What is the Washington Nationals record in 2026?

The Washington Nationals are 62-71, 4th in the NL East.

Who is pitching for the Nationals today?

Andrew Alvarez (2-5, 3.60 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Nationals game on today?

Today's game airs on Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV. First pitch at 06:45 PM EDT.

Washington Nationals News & Updates

August 25, 2026

The Washington Nationals were 62-71, 4th in the NL East. Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Colorado Rockies 13-3 at Nationals Park.

Nationals Daily Vibe Check

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Nothing to panic about here. Last night's win by 10 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. The catch: a 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now.

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Nationals Game on August 25

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (50-81)
Location:	Nationals Park
First Pitch:	06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andrew Alvarez (2-5, 3.60 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	Rockies.TV, Nationals.TV

Nationals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Washington Nationals blasted the Colorado Rockies 13-3 at Nationals Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	3	7	2
	0	0	0	0	5	3	2	3		13	13	0

Highlights

Jorbit Vivas went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Daylen Lile went 3-5 with 1 HR and 5 RBI.

Nationals Record & Standings

NL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Braves	76	55	.580		W1
Phillies	73	59	.553	3.5	L1
Marlins	67	65	.508	9.5	L1
Nationals	62	71	.466	15.0	W1
Mets	59	72	.450	17.0	L1

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

Nationals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
5 CJ Abrams	29	.278	.884	92
4 Daylen Lile	16	.246	.705	71
20 Keibert Ruiz	8	.283	.767	43

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
76 Will Dion	1-0	2.84	1.04	31.2
24 Cade Cavalli	12-5	3.21	1.21	148.2
64 Orlando Ribalta	0-2	3.20	1.14	39.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
4 Daylen Lile	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games
84 Jorbit Vivas	4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
20 Keibert Ruiz	5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
76 Will Dion	8.1 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games
24 Cade Cavalli	6.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64 Orlando Ribalta	3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are limping back home after a disastrous 1-8 road trip, with their recent form leaving fans in despair as they sit at 61-71. Last night's 6-2 loss to the Marlins highlighted their struggles, as they have managed a pitiful 2.1 runs per game over the past week. Yet, amidst this turmoil, CJ Abrams is proving to be the bright spot, showcasing his talent and potentially paving the way for top prospects like Dylan Crews as he continues to impress at the plate. Even Jacob Young has managed to hold onto his center field position despite the pressure from younger talent, but with the Rockies in town, the Nats face a critical test to turn things around. The next four games might just be the opportunity they need, but given their current state, no win feels guaranteed.

Sources

Districtondeck

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with Diamondbacks

Former Washington Nationals righty Zack Littell is back on the market after a quick and unsuccessful stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks out west.

Districtondeck

Top Nationals pitching prospect back to flashing elite velocity after previous surgery

Jarlin Susana, one of the top prospects within the Washington Nationals' system, is back to flashing elite velocity after last year's surgery he underwent.

Federal Baseball

Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

The Nats just finished up a brutal 1-8 road trip. Now they are back home and face a beatable opponent in the Rockies. However, with how they have played lately, there is no such thing as an easy win. This four game set will be a good test for the battered and bruised Nats. CJ […]

Federal Baseball

Jacob Young has managed to hold off the competition and remain the Nationals center fielder

For most of Jacob Young’s time as the Nats starting center fielder, it was assumed that he was destined to be replaced. Young was a 7th round pick and not a very highly touted prospect. With top prospects like Robert Hassell and Dylan Crews coming, Young was just keeping the seat warm until the big […]

MLB.com

'Now we go': With Abrams back in the lineup, Nats' bats come alive

WASHINGTON -- After being held to just six runs in their previous four games and being no-hit through four innings of their series opener against the Rockies on Monday, the Nationals weren’t looking for style points as they came to bat in the fifth inning facing a 2-0 deficit. They

Justbaseball

CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect

This year, the Washington Nationals have taken a massive step forward in their rebuild, in large part thanks to the sustained offensive performance of star CJ Abrams. Just 25 years old, he’s set the National League ablaze with his bat and is performing like one of the best hitters in all of MLB. Abrams has […] The post CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect appeared first on Just Baseball.

Nationals Upcoming Schedule

The Washington Nationals host the Miami Marlins for a 4-game series starting Friday.

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