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It's been a fun week across Major League Baseball with the 2026 season kicking off.
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Following an incredible defensive play, this Washington Nationals infielder took home MLB's first Play of the Week award.
Brad Wakai|
The Washington Nationals embarrassed their division rivals on Monday, and it's clear that they are operating like a completely different team than ones in the past.
Brad Wakai|
The Washington Nationals know this prospect as well as anyone, and they decided he needed to be around after the Boston Red Sox cut him.
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Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies betting odds, how to watch, probable pitchers, and MLB picks and props for Tuesday, March 31.
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The Phillies got blown out at home and got a little embarrassed in the process.
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It's been an incredible start to the season for Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer, as he made some MLB history.
Brad Wakai|
An unlikely Washington Nationals player has made franchise history after what he did during the first series of the 2026 season.
Brad Wakai|
The Chicago White Sox DFA'd both Curtis Mead and Korey Lee ahead of Opening Day, but provided news on both this past weekend.
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The Washington Nationals decided to option one of their Opening Day starters to make room for their new trade addition.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and shortstop Konnor Griffin have agreed to a nine-year, $140 million deal before his MLB debut. It was a no-brainer for the franchise.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin, who is the top prospect in baseball. The 19-year-old will be the team’s starting shortstop moving forward. Here’s what to expect from him.
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Something is missing from all the shots of downtown.
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It took a week but it finally happened.
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A 1-5 start is not the end of the world. Unless it is.
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C.B. Bucknor’s awful week of umpiring continued after hit was hit in the mask by a foul ball and had to leave the Milwaukee Brewers-Tampa Bay Rays game.
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This could only happen to him.
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The Mariners gave top prospect Colt Emerson an eight-year, $95 million deal before he’d even reached the majors. Here’s a look at how other players who got contract extensions before debuting have fared.
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C.B. Bucknor triggered instant replay and laughter with a wild call at first.
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No one had any idea what was going on.
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Baseball has entered a new age with the automated ball strike-system—and some players are catching on more quickly than others.
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