Category Archives: Roster

A Strasmas Celebration

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Dan Zaudtke

On Opening Day, Washington Nationals’ general manager, Mike Rizzo, updated fans on Stephen Strasburg’s progress. Unfortunately, it all but confirmed what many believe: we will be lucky to ever see Strasburg ever throw another pitch. Since signing his record $245 … Continue reading →

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Official: Nationals activate Jeter Downs, Place Vargas on the IL

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals announced two roster moves ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. First, according to Nationals communications, the team has re-called former Red Sox’s top prospect, Jeter Downs, from Triple-A Rochester. … Continue reading →

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Minors Monday: Welcome to the Elijah Green show

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Quinn Riley

We’re officially underway at all four levels in the minor leagues, and that prompts the start of Minors Mondays (okay, technically it’s Tuesday) here on TalkNats. (editor’s note: This was written while Monday’s game was in play, prompting us to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Nats’ Spring Training nearing the halfway mark!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When you are a rebuilding team with a strong farm system like the Washington Nationals, most of the future is being seen in the Minor League side of camp. But general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez must build … Continue reading →

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Who the heck is that guy? #Nats field guide to 2023 spring training

Posted on February 15, 2023 by SaoMagnifico

At last, 2023 spring training is upon us! The birds are singing in West Palm Beach, and soon the air will be filled with the glorious sounds of bat hitting ball and ball hitting mitt. It’s time once again for … Continue reading →

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As we learn the passing of Nationals’ first owner Ted Lerner, we look back at the history and moving forward

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

We had to do a quick edit as we learned of the passing of Ted Lerner at the age of 97. Lerner was the first owner of the Washington Nationals in mid-2006, taking over the franchise from MLB as the … Continue reading →

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Counting on too much upside could be a recipe for disaster on a team!

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Counting on too much upside could be a recipe for a disaster on a team! As Washington Nationals‘ general manager Mike Rizzo added veterans to the roster recently, they are all coming off of down years. The odds are, that … Continue reading →

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The 14 new Washington Nationals prospects via International Free Agency

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Nationals Source

Here (pictured above) are 11 of the 14 new Washington Nationals prospects signed officially today as part of this International Free Agency class as reported by Anthony Puesán and @NationalsSource 

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Nats complete their acquisitions for position players with signing of Corey Dickerson

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Can you smell that Spring air? Okay, maybe not yet, but we feel a lot closer today to a Spring Training roster. As we have written for over the month, the Washington Nationals saw an opportunity in a deep left … Continue reading →

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Elian Soto turns 17 today, and in 5 days should be officially signed with the Nats!

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

As Elian Soto celebrated his 17th birthday with family and friends today, the younger brother of Juan Soto should be following in his older brother’s footsteps and signing with the Washington Nationals as an IFA (international free agent) in five days. … Continue reading →

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