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CJ Abrams is Taking the Leap for the Washington Nationals

When you trade away a franchise player, you hope the return can replace some of the lost production or set your team up well for the future. But when you deal a talent such as Juan Soto, you had better have at least one, if not more, difference-makers coming your way.

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Nats Week In Review: Week Three Of The Regular Season

After a 2-4 start to the 2024 season, The Nats rebounded slightly to finish week two of the season at 3-3 and 5-7 overall. After winning two of three in San Francisco, Washington remained in the Bay Area for a three-game series against the A’s before heading to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers before returning home.

CJ Abrams News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Former First Round Draft Pick Off To Hot Start For Nationals

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, one of the National League’s hottest hitters, is on pace for a 30/30 season. Last season, Abrams showed a glimpse of his offensive potential, but his skills are on full display in 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 23

Washington Nationals news & notes: Keibert Ruiz close to return? CJ Abrams, power and more...

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ catcher and shortstop... KEIBERT RUIZ CLOSE TO RETURN: Keibert Ruiz (influenza) hasn’t been in the Nationals’ lineup since April 8th when the club was in San Francisco, CA.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / April 6

Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop another, 4-0 to Phillies; CJ Abrams starting strong this season...

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ series opener with the Phillies in D.C. Patrick Corbin kept the Reds off the board through three innings in his 2024

Washington Nationals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 5

Is It Time for the Nationals to Give CJ Abrams a Contract Extension?

The regular season is underway and we’re now through the first week of games the Washington Nationals front office would be wise to put their focus towards extending one of their young and rising superstars.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

MLB futures: Stolen base race could be wide open this season

Last year with all of the rule changes we saw an increase in steals overall and it just makes the game so much more fun. And there could be a great stolen base race this season.

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

2024 Atlanta Braves Q&A: What are their playoff odds, players to watch, biggest question marks?

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / March 11

Three rising stars for the Washington Nationals

Here are three rising stars looking to make an impact for the Nationals in 2024.

NL East preview: Can anyone dethrone the Atlanta Braves?

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / September 13

CJ Abrams is Blossoming Into a Star For the Nationals

Ever since CJ Abrams was selected by the Padres sixth overall in the 2019 MLB Draft, he has endured a somewhat turbulent development process, to no fault of his own.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Nationals look to keep beating up on Pirates

The Washington Nationals look like a team that wants to climb the standings, even if it's on the lower rung. Play the way they -- and shortstop CJ Abrams in particular -- did in the opener of their four-game series against visiting Pittsburgh on Monday, and they'll be even with the Pirates come Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

CJ Abrams blasts two homers as Nats handle Pirates

CJ Abrams homered twice and Dominic Smith also went deep to lead the visiting Washington Nationals to a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22

CJ Abrams homers late as Nats hand Yankees 9th straight setback

CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday night as the visiting Washington Nationals recorded a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees, who are on their first nine-game losing streak since September 1982.

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / August 6

CJ Abrams, Lane Thomas make Nats history with back-to-back HRs on game’s first two pitches

The Washington Nationals completed a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with a 6-3 win. The Nats got off to a historic start as CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas opened the game with back-to-back home runs on the game’s first two pitches.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / May 27

CJ Abrams' tiebreaking double lifts Nationals over Royals

CJ Abrams' two-run double rallied the Washington Nationals to a 4-2 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon. One day after scoring eight sixth-inning runs in a come-from-behind victory, the Nationals again rebounded from a sixth-inning deficit, scoring four as Abrams' bases-loaded double broke a 2-2 tie.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14, 2023

Nationals sign two players to minors pacts

The Nationals announced they’ve signed outfielder Nomar Mazara and infielder Richie Martin to minor league deals. Both players have been assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2023

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / March 31, 2023

CJ Abrams has Opening Day to forget with three erros

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was at the center of the trade that shipped Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres for several prospects. Abrams’ arrival shifted Luis Garcia to second base and brought a heightened level of excitement in Washington.

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / September 29, 2022

Nationals’ CJ Abrams amends baserunning gaffe with first career walk-off

Rookie shortstop CJ Abrams went from villain to hero during the Washington Nationals’ 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night.

Previewing the 2022-23 free-agent class: Second basemen

Fan hits, bites usher at Braves-Nationals game

Every member of MLB's 30/30 club

The 'NL MVP runners-up since 1998' quiz

Washington Nationals News / DC Sports King / September 17, 2022

Watch: Nationals' Joey Meneses hits inside-the-park homer against Marlins

The Nationals trailed 4-0 in the seventh when Meneses drove a curveball from Marlins pitcher Jesus Luzardo to deep right-center to achieve an inside-the-park homer.

Inside-the-park HR sparks Nationals' comeback win over Marlins

Nationals' Joey Meneses sends baseball, note after man steals souvenir from girl

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg unsure about future with latest injury

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / August 15, 2022

Nationals call up top prospect C.J. Abrams

The Washington Nationals recalled shortstop and top prospect C.J. Abrams from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. Abrams, 21, was acquired on Aug. 2 from the Padres as part of the trade that sent star outfielder Juan Soto to San Diego.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2022