Monday, August 24, 2026
Volume 1 | Issue 28
Welcome Home! After a tough road trip the Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park
Start your day with the latest Washington Nationals stories, notes, headlines, and Washington Nationals injury report for Monday, August 24, 2026
Welcome Home! After a tough road trip the Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park
The Washington Nationals nightmare road trip ends by getting swept by the Marins. The Washington Nationals return to Nationals Park limping and hopefully going to get back their two All-Star players to reignite the Nationals offense.
Three Things To Know This Morning
Three things to know this morning
RHP Cade Cavalli Looks to kick off the Nationals Homestand with a W
The Washington Nationals will look to right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli to snap the recent losing streak and kick off the homestand with a W
Cavalli's K's
Right handed pitcher Cade Cavalli ranks sixth in the National League in strikeouts (162) and eighth in ERA (3.22). Since June 30, he ranks in the NL in strikeouts (2nd, 73), ERA (4th, 2.12) and opp. AVG (.197), among others.
Game Information
vs. Colorado Rockies
RHP Ryan Feltner (5-7, 5.97 ERA) vs. RHP Cade Cavalli (11-5, 3.22 ERA)
-6:45 p.m. EDT | Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
LHP Connelly Early
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (transferred to 60-day IL on Aug. 22)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Progressing through his throwing program at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Seaver King
Washington Nationals 2024 first-round pick and shortstop prospect Seaver King is making a strong case for a call-up this season.
Can the offense get back into gear?
The Washington Nationals managed just one win on their most recent road trip, as the offense struggled to generate much production. Heading into this homestand, the biggest question is whether Washington can find another gear at the plate with James Wood and CJ Abrams still on the injured list.
Nationals game context
Game time, probable pitchers, broadcast notes, and affiliate schedule.
27-36
Washington Nationals home record as the Nationals return to Nationals Park to kick off a ten game homestand.
Scene from the ballpark
What could be the catch of the year, Washington Nationals Jacob Young makes an amazing catch yesterday against the Miami Marlins.