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The Nationals improved from their 55–107 record in 2022 to 71-91 in 2023, but that wasn't enough to keep them out of the NL East basement. In 2024, the team is hoping to continue that upward trend behind the leadership of manager Dave Martinez.

After questions surrounding the team's future and a potential sale, principal owner Mark Lerner recently erased doubts about his position with the team  

“No. We have determined, our family has determined, that we are not going to sell the team,” Lerner said via The Washington Post. “Nothing has really changed. We’ve just decided that it’s not the time or the place for it. We’re very happy owning the team and bringing us back a ring one day.”

With its future safe, for now, the team is looking toward 2024. The Nationals signed Nick Senzel, Dylan Floro, and home run hitter Joey Gallo. 

Those players got added to a roster that includes promising players like Luis Garcia, Lane Thomas, Victor Robles, and CJ Abrams. 

Here's a complete guide to watching the Nationals this season without cable:

How to watch Nationals games without cable

For those without cable, there are several options to stream Nationals games this year:

If you're in-market, Fubo carries Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), the Nationals' RSN, but blackout restrictions apply. If you are within the market for MASN, you can watch Nationals baseball via Fubo. Those out of market will not be able to watch Nationals games on the streaming service, since Fubo will not carry the out-of-market RSN.

MORE: Watch Nationals games live with Fubo (free trial)

If you live outside the Nationals' TV market, you can watch games via MLB.tv.  For $149.99 for the season or $29.99 per month, you can catch every game from every team outside your local market. You can also pick a single-team option for $129.99 for the season. Again, this is only if you are outside the Nationals' TV market: If you are inside the Nationals' market, games will be blacked out. Games will also be blacked out if you live outside the Nationals' market, but inside the market of teams the Nationals are visiting. 

Fubo is also carrying MLB.tv, for $29.99 per month on top of the Fubo subscription.

MORE: MLB blackout restrictions, explained

For nationally televised games, there are a few options, with some exceptions: Fubo, SlingTV, and DirecTV Stream all carry ESPN, MLB Network and FS1. YoutubeTV and Hulu + Live TV carry ESPN and FS1, but they do not carry MLB Network in 2024.

You can check if games are blacked out in your area using MLB's blackout tool.

Nationals schedule 2024

The majority of Nationals games this season will be available on MASN or MASN2. You can also stream Nationals games live with Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Out-of-market (OOM) viewers will be able to catch a select number of games on MLB Network in March and April.

DateOpponentFirst Pitch (ET)Channel
Thursday, March 28at Cincinnati Reds4:10 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Saturday, March 30at Cincinnati Reds4:10 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Sunday, March 31at Cincinnati Reds1:40 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Monday, April 1vs. Pittsburgh Pirates4:05 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Wednesday, April 3vs. Pittsburgh Pirates6:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Thursday, April 4vs. Pittsburgh Pirates4:05 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Friday, April 5vs. Philadelphia Phillies6:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Saturday, April 6vs. Philadelphia Phillies4:05 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Sunday, April 7vs. Philadelphia Phillies1:35 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Monday, April 8at San Francisco Giants9:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Tuesday, April 9at San Francisco Giants9:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Wednesday, April 10at San Francisco Giants3:45 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Friday, April 12at Oakland Athletics9:40 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Saturday, April 13at Oakland Athletics4:07 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Sunday, April 14at Oakland Athletics4:07 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Monday, April 15at Los Angeles Dodgers10:10 p.m.MASN2, MLBN (OOM), Fubo
Tuesday, April 16at Los Angeles Dodgers10:10 p.m.MASN2, MLBN (OOM), Fubo
Wednesday, April 17at Los Angeles Dodgers3:10 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Friday, April 19vs. Houston Astros6:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Saturday, April 20vs. Houston Astros4:05 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Sunday, April 21vs. Houston Astros1:35 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Tuesday, April 23vs. Los Angeles Dodgers6:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Wednesday, April 24vs. Los Angeles Dodgers6:45 p.m.MASN, Fubo
Thursday, April 25vs. Los Angeles Dodgers4:05 p.m.MASN, MLBN (OOM), Fubo
Friday, April 26at Miami Marlins7:10 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Saturday, April 27at Miami Marlins4:10 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Sunday, April 28at Miami Marlins1:40 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Monday, April 29at Miami Marlins6:40 p.m.MASN2, Fubo
Tuesday, April 30at Texas Rangers8:05 p.m.MASN2, Fubo

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Daniel Yanofsky is the Combat Sports Editor for The Sporting News since late 2021. Prior to working for TSN, Daniel provided insight on combat sports for Fightful, FIGHT SPORTS, and Wrestling Inc. A proud Ithaca College alum, when he isn’t working on his golf game, Daniel is advocating for three-minute rounds in women's boxing.

You can follow him on Twitter via @DanYanofsky.