Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Mackenzie Gore has shown a ton of flashes, but he needs to put it together for a full season Like a lot of the Nationals team, Mackenzie Gore has shown flashes, but hasn’t put it all together yet. However, he is further along in his maturation process than a lot of the teams youngsters. In 2024, Gore posted a 3.90 ERA and 3.53 FIP in 166.1 … [Read more...] about Mackenzie Gore needs to show consistency to reach his ace ceiling
Nationals pick up Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The 30 year old outfielder will fight for a roster spot in spring training The Nationals picked up veteran outfielder Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal with a spring training invite. The 30 year old has spent parts of seven seasons in the big leagues. Last year he was over in Japan, playing for the Saitama Seibu Lions. While Cordero is … [Read more...] about Nationals pick up Franchy Cordero on a minor league deal
Nationals history: Teddy finally wins the president’s race
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports In 2012, the lovable loser finally won. This applies to the Nats and Teddy As funny as it is to say, Teddy winning his first ever presidents race was a turning point in franchise history. It marked that the Nats had gone from lovable losers to a rising powerhouse. On the last day of the 2012 season, it finally happened. After 533 losses, … [Read more...] about Nationals history: Teddy finally wins the president’s race
Nationals prospects: A look at Rule 5 draft pick Evan Reifert
Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images We will examine Evan Reifert, and take a look at what kind of impact he can make The Nationals are going to count on Rule 5 pick Evan Reifert to be a piece of their bullpen. He has the stuff to be a quality reliever, but has lacked consistency in the minor leagues. However, he was excellent in 2024, and the Nats hope he can build on that … [Read more...] about Nationals prospects: A look at Rule 5 draft pick Evan Reifert
Can Keibert Ruiz repay the organization’s faith in him?
James A. Pittman-Imagn Images Is this finally the year where Keibert Ruiz takes the next step? The Nationals have given Keibert Ruiz every opportunity to make the catchers position his own. Ruiz and Josiah Gray were the headliners in a trade that sent Trea Turner and Max Scherzer to the Dodgers. So far, neither has given the Nats what was expected at the time. Gray has … [Read more...] about Can Keibert Ruiz repay the organization’s faith in him?