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Chris Thompson

Davey Martinez emerges from the dugout during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Nationals Finally Managed To Retain Some Guys

Ray Ratto

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 05: Umpire Quinn Wolcott #81 hands the bat of Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds back to him as manager David Bell #25 looks on in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Elly De La Cruz Is The Guy

Lauren Theisen

Davey Martinez: Look At This Photograph

Albert Burneko

Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals, looking sad

Extremely Depressing Report: Stephen Strasburg’s Body Is A Wreck

It’s Time For The Marlins And Nats To Be Their Most Diabolical

At Least The Nationals Are Finding Novel Ways To Suck

Maitreyi Anantharaman

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 31: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on July 31, 2022 in Washington, DC.

You Can Only Win A Trade For Juan Soto

David Roth

Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals, seen here pointing up.

What Sort Of Person Wants To Own A Baseball Team Without Juan Soto On It?

Nationals, I Beg You, Please Do Not Trade This Puke Man Who Makes Me Barf

Juan Soto is congratulated by Luis Garcia after hitting a triple

Juan Soto Plays For The Hot Stove Now

Everyone In This Story Is A Clown!

Simply Become A Juan Soto Fan

Juan Soto greets his Nationals teammates with a smile on Opening Day, 2022.

Juan Soto Is For Sale

To Jump Or Not To Jump, That Is The Question

Juan Soto’s Season Has Been A Huge Bummer

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JUNE 07: Joan Adon #60 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Let Joan Adon Chase Immortality, You Cowards

Baseball Is So Fucking Hard, Man

Nationals-Giants Game Begins With Gnarly Vomiting

Life's Rich Pageant

Did The U.S. Military Almost Shoot Down A U.S. Military Plane For Participating In A Military Appreciation Night Stunt In The U.S. Capital? No. Nothing To See Here.

Guillermo Heredia is interfered with in a rundown

Goofy Baseball Blowouts Are Back

Tom Ley

Exasperated Buck Showalter Is The Early Star Of The MLB Season

Kelsey McKinney

Rooting For The Home Team

Thanks For The Bad Times, Ryan Zimmerman

I Am Still Proud Of My Fast Son Trea Turner Who Was Sent Away From Me And Never Calls Home

Defector Up All Night

Report: Some Baseball Idiots Got Themselves Fired

Washington Nationals