Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 4
Washington Nationals Defeat the Rockies
Start your day with the Washington Nationals stories, notes, and game information that matters.
Washington Nationals Defeat the Rockies
Last night the Washington Nationals defeated the Colorado Rockies adding to their impressive road record.
Washington Nationals Prospects in Baseball America's Top 100 Updated List
Set up the matchup, player trend, or tactical note that frames the day.
LHP PJ Poulin
Injury: Left flexor strain
IL date: July 19, retroactive to July 16 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: MRI revealed no further damage to UCL beyond flexor strain; began experiencing discomfort during Boston series earlier in the month; expected timeline for recovery is two to six weeks. (Last updated: July 20
Luis García Jr.
Entering last night's game, Luis García Jr. is having a career year with 20 home runs and 68 RBI, ranking top five in the NL in both RBI and slugging (.545).
Since May 24, he’s been one of MLB’s hottest hitters, leading the league in RBI (46) and slugging (.707) while ranking second in homers (17) and third in OPS (1.053).
Nationals game context
Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.
Nationals manager Blake Butera on CJ Abrams hitting his 21st home run of the season over the weekend
June 21
The last time the Washington Nationals lost a road series.
Scene from the ballpark
Luis García Jr. on Friday, June 10, 2026 at Nationals Park Against the New York Yankees.
Photo: All-Pro Reels