games
3 Dylan Crews	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 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
46 Eddy Yean	4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games

Nationals News

With the Washington Nationals sitting at 52-51, the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks looms large, offering a chance to solidify their position as buyers before the trade deadline. This isn't just any series, manager Blake Butera is treating it like a playoff run, a mindset that reflects the urgency of the moment. The Nats have been on a roll lately, averaging 7.7 runs per game over the last week, but their pitching has struggled with a 5.3 runs allowed per game. Young stars like James Wood need to step up, especially after a strong first half, while players like Foster Griffin could be valuable trade pieces if the team decides to pivot. A successful weekend could define their trajectory, making this stretch pivotal in determining whether they chase a Wild Card spot or prepare for a rebuild.

Sources

Districtondeck

Nationals have opportunity to cement themselves as buyers with weekend series success

The Washington Nationals have a very good opportunity ahead of them to either cement themselves as buyers or sellers at this year's MLB trade deadline.

Districtondeck

3 players who could be on the trade block if the Nationals sell at the trade deadline

As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches closer by the day, rumors are continuing to build regarding some potential Washington Nationals trades.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Thread

This is the biggest series the Nationals have had in many years. They square off with a direct Wild Card competitor in the Diamondbacks. This is going to be a major test for the Nats, but also a monster opportunity. These next 10 days will tell us so much about the direction of this team. […]

MLB.com

Wild Card-hopeful Nats treating set vs. D-backs like postseason series

WASHINGTON -- It is late July, but manager Blake Butera has the mindset of late September. “We’re treating this like a playoff series,” Butera said. The Nationals’ objective is to win every series. They already have achieved that 19 times this season, losing only 12 and tying two. This weekend’s

MLB.com

Why this young star needs a strong second half

In 2025, Nationals outfielder James Wood had a dream start to his second MLB season, batting .278 with 24 home runs and a .915 OPS in the first half to earn his first career All-Star selection. But when the All-Star break ended, Wood’s momentum evaporated. He struggled at the plate.

CBS Sports

From Japan to potential trade deadline gem: Nationals' Foster Griffin is one of MLB's biggest success stories

Griffin, who owns a 2.68 ERA, could be one of the best pitchers dealt in the next 10 days ... but there's a case for the Nats to keep him

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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