Bobby Blanco
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Nats insider for MASN. Managing Editor MASNsports.com. D.C. sports & nerd stuff. University of Maryland & Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) grad.
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Bobby Blanco
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· Nov 25
Hey, friends! Gonna give this place a go. I'll still be on the other one, but I'll also link stuff here.
RHP Trevor Gott is in agreement on a minor league deal with the Nationals, per @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
He returns to the Nats after eight years. He spent the 2016-18 seasons with Washington after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Yunel Escobar.
He returns to the Nats after eight years. He spent the 2016-18 seasons with Washington after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Yunel Escobar.
January 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
RHP Trevor Gott is in agreement on a minor league deal with the Nationals, per @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social.
He returns to the Nats after eight years. He spent the 2016-18 seasons with Washington after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Yunel Escobar.
He returns to the Nats after eight years. He spent the 2016-18 seasons with Washington after being acquired from the Angels in a trade for Yunel Escobar.
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On the 15 Latin American players the Nationals signed yesterday, and the collaboration their head of international scouting has felt with the new (but familiar to him) front office.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
With collaboration from new front office, Nats sign 15 international players
As the vast majority of the Nationals’ front office and coaching staffs were overhauled this fall and winter, one corner of the organization remained intact.The club’s international scouting departmen...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:48 PM
On the 15 Latin American players the Nationals signed yesterday, and the collaboration their head of international scouting has felt with the new (but familiar to him) front office.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
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Wanted to take a moment to say thanks to everyone who has reached out regarding today's announcement. It's so very much appreciated. I'll continue covering the Nationals for MASN until the end of the month, at which point my employment with the network ends.
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Wanted to take a moment to say thanks to everyone who has reached out regarding today's announcement. It's so very much appreciated. I'll continue covering the Nationals for MASN until the end of the month, at which point my employment with the network ends.
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The Nationals announced today they will begin producing and broadcasting games directly through MLB this season, ending a 21-year relationship with MASN. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Nationals moving broadcasts to MLB, leaving MASN
The Nationals announced today they will begin producing and broadcasting games directly through Major League Baseball this season, ending a 21-year relationship with MASN.Nationals.tv, as it is being ...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
The Nationals announced today they will begin producing and broadcasting games directly through MLB this season, ending a 21-year relationship with MASN. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
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Team just announced a 2026 deal with Luis García Jr. Only Cade Cavalli still to finalize.
Nationals announce they've agreed to terms on 2026 contracts with CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin, avoiding arbitration with all three. Still have until 8 p.m. to work out deals with Luis Garcia Jr. and Cade Cavalli before filing for arbitration.
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Team just announced a 2026 deal with Luis García Jr. Only Cade Cavalli still to finalize.
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Nationals announce they've agreed to terms on 2026 contracts with CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin, avoiding arbitration with all three. Still have until 8 p.m. to work out deals with Luis Garcia Jr. and Cade Cavalli before filing for arbitration.
January 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Nationals announce they've agreed to terms on 2026 contracts with CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore and Jake Irvin, avoiding arbitration with all three. Still have until 8 p.m. to work out deals with Luis Garcia Jr. and Cade Cavalli before filing for arbitration.
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Matt Borgschulte’s task as the Nationals’ new hitting coach? Get his young hitters to “own the zone” so they can score more runs.
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Borgschulte's message to Nats hitters: Own the zone to score more runs
While making a point to say every hitter on his roster will have his own strengths and weaknesses and individualized game plans, Matt Borgschulte does believe in an overarching philosophy as the Natio...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Matt Borgschulte’s task as the Nationals’ new hitting coach? Get his young hitters to “own the zone” so they can score more runs.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/b...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/b...
Nats announce the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations. It’s a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Sinnarajah was previously with Royals and Bills.
January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Nats announce the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations. It’s a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Sinnarajah was previously with Royals and Bills.
Nats make this official.
Quick story on Georgetown Prep product Matt Mervis agreeing to a minor league deal with the Nats that includes an invite to spring training.
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Nats sign local product Mervis to minor league deal
Santa Claus isn’t the only one who is busy on this Christmas Eve. The Nationals made a move to add depth to the roster after checking their offseason wish list twice.The Nats have signed first baseman...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Nats make this official.
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What does a successful 2026 look like for the Nationals? www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
What does a successful 2026 look like for new-look Nats?
The Nationals entered 2025 with visions of taking a long-awaited step forward, turning the fourth season of their rebuild into their first winning season since 2019. That, of course, didn’t happen.So ...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
What does a successful 2026 look like for the Nationals? www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
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Most significant story No. 4 - also written by @bobbyblanco.bsky.social: James Wood's breakout season.
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Most significant stories of 2025: Wood's breakout year
We've reached the final week of the year, so it's time to look back at the Nationals' most significant stories of 2025. We continue the series today with a breakout season by a former top prospect tha...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Most significant story No. 4 - also written by @bobbyblanco.bsky.social: James Wood's breakout season.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
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We've been counting down the final days of 2025 with the most significant stories of a chaotic year for the Nationals. No. 5 - written by @bobbyblanco.bsky.social - was a busy trade deadline orchestrated by then-interim GM Mike DeBartolo.
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Most significant stories of 2025: DeBartolo takes charge of trade deadline
We've reached the final week of the year, so it's time to look back at the Nationals' most significant stories of 2025. We begin the series today by looking back at an active trade deadline for the Na...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We've been counting down the final days of 2025 with the most significant stories of a chaotic year for the Nationals. No. 5 - written by @bobbyblanco.bsky.social - was a busy trade deadline orchestrated by then-interim GM Mike DeBartolo.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
Quick story on Georgetown Prep product Matt Mervis agreeing to a minor league deal with the Nats that includes an invite to spring training.
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Nats sign local product Mervis to minor league deal
Santa Claus isn’t the only one who is busy on this Christmas Eve. The Nationals made a move to add depth to the roster after checking their offseason wish list twice.The Nats have signed first baseman...
www.masnsports.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Quick story on Georgetown Prep product Matt Mervis agreeing to a minor league deal with the Nats that includes an invite to spring training.
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Merry Christmas Eve! www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/n...
Can also confirm this per source.
The Nats have signed first baseman Matt Mervis to a minor league deal, per @jonheyman.bsky.social and @andrewgolden.bsky.social. The D.C. native and Georgetown Prep grad spent most of last year with the Marlins and also joined the D-backs on a minor league deal in August.
December 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Can also confirm this per source.
The Nats have signed first baseman Matt Mervis to a minor league deal, per @jonheyman.bsky.social and @andrewgolden.bsky.social. The D.C. native and Georgetown Prep grad spent most of last year with the Marlins and also joined the D-backs on a minor league deal in August.
December 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Nats have signed first baseman Matt Mervis to a minor league deal, per @jonheyman.bsky.social and @andrewgolden.bsky.social. The D.C. native and Georgetown Prep grad spent most of last year with the Marlins and also joined the D-backs on a minor league deal in August.
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our 2026 coaching staff is official
December 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
our 2026 coaching staff is official
Foster Griffin just met with reporters on Zoom. He said he's excited to return to the major leagues and have a chance to be a starter again with the Nats. So we know he'll be in competition for the rotation this spring.
December 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Foster Griffin just met with reporters on Zoom. He said he's excited to return to the major leagues and have a chance to be a starter again with the Nats. So we know he'll be in competition for the rotation this spring.
Nats announce they have signed infielder Warming Bernabel to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Bernabel is 23 years old and played 40 games with the Rockies last season.
Bernabel is 23 years old and played 40 games with the Rockies last season.
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Nats announce they have signed infielder Warming Bernabel to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
Bernabel is 23 years old and played 40 games with the Rockies last season.
Bernabel is 23 years old and played 40 games with the Rockies last season.
Holy Gonzaga Eagles Terps
December 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Holy Gonzaga Eagles Terps
#Caps, #Commanders, #Terps and #Wizards all played today.
If you picked the Wizards as the only winners, you’re lying.
If you picked the Wizards as the only winners, you’re lying.
December 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
#Caps, #Commanders, #Terps and #Wizards all played today.
If you picked the Wizards as the only winners, you’re lying.
If you picked the Wizards as the only winners, you’re lying.
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Paul Toboni was willing to go without a GM for now. Then he decided two weeks ago to pursue the Phillies’ Ani Kilambi.
“I was very comfortable keeping this vacant if we didn’t come onto the right fit. Ani just happens to be an exceptional fit for us.”
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“I was very comfortable keeping this vacant if we didn’t come onto the right fit. Ani just happens to be an exceptional fit for us.”
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Well-regarded Kilambi "an exceptional fit for us" as Toboni's GM
Because Paul Toboni had previously suggested he might wait a while to hire a general manager, Anirudh Kilambi had little reason to expect a phone call from the Nationals’ new president of baseball ope...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Paul Toboni was willing to go without a GM for now. Then he decided two weeks ago to pursue the Phillies’ Ani Kilambi.
“I was very comfortable keeping this vacant if we didn’t come onto the right fit. Ani just happens to be an exceptional fit for us.”
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
“I was very comfortable keeping this vacant if we didn’t come onto the right fit. Ani just happens to be an exceptional fit for us.”
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/w...
Paul Toboni and Ani Kilambi just had a Zoom session with reporters. They didn't meet at Cal, but got to know each other through their baseball experiences.
Said Toboni: "If Ani went to Stanford, I would hate that, but he would probably still be in this seat."
Said Toboni: "If Ani went to Stanford, I would hate that, but he would probably still be in this seat."
December 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Paul Toboni and Ani Kilambi just had a Zoom session with reporters. They didn't meet at Cal, but got to know each other through their baseball experiences.
Said Toboni: "If Ani went to Stanford, I would hate that, but he would probably still be in this seat."
Said Toboni: "If Ani went to Stanford, I would hate that, but he would probably still be in this seat."
Already reported but former Nats interim manager Miguel Cairo officially joins the Orioles coaching staff as the infield coach.
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Already reported but former Nats interim manager Miguel Cairo officially joins the Orioles coaching staff as the infield coach.
Nats officially announce the hiring of Anirudh Kilambi as general manager. Statements from POBO Paul Toboni and Kilambi:
December 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Nats officially announce the hiring of Anirudh Kilambi as general manager. Statements from POBO Paul Toboni and Kilambi:
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Paul Toboni has hired a GM after all: Anirudh Kilambi, a 31-year-old Berkeley grad who gained a reputation around baseball over the last decade as a data guru with the Rays and Phillies. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...
Source: Toboni hiring data-expert Kilambi as Nats GM
The Nationals are hiring Anirudh Kilambi as general manager, giving president of baseball operations Paul Toboni a second-in-command executive with a strong analytics reputation within the sport after...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Paul Toboni has hired a GM after all: Anirudh Kilambi, a 31-year-old Berkeley grad who gained a reputation around baseball over the last decade as a data guru with the Rays and Phillies. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/s...