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Updates on Murphy, Werth and Rendon (Nats fall 8-1)

March 30, 2017, 10:44am

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Red Sox 8, Nats 1 Recap: In their final Grapefruit League game of the year - but only their first of three straight exhibition games against the Red Sox - the Nationals watched as Joe Ross got his work in. Ross went five prolonged innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, two walks and a hit batter but did strike out seven. Five regulars (Trea Turner, Daniel Murphy, Bryce Harper, Adam Eaton, Matt Wieters) were in the lineup but managed only one run off Red Sox...

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Nationals head home healthy, with most questions answered

March 30, 2017, 1:36pm

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FORT MYERS, Fla. - They arrived in Florida nearly seven weeks ago, knowing this would be a longer than normal spring because of the World Baseball Classic. And when they walked out of JetBlue Park late this afternoon and boarded a bus for Southwest Florida International Airport, they knew they were heading north at long last. There are still things to be done before they can take the field for opening day - Friday's exhibition (weather permitting) against the Red Sox at Nationals Park, then...

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Nationals tab Treinen as closer over Kelley, Glover

March 30, 2017, 9:33am

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FORT MYERS, Fla. - For more than six weeks, they considered their options, going back and forth in their minds, weighing the positives and the negatives for each of the candidates they had to open the season as their closer. And when the time finally came to make the call this morning, the Nationals made it with conviction. Shawn Kelley has experience. Koda Glover has the stuff. But Blake Treinen has both, not to mention a track record of good health. Thus, if Dusty Baker is fortunate enough to...

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Raines still getting used to new title as Hall of Famer

March 23, 2017, 7:14pm

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Raines still getting used to new title as Hall of Famer

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Tim Raines has been involved in baseball for more than 40 years, including 15 years now since he last played a game. Wherever he goes, wherever he's introduced, he's greeted warmly and viewed as one of the best players of his generation. But there's been a new wrinkle to the process in the last two months. Or, more accurately, three new words added in front of his name. He's no longer simply "Tim Raines." He's now (and forever) known as "Hall of Famer Tim...

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Nationals reaped benefits of first spring in West Palm Beach

March 29, 2017, 5:34pm

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals will gather at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches one last time this morning, pack up all their remaining gear and head out as one team on a bus ride across the Florida swamp for their Grapefruit League finale against the Red Sox in Fort Myers. It's a long trip, 126 miles across mostly two-lane highways, consuming 2 1/2 hours. It's not going to be all that pleasant. Except for the fact this is one of the few times all spring the Nationals have needed to...

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Red Sox in Fort Myers

March 30, 2017, 6:42am

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Red Sox in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Hello from JetBlue Park, aka "Fenway South," spring training home of the Red Sox. This is my first time here, and I believe that means I've now hit for the Grapefruit League ballpark cycle. (Not sure if that's something I should be proud of or embarrassed by.) Anyways, the Nationals are here for their final Florida game of the spring, the first of three straight games they're playing the Red Sox, with tomorrow's exhibition at Nationals Park and Saturday's exhibition in...

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Nats to face Red Sox on Saturday in Naval Academy Baseball Classic

March 30, 2017, 9:29am

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Nats to face Red Sox on Saturday in Naval Academy Baseball Classic

The Washington Nationals are excited to play the Boston Red Sox in the first-ever Naval Academy Baseball Classic on Saturday, April 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The game is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. ET at Max Bishop Stadium, home of the Naval Academy's baseball team. The game will be televised on MASN, the official broadcast partner of the Nationals, and NESN, the official broadcast partner of the Red Sox. Fans can also listen to the game on 106.7 The Fan and...

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Nats reach final day in Florida with few remaining concerns

March 29, 2017, 12:14pm

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Nats reach final day in Florida with few remaining concerns

JUPITER, Fla. - These are among the toughest days of spring training. For manager Dusty Baker, because it's when he has to pull players into his office and inform them they didn't make the team, affecting their lives in ways the public never sees. For players on the bubble, because they literally don't know whether they're getting on a plane Thursday bound for Washington or for somewhere else. And for everyone else, because the monotony and lack of significance of Grapefruit League games...

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Strasburg completes final tune-up before opener (Nats fall)

March 29, 2017, 10:02am

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Strasburg completes final tune-up before opener (Nats fall)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Cardinals 6, Nats 2 Recap: In his final spring start before taking the mound opening day, Stephen Strasburg got his requisite work in. The right-hander allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits in four innings, throwing 61 pitches. The Nationals scored two runs off Michael Wacha, with Matt Wieters doubling and scoring on Stephen Drew's single in the second, and then Ryan Zimmerman homering to right-center in the third. Koda Glover faced three batters in the...

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Worley among flurry of cuts that bring Nats roster to 27

March 29, 2017, 7:35am

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Worley among flurry of cuts that bring Nats roster to 27

JUPITER, Fla. - The Nationals moved significantly closer to finalizing their opening day roster this morning, cutting six players to bring the total number of players left in big league camp to 27 on the penultimate day of spring training. Most significant among the moves was the unconditional release of right-hander Vance Worley, who was competing for a spot in the bullpen as a long reliever. The Nationals also optioned right-handers A.J. Cole and Trevor Gott to Triple-A Syracuse and...

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Mets take aim at Nationals, who are trying to get past NLDS for first time

March 29, 2017, 10:04am

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After losing to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series last October, the Nationals go into the season with a reputation to fix. Can they win the NL East and go beyond the first round of the postseason? They're 0-3 in the Division Series - losing also to the Giants and Cardinals - since moving to Washington in 2005. Manager Dusty Baker is determined to get the World Series back to Washington for the first time since 1933. The Nationals are the favorite to win the division, but the...

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals in Jupiter

March 29, 2017, 5:40am

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Cardinals in Jupiter

JUPITER, Fla. - It's looking like a newsy day at Nationals camp, the penultimate day of spring training. The team announced a flurry of cuts this morning: Vance Worley was granted his unconditional release; A.J. Cole and Trevor Gott were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse; Jacob Turner, Neal Cotts and Jhonatan Solano were reassigned to minor league camp. That leaves Jeremy Guthrie as the only non-roster player still here. Meanwhile, we may finally get our long-awaited answer about the identity of...

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Nats have three final decisions to make before opening day

March 28, 2017, 6:24pm

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Nats have three final decisions to make before opening day

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals have wrapped up the home portion of their spring training schedule, with only two road games left on the docket before they leave Florida: Today against the Cardinals in Jupiter (note the early 12:05 p.m. start) and Thursday against the Red Sox in Fort Myers. They still have some things to sort out, though, before heading north for good. So let's run through those final decisions ... WHO'S THE CLOSER? You've heard everything you need to hear about this...

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Examining the NL Central as the Cubs look to repeat as world champions

March 29, 2017, 7:26am

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Examining the NL Central as the Cubs look to repeat as world champions

The Chicago Cubs are defending a World Series title for the first time since 1909, and this year, they are one of the best teams in the National League. The favorite to win the NL Central? Without a doubt, it is the Cubs. The Cardinals have the best chance to challenge, but their rotation has questions. The Pirates could surprise, but their pitching is young. And the Reds and Brewers are rebuilding with little chance of a .500 record. For the record, the Cubs won 104 games in 1909 and lost the...

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Turner, Guthrie make final cases to make pitching staff

March 28, 2017, 5:54pm

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Turner, Guthrie make final cases to make pitching staff

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - While bigger names came and went this spring, Jacob Turner remained in the Nationals clubhouse, a quiet-but-constant presence that didn't draw much attention. Here we are, though, with the club breaking camp and heading north in fewer than 48 hours, and the tall right-hander remains a member of the spring training roster, still theoretically battling for a spot on the opening day roster. The odds remain long; his only hope at this point, beyond injury to a member of the...

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What's new at Nats Park for 2017 season

March 28, 2017, 11:41am

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I had the unenviable and difficult task of going on the annual Nationals media tour of Nats Park to see what's new for 2017. Rough assignment, I know. The tour began in the Delta Sky 360 Club. The Club is getting a new entry way as well as new carpeting and lighting. Delta branding was enhanced with Delta's signature Diamond Wall, which is seen in most Delta Club sports venues. The most obvious physical difference to Nats Park that fans will notice is the MGM National Harbor Dugout Club...

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Still no closer, plus an update on Murphy (Nats lose 4-2)

March 28, 2017, 4:10pm

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Still no closer, plus an update on Murphy (Nats lose 4-2)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Marlins 4, Nats 2 Recap: In their lone night game of the spring, the Nationals turned to Jacob Turner for the start, giving the non-roster right-hander one more chance to make a case for himself to make the club. Turner's night got off to a rocky start, though, with two hits, a walk, a stolen base and an error leading to three first-inning runs. He settled down after that and retired 11 in a row before departing after the fourth. The Nationals got a two-run homer...

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Robinson placed on waivers, heads home to mull future

March 28, 2017, 1:50pm

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Robinson placed on waivers, heads home to mull future

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Clint Robinson had six weeks to prepare for the news he didn't make the Nationals opening day roster. He all but knew it when the team signed Adam Lind - a carbon-copy of himself as a player, just with more of a track record of success, not to mention a guaranteed contract - on the eve of spring training reporting day. That didn't lessen the sting this afternoon, though, when Robinson officially got the word. He has been placed on waivers, and is now en route with his...

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Marlins in West Palm Beach

March 28, 2017, 11:13am

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Starting lineups: Nats vs. Marlins in West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals are playing their lone night game of the spring, their first (of course) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Time to see how the lights work here, and time to see how these guys deal with playing under the lights for a change. It'll be Jacob Turner, still fighting for a spot as the long man in the bullpen, getting the start as the Nationals finish lining up their rotation for the season's first week. This should be Joe Ross' slot, but he just threw in a...

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After another big spring at the plate, Harper is ready to go

March 28, 2017, 3:58am

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After another big spring at the plate, Harper is ready to go

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - While Max Scherzer scrambles to build his arm up over the final week of spring training and Daniel Murphy scrambles to get as many at-bats as he can and Matt Wieters tries to get his body ready for the rigors of a full season behind the plate, there's at least one player in Nationals camp who clearly doesn't need any more prep time before the regular season. Bryce Harper is good to go. "He told me three or four days ago he was ready," manager Dusty Baker said. Harper...