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Market moved away from them
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Average move
In percentage points of win probability, signed toward the team. Positive means the market kept buying them.
Every pregame price the board took on Washington Nationals, Aug 14 to Aug 16. These are facts about posted prices, not a rating of the team. Rates publish once 6 games have settled.
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- MLBNationals to move All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams to second baseNationals shortstop CJ Abrams, an NL All-Star starter this season, is moving to second base in a move that manager Blake Butera described as "the best thing for our team going forward."
- MLBCade Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nationals rout CubsCade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
- MLBChicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBCade Cavalli takes a no-hitter into 7th inning as the Nationals rout the Cubs 7-0— Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
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- MLBAlex Bregman's first 3-homer game helps Cubs rout NationalsAlex Bregman hit three homers in a game for the first time and drove in a career-high seven runs as the Cubs routed the Nationals 12-6 on Wednesday night.
- MLBJackson Kent called up from Triple-A, to start for Nationals vs. CubsPitching prospect Jackson Kent was called up from Triple-A and will make his major league debut Wednesday for Washington against the Chicago Cubs.
- MLBPete Crow-Armstrong hits 27th homer and Cubs beat Nationals 8-6 to move 20 games over .500— Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman and Seiya Suzuki homered, and the Chicago Cubs rallied from an early deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday night.
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- MLBCincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBOrtiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds 7-1— Abimelec Ortiz hit his second career home run, Will Dion led a bullpen outing that allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Sunday to sweep the series.
- MLBReds aim to avoid series sweep against the NationalsCincinnati Reds (56-60, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (58-61, fourth in the NL East)
- MLBCincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
- MLBNationals snap Cincinnati ace Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, beating Reds 8-2— Andrés Chaparro drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals snapped Cincinnati ace Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, beating the Reds 8-2 on Saturday night.
- MLBWashington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds meet in game 2 of seriesCincinnati Reds (56-59, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Washington Nationals (57-61, fourth in the NL East)
- MLBLile and Ford homer to give the Nationals all their runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds— Daylen Lile and Harry Ford homered for Washington, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Friday night for just their second win in the last 10 games.
- MLBCincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals: Game Highlights
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- MLBPhillies ace Cristopher Sanchez earns his 5th straight victoryCristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, and the Phillies beat the Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night.
- MLBSanchez becomes first 15-game winner in majors in Phillies' 7-3 victory over Nationals— Cristopher Sanchez became the first 15-game winner in the majors this season, Bryson Stott had two of Philadelphia's eight doubles and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games.
- MLBWashington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights
- MLBTrade Deadline Frenzy Shakes Up MLB RostersTrade Deadline Fireworks: Who Won, Who Lost, and What It Means The MLB trade deadline just dropped like a fastball to the ribs—here’s the breakdown of the biggest moves, the smartest plays, and the head-scratchers. The Big Splashes Cleveland Guardians land Nathaniel Lowe – The Reds send their slugging 1B to Cleveland, and the Guardians instantly get the bat they’ve been missing. Lowe’s .270+ average and 20+ HR power in a contract year? That’s a steal if he stays healthy. Guardians also grabbed Foster Griffin from the Nats—another arm for their bullpen depth. Yankees snag Heliot Ramos – New York’s been hunting right-handed pop, and Ramos (24, .280/.350/.500 in Triple-A) fits the bill. If he clears medicals, expect him to get at-bats fast. The Giants, meanwhile, unload another prospect—Marcelo Mayer (Boston’s prized infield prospect) for lefty reliever Erik Miller. Boston’s betting big on Miller’s upside, but Mayer’s a future star. Diamondbacks swipe Lars Nootbaar – Arizona adds a ver
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