About the Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals play in the National League East and are based in Washington, D.C. and play at Nationals Park. Their division rivals are Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Sports Alerts lists them as WSH.
5 Nationals players are on the injured list in our latest roster sync: PJ Poulin, Ken Waldichuk, Matt Waldron, Mitchell Parker, Drew Millas. When a followed player goes on or comes off the IL, the app sends a push alert.
Nationals alerts you can turn on
- Lineup postedA push alert when a Nationals player you follow is in the starting lineup. A separate alert says when a player is not in it.
- Home runs and extra-base hitsAlerts for home runs, doubles and triples from your followed Nationals hitters. Stolen bases and RBIs are optional.
- Pitching lines and decisionsFor Nationals pitchers: a pitching line, wins, losses, saves, holds, strikeout games, and a scratch alert if a starter is pulled.
- Injuries and IL movesFollow the Nationals as a team and get an alert when any player on the club goes on or comes off the injured list.
- Call-upsKnow when a Nationals prospect you follow gets called up. The player search includes minor leaguers.
- Scores and lead changesTeam alerts for every Nationals score change, lead changes, or an every-inning summary. You choose which.
Top Nationals players to follow
These are well-known Nationals players. 2 of the 7 are pitchers and 5 are hitters. You can follow any of them, and any other Nationals player, in the app.
| Player | Pos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|
| James Wood | RF | .265, 30 HR, 77 RBI, 21 SB |
| CJ Abrams | SS | .261, 33 HR, 106 RBI, 34 SB |
| Daylen Lile | LF | .246, 22 HR, 89 RBI, 15 SB |
| Cade Cavalli | P | 13-5, 3.02 ERA, 200 K |
| Connelly Early | P | 7-5, 3.33 ERA, 94 K |
| Dylan Crews | RF | .223, 13 HR, 44 RBI, 12 SB |
| Nasim Nuñez | 2B | .209, 1 HR, 37 RBI, 49 SB |
2026 regular season (MLB Stats API). Roster data is from the October 27, 2026 sync, so trades after that date may not show.
Nationals Park and run scoring
Sports Alerts measures how many runs score in Nationals home games compared with their road games. For 2026 the ratio is 1.09, which is hitter-friendly. The five-year weighted ratio is 1.04, which is close to neutral. A number above 1.00 means more runs score at home than on the road.
For hitters this helps you read home run and RBI alerts. A hitter-friendly park usually means more of them.
Follow the Nationals and their division rivals
Washington Nationals fans often follow the other clubs in the National League East too.
Nationals alerts FAQ
What alerts can I get for the Washington Nationals?
You can follow the Nationals as a team and get alerts for every score change, lead changes, an every-inning summary, and injuries and IL moves for any player on the club. You can also follow individual Nationals players for lineup posts, home runs, extra-base hits, stolen bases, pitching lines, call-ups and injuries.
Which Nationals players can I follow in Sports Alerts?
Any Nationals player. The player search covers the full MLB pool, including the injured list and minor-league prospects. Well-known Nationals players include James Wood, CJ Abrams and Daylen Lile.
Will I get a Nationals lineup alert before the game?
Yes, if you follow a Nationals player and keep the Lineup posted alert on. The app sends it when the lineup posts. You can also turn on a Not in lineup alert.
Does Sports Alerts tell me when a Nationals player is injured?
Yes. Follow a Nationals player for injury alerts on that player, or follow the Nationals team for injuries and IL moves across the club.
How much does Sports Alerts cost for Nationals fans?
Sports Alerts is free to install. Fantasy roster auto-sync is $0.99 per month, with a free first month. Alerts for followed teams and players are free.
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