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Nationals recall left-hander Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse

July 27, 2017, 5:02am

The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to July 24, with a right elbow nerve impingement. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Solis, 28, returns to the Nationals' Major League roster after six games with Triple-A Syracuse. The left-handed reliever went 1-2 with a 4.50 ERA in six...

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Wildly eventful bottom of the eighth leads Nationals to victory

July 26, 2017, 7:47pm

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They had, as Ryan Zimmerman put it, "played 15 innings of terrible baseball over the last day and a half," leaving themselves in the precarious position of losing two straight to the Brewers without so much as scoring a run. But then Daniel Murphy lofted a seventh-inning pitch from Jimmy Nelson over the right field fence, and now at least the Nationals were on the board, trailing Milwaukee by only one run. And then - well, let's just say the bottom of the eighth tonight on South Capitol...

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Source: Fedde to be promoted to Nationals this weekend

July 26, 2017, 5:15pm

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The Nationals are planning to promote right-hander Erick Fedde this weekend, putting their top pitching prospect on track to make his major league debut and perhaps give Stephen Strasburg more time to rest his arm. Fedde's promotion from Triple-A Syracuse, confirmed by a source familiar with the club's decision, comes as the Nationals take a cautious approach with Strasburg's forearm. Though Strasburg has been able to throw on flat ground the last two days, the nerve impingement that caused...

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Brewers jump out to lead again, Harper tossed (Nats win 8-5)

July 26, 2017, 3:26pm

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Brewers jump out to lead again, Harper tossed (Nats win 8-5)

A loud homer off the bat of Domingo Santana, which landed in the last row in front of the concourse near left-center field, gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. It appeared to bouncing around the concourse and traveled 476 feet according to StatCast, which would be the longest home run in Nationals Park history. Former Nationals slugger Michael Morse's drive of 465 feet was the longest previous homer on July 20, 2012, based on the previously used ESPN home run data, which is...

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2018 All-Star Game logo, date and details revealed

July 26, 2017, 1:55pm

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Washington officially was on the clock as host of the 2018 All-Star Game the moment this year's Midsummer Classic in Miami ended two weeks ago. But what's a big event without a logo or a press conference with important people sitting at the dais? So consider today the unofficial start of an 11 1/2-month countdown to an event many people in this town have anticipated for decades. "It's been 49 years since we had an All-Star Game here in Washington," Major League Baseball commissioner Rob...

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Baker agrees with "big-picture" mentality for Strasburg's next start

July 26, 2017, 2:01pm

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Baker agrees with "big-picture" mentality for Strasburg's next start

There's some interesting news from Nationals manager Dusty Baker about the thought process that goes into whether or not Stephen Strasburg will make his next start. MASN's Dan Kolko relayed a conversation he had with Strasburg to Baker prior to Wednesday night's second game against the Brewers in which Baker said Strasburg has a big-picture mindset about the rest of the season and if the star pitcher has to miss a game because of "achiness" in his arm, that's OK as long as he is ready for...

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Game 99 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers

July 26, 2017, 11:59am

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The Nationals will try to even their series with the Brewers tonight, and right fielder Bryce Harper will try to extend his 17-game hitting streak, which is already a career high. He's 28-for-64 (.426) with six doubles, one triple, seven homers, 17 RBIs, 12 walks and 23 runs scored during the streak. Harper is also in the midst of a 25-game on-base streak, the second-longest of his career. During that span, he is slashing .398/.496/.724. The Nats send left-hander Gio Gonzalez to the mound...

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MASN and COX kick off Social Media Weekend July 29-30 at The Bullpen

July 25, 2017, 7:43am

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MASN and COX kick off Social Media Weekend July 29-30 at The Bullpen

This Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, MASN and COX will be kicking off Social Media Weekend at The Bullpen next to Nationals Park! Fans will have the opportunity to collect unique Nationals prizes at both the MASN and COX booths, and can try their swinging luck at the Cox Virtual Home Run Derby! Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) of "MASN All Access" will be on site to interact with fans of all ages on Saturday to kick off the festivities. For updates on the event and how to win prizes, be...

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Baker would love to improve record at home and during the day

July 26, 2017, 4:26am

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Baker would love to improve record at home and during the day

Manager Dusty Baker, prior to facing the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, talked about the Nationals' home and away records and how they do in day games. The club was coming off another long road trip of nine or more games. In those three long trips, the Nationals have been outstanding, going 23-5 (.821). The Nationals have the National League's best road record at 33-19 (.635). Why are they so good on the road? "Well, number one, we get the first at-bat," Baker said during Tusday's pregame....

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Nats keep producing, but they miss their injured regulars

July 25, 2017, 7:53pm

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Nats keep producing, but they miss their injured regulars

It has at times been easy to overlook, because the group collectively continues to produce, but the Nationals do miss their injured position players. How could any lineup not miss Jayson Werth, Trea Turner and Michael A. Taylor, who progressively have gone on the disabled list over the last six weeks? "Do you want all your guys healthy? I think, of course," first baseman Ryan Zimmerman said after Tuesday night's 8-0 drubbing at the hands of the Brewers. "You look at the teams at the end of...

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Luke Erickson: The season-ticket holder experience in the minors

July 24, 2017, 4:16pm

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Luke Erickson: The season-ticket holder experience in the minors

For the past several years of writing online about the Nationals minor leaguers, I've had to make the disclosure that I'm a season-ticket holder to Washington's high Single-A affiliate in Potomac. Well, maybe not "had to," but I've felt the need to as a matter of integrity and my experience as a newspaperman (I'm old enough to have actually cut and paste with an X-acto knife and a wax machine). It's also because the inference that I might be a "homer" because I root for many of these...

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After Jackson's ragged start, Nationals face rotation dilemma

July 25, 2017, 7:21pm

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When the Nationals suddenly found themselves in need of a No. 5 starter during the All-Star break, they turned to an old friend. Edwin Jackson, who had recently returned to the organization for which he pitched five years earlier, was performing well at Triple-A Syracuse and was a logical replacement for the injured Joe Ross. And when Jackson proceeded to dominate the Angels over seven sparkling innings last week in Anaheim, the Nationals might have tempted to believe their back-of-the-rotation...

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Harper knew Davies was good from his childhood days

July 25, 2017, 7:13pm

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Harper knew Davies was good from his childhood days

Offensively, it just wasn't the Nationals' night in an 8-0 setback to the visiting Brewers. The Nats went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and managed only five hits. They left eight men on base. Only one of their three doubles came with a runner on base. Bryce Harper's double with two outs and Stephen Drew on first in the eighth was their best chance to put multiple runs on the board. A Ryan Zimmerman grounder ended that threat. Drew reached second base in the first and Anthony...

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Jackson taxed early (Brewers shut out Nats 8-0)

July 25, 2017, 3:58pm

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Jackson taxed early (Brewers shut out Nats 8-0)

Edwin Jackson got into a heavy pitch count in the first inning thanks to a pair of two-out walks to the Brewers' Travis Shaw and Domingo Santana. A called third strike to Eric Thames prevented damage, but Jackson had to spend 29 pitches to end the frame. In the second inning, Manny PiÃ±a and Brett Phillips started a rally with back-to-back singles. A Zach Davies sacrifice back to Jackson plated PiÃ±a from third because the throw from Jackson to catcher Matt Wieters was late. The Brewers...

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Updates on injured and excused players

July 25, 2017, 2:17pm

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Besides an update on right-hander Stephen Strasburg, manager Dusty Baker also had updates on other injured or excused Nationals players. * Shortstop Trea Turner (right wrist fracture, June 30, 18 games missed): "Trea is getting an X-ray and follow-up this afternoon," Baker said. "I talked to him. He says he's feeling pretty good, but he's also in the hands of the doctor and the X-ray machine to see how he's coming along." During batting practice, Turner was fielding grounders with his...

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Strasburg had nerve impingement, hopes to make start

July 25, 2017, 2:06pm

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Strasburg had nerve impingement, hopes to make start

The forearm discomfort that caused Stephen Strasburg to depart Sunday's start after only two innings was the result of nerve impingement, which has since been alleviated according to the Nationals, allowing the club to remain optimistic the right-hander will make his next scheduled start. Strasburg played long-toss catch in the outfield at Nationals Park this afternoon, his typical routine four days before a start, further evidence neither he nor the team believes his ailment is serious. "He...

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Nationals shut out by Brewers in homestand opener

July 25, 2017, 6:11pm

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Dusty Baker mentioned this afternoon he wanted to see the Nationals start playing better at home, noting in particular his team's struggles when it returns from the West Coast. Tonight's performance in an 8-0 loss to the Brewers didn't do anything to allay Baker's fears. It only underscored his point. Some sloppy defense, some poor hitting with runners in scoring position and a ragged start from Edwin Jackson all contributed to a lopsided loss to open this six-game homestand against teams...

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Game 98 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers

July 25, 2017, 11:09am

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There's only one National League team the Nationals have yet to see in person this season. That will change tonight when they take the field to face the Brewers in the opener of a three-game series. It's been a surprising year for Milwaukee, which took advantage of the Cubs and Cardinals' struggles to lead the Central Division for most of the last 3 1/2 months. Things have begun to slide, though, and now the lead over the Cubs is down to a half-game, with the Pirates lurking three games back...

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Nats face good test in extended stretch vs. playoff contenders

July 24, 2017, 8:49pm

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Nats face good test in extended stretch vs. playoff contenders

There's a ballgame tonight at Nationals Park, the first such ballgame there in 16 days. Such is life when you have a three-city road trip coming out of the All-Star break. The Nationals team that takes the field tonight will be markedly different than the one that was last seen here July 9, when Joe Ross departed with an injury that turned out to be a torn elbow ligament and Matt Albers closed out a 10-5 victory over the Braves. Edwin Jackson is now the No. 5 starter. Ryan Madson and Sean...

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Opposite dugout: Brewers aim to regain form after letting Cubs catch up

July 24, 2017, 9:21am

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Opposite dugout: Brewers aim to regain form after letting Cubs catch up

Manager: Craig Counsell (3rd season) Record: 53-48 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: C Manny PiÃ±a (.294), 1B Eric Thames (23 HR), 3B Travis Shaw (70 RBIs, 22 HR, 24 doubles), 2B Jonathan Villar (19 SB), LF Ryan Braun (.272/.356/.562), RHP Corey Knebel (1.75 ERA, 17 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (4-2 in 2016) Pitching probables: July 25: RHP Edwin Jackson vs. RHP Zach Davies, 7:05 p.m., MASN2 July 26: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. RHP Jimmy Nelson, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 27: RHP Max...