Friday, August 14, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 23
Washington Nationals Right Handed Pitcher Cade Cavalli: Morning Briefing
Washington Nationals avoid a sweep thanks to Cade Cavalli
Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, headlines, and three things to start your day on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Washington Nationals avoid a sweep thanks to Cade Cavalli
In the series finale against the Cubs on Thursday, Right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli delivered again, completing eight innings for the first time in his career while taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in Washington’s 7-0 win at Nationals Park.
Three Things To Know This Morning
Three Things To Know to start the Day
Cade Cavalli’s latest gem
Right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli’s latest gem was his seventh consecutive quality start -- the longest active streak in the Majors and the longest by a Nationals starter since 2019 (Max Scherzer, 14).
Washington Nationals hit the road again...
Starting tonight the Washington Nationals will be back on the road for a three city road trip that includes matchups against the New York Mets, Texas Rangers and the Miami Marlins.
Washington Nationals avoid being swept by the Chicago Cubs
After dropping the first two games of the series against the Chicago Cubs, the Washington Nationals were able to avoid being swept by the Cubs
Washington Nationals Manager Blake Butera on right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli's performance on Thursday at Nationals Park
OF James Wood
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: Aug. 4 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Threw to a distance of 45 feet, took stationary ground balls and dry swings. Not expected to return from IL at the end of 10 days, need for a rehab assignment will be determined. (Last updated: Aug. 11)
Cade Cavalli
After his impressive performance yesterday afternoon, right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli's stats over across his last nine starts.
He is the first pitcher to go eight-plus innings with one or fewer hits, no runs, and 10+ strikeouts against the Cubs since Cole Hamels’ no-hitter against the North Siders on July 25, 2015.
Nationals game context
Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.
Can the offense keep it rolling?
Set up the matchup, player trend, or tactical note that frames the day.
13-5-1
Washington Nationals road series record this season.
Scene from the ballpark
Right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli getting interviewed after his impressive performance yesterday afternoon at Nationals Park against the Chicago Cubs.
Photo: Ryan Shenker for the Nats Report