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The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud of

The book is now closed on the 2026 Washington Nationals season. They finished the season 77-85, making an 11 win improvement from last season. This was a true step forward season, but there is still a way to go. James…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 3:55 PM
The 2026 Washington Nationals had a season to be proud of
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Nationals finished the 2026 season with a 77-85 record.
  • The team achieved an 11-win improvement compared to their 66-96 record the prior year.
  • The 77 wins exceeded the preseason betting market projection of 65.5 wins.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Nationals concluded their 2026 season with a 77-85 record under the leadership of Blake Butera and Paul Toboni. The mark represents an 11-win improvement over their previous 66-96 campaign and surpassed preseason betting totals that projected only 65.5 wins.

Key offensive contributors highlighted across the season include James Wood, CJ Abrams, and Keibert Ruiz. Andres Chaparro also finished the year with a strong second half, including two home runs on the final day of the season.

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