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Washington Nationals correspondent for @BaseballAmerica

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ICYMI: This week's Prospect Podcast captures our Rule 5 draft reactions πŸ‘€

🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/vGbIuWL

13.12.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nats trade Ferrer to Mariners for prospects Ford and Lyon The first big domino to fall for the Nationals this offseason did so before next week’s Winter Meetings even officially started. New president of baseball operations Paul Toboni didn’t wait to meet wi...

More on the trade that's now official: Nats acquire top catching prospect Harry Ford and right-hander Isaac Lyon from the Mariners for Jose A. Ferrer. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...

06.12.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Toboni doesn't wait for the Winter Meetings tomorrow to make a big trade! | TalkNats.com Toboni acquires catcher Harry Ford and pitcher Isaac Lyon for closer Jose A. Ferrer While the Winter Meetings start tomorrow on Sunday evening, the fireworks usually do not go off until Monday night β€”...

www.talknats.com/2025/12/06/t...

07.12.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The best fastball and curveball in the Nationals system?

Those belong to Jarlin Susana.

See more of the best tools and our updated top 10 list: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...

06.11.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's what the Nationals lineup could look like in 2029 πŸ‘€ πŸ‘€

More details + our top 10 update: www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026...

06.11.2025 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Washington Nationals Top 10 MLB Prospects Presenting Baseball America's 2026 ranking of the top prospects in the Nationals system, headlined by shortstop Eli Willits.

Have you checked out our 2026 Top 10 Nationals prospect list?

See who cracks the list, scouting reports, best tools and more:

06.11.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Zach Brzykcy was also claimed by the Marlins. So 34 players on the Nats’ 40-man roster.

06.11.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Washington Nationals Prospect Seaver King talks about his experience during this year's MLB Arizona Fall League

20.10.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ethan Salas' Removal Among Several Arizona Fall League Roster Tweaks Ethan Salas played just 10 games this season due to a back injury.

The Arizona Fall League starts TOMORROW.

Check out the latest roster tweaks ahead of Opening Day ‡️

05.10.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Toboni wants to connect with Nats fans It was easy to see why Paul Toboni impressed the Nationals ownership group during his interview process for the team’s then-open president of baseball operations position, a job that he officially acc...

Between leaving the Red Sox and joining the Nats, Paul Toboni took his kids to Fenway as fans. He wants to build a similar fan base in D.C.

"We want to create an environment where...kids around D.C., around the greater region, are filling up the park." www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...

05.10.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Nats announce minor league awards for 2025:

* Hitter of the Year β€” INF/OF Phillip Glasser
* Pitcher of the Year β€” RHP Riley Cornelio
* Defensive Player of the Year β€” OF Cristhian Vaquero
* Baserunner of the Year β€” INF Seaver King
* Nationals Way Award β€” OF Andrew Pinckney

23.09.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Minor League Player Of The Year For All 30 Teams Baseball America presents 2025 MiLB Players of the Year for every team as selected based on production, age and level of competition.

These players were at the top of their organizations this year.

Here's every MiLB Player of the Year from all 30 teams:

23.09.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Stubbs to replace injured Millas as backup catcher NEW YORK – The Nationals left New York on Wednesday knowing they would need to make a roster move before Friday’s series opener against the Rays. Drew Millas departed yesterday’s 11-2 loss to the Yank...

A look at C.J. Stubbs and the other catching options the Nats had at Triple-A Rochester to replace the injured Drew Millas.

Plus, top catching prospect Caleb Lomavita made his Double-A debut last night. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...

28.08.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mammoths won last night. Glad I went.

Dude! Jarlin Susana w/ Harrisburg Senators is a consistent triple-digit pitcher with a 4-Seam, Cutter & Sinker. He even has 4-Seam control and can drop it to high 80s. Watch for this kid!

Speaking of amazing episodes, have you seen Star Trek yet?

21.08.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jarlin Susana in four starts since returning from a three-month IL stint:

⚾ 1.83 ERA
⚾ Allowed nine hits and nine walks
⚾ 50% strikeout rate

AND he's showing off the arsenal πŸ‘€

More in today's free prospect report: baseball-america-prospect-report.beehiiv.com/p/jarlin-sus...

25.08.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should Jarlin Susana get a shot in the Washington Nationals rotation With Jarlin Susana laying waste to Double-A and the struggles of Mitchell Parker, should the Nationals give a shot

Jarlin Susana would almost certainly be a better option in the rotation than Parker and Irvin but is that the best move for his development www.federalbaseball.com/general/8565...

25.08.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Top 100 Prospects Baseball America's 2025 Top 100 Prospects ranks MLB's brightest future stars by future potential, tool grades & more.

Had a chance to look at our latest Top 100 update?

Here's what the list looks like in the final stretch of the season:

12.08.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The #Nats affiliates kicked off Week 20 of '25 with three wins, highlighted by a shutout ***by*** the @wilmbluerocks.bsky.social - rebrand.ly/3nngsly

13.08.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

First baseman Sam Brown has reported to Double-Harrisburg. The 23-year-old was part of the return from the Angels for Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia (the reliever).

01.08.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OF Christian Franklin, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs, has been assigned to Rochester Red Wings, will wear #20 and will make his debut tonight.

01.08.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nats go almost $3 million under slot value to sign No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits. He still breaks the MLB Draft record for a high school player.

19.07.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beginning later this month, MASN will air select Nationals and Orioles minor league affiliate games live across MASN, MASN2 and MASN+.

Here is the schedule for the Nats affiliates, which includes Triple-A Rochester, High-A Wilmington and Single-A Fredericksburg.

20.05.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today's Minor League Tuesday #capoftheday is the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the South Atlantic League.

20.05.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And the FredNats' game tonight against the Delmarva Shorebirds has been postponed due to weather. So Luke Dickerson's Single-A debut will have to wait until tomorrow's doubleheader.

13.05.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cavalli meets Nats in Miami to ramp up for season instead of rehab MIAMI – It’s become a tradition unlike any other when the Nationals visit Miami. It’s for an unfortunate reason, but it’s still a welcomed sight nonetheless.For the third year in a row, while recoveri...

Cade Cavalli once again met the Nats in Miami from West Palm Beach. But this time, he was finally talking about pitching instead of rehabbing.

"I don't even feel like I'm on rehab anymore. Just feels like back to normal. Let's build up and get going." www.masnsports.com/blog/cavalli...

14.04.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Future MLB Stars? (Thursday's Top Minor League Baseball Standouts)
YouTube video by The Dynasty Dugout Future MLB Stars? (Thursday's Top Minor League Baseball Standouts)

Today's show is live on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform!

I broke down all the notable Minor League Baseball standouts after a killer day of performances yesterday!

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11.04.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Seth Hernandez made his case yesterday.

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11.04.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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10 MLB Prospects Who Caught Our Attention In April Here are the top 10 takeaways from BA correspondent organization reports in April, including the Mariners' plan for Jurrangelo Cijntje.

10 prospects who have our attention πŸ‘€

⚾️ Jurrangelo Cijntje
⚾️ Connor Prielipp
⚾️ Alex Clemmey
⚾️ Sal Stewart
⚾️ Esmerlyn Valdez
⚾️ Grant Taylor
⚾️ Raimon Gomez
⚾️ Sabin Ceballos
⚾️ James Triantos
⚾️ Henry Bolte

Here's why:

10.04.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Alex Clemmey tonight: 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K. He walked 5 in 3 innings his last time out, so I won't declare victory yet, but he's looking much improved.

11.04.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happening down on the Farm

11.04.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0