2025 MLB Winter Meeting Update: Luis García Jr future Washington Nationals first baseman? (Photo via Ryan Shenker for the Nats Report)

Finalizing Nationals’ 2026 Coaching Staff: Matt Borgschulte, Victor Estevez and Dustin Glant Join Blake Butera’s New-Look Group

“Offseason mindset: get better every day. 🔥 Nationals catcher Harry Ford is putting in the work — dialing in on framing, blocking, and building chemistry with the pitching staff. 💪

“I also learned how to stop tinkering and just trust myself and trust that I’m a good player with God-given talent, and just go play, instead of trying to manufacture something every day.” Harry Ford is ready for a fresh start with the Washington Nationals and he’s bringing a new mindset with him.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS: Luis García Jr. will continue to get reps at first base in the winter leagues as Paul Toboni believes that this will make García Jr. "more versatile," via The Washington Post

The newest Washington Nationals catcher Harry Ford met with reporters today, we will have the full recap later tonight

MLB Winter Meetings Edition: Washington Nationals Trade Rumors Heat Up as Gore and Abrams Drawing Aggressive Interest

Just a quick programing note, tomorrow Washington Nationals manager Blake Butera will be meeting the press at this year's MLB Winter Meetings from Orlando, FL. We will have full coverage tomorrow night!

Harry Ford, 22, hit .167 in his first six Major League ABs. Drafted 12th overall in 2021, the 5’10” righty owns a .266 career average in the minors with 52 home runs over his career 454 games. Baseball's #42 prospect is Washington bound.

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BREAKING WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS: The Nationals are naming 31 year old Corey Ray to be their 1B coach per Spencer Nusbaum of the Washington Post. Ray was a former top prospect for the Brewers, and then became a base running coordinator for the Cubs.

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Washington Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead their amateur scouting department, per source. Credit to Joe Doyle for being first to report the move. McGowan joins Washington from the New York Mets, where he worked extensively on the data science and analytics

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The Washington Nationals hold the 3rd pick and could land hidden gems like TJ Rumfield, Yordanny Monegro, or Blaze Jordan. Who’s your top pick to boost the roster?

ICYMI: According to Matt Eddy of Baseball America, Erick Mejía is returning to the #Nationals on a minor league deal. Mejía, originally a shortstop, transitioned to pitching last season and advanced all the way to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings by the end of 2025.

Simon Mathews Brings Fresh Vision as Washington Nationals’ New Pitching Coach

Washington Nationals new pitching coach Simon Mathews discusses his pitching philosophy that he is going to bring to the team

Washington Nationals introduce Blake Butera as MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years

Multiple Washington Nationals Legends Make This Year's Hall of Fame Ballot

Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera on building true Leadership through the power of accountability and unity

With the Washington Nationals needing an upgrade behind the plate, Adley Rutschman could be a perfect fit.

The Washington Nationals have entered the fray in the search for catching depth

Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray on Track for Spring Training Return

WELCOME BACK?? Per Spencer Nusbaum, Washington Nationals right handed pitcher Josiah Gray is expected to be ready to go by Spring Training and be healthy to start the 2026 season in the Nationals rotation.

ICYMI: How improved scouting, fresh front office leadership, and coaching investment could reshape the Washington Nationals’ pipeline—and bring long-awaited depth to the big league roster.

According to media reports, the Washington Nationals are planning to introduce their new manager Blake Butera on Monday, November 17

BYE BYE BYE? According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, Washington Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore is one of the likelier frontline starters to be moved this offseason.

BREAKING WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS: The Washington Nationals are hiring Simon Matthews as their next pitching coach, per Russ Dorsey and Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. . Matthews has been with the Reds since 2021, most recently serving as Cincinnati’s assistant pitching coach.

32 Washington Nationals Minor Leaguers Elect Free Agency as Offseason Roster Shuffle Begins

Washington Nationals Paul Toboni talks about what characteristics drew him to hire Blake Butera

Why Paul Toboni Believes Blake Butera Is the Ideal Manager to Lead the Washington Nationals’ Future

Washington Nationals OF prospect Sam Petersen is making a name for himself in the Arizona Fall League. .

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Stuart is on the road to recovery after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August. In a Nats Report exclusive, a source says he’s “doing really well mentally and physically getting stronger every week.”

Sam Petersen Making Noise in Arizona: Nationals Prospect Turning Heads in Fall League

👑 OF THE 🌵 Washington Nationals Prospect Seaver King has been impressive so far during this year's MLB Arizona Fall League! ✅️ 24 RBIs (Leads players in this year's AFZ League) ✅️ .377/.460/.623 ✅️ 6 BB | 3 SB ✅️ Driven in almost two runs per game

Who's counting?? We are! 1⃣5⃣3⃣ days out! 📍 Nationals Park 📅 April 3, 2026 We can't wait to see you back at Nationals Park—opening day is just around the corner!

Nightly World Series Fact: The 2025 #WorldSeries is the most-watched Fall Classic since the historic Cubs championship nine years ago based on combined viewership in the U.S. and Canada through four games. (Image via MLB PR)

BREAKING: Blake Butera will be the Nationals’ new manager https://www.thenatsreport.com/p/breaking-washington-nationals-hire-blake-butera-as-new-manager

Washington Nationals Outright Players to Triple-A Rochester as Offseason Roster Moves Begin

Nightly World Series Fact: Last night's game marked the 15th postseason game in MLB history to last 14+ innings. It’s now 4 straight years with an extra-inning World Series game (2022–25) — the longest streak since 2015–18, when five games across those Fall Classics went past nine innings.

Washington Nationals’ Manager Search: Paul Toboni’s Deliberate Rebuild

Former Washington Nationals Pitcher and World Series MVP Begins New Chapter at San Diego State

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RUMOR: Washington Nationals Interview Former Orioles Skipper Brandon Hyde

RUMOR: Washington Nationals Interview Former Orioles Skipper Brandon Hyde

Here's how the Washington Nationals performed wearing each of their uniforms in 2025

ICYMI: Washington Nationals Continue Front Office Overhaul, Hiring Justin Horowitz as Assistant GM

BREAKING WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS: The Washington Nationals are hiring Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Amateur Scouting Justin Horowitz into an Assistant General Manager role.

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