Paul Toboni has taken his first step of 2026. The Nats claimed Joey Wiemer off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. Wiemer was a former top 100 player in the Brewers system, but his unrefined offensive play has led to him struggling to carve out an MLB role. The Nats appear to be giving Wiemer […]
Every year, MLB teams bring in youngsters from Latin America looking for the next Juan Soto or Ronald Acuna. Tapping into these international perspectives is an important part of building a strong agricultural system. The signing deadline for these prospects is January 15. Here’s what we know so far about the Nats International Free Agent […]
When the clock struck midnight, it not only marked a new year, but also the expiration of the deal between the Washington Nationals and MASN. The Nationals’ marriage to MASN was forced upon them by the Orioles as a condition for moving to DC. It has caused a lot of tension between the two franchises, […]
There were no blockbuster moves from the Nationals this past week, but there were a few interesting news items I wanted to discuss. With the holidays, the MLB offseason came to a standstill this week. However, there was still some exercise and fun things to look at. The most notable Nats news this week was […]
There has been some Nationals news in the last few days that I wanted to catch up on. There has been a minor league signing, some hiring and a player on the 40-man roster headed to Japan. None of these news items are earth-shattering, but they could play a role in how the Nats 2026 […]
Anthony Rendon’s disastrous tenure with the Angels is finally over. Reports have emerged that Rendon and the Angels are in talks to buy out the final year of his seven-year, $245 million contract. He was such a great player with the Nats, but it didn’t work out in LA due to injuries and Rendon’s irritable […]
Tomorrow is a very important day in the MLB offseason. Tomorrow night, teams must decide whether to tender contracts to their arbitration-eligible players. When they tender a player, the arbitration process begins. If not, the player becomes a free agent. Paul Toboni has some interesting decisions to make over the next 24 to 36 hours. […]
The Washington Nationals have signed a free agent for the first time this season, landing Eddy Yean to a Minor League deal. It’s far from a big splash, but it interests me for a number of reasons. First, Yean has an interesting backstory and history with the organization. This should also be the first of […]
It was expected, but Paul Toboni has shaken up the Nationals’ coaching staff. Additionally, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post revealed that Miguel Cairo is not being considered for the Nationals’ managerial position. None of this is surprising news considering the overhaul of the team’s front office and 66-96 record through 2025. A many coaches […]
So we’re finally starting to get some updates on the Washington Nationals’ management search. There was radio silence for a while as Paul Toboni settled into his role as Nats President of Baseball Operations. However, three candidates for the position have become public. They are former interim boss Miguel Cairo, former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde […]