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Washington Nationals reporter @TheAthletic | Had a pretty good run at the @washingtonpost | 📧 email: snusbaum@theathletic.com | he/him

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Sports Managing Editor & Women’s Hoops Beat
@TheEagleOnline ❋ Reporting Intern @currentpubmedia ❋ Big 12
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The Washington Nationals are on high alert, high emotion as trade deadline looms

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By Spencer Nusbaum Verified
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ATLANTA — Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin is usually steady, insightful and good for a little wit after outings. After Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves — which could be his last as a National as trade rumors swirl around his name — he needed a little more time to search for the right way to process where he stood. “Truthfully, I’m human. It’s not easy. Last week or so has been —,” Griffin began, on the verge of insight before opting for a safer choice of words.
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The Washington Nationals are on high alert, high emotion as trade deadline looms

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By Spencer Nusbaum Verified
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ATLANTA -- Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin is usually steady, insightful and good for a little wit after outings. After Friday's 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves -- which could be his last as a National as trade rumors swirl around his name -- he needed a little more time to search for the right way to process where he stood. "Truthfully, I'm human. It's not easy. Last week or so has been --," Griffin began, on the verge of insight before opting for a safer choice of words.
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MLB trade deadline 2026 live updates: Tracker, latest news and analysis of every deal Original

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By Daniel Shirley Verified, Spencer Nusbaum Verified, Jesus Cano, Matt Gelb Verified, Zack Meisel Verified, Chad Jennings Verified, C. Trent Rosecrans Verified, Brendan Kuty Verified, Jayson Stark Verified, Mitch Bannon Verified, Jen McCaffrey Verified
| The Athletic Verified
MLB trade deadline 2026 live updates: Tracker, latest news and analysis of every deal Follow our live coverage as we build up to Major League Baseball’s trade deadline at 6 p.m. on Monday. July 31, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT Toronto pitcher Kevin Gausman. Getty Images MLB trade deadline — Latest Major League Baseball teams will be wheeling and dealing ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. The buildup to the deadline is always intriguing. Which players will be moved? Which teams will be the most aggressive?
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