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Calf strain forces Strasburg's early exit in loss to Astros (updated)

Calf strain forces Strasburg's early exit in loss to Astros (updated)
When Davey Martinez saw Stephen Strasburg's plant leg buckle as he threw a 3-1 curveball to Jose Altuve, he knew something was up. And by the time the Nationals manager reached the mound to confer with his right-hander, he'd already made the decision that Strasburg's second spring training start was over. "It was really not much of a discussion," Martinez said via Zoom after the Nationals' 5-0 loss to the Astros on Sunday afternoon. "Just wanted to pinpoint exactly what he was feeling....
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Martinez on Lester and Rainey, first cuts and Barrett's knee surgery

Martinez on Lester and Rainey, first cuts and Barrett's knee surgery
Davey Martinez's morning Zoom session with reporters was delayed about 35 minutes so the Nationals manager could watch left-hander Jon Lester throw live batting practice, an important step after returning to camp following surgery to remove one of his parathyroid glands. "He threw 37 pitches, two innings. He looked good," Martinez said of Lester, who returned to spring training in West Palm Beach earlier this week after surgery on March 5 in New York. "He was about 75, 80 percent. The ball...
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Lineups: Nats vs. Astros in West Palm Beach (plus first cuts)

Lineups: Nats vs. Astros in West Palm Beach (plus first cuts)
Stephen Strasburg makes his second spring start this afternoon, and the right-hander will be facing the same team and starting pitcher - the Astros and righty Lance McCullers - that he saw in his first outing on Tuesday. Since it's his second outing, expect Strasburg to push toward three innings and about 50-60 pitches. That would be in line with a usual second start for a starting pitcher, and since Strasburg is a creature of habit, he won't want to deviate from the established...
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Pandemic alters interactions between veterans and youngsters

Pandemic alters interactions between veterans and youngsters
Stroll through a pre-pandemic spring training clubhouse, or eye up what's happening on the back fields of a camp complex, and you'll see a lot of teaching and mentoring going on. Even if it's not readily apparent, it was happening. A young hurler could ask a veteran about pitch grips. An inexperienced infielder can work with coaches and teammates to refine his footwork or positioning. An outfielder of the future spends time between shagging fly balls by picking the brain of a guy with a deep...
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Orioles to welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for 2021 season

Orioles to welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for 2021 season
Exactly one year after the pandemic gripped communities across the globe and halted the baseball industry, the Orioles today announced plans to welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the 2021 season. In observation of social distancing guidelines and approved capacity limits, the club will begin the season by hosting approximately 11,000 fans per game, operating at 25 percent capacity. As the public health situation improves, the Orioles will consult with the City of Baltimore,...
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Statement from Orioles on reopening Camden Yards to fans

Statement from Orioles on reopening Camden Yards to fans
As always, the health and safety of our entire Birdland community remains our top priority. In accordance with Governor Hogan's announcement yesterday, we are continuing to work with the City of Baltimore, state officials, and Major League Baseball to safely welcome fans back to Oriole Park at Camden Yards with proper social distancing guidelines. As soon as we are able, we will share our plans to reopen along with our Gameday Health & Safety protocols.
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Stevenson picking up where he left off in September

Stevenson picking up where he left off in September
Savvy baseball observers know not to put too much stock into stats from September or spring training. Despite their seemingly glittery appearance, they can be nothing more than fool's gold, and players who have raked in September or spring often find themselves quickly struggling once pitchers adapt to them. But Andrew Stevenson made last September his personal coming-out party, picking up hits in all 12 of his games and slashing .417/.488/.833 over 41 plate appearances. That output set him up...
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Corbin happy with how his changeup has progressed

Corbin happy with how his changeup has progressed
As first spring training starts go, Patrick Corbin took the positives out of his two-inning outing against the Marlins on Saturday afternoon. The left-hander's slider looked crisp, his sinker effective. He was able to tinker with a cutter and a changeup he wants to integrate more into his mix to keep opposing hitters thinking. Best of all, he got his work in before rain started to move across Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla. The Nationals prevailed 5-3 in a game shortened by rain to six...
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Martinez on rain, Lester, injuries, García at short, Scherzer's velocity

Martinez on rain, Lester, injuries, García at short, Scherzer's velocity
Nationals manager Davey Martinez has plenty on his plate during the typical day at spring training. He has to check on each of his players and see how they're doing, a daily interaction the skipper prides himself upon. He makes sure to gauge the recoveries of any injured Nats. He needs to converse with his coaches to make sure everything is running smoothly in camp and with general manager Mike Rizzo to talk about potential roster moves and upcoming camp cuts. And then there's the...
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Lineups: Nats vs. Marlins in Jupiter

Lineups: Nats vs. Marlins in Jupiter
Left-hander Patrick Corbin makes his first start of the spring today when the Nationals travel to Jupiter, Fla., to face the Marlins in a Grapefruit League game. Like most of the Nationals rotation, Corbin has been slow-played this spring, gradually building up arm strength and endurance in preparation for the regular season. Since it's his first outing, expect him to go no more than 30 pitches or two innings. Relievers Will Harris and Daniel Hudson also are expected to make his Grapefruit...
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Report: Nationals eyeing Cuban Vaquero on international front

Report: Nationals eyeing Cuban Vaquero on international front
When the new international signing period begins, likely in January, the Nationals are expected to make a big splash to sign one of the top outfielders in the class. Baseball America reports the Nationals are expected to use most of their pool money on Cuban outfielder Cristian Vaquero, a 16-year-old left-handed hitter. "Vaquero is a dynamic center fielder with plus speed, a strong arm and good defensive instincts for his age," Baseball America wrote, listing Vaquero as the player who will...
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Nationals announce Read Like A Champion Summer Reading Program

Nationals announce Read Like A Champion Summer Reading Program
The Washington Nationals are proud to announce the Read Like A Champion Summer Reading program. For the last seven years, the Washington Nationals have partnered with area libraries to address the "summer slide" - the loss of learning that children and teens experience when they do not read during summer vacation - and to bring the joys of reading to as many homes as possible. Since the program first began, almost 100,000 participants have logged over 300,000 hours of reading and the program...
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Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches, and staff

Orioles announce minor league managers, coaches, and staff
The Orioles today announced the coaching staffs for their minor league affiliates for the 2021 season. The staffs of each: Triple-A Norfolk, Double-A Bowie, Class A-Advanced Aberdeen, and Class-A Delmarva are listed below, along with the Complex League and DSL Orioles. Gary Kendall enters his 22nd season in the organization and his 24th in professional baseball. He begins his 18th season as a professional manager, and his third year managing the Tides after managing at the Double-A level for...
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Orioles name Katie Krause Director of Public Relations

Orioles name Katie Krause Director of Public Relations
The Orioles today announced that Katie Karuse has joined the organization as Director, Public Relations. Krause will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Orioles' Public Relations department and generate creative opportunities to publicize the club's efforts on the field and in the community. She will begin her duties today, reporting directly to Jennifer Grondahl, Senior Vice President, Community Development and Communications. The 2021 season will mark Krause's 10th in professional...
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Slimmer Robles ready to reassert himself on defense, at bat

Slimmer Robles ready to reassert himself on defense, at bat
Victor Robles heard the whispers last season. That the 15 pounds he put on during the coronavirus pandemic backfired, making his first-step reaction times in the outfield slower and hampering his swing. In short, he bulked up a little too much and paid the price for it. So instead of relaxing this winter, Robles packed up his gear and headed to his native Dominican Republic, where he focused on refining his game by trimming some weight from a 6-foot frame that had become noticeably bigger than...
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Martinez on Fedde starting opener, Hand closing and Parra's knee

Martinez on Fedde starting opener, Hand closing and Parra's knee
With his top two starting pitchers spending the beginning of spring training ramping up after injuries, Nationals manager Davey Martinez has chosen right-hander Erick Fedde to start Sunday's Grapefruit League opener against the Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla. "We want to get him out there," Martinez said of Fedde this afternoon during his Zoom conference call with reporters. "He looks good. Built him up a little bit. So feel like he'll be the guy." Fedde will be limited to 30 pitches, which...
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Orioles' economic impact in Florida tops $511 million since 2015

Orioles' economic impact in Florida tops $511 million since 2015
Sarasota County Government's annual report has found that the Orioles have generated more than $511 million in cumulative economic impact in the state of Florida since 2015, the first year comprehensive data on the team's impact became available. The county's analysis measures the total tourism impact created by the Orioles, combined with the club's year-round spending and business operations. Despite the shortened Spring Training season and limited public events in 2020, the most recent...
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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Pitching and offense aplenty

#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Pitching and offense aplenty
Well, pitchers and catchers have reported to West Palm Beach, followed by position players. Pretty soon, there will be Grapefruit League games. And before you know it, the regular season will be upon us, pandemic willing. But before we turn the page to a new season, we've got time for one more collection of "Nationals Classics" on MASN. This week's array of retro games includes some of the most memorable pitching and hitting performances by the Nationals. So sit back and enjoy them. The...
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Nationals set minor league coaching staffs

Nationals set minor league coaching staffs
Now that Major League Baseball has announced minor league affiliations and schedules for the 2021 season, the Nationals took care of one remaining piece of unfinished business Friday afternoon, announcing their minor league coaching staffs for the upcoming campaign. Matt LeCroy will move up a level to manage Triple-A Rochester after spending the 2016-19 seasons as the skipper at Double-A Harrisburg. In his 13th season in the Nationals organization, LeCroy served as minor league quality control...
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Nationals announce minor league coaching staffs

Nationals announce minor league coaching staffs
The Washington Nationals announced their Minor League managers, coaches and coordinators for the 2021 season on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. * Matt LeCroy will take over as the manager of Triple-A Rochester. The 2021 season will mark his 13th in a coaching role in the Washington Nationals organization. In 2020, LeCroy served as the Minor League Quality Control Coordinator and he most recently managed the Double-A...
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