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District 34 podcast: Nats still recovering during final playoff push

September 05, 2017, 10:29am

Long time no see, Nationals fans! Sorry for the hiatus over the past couple of weeks, but have no fear, we are finally back with a new episode of the District 34 podcast! The Nationals' magic number to clinch the National League East is down to 10, so they can theoretically clinch their second straight division title within a week. That's quite an accomplishment considering how many injuries this ballclub has endured throughout the season. Byron Kerr and I run through the injury list and...

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Nationals reinstate Max Scherzer and Jayson Werth

August 28, 2017, 12:11pm

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The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer from the 10-day disabled list on Monday, returned from rehab assignment and reinstated outfielder Jayson Werth from the 60-day disabled list, and optioned outfielders Rafael Bautista and Andrew Stevenson to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, infielder Stephen Drew (left abdominal strain) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the...

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IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation dedicate IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez Field in Annandale

August 28, 2017, 6:44am

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Today, newly-inducted Baseball Hall of Fame member IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez, Fairfax County, Fairfax County Park Authority, Mason District Little League and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation dedicated the fully-renovated IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez Field at Mason District Park in Annandale, Va. "I am truly excited to unveil IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez field in Virginia," RodrÃguez said. "Washington may not have been the place I played the longest, but I enjoyed every...

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Opposite dugout: Stanton making MVP case during Marlins' wild card push

August 27, 2017, 9:23am

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Opposite dugout: Stanton making MVP case during Marlins' wild card push

Manager: Don Mattingly (2nd season) Record: 66-63 Last 10 games: 8-2 Who to watch: RF Giancarlo Stanton (.296/.389/.670 with 50 HR, 108 RBIs), LF Marcell Ozuna (.309/.377/.556 with 31 HR, 102 RBIs), 2B Dee Gordon (.292 with 46 stolen bases), RHP JosÃ© UreÃ±a (12-5, 3.68 ERA), RHP Brad Ziegler (4.61 ERA, 9 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-7 Pitching probables: Aug. 28: RHP JosÃ© UreÃ±a vs. RHP Max Scherzer, 7:05 p.m., MASN Aug. 29: RHP Vance Worley vs. RHP Edwin Jackson, 7:05 p.m.,...

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox looking to stay hot in August

August 23, 2017, 1:25pm

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Opposite dugout: Red Sox looking to stay hot in August

Manager: John Farrell (5th season) Record: 73-54 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: RF Mookie Betts (.263/.339/.441 with 18 HR, 77 RBIs), SS Xander Bogaerts (.281/.341/.408 with 47 RBIs), LF Andrew Benintendi (.278/.356/.445 with 18 HR, 71 RBIs), LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-3, 4.01 ERA), RHP Craig Kimbrel (1.33 ERA, 29 saves) Season series vs. Orioles: 6-7 Pitching probables: Aug. 25: RHP Jeremy Hellickson vs. RHP Rick Porcello, 7:10 p.m., MASN Aug. 26: RHP Kevin Gausman vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez,...

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Manny Machado named American League Player of the Week

August 21, 2017, 11:25am

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Manny Machado named American League Player of the Week

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending August 20th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Machado batted .385 (10-for-26) with four runs scored, a double, four home runs and 12 RBI over six games played to earn his third career AL Player of the Week Award, last winning on June 15, 2015. Among his AL counterparts, Manny finished his strong week first in RBI; tied for first in home runs; second...

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Tim Beckham named American League Player of the Week

August 07, 2017, 12:04pm

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Tim Beckham named American League Player of the Week

After a stellar debut with the team, Baltimore Orioles infielder Tim Beckham has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending August 6th. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Beckham posted a slash line of .583/.600/1.167 with six runs scored, three doubles, a triple, three home runs and six RBI over six games played to earn his first career AL Player of the Week Award. Among AL leaders, Tim finished the period first in batting average, on-base...

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Opposite dugout: Cubs gaining momentum to start possible playoff preview with Nats

August 03, 2017, 8:05am

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Opposite dugout: Cubs gaining momentum to start possible playoff preview with Nats

Manager: Joe Maddon (3rd season) Record: 57-50 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 3B Kris Bryant (.274/.388/.511 with 20 HR, 47 RBIs), 1B Anthony Rizzo (.263/.392/.523 with 26 HR, 70 RBIs), C Wilson Contreras (.276/.347/.508 with 18 HR, 65 RBIs), RHP Kyle Hendricks (4-3, 3.80 ERA), RHP Wade Davis (2.43 ERA, 22 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-2 Pitching probables: Aug. 4: RHP Tanner Roark vs. RHP Kyle Kendricks, 2:20 p.m., MASN Aug. 5: RHP Edwin Jackson vs. RHP John Lackey, 2:20 p.m., MASN...

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Jonathan Schoop named American League Player of the Week

July 24, 2017, 11:34am

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Jonathan Schoop named American League Player of the Week

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 23rd. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. Schoop batted .433 (13-for-30) with eight runs scored, two doubles, three home runs and 16 RBI over seven games played to earn his first career AL Player of the Week Award. Among AL leaders, Jonathan finished the period first in RBI; tied for first in hits, home runs and total bases (24); second in runs...

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Orioles announce 10,000th home run contest presented by WGL Energy

July 19, 2017, 10:33am

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As the Orioles approach an important home run milestone, the club is encouraging fans to predict who will hit the 10,000th regular season home run in Orioles history (since 1954) for a chance to win unique prizes. To date, the Orioles have hit 9,976 regular season home runs in club history, just 24 homers shy of the milestone. To enter the contest, fans should guess the player who will hit the 10,000th regular season home run in team history, as well as the inning and the number of men on base...

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District 34 podcast: Nats make blockbuster trade to bolster bullpen

July 19, 2017, 9:54am

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District 34 podcast: Nats make blockbuster trade to bolster bullpen

It was always a matter of when not if the Nationals would make a trade to bolster their bullpen, and it finally happened over the weekend. Byron Kerr and I are back to break down the acquisition of right-hander Ryan Madson and left-hander Sean Doolittle from the A's and the ripple effect on the Nats bullpen on a new episode of the District 34 podcast. Madson and Doolittle both made their Nationals debuts in a 4-3 win over the Angels Tuesday night, with the righty putting together a shutdown...

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Opposite dugout: Angels hope Trout's return is catalyst in wild card race

July 17, 2017, 10:33am

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Opposite dugout: Angels hope Trout's return is catalyst in wild card race

Manager: Mike Scioscia (18th season) Record: 46-49 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: CF Mike Trout (.337/.457/.714 with 16 HR, 36 RBIs), SS Andrelton Simmons (.291 with 39 RBIs), DH Albert Pujols (14 HR, 56 RBIs), RHP Ricky Nolasco (4-10, 4.82 ERA), RHP Bud Norris (2.35 ERA, 14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-1 in 2014) Pitching probables: July 18: RHP Edwin Jackson vs. RHP Jesse Chavez, 10:07 p.m., MASN2 July 19: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Ricky Nolasco, 10:07 p.m.,...

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Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon named National League Player of the Week

July 17, 2017, 9:37am

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After opening the second half of the season going 7-for-11 (.636) with a double, three homers, three walks and four runs scored, Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named the National League Player of the Week on Monday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Rendon hit safely in all three games following the All-Star break and moreover, he reached base safely in 10 of his 14 plate appearances from Friday through Sunday. On July 15 at Cincinnati, Rendon went 3-for-3...

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Nationals select contract of right-hander Jacob Turner

July 17, 2017, 6:24am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jacob Turner from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and transferred right-handed pitcher Koda Glover to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Turner, 26, returns to the Nationals for his second Major League assignment of the season. He went 2-3 with a 5.08 ERA in 18 games (two starts) during his first stint with Washington. He reported to Triple-A...

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Nationals recall right-handers Austin Adams and Trevor Gott

July 14, 2017, 4:57pm

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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Austin Adams and Trevor Gott from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, optioned left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis to Syracuse, and placed right-handed pitcher Joe Ross on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to July 11) with a right elbow sprain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Adams, 26, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. In his first season in...

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Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer named National League Pitcher of the Month

July 03, 2017, 10:26am

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After leading Major League Baseball with a miniscule 0.99 ERA across five starts in the month of June, Nationals right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was named National League Pitcher of the Month - his third such honor as a member of the Washington Nationals. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. Scherzer allowed just four earned runs in 36.1 innings pitched during the month. He posted an 8.50 strikeout-to-walk ratio (51 SO/6 BB) and struck out 12.63 batters per nine...

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Five Nationals named to NL All-Star team

July 02, 2017, 4:37pm

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Five Washington Nationals players were named 2017 Major League All-Stars on Sunday evening, with outfielder Bryce Harper, first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, second baseman Daniel Murphy, right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, and right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg all awarded the annual mid-season honor. Harper, Murphy, and Zimmerman were all voted by fans as starters for the NL squad, the most starting players Washington has ever had in the game. Scherzer was selected by his fellow players while...

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Send Anthony Rendon to All-Star Game in Final Vote

July 02, 2017, 3:09pm

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Send Anthony Rendon to All-Star Game in Final Vote

Entering Sunday before the 2017 All-Star teams were announced, Anthony Rendon was batting .298 with 16 home runs and 60 RBIs, already the most he's had for the first half of a season in his career. His .399 on-base percentage, .555 slugging percentage and .954 OPS led all qualifying National League third baseman. And his 3.4 WAR currently ranks first among all major league third basemen, third overall in the league and fifth in all of baseball. Oh, and have you seen what he can do with his...

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Opposite dugout: Mets looking to change fortune against Nats before break

July 01, 2017, 3:51pm

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Opposite dugout: Mets looking to change fortune against Nats before break

Manager: Terry Collins (7th season) Record: 38-43 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: RF Jay Bruce (.261 with 20 HR, 55 RBIs), LF Yoenis CÃ©spedes (.281/.347/.541 with 9 HR, 19 RBIs), 1B Lucas Duda (14 HR, 30 RBIs), RHP Jacob deGrom (8-3, 3.55 ERA, 125 strikeouts), RHP Addison Reed (2.59 ERA, 14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-7 Pitching probables: July 3: LHP Steven Matz vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg, 6:05 p.m., MASN2 July 4: RHP Seth Lugo vs. RHP Joe Ross, 11:05 a.m., MASN July 5: RHP Jacob...

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Nationals reinstate left-hander Sammy SolÃs

July 01, 2017, 12:02pm

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The Washington Nationals returned from rehab assignment and reinstated left-handed pitcher Sammy SolÃs from the 10-day disabled list on Saturday and designated right-handed pitcher Jacob Turner for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Solis, 28, returns to the Nationals' bullpen after missing 65 games with left elbow inflammation. The left-handed reliever made seven appearances on rehab assignment with Triple-A...