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Washington Post Cuts Nationals Coverage Amid Financial Crisis

1/27/2026

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The Washington Post will not send beat writers to cover the Nationals' spring training.
The decision follows cost-cutting measures, including cancellation of Winter Olympics coverage.
The Washington Post reporters Spencer Nusbaum and Andrew Golden plan remote coverage, risking ties with the team.
The sports department, once a journalism leader, now faces uncertainty from financial losses and potential layoffs.
Fans question coverage effectiveness without in-person reporting amid an organizational overhaul.

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Story summary

The Washington Post will not send beat writers to cover the Nationals' spring training.
The decision follows cost-cutting measures, including cancellation of Winter Olympics coverage.
The Washington Post reporters Spencer Nusbaum and Andrew Golden plan remote coverage, risking ties with the team.
The sports department, once a journalism leader, now faces uncertainty from financial losses and potential layoffs.
Fans question coverage effectiveness without in-person reporting amid an organizational overhaul.