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Washington Nationals Free Agent Profile: LHP David Peterson The Washington Nationals finished with a top-three offense in the 2026 MLB season, but still finished 77-85 because of their struggles on the mound. After finishing with the third-highest ERA in MLB, all fingers point toward pitching for the Nationals in the offseason. The Nationals will need to fill out their rotation with just three names penciled into their 2027 Opening Day rotation: Cade Cavalli, Connelly Early and Andrew Alvarez.
Takeaways: Maryland snaps 13-game Big Ten losing streak with win at Purdue
The Purdue Boilermakers (3-6, 2-4) had the ball on the Maryland (3-6, 1-5) 11-yard line with five seconds on the clock, down by five points, and a chance to spoil Maryland’s best chance of a Big Ten win this season. Maryland freshman edge rusher fought through a double-team on the right side of the line and hit Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, while sophomore edge rusher Sidney Stewart cleaned it up and brought him to the ground.
No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball vs. George Mason preview
No. 20 Maryland women's basketball returns home to seek its first win of the season against George Mason at the XFINITY Center on Sunday. Maryland lost its first game of the season in an encouraging fashion against No. 1 South Carolina, 103-91, in Paris. The Terps will try to get right in their home opener against a familiar opponent, the George Mason Patriots. The two teams have met every season for the last four years, and they've had some battles.
Predictions for Maryland women’s basketball’s 2026-27 season: Bold takes, top players and more
Maryland women's basketball's 2026-27 season tipped off Monday in Paris with a loss against No. 1 South Carolina. The defeat to the nation's top-ranked team wasn't a major surprise, but it did illuminate the strengths and weaknesses of a team that hopes to return to the top of the Big Ten this season. With one game already under the Terps' belts, Testudo Times' women's basketball reporters predict this season top players and records and make bold takes.
No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball’s comeback efforts fall short in 101-93 loss to No. 1 South Carolina
No. 20 Maryland women’s basketball’s comeback efforts fall short in 101-93 loss to No. 1 South Carolina Addi Mack's explosive second half for No. 20 Maryland women's basketball wasn't enough to complete the improbable comeback against No. 1 South Carolina. Maryland looked completely outmatched in the first half and trailed by as much as 31 points early in the third quarter.
Takeaways: Maryland loses sixth straight after yet another fourth-quarter collapse
Maryland punted the ball away with just under six minutes in the fourth quarter in a tie game. Illinois wouldn’t let Maryland see the ball again and converted a 13-play, 67-yard drive that ended with a game-winning kick as time expired. The Maryland Terrapins (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) fell 20-17 to the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) in interim head coach Aazar Abdul-Rahim’s debut at SECU Stadium on Saturday.
Evaluating Nationals' Nasim Nuñez's Up-and-Down 2026 Season
Washington Nationals' infielder Nasim Nuñez had as interesting a 2026 MLB season as any player in the league. The MLB's stolen-base leader finished the season with just a .209 batting average in 431 plate appearances, which marks the lowest documented average for a stolen-base leader in MLB history. In 1887, Hugh Nicol led the MLB with 138 stolen bases while playing for the Cincinnati Red Stockings and had the previous lowest average of .215.
James Wood Elevated Production In Second Straight All-Star Season
James Wood Elevated Production In Second Straight All-Star Season The Washington Nationals entered the 2026 MLB season with questions about how James Wood would build on his All-Star campaign after second-half struggles in 2025. The 24-year-old outfielder finished 2025 with 31 home runs and an .825 OPS in 157 games.
James Wood Elevated Production In Second Straight All-Star Season
The Washington Nationals entered the 2026 MLB season with questions about how James Wood would build on his All-Star campaign after second-half struggles in 2025. The 24-year-old outfielder finished 2025 with 31 home runs and an .825 OPS in 157 games. Despite the impressive numbers, he hit just two home runs in both July and August and averaged .239 with a lower-than-normal on-base percentage in September, even though he hit four home runs in the last five games of the season.
Maryland women’s basketball overpowers Virginia Tech, 93-82, in first exhibition
Maryland women's basketball saw significant turnover during the 2026 offseason, but guard Oluchi Okananwa still led the way in the Terps' first action of the new season. The Terps tipped off their exhibition slate in College Park Monday against Virginia Tech. Maryland finished on top, 93-82, with Okananwa steering the ship with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
Maryland football suffers second-half collapse in embarrassing homecoming loss
Maryland suffers second-half collapse in embarrassing homecoming loss. After allowing 24 unanswered points in the second half, Maryland somehow found itself in position to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation. Sophomore quarterback Malik Washington threw a perfect fourth-down pass to tight end Dorian Flemings, who flew past the Rutgers defender to the corner of the end zone.
Evaluating How Nationals' Daylen Lile Progressed in 2026
Evaluating How Nationals' Daylen Lile Progressed in 2026 Daylen Lile was one of the most hyped players entering the 2026 Washington Nationals season after hitting .299 with a .825 OPS in 91 games as a rookie. Lile didn't maintain that level of productivity in 2026, but he still put together a productive year, spending the entire season in the Major Leagues. He finished 2026 with splits of .246/.296/.429 and an OPS of .725. One area of improvement was the defensive side of the ball.
Maryland football prepares for awkward homecoming game vs. Rutgers
Maryland football (2-4, 0-3) returns home for its homecoming game against one of the Big Ten's weakest teams, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4, 0-2). With the Terps having a chance to get back in the win column after a four-game skid, the program should feel energized. Why doesn’t it? Well, Maryland has just one Big Ten home win in the last two seasons under head coach Mike Locksley, and the fans have gotten used to disappointment.
Where Dylan Crews' Future with Washington Nationals Stands
Where Dylan Crews' Future with Washington Nationals Stands The Nationals thought they struck gold by landing a top-two pick in the coveted 2023 MLB Draft. It gave them a chance to select one of the can't-miss LSU prospects, starting pitcher Paul Skenes or outfielder Dylan Crews. The Nationals, of course, ended up with Crews. The back-to-back SEC Player of the Year was viewed as a franchise cornerstone alongside young prospects like James Wood, Cade Cavalli, and young MLB stars like CJ Abrams.
Takeaways: Maryland suffers second-half collapse in Big Ten road opener
Maryland controlled the game through the first 20 minutes in a must-win game at Memorial Stadium. But as Maryland fans have grown accustomed to, the good start was followed by a devastating slide. The Maryland Terrapins (2-3, 0-2) dropped a crucial chance to right the ship, losing 48-23 to the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-0, 2-0) in their Big Ten road opener. The Terrapins had the ball at the Nebraska 25-yard line and led 23-14 with just under three minutes left in the second quarter.
Takeaways: Nationals finish 2026 with series win vs. Mets
The Washington Nationals finished their up-and-down 2026 season on a high note, winning their last three series and finishing 77-86, their best record since their 2019 World Series title. The Nationals won two of three against the Mets at home during the last weekend of the MLB regular season. Manager Blake Butera's first season was eventful.
Takeaways: Maryland football reaches new low in embarrassing loss vs. UCLA
Maryland football crumbles against UCLA in the cold, rainy and empty atmosphere of SECU Stadium. The Maryland Terrapins (2-2, 0-1) threw two pick-sixes as the UCLA Bruins (4-0, 2-0) dominated their Big Ten opener. Maryland fell 54-3 in a game they were just 1.5-point underdogs in on Saturday. The pressure of another important Big Ten home game was too much for the Terrapins. The Terrapins haven’t won a home Big Ten game since October 19, 2024, when they beat USC in a miraculous comeback.
Washington Nationals Stay Hot with Series Win vs. Cardinals
Cade Cavalli continues his dominant second half of the season after becoming the Nationals' newest extension. The Washington Nationals won two of three in a road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing their hot finish to 2026. The Nationals have now won six of their last eight games. Cavalli set the tone with a scoreless outing in Friday's 9-1 win. He allowed four hits and no walks in five innings. His ERA now sits at just 3.02 as his pitching record reaches 13-5.
Washington Nationals Stay Hot with Series Win vs. Cardinals
Cade Cavalli continues his dominant second half of the season after becoming the Nationals' newest extension. The Washington Nationals won two of three in a road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing their hot finish to 2026. The Nationals have now won six of their last eight games. Cavalli set the tone with a scoreless outing in Friday's 9-1 win. He allowed four hits and no walks in five innings. His ERA now sits at just 3.02 as his pitching record reaches 13-5.
Takeaways: Maryland football's non-conference win streak snapped in humbling fashion
Maryland’s defense falls apart under the bright lights of SECU Stadium as Virginia Tech handles business against the Terrapins. The Virginia Tech Hokies offense scored five touchdowns as they beat the Maryland Terrapins 35-26 on Saturday night. The Maryland defense could not handle Virginia Tech’s quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. He was 31-for-39 for 314 yards and four touchdowns.
Takeaways: Malik Washington leads Maryland to a statement win vs. UConn
Malik Washington reminds everybody why he is so highly touted with a dominant performance in Maryland football’s 2026 road opener. Maryland made a statement in their first big test of the season on the road against UConn, winning 38-14 behind a dominant second half. Washington completed 18 passes in a row in the second half on his way to a 347-yard performance.
Losing Streak Continues for Washington Nationals on Road Trip
The Washington Nationals (67-81) went into the bottom of the eighth inning in Tuesday's loss with a 4-1 lead before the bullpen allowed four runs and recorded its 38th blown save of the season. The 2026 Nationals bullpen now owns the record for the most blown saves in a season since 1969, when saves became a statistic. The San Diego Padres (78-68) would also best the Nationals on Monday and Wednesday to sweep the three-game series.
Takeaways: Maryland dominates Hampton in season opener
Everybody contributes as the Maryland Terrapins (1-0) win their season opener 62-0 against the Hampton Pirates (1-1). Maryland was heavily favored entering the game and handled business against a Hampton team that has never played a Power Four team in program history. The shutout win is Maryland’s biggest since 2021. The Maryland football program entered the 2026 season with a lot of pressure after losing eight straight games to close 2025, and having just seven wins in the past two seasons.
Yohandy Morales Starts Strong in Nationals Mini-Series vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals' 2023 second-round pick Yohandy Morales made his long-awaited Major League debut against the Atlanta Braves and impressed in his first two games. Morales was a key contributor in the Nationals' 9-5 win on Tuesday. He went 3-for-5 with a solo home run that led off the third inning. He hit a double in the seventh inning and a single in the eighth inning to cap off his debut. Morales spent the 2026 season in Triple-A before debuting in Tuesday's win.
Daylen Lile’s hot streak helps Nationals split series vs. Rockies
Daylen Lile goes 8-for-15 with three home runs and eight RBIs as the Washington Nationals split a four-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals needed someone to step up on offense after losing eight of their last nine games entering the series. Lile took the initiative and got back on track with a dominant series against the worst pitching staff in the MLB. He went for three hits and a home run in the Nationals' two wins on Monday and Thursday.
Good, Bad, & Ugly: Nationals lose third straight series vs. Texas
The Washington Nationals lost two of three on the road against the Texas Rangers after three games of back-and-forth shutouts. This was a defensive series, with the highlight coming from Cade Cavalli's six-inning dominance in Wednesday's win. Ranger's starting pitchers Cal Quantrill and Jacob deGrom completely shut down the Nationals in Tuesday's and Thursday's losses. The Nationals finished Thursday's 2-0 loss with one hit from Brady House. Cade Cavalli is the Nationals' future ace.
Takeaways: Nationals end their skid with a sweep vs. the Reds
The Washington Nationals had lost eight of nine entering the series against the Cincinnati Reds after being sellers at the trade deadline. That was their worst nine-game stretch of the season. But they were able to get back on track with their first home series sweep and second sweep of the season. The Nationals dominated the series against the Cincinnati Reds, scoring at least five runs in every game and totaling a 14-run differential in the three games.
Introducing the Nationals’ returns for Luis García Jr.
At about 5:20 p.m. EST on Sunday, August 2, it was reported that the Nationals would be moving their second big infielder bat of the 2026 trade deadline. 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. was announced to be traded to the New York Yankees for four pitchers. The Nationals received 26-year-old right-handed reliever Yovanny Cruz, 30-year-old right-handed reliever Jake Bird, 24-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Ben Grable and 24-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Jack Cebert.
CJ Abrams' scorching bat leads to Nationals series win vs Rockies
CJ Abrams’ three home runs and seven hits help the Washington Nationals (52-51) win two of three on the road against the Colorado Rockies. The Nationals finish the road stretch 4-2, after needing a good start to the second half of the series against the Oakland Athletics and Rockies. They now have a road record of 32-20, which is the second-best in the MLB. The Nationals won 7-3 on Monday after a three-home-run performance. Andrés Chaparro hit a three-run first-inning home run.
Two Glaring Concerns for Nationals With First Half of Season Over
The Washington Nationals enter the All-Star break 48-49 overall after dropping three straight games to the New York Yankees. Their success has come as a surprise to many, as they were constantly picked to be a bottom-three team in preseason rankings. But with All-Stars James Wood and CJ Abrams leading the offense, they finished the first half of the season tied for the highest-scoring offense. Still, glaring concerns loom despite the success. The Nationals' biggest concern has been the bullpen.
Nationals' Pitching Struggles Highlight Latest Home Series Loss
The Washington Nationals (46-45) lost their second straight home series, this time dropping the last two against the Pittsburgh Pirates (46-45). The Nationals' pitching staff continued its trend of struggling at home, allowing 23 runs in three games against the Pirates. They have a 5.32 ERA in home games compared to a 4.00 ERA on the road. The Nationals are now 18-27 when playing at home and are just 2-5 in their last two home series.
Good & Bad: García Catapults Nationals to Series Win in Baltimore
The Nationals came into Baltimore needing a bounce-back series. They entered the series on a three-game losing streak, and with back-to-back series losses against the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies. The good news? It ended on the note it needed to as Washington enters the week still above .500. On Friday, the Nationals extended their loss streak to four games and dropped below .500 for the first time since June 3. Andrew Alvarez was on the mound to record his first loss of the season.
CJ Abrams Dazzles for Nationals in Series Loss vs. Tampa Bay
CJ Abrams Dazzles for Nationals in Series Loss vs. Tampa Bay The Washington Nationals were ranked 29th in the MLB and ESPN’s preseason power rankings. The Nationals are just 27th in the MLB with a payroll of $92.6 million. Entering the season, nobody expected the Nationals to be competing in the NL wildcard race. Fast forward to June 21, and the Nationals are 40-38 and have scored the most runs in the MLB. CJ Abrams has been one of the biggest contributing factors to the Nationals' offensive success.
Analysis: Nationals extend series win streak to three vs. Seattle
Analysis: Nationals extend series win streak to three vs. Seattle The Washington Nationals (37-35) have taken two of three games in six of their last seven series, after winning the final two against the Seattle Mariners (37-36). The Nationals' batting continues to stay hot, combining for 18 runs in Saturday and Sunday’s wins.
Analysis: Nationals extend series win streak to three vs. Seattle
The Washington Nationals (37-35) have taken two of three games in six of their last seven series, after winning the final two against the Seattle Mariners (37-36). The Nationals' batting continues to stay hot, combining for 18 runs in Saturday and Sunday’s wins. Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller put on a show in Seattle's dominant Friday win, and the Nationals needed a win after dropping to 35-35 with the loss, doing just enough to even the series.
Good and Bad: Nationals climb back to .500 with series win vs. Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals (33-33) needed a good series after getting swept at home against the Miami Marlins and falling below .500 for the first time since May 23. They stepped up to the plate and delivered two dominating wins on the road to win the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (34-31). The Nationals combined for 20 runs and allowed only two runs in their two wins. The Nationals entered Friday’s series opener one game below .500, but would take early control against the Diamondbacks.
Takeaways: Nationals continue their winning ways vs. Padres
The Washington Nationals (31-29) continue their stretch of winning baseball, taking the final two against the San Diego Padres (32-26). The Nationals now improve to two games above .500 and hold sole possession of second place in the NL East. In Friday's 7-5 loss, the Nationals would lose a high-scoring game despite scoring four runs in the first three innings. Paxton Schultz would step into the opening role for the first time this season.
Takeaways: Nationals Back At .500 After Big Series Win vs. Braves
Takeaways: Nationals Back At .500 After Big Series Win vs. Braves The Washington Nationals’ pitching shines in back-to-back wins en route to their first series win in Atlanta since May 2024. The Nationals flipped a switch as their bats combined for only four runs in Saturday's and Sunday’s wins. Entering the series against the Atlanta Braves, the Nationals led the MLB in runs scored as well as runs allowed. The series started with a 5-4 loss in extra innings on Friday.
The Good, Bad: Washington Nationals win second straight series
The Washington Nationals briefly tasted .500 baseball after winning the first two of three against the Baltimore Orioles. This is both their second consecutive series win and second consecutive home series win, after a rough start to the season at home. The Nationals have now won three straight series against the Orioles. Zack Littell would take to the mound for Friday's win. After struggling through April, Littell has strung together some clean starts.
Bullpen Strikes Again: Analysis of Nationals Series Loss vs. Miami
Bullpen Strikes Again: Analysis of Nationals Series Loss vs. Miami The Nationals had a chance to cling to an over .500 record with a series sweep against the Miami Marlins. They put themselves in positions to do so, but let the last two games of the series fall from their grasp. Foster Griffin took the mound in the first game of the series. He started the game slowly, allowing a home run and a double against his first two batters.
CJ Abrams lifts the Nationals to a series win vs. the New York Mets
With the series tied one game each, CJ Abrams took a fourth pitch changeup into the rafters for a two-run home run to give the Nationals a one-run lead in the eighth inning. That would be the difference, as the Washington Nationals (15-17) cleaned up the last two games of the series to win back-to-back road series. The series did not start so hot with an 8-0 loss on Tuesday as Zack Littell allowed eight runs in his third straight start.
Nationals drop to 3-10 at home after series loss vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals continue to struggle at home after dropping three of four against the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals now sit at 11-15 and are seven games behind the Braves atop the NL East. Pitching was once again the big story for the Nationals as they allowed over seven runs in all three of their losses. To start the series on Monday, the Nationals allowed a five-run sixth inning to put away their chances. They would end up losing to the Braves, 9-4.
Nationals drop to 3-10 at home after series loss vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals continue to struggle at home after dropping three of four against the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals now sit at 11-15 and are seven games behind the Braves atop the NL East. Pitching was once again the big story for the Nationals as they allowed over seven runs in all three of their losses. To start the series on Monday, the Nationals allowed a five-run sixth inning to put away their chances. They would end up losing to the Braves, 9-4.
The Good, Bad: Washington Nationals lose third straight home series
The Good, Bad: Washington Nationals lose third straight home series The Washington Nationals drop to 2-7 at home after losing their third straight home series. This time, the Nationals lost the first two games to the San Francisco Giants before taking the last game of the series. The Nationals were embarrassed on Friday in the first loss of the series. Zack Littell took the start on the mound and allowed eight earned runs, 11 hits and two home runs in just four innings.
Takeaways: CJ Abrams dominates Nationals series split vs Pirates
CJ Abrams reached base on 12-of-15 plate appearances as the Washington Nationals (9-10) squeezed out a series tie against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Nationals finished the series with two one-run wins on Tuesday and Thursday, but struggled in Monday and Wednesday’s losses. The Nationals finished with a run differential of -11 in the series despite the tie. Nothing went right for the Nationals on Monday in their 16-5 loss.
How Bishop Boswell fits into Maryland men's basketball's 2026-27 roster
Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach Buzz Williams added his third transfer on Wednesday with former Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell. Boswell was the 129th-best transfer portal prospect according to on3. He started 33 games for Tennessee in the 2025-26 season. Maryland now has the highest-ranked incoming class in the 2026-27 season, according to 247Sports rankings. Boswell will enter his junior year and will have at least two years of eligibility with the Maryland Terrapins.
The highs from Nationals' sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers
The highs from Nationals' sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers James Wood is officially back as the Washington Nationals (7-8) picked up their first series sweep of the 2026 season on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers (8-7). Wood and the offense continued to lead the way for the Nationals. The offense is now at 89 runs through 15 games. They are four runs behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, who lead the MLB in runs scored.
The Good & Bad: Washington Nationals Drop Third Straight Series
The Good & Bad: Washington Nationals Drop Third Straight Series The Washington Nationals (4-8) drop their third straight series after scoring a season low, one run in the rubber match against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Nationals finished their six-game home stretch just 1-5 and allowed a total of 50 runs through the stretch, as the pitching continues to be the main problem for the Nationals.
Washington Nationals Face Reality After Being Swept vs. Dodgers
Washington Nationals Face Reality After Being Swept vs. Dodgers The Washington Nationals (3-6) have now dropped five straight after getting swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first home series of the 2026 MLB season. The Nationals are now 1-2 in their three series, all of which came against playoff teams from the year prior. The Nationals' pitching was just not good enough in this series against the Dodgers. They allowed at least eight runs in each game and 31 runs throughout the series.
Good & Bad From Washington Nationals Series Loss vs. Phillies
Good & Bad From Washington Nationals Series Loss vs. Phillies The Washington Nationals dropped the last two games and lost their second series of the year against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Nationals entered the series 2-1 after a series win against the Chicago Cubs. They improved to 3-1 after a 13-2 win on Monday, but would lose the next two in close fashion. The Nationals lost on Tuesday, 3-2, and lost the series decider, 6-5, in extra innings on Wednesday.
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