The pup is set to appear at several games and community events throughout the season.

Having the No. 1 pick imbues a franchise with hope. In a loaded draft, the crown jewel is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, who wowed in his lone collegiate season with his tough shot making and growth as an on-ball playmaker.

Messaging can go a long way at the major league level. Delivering tough messages requires empathy, which can get lost in the data-driven ways of most modern franchises.

Just one game after catcher Drew Millas had his best offensive showing of the season against the Twins, Keibert Ruiz delivered three extra-base hits for Washington on Thursday.

Five Nationals (James Wood, Jacob Young, Abrams, Brady House and Drew Millas) recorded at least two hits.

Cade Cavalli’s fourth-inning struggles were the main culprit for the Nationals’ 11-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night. He threw 40 pitches in that inning alone.

“His prep work is amazing,” catcher Drew Millas said. “He’s just got a different demeanor about him the past few weeks and has really leaned into just being himself and going out there, just kind of being free and kind of pitching to his own tune.”

The Nationals salvaged one game from their series against Milwaukee at Nationals Park.

Jacob Misiorowski dominated the Nationals with his overpowering arsenal and pure stuff that made him a 2025 All-Star after just five career starts.