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.
Paul Toboni's message to Nats fans who have expressed frustration after another star-caliber player - and one of the main pieces from the Juan Soto trade - has been dealt away:
January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Paul Toboni's message to Nats fans who have expressed frustration after another star-caliber player - and one of the main pieces from the Juan Soto trade - has been dealt away:
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 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:
CJ Abrams and James Wood helping distribute turkeys for the Nats’ annual Turkeypalooza outside Nationals Park.
November 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
CJ Abrams and James Wood helping distribute turkeys for the Nats’ annual Turkeypalooza outside Nationals Park.
Getting ready for the next manager.
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Getting ready for the next manager.
Full schedule with home game times:
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Full schedule with home game times:
Nats announce 30-year-old Simon Mathews as their new pitching coach. He comes from the Reds, where he was the assistant pitching coach.
A quote from manager Blake Butera and more interesting background on Mathews:
A quote from manager Blake Butera and more interesting background on Mathews:
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Nats announce 30-year-old Simon Mathews as their new pitching coach. He comes from the Reds, where he was the assistant pitching coach.
A quote from manager Blake Butera and more interesting background on Mathews:
A quote from manager Blake Butera and more interesting background on Mathews:
Daylen Lile finished fifth for NL Rookie of the Year.
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Daylen Lile finished fifth for NL Rookie of the Year.
Bob Carpenter is the voice of the Nats. He’s a huge reason why we’re all fans. And he was a constant reminder that I’m lucky to do this job and to enjoy it.
Congrats, The Main MASN Bob! Thank you for everything and can’t wait to See. You. Later!
Congrats, The Main MASN Bob! Thank you for everything and can’t wait to See. You. Later!
September 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Bob Carpenter is the voice of the Nats. He’s a huge reason why we’re all fans. And he was a constant reminder that I’m lucky to do this job and to enjoy it.
Congrats, The Main MASN Bob! Thank you for everything and can’t wait to See. You. Later!
Congrats, The Main MASN Bob! Thank you for everything and can’t wait to See. You. Later!
Nats lineup for their last road game of the season. Andrew Alvarez vs. Bryce Elder on the mound.
September 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Nats lineup for their last road game of the season. Andrew Alvarez vs. Bryce Elder on the mound.
Changes in the Nats lineup against Hurston Waldrep. Luis García Jr. is at first base for the first time in his career. James Wood is back in left field and Daylen Lile returns as the DH. Brad Lord is on the mound.
September 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Changes in the Nats lineup against Hurston Waldrep. Luis García Jr. is at first base for the first time in his career. James Wood is back in left field and Daylen Lile returns as the DH. Brad Lord is on the mound.
Nats lineup for opener in Atlanta. Rematch between MacKenzie Gore and Chris Sale.
CJ Abrams is DHing. James Wood and Daylen Lile not in there.
CJ Abrams is DHing. James Wood and Daylen Lile not in there.
September 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Nats lineup for opener in Atlanta. Rematch between MacKenzie Gore and Chris Sale.
CJ Abrams is DHing. James Wood and Daylen Lile not in there.
CJ Abrams is DHing. James Wood and Daylen Lile not in there.
Nats lineup for Game 2 has a different look to it. MacKenzie Gore vs. Chris Sale on the mound.
September 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Nats lineup for Game 2 has a different look to it. MacKenzie Gore vs. Chris Sale on the mound.
Nats lineup for Game 1 of split doubleheader vs. Braves.
Jake Irvin vs. José Suarez.
Jake Irvin vs. José Suarez.
September 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Nats lineup for Game 1 of split doubleheader vs. Braves.
Jake Irvin vs. José Suarez.
Jake Irvin vs. José Suarez.
Outside Nats Park.
September 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Outside Nats Park.
Nats assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson was just ejected from the game for arguing a strike call on CJ Abrams to end a bases-loaded threat in the fourth. Johnson was yelling from the railing of the dugout.
The call from home plate umpire Derek Thomas was on the 7th pitch.
The call from home plate umpire Derek Thomas was on the 7th pitch.
August 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Nats assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson was just ejected from the game for arguing a strike call on CJ Abrams to end a bases-loaded threat in the fourth. Johnson was yelling from the railing of the dugout.
The call from home plate umpire Derek Thomas was on the 7th pitch.
The call from home plate umpire Derek Thomas was on the 7th pitch.
Keibert Ruiz (concussion) taking live batting practice. He’ll also run the bases and catch a bullpen this weekend. Then the Nats will figure out when to send him on a rehab assignment, if he’s feeling well enough to do so.
August 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Keibert Ruiz (concussion) taking live batting practice. He’ll also run the bases and catch a bullpen this weekend. Then the Nats will figure out when to send him on a rehab assignment, if he’s feeling well enough to do so.
Nats lineup for first game vs. Rays. Daylen Lile is back after dealing with an illness. On the mound, LHP Mitchell Parker vs. RHP Adrian Houser.
August 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Nats lineup for first game vs. Rays. Daylen Lile is back after dealing with an illness. On the mound, LHP Mitchell Parker vs. RHP Adrian Houser.
Nats lineup for finale at Yankee Stadium. RHP Cade Cavalli vs. LHP Max Fried.
August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nats lineup for finale at Yankee Stadium. RHP Cade Cavalli vs. LHP Max Fried.
Nats lineup for second game in The Bronx. Still no Daylen Lile. LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Luis Gil.
August 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Nats lineup for second game in The Bronx. Still no Daylen Lile. LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Luis Gil.
Nats lineup for opener at Yankee Stadium. Brad Lord vs. Cam Schlittler in a battle of rookie right-handers.
August 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Nats lineup for opener at Yankee Stadium. Brad Lord vs. Cam Schlittler in a battle of rookie right-handers.
First time in The Bronx!
✅ 18/30 MLB ballparks
My Abuelito, who loved the Yankees, would have thought it’s so cool for me to cover a series here. Wish I could have watched a game with him here at least once.
✅ 18/30 MLB ballparks
My Abuelito, who loved the Yankees, would have thought it’s so cool for me to cover a series here. Wish I could have watched a game with him here at least once.
August 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
First time in The Bronx!
✅ 18/30 MLB ballparks
My Abuelito, who loved the Yankees, would have thought it’s so cool for me to cover a series here. Wish I could have watched a game with him here at least once.
✅ 18/30 MLB ballparks
My Abuelito, who loved the Yankees, would have thought it’s so cool for me to cover a series here. Wish I could have watched a game with him here at least once.
Nats lineup for finale vs. Mets. A lot of righties against Sean Manaea, including Brady House.
MacKenzie Gore makes his 26th start.
MacKenzie Gore makes his 26th start.
August 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Nats lineup for finale vs. Mets. A lot of righties against Sean Manaea, including Brady House.
MacKenzie Gore makes his 26th start.
MacKenzie Gore makes his 26th start.