en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Washington Nationals News https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/news The Rafters rallied for three in the 5th and four in the 4th as they stung the Scorpions, 7-5. Jarlin Susana made the start and let in a run on one hit and three hits over three innings. He struck out six. Kevin Bazzell, perhaps still starstruck by his batterymate, also started and went 0-for-2 … The post first appeared on . Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:49:26 GMT Luke Erickson https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58396739 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58396739 false false The Washington Nationals completely modernized their hitting department by hiring a young, data-driven staff consisting of Matt Borgschulte, Andrew Aydt, and Shawn O’Malley. This progressive trio combines Borgschulte’s “Own the Zone” strategic approach, Aydt’s advanced biomechanical expertise utilizing cutting-edge technology, and O’Malley’s practical major league experience to optimize the team’s offense. With all the changes […] Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:57:30 GMT Stephen "Ghost" Mears https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58395635 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58395635 false false SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. –- Kevin Bazzell hadn’t caught fellow Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana until Aug. 11 with High-A Wilmington, Susana’s first rehab outing of the season following last year’s lat surgery. Bazzell was behind the plate for Susana once more during the regular season on Sept. 12 for Double-A Rochester and Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:21:17 GMT Sam Dykstra https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58395183 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58395183 false false Nationals prospect Kevin Bazzell discusses catching Jarlin Susana, his pitching arsenal and his development Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:40:30 GMT @Nationals https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58394963 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58394963 false false OK I've been away for too long. I'll pick it back up. Nothing jumps out at me about these rosters that say Nats. Although a lot of current... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:41:39 GMT Harper https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58394709 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58394709 false false Nationals No. 4 prospect Jarlin Susana strikes out six in three innings in the Arizona Fall League Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:44:58 GMT @Twins https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58393485 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58393485 false false Nationals No. 4 prospect Jarlin Susana works around a run with five strikeouts in 2 2/3 hitless frames in the AFL Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:11:13 GMT @Nationals https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58393070 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58393070 false false Since being acquired by the Yankees, Garcia has played first base while also seeing time as a designated hitter. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:12:24 GMT Vanessa Serrao, Mark Johns, Jeff Kloster https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392313 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392313 false false The current state of the Washington Nationals’ offense, especially after the trade deadline departures of Luis Garcia Jr. and Curtis Mead, is heavily driven by the dynamic duo that is James Wood and CJ Abrams. The lineup does include a handful of decent complementary pieces, including Keibert Ruiz and Daylen Lile, but is lacking both […] Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:07:53 GMT Ian Harper https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392248 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392248 false false Washington Nationals star CJ Abrams is expected to change positions at some point in his career, but it just might not be to second base like previously anticipated. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:52:31 GMT Brad Wakai https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392058 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58392058 false false This World Series matchup is truly a treat for the baseball nerds out there. It may not get massive ratings, but the Brewers and Rays provide a guide on how to build a winning team without a big budget. These two clubs have a lot in common, but one thing that ties them together is […] Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:17:40 GMT Sam Sallick https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58389845 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58389845 false false As I write my last article for District on Deck, I can't help but look back fondly upon my love for the franchise that I cover here. I moved to the Washington, Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:33:11 GMT Jeremy Hasson https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58389169 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58389169 false false Washington Nationals surge as NL East rivals falter—could a new division powerhouse be emerging? Ryan Clary spotlights the Nationals’ youth movement, best-in... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:27:24 GMT Locked On Nationals https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58385628 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58385628 false false What if Michael A. Taylor‘s hit-by-pitch in the 8th inning of the 2019 Wild Card game was overturned on the video evidence? What if Ryan Zimmerman‘s broken bat blooper was caught by Lorenzo Cain in center field. Cain was playing on a sore leg. What if Josh Hader‘s 3-2 pitch to Anthony Rendon was ruled […] Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:39:41 GMT Stephen "Ghost" Mears https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58385267 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/washington-nationals/articles/58385267 false false