Zack Littell - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Scalded for eight runs in loss Littell (7-7) took the loss against the Athletics on Saturday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out four batters over six innings.

Impact Littell's outing began ominously when Jacob Wilson led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. That was one of five runs given up by the righty hurler in the first frame, so he probably deserves some kudos for ultimately making it through six innings. Nonetheless, Littell tied a season-worst mark with the eight runs he allowed, pushing his ERA up to an ugly 5.34 on the campaign. He had been showing some improvement with a 2.84 ERA and 16:3 K:BB across his final four starts before the All-Star break, but he's been very streaky this year -- in fact, the other three times he gave up eight runs came in consecutive outings in April.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A's rebound and rout Nationals 15-1 to stop 10-game skid as Ginn takes no-hitter into 7th inning

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Comes away with no-decision Friday Littell didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees, allowing one run on five hits over four innings of relief. He struck out five without walking a batter.

Impact The veteran right-hander put together one of his better outings of the season, tossing 49 of 69 pitches for strikes after taking over in the fourth inning from opener Carson Palmquist, but the Nationals' bullpen cost Littell his eighth win of the season with another meltdown in the ninth. He's given up two runs of fewer in four straight starts, heading into the All-Star break with a 2.84 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB through 19 innings over that stretch.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bulk relief Friday Littell will operate as a bulk reliever for the Nationals in Friday's game versus the Yankees, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Lefty Carson Palmquist will get the ball first as the Nats' opener. Littell has made 12 starts and six bulk-relief appearances this season and has fared much better in the latter role, holding a 3.03 ERA and 17:7 K:BB over 29.2 innings.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stingy in no-decision Saturday Littell didn't factor into the decision Saturday as the Nationals fell 7-1 to the Pirates, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six relief innings. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran righty put together an impressive performance as the bulk reliever, tossing 57 of 87 pitches for strikes in the equivalent of a quality start, but opener Carson Palmquist had coughed up four runs before Littell even set foot on the mound. Littell has given up two or fewer runs in three straight outings to lower his ERA on the season to 5.02, and he's set to get his next turn through the rotation at home next weekend against the Yankees.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1

Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Following opener Littell will follow an opener in Saturday's game against the Pirates, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.

Impact Carson Palmquist will start the game and turn it over to Littell after an inning or so. Littell has a 3.42 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 23.2 innings following an opener and a 6.07 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 56.1 innings as a traditional starter.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh win Littell (7-6) earned the win Sunday over the Orioles, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact The O's took an early lead off Littell on Sunday thanks to Pete Alonso's two-run homer in the first inning. However, the right-hander held Baltimore scoreless over his final five frames while the Nats rallied for an eventual 6-4 victory. Littell, who worked as a traditional starter Sunday after appearing in bulk relief in his last outing against the Phillies, sports a 5.29 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and 49:25 K:BB across 80 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up to face the Pirates at home his next time out.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

García's 2 home runs lift Nationals to a 6-4 victory over Orioles

Luis García Jr. homered twice and drove in five runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Griffin the chessmaster makes more Nats history in 10-inning nailbiter BALTIMORE -- Foster Griffin and Zack Littell both sat hunched over a small round table in the visitors’ clubhouse on Saturday afternoon. The...

JUNE 28 • MLB.COM

Strikes out five in bulk relief Littell did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 14-9 loss to the Phillies, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Littell entered in the second inning and pitched well before allowing two runs in the fifth, departing in line for a potential win before the Nationals' bullpen imploded late. While the 30-year-old owns a 5.40 ERA in 16 total appearances this season, he's pitched to a 3.28 mark in his five bulk relief outings. He'll take a 5.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46:23 K:BB across 75 innings this season into a road matchup against the Orioles this weekend.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies score 8 runs in the ninth inning and rally past the Nationals 14-9

Bryson Stott’s three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia’s eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Slated for bulk duty Tuesday Littell will be used in bulk relief Tuesday against the Phillies, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Impact He's fared better this season as a bulk reliever (3.20 ERA) than traditional starter (6.31 ERA). The right-handed Littell will be preceded Tuesday by left-handed opener PJ Poulin.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Can't keep ball in yard Wednesday Littell (6-6) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings as the Nationals were downed 6-2 by the Royals. He struck out two.

Impact All four runs came on solo shots by Carter Jensen, John Rave, Lane Thomas and Michael Massey, not exactly a fearsome array of sluggers. It's the first time since April 28 that Littell has served up multiple homers in an outing, but after a five-start win streak he's dropped two straight decisions, getting tagged for nine runs in 6.2 innings during the sudden downturn. Littell will carry a 5.45 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB through 71 innings into his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Phillies.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals

Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Chased early by M's Littell (6-5) took the loss Friday, coughing up five runs on four hits and a walk over just 1.2 innings in a 10-2 rout at the hands of the Mariners.

Impact A two-run homer by Colt Emerson in the second inning was the biggest blow as Littell got the hook after 56 pitches (43 strikes). The veteran right-hander had given up two runs or fewer in seven straight outings coming into Friday, but this performance looked more like the struggling pitcher who exited April with a 7.85 ERA. Littell will try to bounce back in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come at home next week against the Royals.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies fifth consecutive win Littell (6-4) notched the win Saturday against Arizona, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out four.

Impact After limping to a 7.85 ERA through his first six outings, Littell is putting together an impressive resurgence on the mound ever since the start of May. Over his last 35.2 innings (seven appearances), the veteran right-hander has a 2.27 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB to raise his season ERA to 4.76 and his WHIP to 1.31. Littell will be aiming for his fifth consecutive win in his next scheduled start at home versus the Mariners.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals get homers from Mead and Crews, hold Diamondbacks to 2 hits in 6-1 victory

Curtis Mead launched a two-run homer in the first inning, Dylan Crews also went deep and the Washington Nationals held the Arizona Diamondbacks to two hits in a 6-1 victory

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Alvarez shows he's ready for any role with strong first Nats start in 2026 WASHINGTON -- When Andrew Alvarez was pitching bulk relief innings in tandem with Zack Littell, the southpaw received votes of confidence fr...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

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MAY 31 • FOX SPORTS

Grabs fourth straight win Littell (5-4) earned the win Sunday over the Padres, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Impact It's the second straight quality start and fourth straight win for Littell, who's given up just five runs over 23 innings in that span. It's been quite a turnaround for the veteran right-hander, who struggled to a 6.94 ERA in his first eight outings (36.1 innings) this year. Littell will look to extend his winning streak his next time out, currently scheduled to come on the road against the Diamondbacks next weeknd.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood, Luis García Jr. each homer and Nationals beat Padres 4-2

James Wood and Luis García Jr. each homered, Zack Littell allowed two earned runs and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the series

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Fans seven over seven innings Littell (4-4) earned the win Monday against the Nationals, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings.

Impact Following opener PJ Poulin, who surrendered one run across two innings, Littell took over and finished out the game, turning in his best outing of the season. The veteran right-hander threw 70 of his 106 pitches for strikes while setting season highs in both innings pitched and strikeouts with seven apiece. Littell has quietly been excellent throughout May, posting a 2.19 ERA across five appearances during the month. Despite the strong recent stretch, his overall season line still sits at a 5.23 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 53.1 innings. Littell is scheduled to face San Diego on Sunday in his next start.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Mead goes deep twice, Nationals pound 6 homers in a 10-2 win over the Guardians

Curtis Mead went deep twice for his first multi-homer game, Luis García Jr. finished a triple shy of hitting for the cycle and the Washington Nationals hit six homers in a 10-2 win...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

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