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More on the trade that's now official: Nats acquire top catching prospect Harry Ford and right-hander Isaac Lyon from the Mariners for Jose A. Ferrer. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Nats trade Ferrer to Mariners for prospects Ford and Lyon
The first big domino to fall for the Nationals this offseason did so before next week’s Winter Meetings even officially started. New president of baseball operations Paul Toboni didn’t wait to meet wi...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
More on the trade that's now official: Nats acquire top catching prospect Harry Ford and right-hander Isaac Lyon from the Mariners for Jose A. Ferrer. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
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The best fastball and curveball in the Nationals system?
Those belong to Jarlin Susana.
See more of the best tools and our updated top 10 list: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Those belong to Jarlin Susana.
See more of the best tools and our updated top 10 list: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The best fastball and curveball in the Nationals system?
Those belong to Jarlin Susana.
See more of the best tools and our updated top 10 list: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
Those belong to Jarlin Susana.
See more of the best tools and our updated top 10 list: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
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Here's what the Nationals lineup could look like in 2029 👀 👀
More details + our top 10 update: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
More details + our top 10 update: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Here's what the Nationals lineup could look like in 2029 👀 👀
More details + our top 10 update: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
More details + our top 10 update: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...
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Have you checked out our 2026 Top 10 Nationals prospect list?
See who cracks the list, scouting reports, best tools and more:
See who cracks the list, scouting reports, best tools and more:
2026 Washington Nationals Top 10 MLB Prospects
Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Nationals system, headlined by shortstop Eli Willits.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Have you checked out our 2026 Top 10 Nationals prospect list?
See who cracks the list, scouting reports, best tools and more:
See who cracks the list, scouting reports, best tools and more:
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Zach Brzykcy was also claimed by the Marlins. So 34 players on the Nats’ 40-man roster.
Nats announce roster moves:
*Trey Lipscomb cleared outright waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester
*Mariners claimed Ryan Loutos off outright waivers
*Josiah Gray, DJ Herz, Drew Millas & Trevor Williams have been reinstated from the 60-Day IL
*Trey Lipscomb cleared outright waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester
*Mariners claimed Ryan Loutos off outright waivers
*Josiah Gray, DJ Herz, Drew Millas & Trevor Williams have been reinstated from the 60-Day IL
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Zach Brzykcy was also claimed by the Marlins. So 34 players on the Nats’ 40-man roster.
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Washington Nationals Prospect Seaver King talks about his experience during this year's MLB Arizona Fall League
October 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Washington Nationals Prospect Seaver King talks about his experience during this year's MLB Arizona Fall League
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The Arizona Fall League starts TOMORROW.
Check out the latest roster tweaks ahead of Opening Day ⤵️
Check out the latest roster tweaks ahead of Opening Day ⤵️
Ethan Salas' Removal Among Several Arizona Fall League Roster Tweaks
Ethan Salas played just 10 games this season due to a back injury.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Arizona Fall League starts TOMORROW.
Check out the latest roster tweaks ahead of Opening Day ⤵️
Check out the latest roster tweaks ahead of Opening Day ⤵️
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Between leaving the Red Sox and joining the Nats, Paul Toboni took his kids to Fenway as fans. He wants to build a similar fan base in D.C.
"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
Why Toboni wants to connect with Nats fans
It was easy to see why Paul Toboni impressed the Nationals ownership group during his interview process for the team’s then-open president of baseball operations position, a job that he officially acc...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Between leaving the Red Sox and joining the Nats, Paul Toboni took his kids to Fenway as fans. He wants to build a similar fan base in D.C.
"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
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Nats announce minor league awards for 2025:
* Hitter of the Year — INF/OF Phillip Glasser
* Pitcher of the Year — RHP Riley Cornelio
* Defensive Player of the Year — OF Cristhian Vaquero
* Baserunner of the Year — INF Seaver King
* Nationals Way Award — OF Andrew Pinckney
* Hitter of the Year — INF/OF Phillip Glasser
* Pitcher of the Year — RHP Riley Cornelio
* Defensive Player of the Year — OF Cristhian Vaquero
* Baserunner of the Year — INF Seaver King
* Nationals Way Award — OF Andrew Pinckney
September 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Nats announce minor league awards for 2025:
* Hitter of the Year — INF/OF Phillip Glasser
* Pitcher of the Year — RHP Riley Cornelio
* Defensive Player of the Year — OF Cristhian Vaquero
* Baserunner of the Year — INF Seaver King
* Nationals Way Award — OF Andrew Pinckney
* Hitter of the Year — INF/OF Phillip Glasser
* Pitcher of the Year — RHP Riley Cornelio
* Defensive Player of the Year — OF Cristhian Vaquero
* Baserunner of the Year — INF Seaver King
* Nationals Way Award — OF Andrew Pinckney
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These players were at the top of their organizations this year.
Here's every MiLB Player of the Year from all 30 teams:
Here's every MiLB Player of the Year from all 30 teams:
2025 Minor League Player Of The Year For All 30 Teams
Baseball America presents 2025 MiLB Players of the Year for every team as selected based on production, age and level of competition.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
These players were at the top of their organizations this year.
Here's every MiLB Player of the Year from all 30 teams:
Here's every MiLB Player of the Year from all 30 teams:
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A look at C.J. Stubbs and the other catching options the Nats had at Triple-A Rochester to replace the injured Drew Millas.
Plus, top catching prospect Caleb Lomavita made his Double-A debut last night. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...
Plus, top catching prospect Caleb Lomavita made his Double-A debut last night. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...
Stubbs to replace injured Millas as backup catcher
NEW YORK – The Nationals left New York on Wednesday knowing they would need to make a roster move before Friday’s series opener against the Rays. Drew Millas departed yesterday’s 11-2 loss to the Yank...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A look at C.J. Stubbs and the other catching options the Nats had at Triple-A Rochester to replace the injured Drew Millas.
Plus, top catching prospect Caleb Lomavita made his Double-A debut last night. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...
Plus, top catching prospect Caleb Lomavita made his Double-A debut last night. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...
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Mammoths won last night. Glad I went.
Dude! Jarlin Susana w/ Harrisburg Senators is a consistent triple-digit pitcher with a 4-Seam, Cutter & Sinker. He even has 4-Seam control and can drop it to high 80s. Watch for this kid!
Speaking of amazing episodes, have you seen Star Trek yet?
Dude! Jarlin Susana w/ Harrisburg Senators is a consistent triple-digit pitcher with a 4-Seam, Cutter & Sinker. He even has 4-Seam control and can drop it to high 80s. Watch for this kid!
Speaking of amazing episodes, have you seen Star Trek yet?
August 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Mammoths won last night. Glad I went.
Dude! Jarlin Susana w/ Harrisburg Senators is a consistent triple-digit pitcher with a 4-Seam, Cutter & Sinker. He even has 4-Seam control and can drop it to high 80s. Watch for this kid!
Speaking of amazing episodes, have you seen Star Trek yet?
Dude! Jarlin Susana w/ Harrisburg Senators is a consistent triple-digit pitcher with a 4-Seam, Cutter & Sinker. He even has 4-Seam control and can drop it to high 80s. Watch for this kid!
Speaking of amazing episodes, have you seen Star Trek yet?
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Jarlin Susana in four starts since returning from a three-month IL stint:
⚾ 1.83 ERA
⚾ Allowed nine hits and nine walks
⚾ 50% strikeout rate
AND he's showing off the arsenal 👀
More in today's free prospect report: baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/jarlin-sus...
⚾ 1.83 ERA
⚾ Allowed nine hits and nine walks
⚾ 50% strikeout rate
AND he's showing off the arsenal 👀
More in today's free prospect report: baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/jarlin-sus...
August 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Jarlin Susana in four starts since returning from a three-month IL stint:
⚾ 1.83 ERA
⚾ Allowed nine hits and nine walks
⚾ 50% strikeout rate
AND he's showing off the arsenal 👀
More in today's free prospect report: baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/jarlin-sus...
⚾ 1.83 ERA
⚾ Allowed nine hits and nine walks
⚾ 50% strikeout rate
AND he's showing off the arsenal 👀
More in today's free prospect report: baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/jarlin-sus...
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Jarlin Susana would almost certainly be a better option in the rotation than Parker and Irvin but is that the best move for his development www.federalbaseball.com/general/8565...
Should Jarlin Susana get a shot in the Washington Nationals rotation
With Jarlin Susana laying waste to Double-A and the struggles of Mitchell Parker, should the Nationals give a shot
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August 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Jarlin Susana would almost certainly be a better option in the rotation than Parker and Irvin but is that the best move for his development www.federalbaseball.com/general/8565...
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Had a chance to look at our latest Top 100 update?
Here's what the list looks like in the final stretch of the season:
Here's what the list looks like in the final stretch of the season:
2025 Top 100 Prospects
Baseball America's 2025 Top 100 Prospects ranks MLB's brightest future stars by future potential, tool grades & more.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Had a chance to look at our latest Top 100 update?
Here's what the list looks like in the final stretch of the season:
Here's what the list looks like in the final stretch of the season:
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The #Nats affiliates kicked off Week 20 of '25 with three wins, highlighted by a shutout ***by*** the @wilmbluerocks.bsky.social - rebrand.ly/3nngsly
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August 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The #Nats affiliates kicked off Week 20 of '25 with three wins, highlighted by a shutout ***by*** the @wilmbluerocks.bsky.social - rebrand.ly/3nngsly
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First baseman Sam Brown has reported to Double-Harrisburg. The 23-year-old was part of the return from the Angels for Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia (the reliever).
August 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
First baseman Sam Brown has reported to Double-Harrisburg. The 23-year-old was part of the return from the Angels for Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia (the reliever).
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OF Christian Franklin, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs, has been assigned to Rochester Red Wings, will wear #20 and will make his debut tonight.
August 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
OF Christian Franklin, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs, has been assigned to Rochester Red Wings, will wear #20 and will make his debut tonight.
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Nats go almost $3 million under slot value to sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits. He still breaks the MLB Draft record for a high school player.
No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits signs w/Nationals for $8.2 million (slot value = $11,075,900). Breaks Draft record for a HS player ($8.19 mil, Josh Holliday). Oklahoma prep SS, quality bat-to-ball skills, plus speed, solid defender, high baseball IQ. Son of ex-big lgr Reggie.
July 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Nats go almost $3 million under slot value to sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits. He still breaks the MLB Draft record for a high school player.
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Beginning later this month, MASN will air select Nationals and Orioles minor league affiliate games live across MASN, MASN2 and MASN+.
Here is the schedule for the Nats affiliates, which includes Triple-A Rochester, High-A Wilmington and Single-A Fredericksburg.
Here is the schedule for the Nats affiliates, which includes Triple-A Rochester, High-A Wilmington and Single-A Fredericksburg.
May 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Beginning later this month, MASN will air select Nationals and Orioles minor league affiliate games live across MASN, MASN2 and MASN+.
Here is the schedule for the Nats affiliates, which includes Triple-A Rochester, High-A Wilmington and Single-A Fredericksburg.
Here is the schedule for the Nats affiliates, which includes Triple-A Rochester, High-A Wilmington and Single-A Fredericksburg.
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Today's Minor League Tuesday #capoftheday is the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the South Atlantic League.
May 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today's Minor League Tuesday #capoftheday is the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the South Atlantic League.
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And the FredNats' game tonight against the Delmarva Shorebirds has been postponed due to weather. So Luke Dickerson's Single-A debut will have to wait until tomorrow's doubleheader.
Luke Dickerson, the Nats' second-round pick out of high school last year and No. 6 prospect, has been promoted to Single-A Fredericksburg.
It'll be his first taste of affiliate ball since being selected No. 44 overall. He'll start at shortstop tonight for the FredNats.
It'll be his first taste of affiliate ball since being selected No. 44 overall. He'll start at shortstop tonight for the FredNats.
May 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
And the FredNats' game tonight against the Delmarva Shorebirds has been postponed due to weather. So Luke Dickerson's Single-A debut will have to wait until tomorrow's doubleheader.
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Cade Cavalli once again met the Nats in Miami from West Palm Beach. But this time, he was finally talking about pitching instead of rehabbing.
"I don't even feel like I'm on rehab anymore. Just feels like back to normal. Let's build up and get going." www.masnsports.com/blog/cavalli...
"I don't even feel like I'm on rehab anymore. Just feels like back to normal. Let's build up and get going." www.masnsports.com/blog/cavalli...
Cavalli meets Nats in Miami to ramp up for season instead of rehab
MIAMI – It’s become a tradition unlike any other when the Nationals visit Miami. It’s for an unfortunate reason, but it’s still a welcomed sight nonetheless.For the third year in a row, while recoveri...
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April 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Cade Cavalli once again met the Nats in Miami from West Palm Beach. But this time, he was finally talking about pitching instead of rehabbing.
"I don't even feel like I'm on rehab anymore. Just feels like back to normal. Let's build up and get going." www.masnsports.com/blog/cavalli...
"I don't even feel like I'm on rehab anymore. Just feels like back to normal. Let's build up and get going." www.masnsports.com/blog/cavalli...
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Today's show is live on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform!
I broke down all the notable Minor League Baseball standouts after a killer day of performances yesterday!
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Future MLB Stars? (Thursday's Top Minor League Baseball Standouts)
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April 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today's show is live on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform!
I broke down all the notable Minor League Baseball standouts after a killer day of performances yesterday!
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I broke down all the notable Minor League Baseball standouts after a killer day of performances yesterday!
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