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Cornelio continues to thrive in opener role as Nats sweep Halos

As Riley Cornelio's rookie season winds down, the Nationals are intrigued by seeing the right-hander in different roles while ...

James Wood, Riley Cornelio return for Nationals ahead of final game vs. Braves

The Washington Nationals got James Wood and Riley Cornelio back for the final stretch of the 2026 season.

Riley Cornelio gives Nats three clean innings

Riley Cornelio tossed three perfect innings with four strikeouts in a no-decision against the Padres on Tuesday.
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Nationals want Riley Cornelio to become long-term fixture in their bullpen

Entering Tuesday's slate of games, the Washington Nationals ranked No. 23 in team ERA at 4.58. That is a massive improvement compared to where they were at the beginning of the season, and credit has ...

Nationals Could Decide to Change Role of Jake Irvin Heading Into Next Season

With the pitching staff being under full evaluation, don't be surprised if the Washington Nationals decide to do this with ...

Jake Irvin to work behind an opener on Sunday

Jake Irvin is expected to work behind an opener on Sunday against the Angels. The Nationals announced that Riley Cornelio ...

Nationals' Riley Cornelio: Tapped to start Tuesday

Cornelio will start Tuesday's game against the Padres, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports. Cornelio got the call from Triple-A Rochester last week and has pitched in 12 games out of the Nationals' ...