Nats Face Brutal Start, New Manager's Test

The Washington Nationals embark on a challenging 2026 season, facing playoff contenders in their first three series: the Cubs, Phillies, and Dodgers. The first two series are on the road, with cold weather and rowdy crowds adding to the difficulty. The Dodgers series follows at home, but the defending champs are no easy opponents. New manager Blake Butera faces this challenge in his first regular season games. Nats fans, tired of recent losing streaks, hope for positive signs to build excitement. The early season serves as a real test for the revamped roster, revealing if they are true bottom-feeders or a scrappy team ready to surprise. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b332c487709586e6