Author Archives: Ben Belford-Peltzman

Nationals, Joey Gallo reportedly agree to one-year deal

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Nationals have finally addressed their need for a left-handed power threat and made their their largest dollar commitment to a player during this off-season. TalkNats first sourced a report in December after the Nick Senzel signing that their final … Continue reading →

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Nationals promote Drew Millas, Blake Rutherford back to Triple-A

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals made a few roster moves afted yesterday’s finale in Miami and before Monday night’s game in Toronto. The Washington Nationals announced they selected the contract of Drew Millas, optioned OF Blake Rutherford, and placed RHP Carl Edwards … Continue reading →

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Report: Nationals extend Martinez, nearing new deal for Rizzo

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals, who have dramatically turned things around from last season and are on track for a 74-win season, have reached an agreement with manager Dave Martinez and are nearing a deal with President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo. … Continue reading →

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Reports: Dylan Crews promoted to Double-A Harrisburg, Morales and Pinckney to Wilmington

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals are promoting second-overall pick Dylan Crews to Double-AA Harrisburg after 62 at-bats in Single-A Fredericksburg, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney.

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Nationals option Luis García and release Corey Dickerson, promote Blake Rutherford and Jeter Downs

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

On Wednesday afternoon, the Washington Nationals announced two major roster moves after their exciting walk-off win against the Brewers. The Nationals have requested an unconditional release waiver on veteran outfielder Corey Dickerson and have optioned infielder Luis García to Triple-A … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Nationals at Astros

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals will play in Houston for the first time since game 7 of the 2019 World Series when the Nats became World Champions. Since then, the Nats victory lap was victimized by COVID, and then a painful rebuild … Continue reading →

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Should the Nationals draft LSU OF Dylan Crews if he is available?

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The 2023 MLB draft is fast approaching and exactly four weeks from today, so the time is ticking for the Washington Nationals to make a franchise-altering decision. Do they go with the standout LSU pitcher, Paul Skenes, who has been … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Nationals at Braves

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals will play at Truist Park for the first time this season when they kick-off a three-game weekend series with their division rival, the Atlanta Braves. After going on a hot streak in early May, the Nationals have … Continue reading →

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Series preview: Nationals vs Diamondbacks

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Nationals will host the Diamondbacks for a three-game set as Washington prepares for their second and final series against Arizona this season. The Nationals need a good series, as they’ve only gone 4-6 in their last 10-games. The offense … Continue reading →

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What to Know about the MLB All-Star Game Voting System

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The baseball season is moving along, and the All-Star game is less than six weeks away. The mid-summer classic will occur on July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. It will mark the third time Seattle hosts the All-Star game, … Continue reading →

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