Harry Ford (not “Henry” as I keep typing subconsciously) debus at #3 on BA’s ranks for our system. Photo via Seattle Times The first big scouting shop just released their top 30 prospects for 2026, and it’s a doozy. There’s big deltas between theirs and what we know of so far from other shops, lots of recognition of players who had break-out seasons in 2025, and lots of … [Read more...] about Baseball America top 30 Prospects for 2026
Happy New Year 2026 … Let’s try this again
Toboni has a young exec team; will it work? Photo via IG Hello my fellow Nats fans. Happy New Year from all of us (i.e. “me”) at Nationals Arm Race. I posted this on 1/1/26, then the site immediately took a dump, but seems to be back now, so lets try this again. Thanks for continuing to read what I have to write, to have awesome conversations in the comments, and to … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2026 … Let’s try this again
Blog Comments not working
Hey team … Luke Erickson let me know the comments aren’t working. My apologies. The whole blog was down last week, but came up after updating the version. Now everything is updated, and the comments don’t work. I’ve got my hosting provider looking at it now. Apologies; look forward to chatting with everyone ASAP. I’ll re-post my last one once we’re through this and … [Read more...] about Blog Comments not working
Happy New Year 2026!
New GM Paul Toboni has some big decisions ahead. Photo via IG Hello my fellow Nats fans. Happy New Year from all of us (i.e. “me”) at Nationals Arm Race. Thanks for continuing to read what I have to write, to have awesome conversations in the comments, and to be fans of the sport and the team. I wondered what would be a useful post for 1/1/26. I think i’ll ask … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2026!
Interesting Trade, Prospect for Prospect, Bennett for Perales
Fare thee well Jake. Photo from OSU The Nats new GM reached back out to his old team and made a trade you just don’t see that often; prospect for prospect, two minor leaguers (essentially) for each other, both of whom are at the cusp of MLB production. Jake Bennett heads to Boston straight up for Luis Perales a 22yr old RHP starter who got a cup of coffee with Boston this … [Read more...] about Interesting Trade, Prospect for Prospect, Bennett for Perales