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Grading the Nationals internal bullpen options for next season

The Nationals will need to make some external adds to the bullpen in free agency, but the hot stove won't be the only way their bullpen could get better. The District Ter

The Nationals have almost nothing on the books. What could it look like if they spend?

The Washington Nationals will enter this winter with approximately $57.3 million on their books, almost $25 million less than any other major-league team. There should, t

Starters the Nationals should target this winter

The District Territory crew talks about their ideal starting pitching fits this winter for a national rotation that could use some dependability and certainty, including

The biggest takeaways for each team advancing in October

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have punched their tickets to the Championship Series. The District Territory crew breaks down what stood o

The arbitration and 40-man decisions that will shape the Nats offseason

The District Territory crew talks about the 40-man and arbitrations decisions ahead, putting up a green or red light on the players who have reached at least three years

5 Nationals who need to be sent to Triple-A or off the roster

The District Territory crew talks through the Nationals' roster bubble, which includes players like Jose Tena, Nasim Nuñez, Jorbit Vivas, Clayton Beeter and several other

5 players who must be back for the Nationals next year

The Washington Nationals have a slew of interesting roster decisions ahead of next season. Among the players who are on the margins and should be brought back: Andrew Alv

What the Nationals can learn from the best teams in baseball

On the latest episode of District Territory, we discuss how the Washington Nationals can relate to the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves -- or, mo

How the Nats captivating middle infield is finishing the season

Nasim Nuñez and CJ Abrams have had virtually polar opposite seasons. One has been terrific in the field and struggled at the plate, and the other has flipped those clause

The return of DJ Herz and the state of the Nats rotation

The Washington Nationals are set to start DJ Herz on Monday, an enticing development given how well the lefty pitched in his rookie season two years ago. With roughly thr

How Cade Cavalli's Extension Sets The Nationals Up For Success

The Nationals agreed to a 4 year, $47 million contract extension with starting pitcher Cade Cavalli ahead of his Friday start. The District Territory crew dissects the si

Inside the revitalization of the Nationals’ once-antiquated farm system

The Nationals have revitalized a once-antiquated and underwhelming farm system by doing the things others did years ago, adding new coaches and new technology, altering t

Why the Nationals depth and comeback wins should make them spend

An imagination can run wild after a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, who seem bound for 100 losses. But as the Nationals illustrated this weekend, they have gathered enou

Who is auditioning for a role in next year's Nationals roster?

The Nationals finally snapped a seven-game losing streak, and all they needed was a slew of unsung heroes to step up. It, of course, begs the question of who is auditioni

The Nats aren't ready, but they're building

The Nationals just wrapped up an awful, 0-6 road trip that seemed to show just how far away they were. Except, even within that framework, even amidst the blown saves, th

Who can answer the call in the Nats bullpen?

The Nationals bullpen has gained a handful of young arms in the recent weeks since rosters expanded, and they'll be tested in big ways just as the rest of their relief st

The Nats can't spend like the Dodgers, but they can take a cue

The Nationals and Dodgers played the first of their three games in Los Angeles, and the reminders of the disparity in payroll were abundant. The idea, then, is a fair one

How Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson’s fit into the Nats’ future

What do Yohandy Morales and Jared Simpson’s promotions tell us about the Nationals’ plans? What does it say about the farm system? How about what it says about Seaver Kin

It’s time for the Washington Nationals to pay a closer

The Washington Nationals bullpen blew it again, prompting the question: Is it time for them to start spending real money on bullpen help in free agency? And if so, why? W

How can the youngest Nats take the next step?

Are the Washington Nationals interesting again? That depends on your definition, but the youth movement is fascinating (when the young guys  are actually out there). On F