Mark Zuckerman
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I didn't invent Facebook, but I do cover the Washington Nationals for MASNsports.com and co-host the Nats Chat podcast: https://www.natschatpodcast.com/
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Our immediate reaction to the news that Nats games will be moving over to "Nationals.TV" and will no longer air on MASN:
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January 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Our immediate reaction to the news that Nats games will be moving over to "Nationals.TV" and will no longer air on MASN:
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...
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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.
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...
Nationals announce they've claimed RHP Paxton Schultz off waivers from Blue Jays. 28-year-old made 13 appearances for Toronto last season (4.38 ERA, 1.419 WHIP). Originally a starter, has been mostly multi-inning reliever last few years at AAA.
40-man roster is once again full.
40-man roster is once again full.
January 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Nationals announce they've claimed RHP Paxton Schultz off waivers from Blue Jays. 28-year-old made 13 appearances for Toronto last season (4.38 ERA, 1.419 WHIP). Originally a starter, has been mostly multi-inning reliever last few years at AAA.
40-man roster is once again full.
40-man roster is once again full.
Nationals will have four noon local starts on Peacock/NBCSN: two home games in August, plus a May road game in Miami and a June road game in Arizona.
January 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Nationals will have four noon local starts on Peacock/NBCSN: two home games in August, plus a May road game in Miami and a June road game in Arizona.
Nationals announce they’ve requested unconditional release waivers for RHP Sauryn Lao to pursue an opportunity in Japan. That reduces the 40-man roster to 39.
January 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Nationals announce they’ve requested unconditional release waivers for RHP Sauryn Lao to pursue an opportunity in Japan. That reduces the 40-man roster to 39.
The Nationals and Cade Cavalli filed for arbitration: $900,000 vs. $825,000, per @bnightengale.bsky.social. They're still free to negotiate and settle on their own before going to a hearing prior to spring training.
January 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
The Nationals and Cade Cavalli filed for arbitration: $900,000 vs. $825,000, per @bnightengale.bsky.social. They're still free to negotiate and settle on their own before going to a hearing prior to spring training.
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.
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.
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.
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Nationals have announced the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations, a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Was previously Royals’ COO and Bills’ senior VP of business administration.
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Nationals have announced the hiring of Jason Sinnarajah as president of business operations, a new position at the same level of president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Was previously Royals’ COO and Bills’ senior VP of business administration.
Nationals have claimed OF Joey Wiemer off waivers from Giants (who recently DFA'd him), source confirms. (Robert Murray of FanSided was first.)
Soon-to-be 27-year-old has career .638 OPS in 180 games with MIL/CIN/MIA, plays CF. His acquisition fills Nats' 40-man roster for now.
Soon-to-be 27-year-old has career .638 OPS in 180 games with MIL/CIN/MIA, plays CF. His acquisition fills Nats' 40-man roster for now.
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Nationals have claimed OF Joey Wiemer off waivers from Giants (who recently DFA'd him), source confirms. (Robert Murray of FanSided was first.)
Soon-to-be 27-year-old has career .638 OPS in 180 games with MIL/CIN/MIA, plays CF. His acquisition fills Nats' 40-man roster for now.
Soon-to-be 27-year-old has career .638 OPS in 180 games with MIL/CIN/MIA, plays CF. His acquisition fills Nats' 40-man roster for now.
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...
The Nationals' most significant story of 2025? The midseason firings of their longtime GM and manager, signaling the franchise's most dramatic change in a long time.
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Most significant stories of 2025: The firings of Rizzo and Martinez
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 conclude the series today with the decision to fire both Mike Rizzo and Davey...
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December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Nationals' most significant story of 2025? The midseason firings of their longtime GM and manager, signaling the franchise's most dramatic change in a long time.
www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
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The Nationals' No. 2 most significant story of 2025: The hiring of a brand-new (and extremely young) POBO, GM and manager. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
Most significant stories of 2025: Toboni, Kilambi, Butera hired
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 the hirings of Paul Toboni as president of bas...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Nationals' No. 2 most significant story of 2025: The hiring of a brand-new (and extremely young) POBO, GM and manager. www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/m...
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...
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Quick story on Georgetown Prep product Matt Mervis agreeing to a minor league deal with the Nats that includes an invite to spring training.
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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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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...
Nats are importing Mervis to a diamond in D.C. Financing not needed in this case.
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 6:57 PM
Nats are importing Mervis to a diamond in D.C. Financing not needed in this case.
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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.
Foster Griffin never believed his move to Japan in 2022 would lead to a guaranteed contract and rotation spot in the majors three years later. “It’s tough so far to wrap my head around it, to be honest with you.”
On the Nats’ new lefty: www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
On the Nats’ new lefty: www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
Griffin grateful for chance to return to MLB; Nats finalize coaching staff
Foster Griffin went to Japan three years ago not because he envisioned it would get him back to the major leagues eventually, but because at the time it was the only place that offered him a chance to...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Foster Griffin never believed his move to Japan in 2022 would lead to a guaranteed contract and rotation spot in the majors three years later. “It’s tough so far to wrap my head around it, to be honest with you.”
On the Nats’ new lefty: www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
On the Nats’ new lefty: www.masnsports.com/blog/entry/g...
The Nationals' MLB coaching staff is now officially full. Only new name who hadn't previously been revealed is asst. hitting coach Shawn O'Malley, 37, who had been Mariners' AAA hitting coach last 2 seasons.
December 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Nationals' MLB coaching staff is now officially full. Only new name who hadn't previously been revealed is asst. hitting coach Shawn O'Malley, 37, who had been Mariners' AAA hitting coach last 2 seasons.
Nationals officially announce the signing of LHP Foster Griffin. 30-year-old spent last 3 seasons with Yomiuri Giants, going 18–10 with 2.57 ERA in 54 starts. Deal is for $5.5 million plus incentives, source confirms.
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Nationals officially announce the signing of LHP Foster Griffin. 30-year-old spent last 3 seasons with Yomiuri Giants, going 18–10 with 2.57 ERA in 54 starts. Deal is for $5.5 million plus incentives, source confirms.
Nationals announce they’ve signed Warming Bernabel to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. 23-year-old, right-handed-hitting corner infielder had .698 OPS in 40 games with Rockies this season.
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Nationals announce they’ve signed Warming Bernabel to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. 23-year-old, right-handed-hitting corner infielder had .698 OPS in 40 games with Rockies this season.
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 completed a Zoom session with reporters. They only started talking 2 weeks ago about the GM position, so it came together really quick. Toboni praised Kilambi's combination of knowledge/humility: "He's an exceptional fit for us."
December 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Paul Toboni and Ani Kilambi just completed a Zoom session with reporters. They only started talking 2 weeks ago about the GM position, so it came together really quick. Toboni praised Kilambi's combination of knowledge/humility: "He's an exceptional fit for us."