399 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/Nationals Traffic & Engagement r/Nationals Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/Nationals Most Active Times When r/Nationals Is Most Active
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r/Nationals Flair Performance r/Nationals Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor League | 25 (24.3%) | 31 |
| Ballpark Content | 15 (14.6%) | 30 |
| Journalism | 14 (13.6%) | 73 |
| Highlight | 9 (8.7%) | 54 |
| Injury | 9 (8.7%) | 13 |
| Roster move | 8 (7.8%) | 38 |
| OC | 8 (7.8%) | 45 |
| Opinion | 7 (6.8%) | 21 |
| Former Nat | 5 (4.9%) | 57 |
| Meme | 3 (2.9%) | 123 |
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r/Nationals Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Nationals
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| nationals | 141 (35.3%) | 33 | 40 |
| game | 124 (31.1%) | 13 | 40 |
| thread | 69 (17.3%) | 12 | 69 |
| september | 63 (15.8%) | 11 | 71 |
| nats | 53 (13.3%) | 34 | 10 |
| today | 30 (7.5%) | 20 | 4 |
| post | 28 (7.0%) | 26 | 25 |
| look | 25 (6.3%) | 27 | 9 |
| farm | 25 (6.3%) | 26 | 6 |
| pre | 24 (6.0%) | 11 | 8 |
r/Nationals Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Nationals
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| nytimes.com | 11 | 79 |
| federalbaseball.com | 10 | 57 |
| washingtonpost.com | 10 | 40 |
| x.com | 5 | 56 |
| mlbtraderumors.com | 5 | 51 |
| thenatsreport.com | 3 | 35 |
| mlb.com | 3 | 50 |
| bsky.app | 3 | 89 |
r/Nationals Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Nationals
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[Highlight] Max Scherzer leaves the mound to a standing ovation for what could be the final time in his legendary career!
4TH PLACE BABY
With his 48th and 49th on the year, Nasim Nuñez is the Nationals' new single-season stolen base leader!
$5 Tuesdays: if it sounds like a scam, it probably is.
No one stole more bases in 2026 than Nasim Nuñez!
Cavalli 4-year extension confirmed!
[Murray] Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals are close on a contract extension, sources say
Blown save 39! Give it up for blown save number 39!!!!!!!
Brady's leaping grab to end it PLUS Dave Jageler. Two things that any Nationals fan can love.
With 72 wins - the Nats have their best record since 2019
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highlight] Max Scherzer leaves the mound to a standing ovation for what could be the final time in his legendary career! | 663 | 51 | image | Sep 27 |
| 4TH PLACE BABY | 361 | 13 | image | Sep 25 |
| With his 48th and 49th on the year, Nasim Nuñez is the Nationals' new single-season stolen base leader! | 291 | 12 | image | Sep 23 |
| $5 Tuesdays: if it sounds like a scam, it probably is. | 287 | 14 | image | Sep 12 |
| No one stole more bases in 2026 than Nasim Nuñez! | 269 | 9 | image | Sep 27 |
| Cavalli 4-year extension confirmed! | 265 | 43 | link | Sep 18 |
| [Murray] Right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals are close on a contract extension, sources say | 251 | 50 | image | Sep 17 |
| Blown save 39! Give it up for blown save number 39!!!!!!! | 250 | 12 | image | Sep 12 |
| Brady's leaping grab to end it PLUS Dave Jageler. Two things that any Nationals fan can love. | 244 | 9 | image | Sep 15 |
| With 72 wins - the Nats have their best record since 2019 | 230 | 32 | text | Sep 19 |
r/Nationals Audience Overlap r/Nationals Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/Nationals FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Nationals
What's the best time to post on r/Nationals?
Based on posting volume, r/Nationals is most active on Thursdays around 10 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Nationals?
r/Nationals averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Nationals get?
Posts on r/Nationals average about 38 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Nationals get most?
On r/Nationals, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts