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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

Cavalli shoves & Perales promoted as Nats youth movement continues

After the demotion of Jake Bird and the DFA of Trevor Williams, the Nationals roster welcomes in Luis Perales and Matt Waldron to the big league pitching staff. District

The Nats had the best offense in baseball. What changed?

After being swept by the Marlins in Miami, the Nationals return home from a 1-8 road trip to face the Colorado Rockies. The District Territory crew analyzes the current m

What could help the Nats have a winning record in 2027

The Washington Nationals are without star outfielder, James Wood and star shortstop (or second baseman, I guess), CJ Abrams. They have been one of the worst teams in MLB

Mocking out the Nationals starting rotation in 2027

Giveaway Form: https://forms.gle/Jx4uDY8zjg6T9bFF7 The District Territory crew talks through the rotation options for the Washington Nationals in 2027, going beyond the

Looking ahead at the Nats biggest storylines after getting swept

The Washington Nationals are trending in the wrong direction and running out of time to make up ground, which all but solidifies their focus on the future. With that, we

Everything to know about CJ Abrams' move to second base

Friday the Washington Nationals announced a major change in the organization's future, as CJ Abrams is expected to begin playing second base in the coming days. The Distr

Breaking down the Nationals roster shuffle and power surge

The Washington Nationals are shuffling through the roster yet again, as Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment and Jackson Kent was promoted. We talk through the  Na

After sweeping the Reds, have the Nationals resuscitated their season?

The Washington Nationals seemed dead in the water after the trade deadline, but as it just so happens, they may have a shot to Moneyball their way back into the postseaso

Pitching help should be on the way for the Nats

Luis Perales and Jackson Kent not only look like big-league starters but, in the eyes of multiple people in the organization, could hold their own in the majors right now