Washington Nationals prepare for favorable schedule ahead in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Washington Nationals are set to face an easier schedule starting this week. After a challenging stretch that included 28 games against playoff teams, they will play 12 upcoming games against teams currently in fourth place or worse in their divisions. This change provides the Nationals an opportunity to improve their standings as they prepare for a series against the Tampa Bay Rays and a four-game set with the Philadelphia Phillies. Strong performance in these games could place them in a competitive position as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Nationals recently concluded a tough part of their schedule
- •Next up are series against several struggling teams
- •Up to 18 games against teams at.500 or worse in coming weeks
- •Playoff positioning critical as trade deadline nears
- •Nationals aiming for strong performance to solidify contender status
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Washinton Nationals Schedule Is About To Start Playing To Their Favor
"After having one of the toughest schedules in baseball to start the year, the Nats are coming up on a soft stretch
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