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Jackson Kent - Yields three runs in no-decision Kent did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings.

Impact Kent gave up one run in each of the first, third and fifth innings of Tuesday's start, with the last being on a Kyle Schwarber solo home run. Kent has seven major-league starts under his belt since making his big-league debut Aug. 12, though he's given up at least three earned runs in six of those outings. He figures to see at least two more turns in the rotation before the regular season concludes, with his next appearance lined up for this weekend on the road against the Cardinals.

16 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez stumbles again to cap off rough day for Phillies' rotation WASHINGTON -- Tuesday afternoon’s news of left-hander Jesús Luzardo landing on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation puts...

24 MINS AGO • MLB.COM

Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies

Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3

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Harry Ford - Back in action Tuesday Ford (hand/wrist) is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact The 23-year-old is making his first start since Friday, when he departed early due to pain in his left hand/wrist. Ford now appears to be fully recovered and will look to bust out of a 1-for-13 slump.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

CJ Abrams - Not in Tuesday's lineup Abrams is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Abrams started Washington's first 11 games of September but will take a seat Tuesday after posting a .655 OPS during that stretch. Nasim Nunez is manning shortstop and batting ninth for the Nationals versus Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

James Wood - Taking seat Tuesday Wood is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After spending a month on the IL due to an oblique injury, Wood returned from the IL on Sept. 2 and started the past 10 contests. He's gone 11-for-37 (.297 average) with three doubles, four steals, two RBI and two runs since being activated, but he has seen his homerless drought extend to 18 games. Andres Chaparro is batting second as the designated hitter Tuesday for Washington.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

These Washington Nationals won't be back after being eliminated from playoff contention CJ Abrams makes perfect sense for a certain American League contender.

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Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Phillies-Nationals, Orioles-Mets, Royals-Astros) The MLB playoff races are heating up as we have a full slate of action on Tuesday night. I’m targeting two road squads and a low-scoring gam...

9 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

How resurgent Kwan turned his 2026 season around This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’ Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

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Nationals Could Decide to Change Role of Jake Irvin Heading Into Next Season Jake Irvin has been a staple in the Washington Nationals' rotation since 2023. After he was called up for his major league debut on May 3 of...

10 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Connelly Early - Likely to make first rehab start Tuesday Early (elbow) is expected to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Rochester, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Early had been scheduled to kick off his rehab assignment and make his organizational debut Sunday with Double-A Harrisburg, but the affiliate's game was rained out that day. The Nationals will now look to have Early report to their Triple-A affiliate to continue building on his workload, after he tossed 30 pitches in a bridge league game one week earlier. After his upcoming rehab start, the Nationals could elect to bring Early back from the 60-day injured list for his next outing, though he likely wouldn't be stretched out enough to handle a traditional starting role.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nationals host the Phillies on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Philadelphia Phillies

18 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Key takeaways: Padres 8, Rockies 7 DENVER -- The Padres tied a season high on Monday night with their eighth straight victory -- though it certainly hasn’t come easy. San Dieg...

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Future Nationals Star Eli Willits Already Turned Heads During Limited Double-A Action There's no doubt that Eli Willits looks like a future superstar for the Washington Nationals. Drafted No. 1 overall in 2025 at the age of 17...

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Why Aaron Judge Was Right to Reject a Rehab Assignment The New York Yankees enjoyed a successful 5-1 homestand last week, punctuated by Aaron Judge's return to the lineup. However, the captain hi...

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Nationals Not Closing Door on Using Riley Cornelio in Crucial Role Next Season With the 2027 campaign winding to a close, the Washington Nationals are assessing everything. As they try to push the right buttons this upc...

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Eli Willits - Finishing season on fire Willits went 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, a second run scored, three RBI and two stolen bases for Double-A Harrisburg on Saturday.

Impact Per Brendan Samson of MLB.com, Willits became the youngest player to collect a hit this season at Double-A when he singled Thursday, and his long ball Saturday made him only the eighth 18-year-old over the last two decades to homer at the level -- a list that includes Bryce Harper and Fernando Tatis, as well as current top prospects Jesus Made of the Brewers, Leo De Vries (shoulder) of the A's and Sebastian Walcott of the Rangers. Willits sports a .265/.406/.463 slash line in 114 games across three levels of the minors this season with 14 home runs and 62 steals, and while the Nationals won't rush him, his elite package of skills, athleticism and baseball IQ could land him in the majors sometime next summer.

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Nationals Star Prospect Jarlin Susana Is Now One Step Closer to the Majors There has been a lot of upward movement on the farm for the Washington Nationals this year. Top prospects throughout the organization played...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Former Blue Jays closer has to wish he was still in Toronto as Twins' hopes fade Unfortunately, the right-hander will more than likely have to watch the postseason from his couch.

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Nationals Have to Get Creative After Connelly Early's Planned Start Gets Canceled The Washington Nationals are being forced to get creative when it comes to how Connelly Early is going to get some work in before the end of...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Ballesteros, Neto's HRs a silver lining to end Angels' 9-game road trip WASHINGTON -- The Angels will be happy to head home after their nine-game, three-city East Coast road trip ended with a disappointing series...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Nationals Legend Ryan Zimmerman Criticizes James Wood for Lack of Hustle The Washington Nationals won the finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, and that secured a sweep for themselves after they had los...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Nationals rally late for 6-5 win and sweep of Angels, who must go 7-6 to avoid first 100-loss season

Daylen Lile tripled to key a four-run rally in the eighth inning, Jacob Young and Dylan Crews added RBIs and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 to complete a...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cornelio continues to thrive in opener role as Nats sweep Halos WASHINGTON -- As Riley Cornelio's rookie season winds down, the Nationals are intrigued by seeing the right-hander in different roles while...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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Daylen Lile's pinch 3-run homer lifts the Nationals to a 6-3 victory over the Phillies

Nationals host the Phillies on 3-game home win streak

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Yankees, Dodgers Clinch Postseason Spots

Nationals rally late for 6-5 win and sweep of Angels, who must go 7-6 to avoid first 100-loss season