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Joey Wiemer ties MLB record with flawless start to 2026 season
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Washington Nationals right fielder Joey Wiemer reached base safely in his first 10 plate appearances of the 2026 MLB season, tying Carlos Delgado's mark from 2002. Wiemer went 8 for 8 with two walks before recording his first out. The streak ended on his 11th plate appearance against Philadelphia Phillies starter Taijuan Walker.
The Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, securing their first season-opening series win since 2018. Alex Bregman hit his first two home runs as a Cub, but Joey Wiemer set a franchise record by reaching base in his first eight plate appearances. The victory came despite late rallies from Chicago.
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Cade Horton pitched 6 1/3 strong innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Saturday. The 24-year-old right-hander struck out four, walked one and allowed four hits in his first start of the season. Horton's efficient outing helped secure the Cubs' first win amid high expectations.
The Texas Rangers have traded for left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals, bolstering their rotation with the 2025 All-Star under team control through 2027. In exchange, the Nationals receive five prospects, headlined by first-round draft pick Gavin Fien. The deal underscores Texas's commitment to contending in 2026 despite recent roster changes.
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Baseball America's Carlos Collazo expressed cautious optimism about the Washington Nationals' future in a recent interview. He highlighted the team's new leadership, key acquisitions like catcher Harry Ford, and the promising 2026 draft class. While the farm system remains underwhelming, Collazo sees potential for improvement under the new regime.
The Washington Nationals are listening to trade offers for left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore amid a busy offseason pitching market. Multiple teams have inquired about the 26-year-old All-Star, though the Nationals' asking price remains high. Gore had a strong 2025 season, striking out 185 batters in 159 2/3 innings.
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The Washington Nationals have hired Desmond McGowan from the New York Mets to serve as director of amateur acquisitions, bolstering their scouting efforts amid a front office overhaul. McGowan, who previously managed data science for the Mets with a focus on the draft, brings an analytics-driven approach to the role. This move aligns with the team's ongoing rebuild, emphasizing strong drafting to build their farm system.
CJ Abrams owns lack of hustle in Nationals' opener vs. Cubs
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March 14, 2026 22:19Clemmey and Ford pair up in Nationals' spring training game
March 08, 2026 11:53Nationals agree to deal with right-hander Zack Littell
February 21, 2026 02:32Eli Willits makes spring training debut for Nationals
January 14, 2026 19:22Washington Nationals leave MASN for MLB broadcasts in 2026
January 14, 2026 03:41Washington Nationals become seventh MLB team to join league broadcasts
December 18, 2025 06:48Nationals hire 31-year-old Anirudh Kilambi as general manager
December 17, 2025 12:43Nationals hire Ani Kilambi as new general manager
December 08, 2025 03:11Nationals field trade interest in Gore and Abrams