The Washington Nationals are in a slump, but shortstop CJ Abrams and his offensive production is something the Nats can be giddy about.

The Washington Nationals respond with Michael Soroka, who has a 4.85 ERA through 15 starts. That said, his analytics are impressive with his xERA (3.26), xBA (.217), and barrel rate (6.3%) all in the Top 25th percentile.

After being swept at home by the Athletics, Houston opens its last series before the trade deadline against Washington.

The Yankees are highly interested in trading for pitchers from both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals, a report says.

The Nationals yo-yo offense struck again last night. After getting shut out in game one, the Nats worked Twins ace Joe Ryan. It has just been that kind of year for the offense. Hopefully we get the good offense today as the Nats look for the series win in Minnesota.

Perhaps the greatest display of evidence showcasing the Houston Astros' offensive struggles came Monday in the opener of a three-game home interleague series against the Washington Nationals.

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LSU signee Miguel Sime Jr. came off the board with pick No. 111 in the 2025 MLB Draft with the Washington Nationals making the call. Sime, the No. 1 rated prosp

The 27-year-old Soroka makes sense as a rental for a contender. He is playing on an expiring contract that pays $9 million in 2025, and if he shines on the mound this Tuesday night against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, the 27-year-old hurler could have an even bigger target on his back from pitcher-needy clubs.