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Kyle Williams

Kyle

Kyle Williams is the Washington Nationals beat reporter for The Banner. He previously covered the Chicago White Sox and other sports for the Sun-Times. Before that, he covered high school girls basketball and contributed to the Sun-Times’ professional sports coverage. He earned a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

The latest from Kyle Williams

How Daylen Lile’s unique pre-pitch setup has sparked his defensive turnaround
Lile’s defensive improvements allow him to add more value even when he’s not raking. He’s almost eclipsed his FanGraphs wins above replacement total from last season (1.4) in 22 fewer games (1.3).
Daylen Lile #4 of the Washington Nationals hits an RBI triple against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Nationals Park on June 13, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
5-run fourth inning lifts Nationals to series win over Mariners
The Nationals improved to 37-35 overall and 14-21 at home. They’ve won three straight series after being swept against the Marlins at the beginning of the month.
James Wood watches his 20th home run of the season during the first inning Sunday at Nationals Park.
Nationals stop 2-game skid in blowout win over Mariners
Luis García Jr.’s two-run homer reenergized the team and the fans after two demoralizing losses.
Luis García Jr. changed the mood at Nationals Park with his go-ahead home run Saturday.
Nationals’ pitching falters in blowout loss to Mariners
The Nationals fell to 12-21 at home with their 10-2 loss.
Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young tries to field a ball that went for a triple by Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington.
Nationals blow 8-run lead, lose to Giants on walk-off grand slam
Bryce Eldridge’s slam lifts the Giants to an 11-10 win after they trailed 9-1.
Nationals manager Blake Butera takes the ball from pitcher Gus Varland in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday in San Francisco.
Nationals strike first again and go on to claim fifth straight road series
Washington improved to 23-13 on the road and clinched its second series win of their West Coast road trip.
Washington Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. Nationals celebrates with Jose Tena after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants.
CJ Abrams comes through in the clutch as Nationals show a lot of fight in 9th-inning comeback to beat Giants
Monday’s 4-3 win was a thrilling way for the Nationals to begin their three-game set against the Giants.
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams hits a two-run single against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning.
Diamondbacks’ 2 homers help them avoid sweep against Nationals
Sunday’s start was an unusual one for Cade Cavalli. He allowed four runs on seven hits with one walk. Cavalli’s two strikeouts — both on his sweeper — were tied for his fewest this season.
Cade Cavalli allowed four runs on seven hits in five innings against the Diamondbacks.
Nationals pitchers stifle Diamondbacks; bats shine in series win
Since May 3 Littell has been one of the team’s best pitchers, and his improved play continued.
Zack Littell allowed a run on two hits over five innings Saturday in Phoenix.
Luis García Jr.’s first career grand slam powers Nationals to blowout win over Diamondbacks
García hit two of the Nationals’ five homers. They had 16 hits as they sucked the life out of Chase Field.
Luis García Jr. crosses home plate after hitting a grand slam in the sixth inning Friday night at Arizona.
Nationals mailbag: Surprises, timeline for prospect call-ups and CJ Abrams’ future
​Given the ups and downs of the season, now felt like a good point to open the mailbag.
Washington Nationals' James Wood, left, celebrates after his two-run home run with Keibert Ruiz (20) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Washington.
Offense silenced as Nationals swept by Marlins
That Nationals could not solve Max Meyer.
Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards, right, is out attempting to steal second against Washington Nationals second baseman Nasim Nunez, left, during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Miles Mikolas allows back-to-back-to-back homers in fifth inning to sink Nationals
The Nationals and Marlins were both throwing no-hitters entering the fifth inning. Washington exited it trailing 4-0.
Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas pitches in third inning against the Miami Marlins.
Nationals outfielder James Wood’s ‘stubborn’ plate approach leading to stellar start
“Patience and trust has been the biggest thing,” manager Blake Butera said recently. “He does a really good job of walking and getting on base, and he just keeps getting better and better [in] understanding how he’s getting attacked.”
Washington Nationals' James Wood at bat during a baseball game aSan Diego Padres, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Washington.
Nationals grab an early lead, only for bullpen to falter in series-opening loss to Marlins
Cade Cavalli didn’t have his sharpest, most efficient outing Monday night, requiring 89 pitches to get into the sixth inning.
Washington Nationals pitcher Richard Lovelady throws to the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning.
10 stats that explain the Nationals’ surprising start to the season
Here are 10 stats that explain how the team got to this point.
Washington Nationals' James Wood, left, celebrates after his two-run home run with Keibert Ruiz (20) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Washington.
Initial proposals in MLB labor negotiations leave players, owners far apart. That’s no surprise this early.
“I know where we stand as baseball players, and I know where the owners stand,” Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin said. “It’s going to be a long conversation, long negotiation process, for both sides to get closer to what they want.”
Nationals’ pitching falters in 7-5 loss to Padres
The Padres entered last in batting average (.218) and OBP (.291) and second-to-last in slugging percentage (.361). They also entered with the fifth-fewest runs in the majors. But they found the perfect remedy against the Nationals.
CJ Abrams of the Nationals beats the tag by Fernando Tatis Jr. of the Padres to steal a base in the first inning.
Nationals executive fired after controversial statements surface
James O’Keefe of the Citizen Journalism Foundation released an edited video of Hudson’s comments. The footage was secretly recorded.
The Nationals fired former director of community relations Sean Hudson on Friday.
Nationals mount ninth-inning rally but fall short of sweeping Guardians
It’s getting harder to ignore the Nationals’ quality play of late, which has included beating some impressive teams.
Washington Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas hands the ball to manager Blake Butera as he leaves during the fifth inning.
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