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Ross, Nats dominant in 7-2 win (Harper injured)

June 13, 2015, 1:07pm

The Nationals triggered their struggling offense early today. Anthony Rendon and Yunel Escobar each knocked a one-out base hit in the first. Bryce Harper then delivered his 50th RBI of the season on a line drive single to left field, which scored Rendon. But the Nats left two on as Wilson Ramos struck out and Danny Espinosa grounded out to end the inning. Nationals rookie starter Joe Ross retired the Brewers in order in the bottom of the first before running into trouble in the second. First...

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Harper needs support, Espinosa starts at first base (with lineups)

June 13, 2015, 9:06am

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Harper needs support, Espinosa starts at first base (with lineups)

The Nationals are desperately searching for production behind Bryce Harper in the lineup as they continue to struggle to score runs. Harper factored in three of the Nats' four runs last night - mashing a solo homer, delivering an RBI single and scoring after drawing his major league-leading 51st walk. Teams continue to pitch around Harper with no consistent threat lurking in the order. Even the home run Harper launched off Brewers starter Mike Fiers last night was meant to be high and out of...

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Nats asking a lot from rookie Joe Ross in second start

June 13, 2015, 6:24am

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Nats asking a lot from rookie Joe Ross in second start

Having dropped 11 of their last 14, including the first two in a four-game set in Milwaukee, the Nationals pitching staff can't be in optimal condition. Jordan Zimmermann hung around for only 3 1/3 innings last night, once again leaving heavy work for the taxed Nats bullpen. Right-hander Taylor Jordan was the first to follow Zimmermann to the mound in the fourth. He promptly served up two singles before Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez belted a two-run double to break the game...

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Nats outplayed all over the field in 8-4 loss

June 12, 2015, 8:27pm

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Nats outplayed all over the field in 8-4 loss

Not much is going right for the Nationals these days. Even the normally reliable Jordan Zimmermann scuffled through his second rough start in a row as the Brewers doubled up the Nats 8-4 on Friday night. It started off poorly for Zimmermann, who walked Brewers center fielder Gerardo Parra on four pitches with one out in the first. It seemed as if Zimmermann might escape, with an inning-ending double play ball off the bat of right fielder Ryan Braun, but a brief moment of hesitation from Ian...

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Zimmermann knocked out early (Nats lose 8-4)

June 12, 2015, 5:17pm

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Zimmermann knocked out early (Nats lose 8-4)

Nationals starter Jordan Zimmermann was forced to battle through a 31-pitch first inning that resulted in two unnecessary Brewers runs. Indecisiveness between Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon on a poorly played ground ball left the Brewers with right fielder Ryan Braun on first base instead of the inning ending on a double play. First baseman Adam Lind followed with a single and then third baseman Aramis Ramirez ripped a two-run double that rolled to the wall in left to give the Brewers the early...

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Nats hoping Zimmermann delivers in homecoming (with lineups)

June 12, 2015, 1:05pm

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Nats hoping Zimmermann delivers in homecoming (with lineups)

The Nationals enter tonight's matchup in Milwaukee as losers in 10 of their last 13 games. Jordan Zimmermann will take the hill in hopes of creating some momentum for the Nats. Zimmermann returns to his home state, where he holds a 2-0 record with a 1.50 ERA against the Brewers at Miller Park. Overall, the Wisconsin native is 4-0, having allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his five career starts against Milwaukee. Zimmermann experienced defeat in his last start for the first time since...

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#AskJPA: MASN president, Orioles executive VP John P. Angelos takes to Twitter to answer fan questions

June 12, 2015, 12:34pm

Orioles

Following his first successful #AskJPA Twitter session, Orioles executive vice president and president of MASN, John P. Angelos, once again took to his Twitter (@JohnPAngelos) to answer fans' questions. Twitter has given baseball and Orioles fans the opportunity to communicate directly with players, executives, writers and more in a personal and direct way. And this was no different; when fans submitted questions using #AskJPA on Twitter, they were answered by Angelos himself. Fans wondering...

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Nationals activate right-hander David Carpenter, place right-hander Aaron Barrett on DL

June 12, 2015, 11:26am

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The Washington Nationals activated newly-acquired right-hander David Carpenter on Friday and placed right-handed pitcher Aaron Barrett on the 15-day disabled list with a right bicep strain. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The Nationals will be Carpenter's fifth stop as the veteran right-hander comes to D.C. after Houston, Toronto, Atlanta and New York. Acquired from the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for Minor League infielder Tony Renda,...

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Patrick Reddington: Storen appears bound for All-Star Game

June 12, 2015, 5:44am

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Patrick Reddington: Storen appears bound for All-Star Game

In the process of earning his 18th save last week against the Cubs in the nation's capital, Drew Storen gave up a run for the first time in 18 appearances dating to April 21. It was just the third run Washington's 27-year-old closer has allowed in 24 1/3 innings this season. His ERA jumped from 0.81 to 1.16. It dropped back to 1.11 when he completed a scoreless, 10-pitch inning in the Nationals' 5-4 win over the Yankees on Wednesday in which he earned his 19th save. Storen is now tied for...

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Matthew Taylor: Orioles history flush with Yankees ties

June 12, 2015, 5:09am

Orioles

It may seem a strange choice for an Orioles blogger to write about a former Yankees manager and a former Yankees outfielder on the weekend that the Bronx Bombers visit Camden Yards for a three-game set. However, there's good reason for that decision. With his next win, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter will tie former Yankees outfielder Hank Bauer on the Orioles' all-time managerial wins list at 407. Should the Orioles win the weekend series, Showalter will pass Bauer while New York is in...

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Questions continue for bullpen after Aaron Barrett forced to leave Nats' 6-5 loss

June 12, 2015, 4:50am

Nationals

Questions continue for bullpen after Aaron Barrett forced to leave Nats' 6-5 loss

Nationals right-hander Aaron Barrett left last night's loss with an apparent injury moments after giving up the Brewers' eventual game-winning run. After delivering a 93 mph fastball to Brewers' second baseman Hernan Perez, Barrett slowly walked back toward the mound. Nationals manager Matt Williams and pitching coach Steve McCatty, noticing something was wrong, immediately came out of the dugout for a chat with Barrett. After the brief discussion, Barrett left with a member of the Nats...

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Roark takes blame in Nats' 6-5 loss

June 11, 2015, 8:25pm

Nationals

The Nationals let a four-run lead evaporate in tonight's 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Once again, the Nationals offense struggled, managing just one base hit after the fourth inning. The Nats collected eight hits early, but it was mostly shoddy defense from the Brewers that enabled the Nats to take a 5-1 lead. The Brewers began chipping away at the margin against Nats starter Tanner Roark with two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth. But after Roark retired the Brewers in order in the...

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Nats blow four-run lead in 6-5 loss

June 11, 2015, 4:51pm

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After helping the Nationals end a three-game slide with the game-winning RBI yesterday, Denard Span wasted no time getting his ballclub started tonight. The Nats center fielder roped a double off the right field wall to lead off the game. Brewers starter Matt Garza was able to retire Anthony Rendon and Yunel Escobar before facing Bryce Harper with two outs. Garza's 3-1 fastball ran in on Harper's bat creating a knuckling soft liner up the middle. The spin on the ball fooled Brewers shortstop...

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Desmond sits, Espinosa in (with lineups)

June 11, 2015, 1:53pm

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Desmond sits, Espinosa in (with lineups)

After starting in all 59 of the Nationals' games this season, Ian Desmond is out of the lineup tonight. Danny Espinosa, who has been swinging a hot stick, starts at shortstop in place of Desmond. Desmond has struggled at the plate where he is just 5-for-43 (.116) in his last 11 games. Meanwhile, Espinosa is batting .313 (10-for-36) over the same stretch, which also includes two homers and three doubles. With Ryan Zimmerman heading to the 15-day disabled list earlier today, Williams has opted...

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Orioles recall right-hander Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk, place right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the disabled list

June 11, 2015, 12:34pm

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The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to June 10) with a right groin strain. Wright, 25, became the second Orioles starter in club history to begin his Major League career with two consecutive scoreless starts (also, Tom Phoebus, September 15-20, 1966) after tossing 14.1 scoreless innings over his first two outings, May 17-23. He has made four starts with...

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Nationals recall outfielder Matt den Dekker, place first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on 15-day disabled list

June 11, 2015, 12:32pm

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â€‹The Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 10, with left foot plantar fasciitis. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. den Dekker, 27, joins the Nationals for the third time this season. A member of the Nationals' Opening Day roster, den Dekker appeared in four games for the Major League team,...

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Ryan Zimmerman lands on 15-day disabled list (den Dekker recalled)

June 11, 2015, 11:38am

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Ryan Zimmerman lands on 15-day disabled list (den Dekker recalled)

Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Zimmerman has been dealing with the foot soreness for most of the season. Since reaching a season high .248 batting average back on May 15, Zimmerman is only 9-for-70 (.129) with one homer and seven RBIs. The move is retroactive to June 10. Nationals manager Matt Williams has turned to Tyler Moore at first base in Zimmerman's recent absence. Moore's bat has been cold as...

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Nationals acquire David Carpenter for bullpen support

June 11, 2015, 8:02am

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In hopes of bolstering the backend of their bullpen, the Nationals made a move by acquiring right-hander David Carpenter from the New York Yankees this morning in exchange for minor league infielder Tony Renda. The 29-year-old Carpenter pitched to a 4.82 ERA over 18 1/3 innings in 22 appearances for the Yankees this year. He was designated for assignment by New York on June 3. Carpenter has compiled an 11-11 record with a 3.73 ERA in five seasons with Astros, Blue Jays, Braves and Yankees....

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Nationals acquire right-hander David Carpenter

June 11, 2015, 6:50am

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â€‹The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher David Carpenter from the New York Yankees on Thursday in exchange for minor league infielder Tony Renda. Additionally, outfielder Nate McLouth was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Carpenter, 29, joins the Nationals in his fifth Major League season, coming to Washington after stops with Houston, Toronto, Atlanta and the New York Yankees....

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David Huzzard: Pondering Bryce Harper's future

June 11, 2015, 5:16am

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David Huzzard: Pondering Bryce Harper's future

With the Nationals playing the New York Yankees, one of the big storylines was Bryce Harper playing his first games in new Yankees Stadium. This is a story because Harper grew up a Yankees fan, his favorite player is Mickey Mantle and he even wears No. 34 because three plus four equals seven, Mickey Mantle's number. These facts lead to an assumption that when Harper becomes a free agent after the 2018 season that he is destined to become a Yankee. This assumption ignores many factors that are...