Looking ahead to 2025, the Nationals are excited, but the playoffs still seem like a slightly longer shot. Me and the other four decided to predict what will happen this season for NATS. The first two I share are Austin and Jack, two writers who will join in to join the federal baseball community.
Austin:
Nationals Records: 79-83
NATS MVP: James Wood
Nats Cy Young: Mackenzie Gore
Most Improved: Mitchell Parker
Best Off Season Pickup: Jorgeropes
The biggest disappointment: Paul DeJohn
Bold Prediction: CJ Abrams 30+Home
League MVP: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bobby Witt Jr.
World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers
Jack:
Nationals Records: 77-85
NATS MVP: James Wood
Nats Cy Young: Mackenzie Gore
Most Improved: James Wood
Best Off Season Pickup: Nathaniel Lowe
The biggest disappointment: Kyle Finnegan
Bold Prediction: Dilncru 20/30 Season
League MVP: Juan Soto and Bobby Witt Jr.
World Series: Texas Rangers
I also asked some prominent voices on Nationals Twitter for their opinions. Matt and the Nationals Shack cried out with their thoughts about the season.
Hut:
Nationals Records: 75-87
Nats MVP: Luis Garcia Jr.
Nats Cy Young: Mackenzie Gore
Most Improved: CJ Abrams Defense
Best Off Season Pickup: Nathaniel Lowe
The biggest disappointment: Mitchell Parker
Bold Prediction: Keibert Ruiz loses his first job
League MVP: Elly de La Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr.
World Series Prediction: Atlanta Braves
mat:
Nationals Records: 76-86
NATS MVP: James Wood
Nats Cy Young: Mackenzie Gore
Most Improved: Orlando Ribalta
Best Off Season Pickup: Nathaniel Lowe
The biggest disappointment: Keibert Ruiz
Bold Prediction: James Wood finishes top 10 with MVP voting
League MVP: Juan Soto and Yorkan Alvarez
World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers
Finally, here is my prediction.
Sam:
Nationals Records: 75-87
NATS MVP: James Wood
Nats cy Young: Jose a Ferra
Most Improved: Michael Soroca
Best Off Season Pickup: Michael Soroca
The biggest disappointment: Jake Irvin
Bold prediction: This is Davey Martinez’s last season as Nats Manager
League MVP: Shohei Ohtani and Corey Seager
World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers