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Column: Despite optimistic spring, Nats still have a long way to go

Though the franchise is reinvigorated by a new front office and coaching staff, the 2026 Nationals are probably looking at another long, losing season

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Mark Zuckerman
Mar 24, 2026
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So much about the 2026 Nationals is going to be different from the 2025 Nationals. There’s an overhauled front office prioritizing data in way never previously done here before. There’s an overhauled coaching staff focused on using all that data to help better develop players in a way never previously done here bef…

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