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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 the Nationals are finally getting the full Cade Cavalli experience
Cade Cavalli leads Nationals starters in just about every category. His recovery routine has played a big role in his ascent.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli throws during the second inning
Riley Cornelio making strong case for role on 2027 Nationals
Cornelio struck out four in two scoreless innings to open the Nationals’ 6-5 win over the Angels on Sunday.
Washington Nationals pitcher Riley Cornelio throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Washington.
Addressing the bullpen has to be Nationals’ top priority this offseason
Nationals relievers have the eighth-highest walks per nine innings in the majors this season (4.13) and the highest walks per nine innings in high-leverage moments (5.98).
Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez tags out Christian Moore of the Angels after a second-inning rundown.
Winless West Coast trip shows how far Nationals have to go
Washington finished its road trip 0-6 with three blown saves — including breaking the 121-loss White Sox’s 2024 record for blown saves in a season.
Nationals manager Blake Butera argues after being ejected by first-base umpire Emil Jimenez during the third inning Wednesday in San Diego.
The Nationals bullpen makes the worst kind of MLB history in loss to Padres
The Nationals will need a more reliable bullpen next season, when they will likely return a core group of position players that powered the offense.
Washington Nationals left-hander Erik Tolman pitches against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning Tuesday.
CJ Abrams can ‘breathe a little bit’ after 30th homer, putting August struggles behind him
Abrams hadn’t homered since Aug. 11. He began August with an OPS of .925 and ended it with an .849 mark.
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Dylan Crews says ‘it’s huge’ to end the season strong amid trying year. His Monday homer helps.
In a season full of stops and starts, Dylan Crews is running out of time to prove to the front office that they should make him a fixture in their long-term plans. But he’s showing signs of improvement.
Washington Nationals left fielder Dylan Crews hits a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning on Sept. 7.
Nationals blow 37th save of the season in loss to Dodgers, lose Orlando Ribalta for ‘near future’
Mookie Betts hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to complete LA’s comeback.
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile, left, slides to score past Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith on a two-run double by Harry Ford during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
The Nationals missed an opportunity this season. They can’t afford to do it again next year.
The Nationals watched another lead slip away when Clayton Beeter allowed a three-run seventh-inning homer to Tommy Edman that put the Dodgers in front in Saturday’s 6-5 loss.
Brady House high-fives manager Blake Butera after scoring a run in the fourth inning Saturday night in Los Angeles.
Nationals’ offense runs dry in 5-3 loss to Dodgers
The Nationals scored three runs in the ninth inning but lost the series opener at Dodger Stadium on Friday night.
Nasim Nuñez is tagged out by Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy after oversliding the base during the third inning.
How Nationals players chose their walk-up song. And why some keep changing it.
“[It’s gotta be] something that people know who’s coming up to bat,” CJ Abrams said. “Anything that’ll get you in that mode before you hit.”
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile reacts while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)
James Wood returns to Nationals’ lineup, breaks up Atlanta’s no-hit bid
“It’s been fun cheering them on, seeing some guys make some strides, and just happy to be back,” James Wood said before Wednesday’s 9-0 loss.
Washington Nationals' James Wood grounds out during the first inning.
Nationals rookies Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts
Yohandy Morales recorded his first major-league hit on a third-inning solo homer.
Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.
Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop
“Because I see myself as a shortstop and [think] that I can be a great shortstop,” Abrams told The Banner on Tuesday. “Being able to have a chance to show [the front office] that, it is big."
Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.
Daylen Lile homers twice as he once again looks to finish the season strong for the Nationals
Lile finished August with an .897 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, his highest mark over a full month this season.
Washington Nationals' Daylen Lile watches his two-run home run go over the right field fence during the seventh inning.
CJ Abrams makes long-anticipated debut at second base for Nationals
Miami Marlins' Xavier Edwards, right, is out at second base as Washington Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams, left, throws to first base to put out Marlins' Javier Sanoja for a double-play during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Nationals have starting rotation needs for 2027. Jackson Kent could fill one of those slots.
The left-hander, who threw a career-high seven innings with three strikeouts and four walks in Friday’s 9-2 win over the Marlins, could be one option.
Jackson Kent pitched seven innings, allowing three hits and one run, as the Nationals beat the Marlins 9-2.
Nationals play with energy and effort, salvage series with Rockies after Thursday’s win
Keibert Ruiz and Daylen Lile hit home runs as the Nationals beat the Rockies 7-1.
Daylen Lile drives in a run with a single in the first inning Thursday during the Nationals’ 7-1 win over the Rockies.
Nationals’ Luis Perales flashes flamethrowing velocity, struggles with command in major league debut
The Rockies tagged Perales for four runs in two innings during their 13-1 win at Nationals Park.
Luis Perales allowed four runs and four hits while striking out three in two innings during his MLB debut Wednesday night.
How Jacob Young’s offseason raised his offensive value for the Nationals
“I always believed I was a better hitter than I was showing in the big leagues,” Jacob Young said in May. “I’ve hit my whole life, so getting to the big leagues and struggling was really hard.”
Jacob Young has an OPS over .700 this season after it was .583 in 2025.
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