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Nationals pick up Gonzalez's 2017 option, cut loose Petit

November 03, 2016, 9:14am

Gio Gonzalez is returning to the Nationals in 2017 - and possibly 2018. Yusmeiro Petit is returning to the free agent market. The Nationals announced today they have picked up Gonzalez's $12 million option for next season, keeping the veteran left-hander in their rotation. But they are declining Petit's $3 million option, cutting loose the rubber-armed reliever. The decision to retain Gonzalez may at first glance raise some eyebrows, given the pitcher's erratic performance this season and...

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Back in full-time starting role, Roark seized opportunity

November 01, 2016, 9:15pm

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Back in full-time starting role, Roark seized opportunity

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Tanner Roark, who returning to full-time starting duties this year and put up stats comparable to his breakthrough 2014 season. PLAYER REVIEW: TANNER ROARK Age on opening day 2017: 30 How acquired: Acquired from Rangers with Ryan Tatusko for Cristian Guzman, July 2010 MLB service time: 3 years, 55 days 2016 salary: $543,400 Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in...

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After erratic year, Nats have decision to make on Gonzalez

November 02, 2016, 12:47pm

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After erratic year, Nats have decision to make on Gonzalez

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Gio Gonzalez, who after another erratic season faces a somewhat uncertain future with the franchise. PLAYER REVIEW: GIO GONZALEZ Age on opening day 2017: 31 How acquired: Acquired from Athletics with Robert Gilliam for A.J. Cole, Tommy Milone, Derek Norris and Brad Peacock, December 2011. MLB service time: 7 years, 162 days 2016 salary: $12 million Contract status:...

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What each NL East team needs this offseason

November 03, 2016, 6:54am

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What each NL East team needs this offseason

The Chicago Cubs' agony is over. They are celebrating their first World Series championship since 1908 after beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings at Progressive Field in Cleveland. And this might not be a one-time thing for the franchise of Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg and Ferguson Jenkins. The Cubs are built for the long haul. The Cubs have two free agents - Aroldis Chapman and Dexter Fowler - and plenty of money to retain them. They also have their entire infield - Kris Bryant,...

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For Strasburg, yet another season of dominance and injury

October 31, 2016, 11:21am

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For Strasburg, yet another season of dominance and injury

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Stephen Strasburg, who was on track for his best season in the majors before an elbow injury abruptly shut him down. PLAYER REVIEW: STEPHEN STRASBURG Age on opening day 2017: 28 How acquired: First-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 6 years, 118 days 2016 salary: $10.4 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2017-18, $35 million in 2019, $25...

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MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman featured on "Today" show

November 02, 2016, 8:46am

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MASNsports.com's Mark Zuckerman featured on "Today" show

We here at MASNsports.com are very fortunate to have Mark Zuckerman as our Nationals beat writer. Not only does he bring years of experience covering the team, but he is also a triple-threat reporter (writing, television and radio) that not many outlets have the opportunity to work with. Another fun aspect Mark brings to the table is he dealings with users on Twitter who mistake him for Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. How many times have you seen Mark ZuckerMAN give a baseball response to...

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Brinley and Ward named to AFL West Division Fall Stars team

October 31, 2016, 10:06am

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Brinley and Ward named to AFL West Division Fall Stars team

Right-hander Ryan Brinley and third baseman Drew Ward have been named to the West Division team for Saturday's Arizona Fall League 11th annual Fall Stars Game in Surprise, Ariz. The game will televised on MLB Network and streamed on MLB.com at 8:08 p.m. ET. Current and former Nationals who have participated in this game include Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Derek Norris, Brian Goodwin, Ben Revere, Trevor Gott and Anthony Rendon. Scouting and farm directors from every major league club, in...

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Relive "Nationals Classics": Pinch-hit walk-offs and opening day stars

October 31, 2016, 9:25am

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The baseball season will officially end this week when either the Indians or Cubs end their respective longstanding World Series championship drought. Whether that happens on Tuesday or Wednesday night remains to be seen, but nonetheless, the offseason looms and the countdown to pitchers and catchers reporting will begin. Lucky for you, the diehard Nationals fan who just wants baseball year-round, MASN is giving you the chance to relive classic Nats moments without needing any of those member...

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MASN fans show off best Nats-themed Halloween costumes

October 31, 2016, 11:44am

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MASN fans show off best Nats-themed Halloween costumes

Happy Halloween! Hope you're looking out for the Werewolf! Over this past Halloweekend, we asked our Twitter followers to submit their photos of their best Nationals-themed costumes. And in came the Bryce Harper-lookalikes, dogs dressed up as their owners' favorite players and more! Check out some of our favorite submissions below! @masnNationals went as @Anthonyrendon_6 pic.twitter.com/XSrWHEs4qJ -- Gabe (@RielTalk) October 29, 2016 Two superheroes! @masnNationals...

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Two seasons in, Scherzer living up to mammoth contract

October 30, 2016, 9:13pm

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Two seasons in, Scherzer living up to mammoth contract

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Max Scherzer, whose dominant second half may have been enough to earn the Cy Young Award. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 8 years, 79 days 2016 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $15 million in 2017-18, $35 million in 2019-21. Receives $15 million annual signing...

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Taylor's stock with Nationals has dropped after rough season

October 27, 2016, 8:41pm

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As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Michael A. Taylor, who after a promising rookie season struggled when given a chance to play this year. PLAYER REVIEW: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Age on opening day 2017: 26 How acquired: Sixth-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 2 years 2016 salary: $524,900 Contract status: Under team control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2018, free agent in 2021 2016 stats: 76...

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Do Nats have a spot in 2017 for pinch-hitting savvy Heisey?

October 28, 2016, 12:04pm

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Do Nats have a spot in 2017 for pinch-hitting savvy Heisey?

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Chris Heisey, who proved to be a productive, veteran bat off the bench this season. PLAYER REVIEW: CHRIS HEISEY Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2015 MLB service time: 6 years, 42 days 2016 salary: $1.25 million Contract status: Free agent 2016 stats: 83 G, 155 PA, 139 AB, 18 R, 30 H, 3 2B, 1 3B, 9 HR, 17 RBI, 0 SB, 1 CS, 13...

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Rizzo on Turner, Strasburg, Harper and the offseason plan

October 27, 2016, 11:36am

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Rizzo on Turner, Strasburg, Harper and the offseason plan

The Nationals weren't satisfied getting knocked out of the first round of the postseason for the third time in five years, but that doesn't mean they can't still view the 2016 campaign in a favorable light, general manager Mike Rizzo insisted today. "I definitely view it as a successful season that ended poorly for us," Rizzo said during a 15-minute conference call, his first session with reporters since the season ended two weeks ago. "We played a good, steady brand of baseball all year....

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Big no-no: Scherzer's wife throws away no-hitter jersey

October 27, 2016, 6:50am

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Big no-no: Scherzer's wife throws away no-hitter jersey

Unfortunately, it's officially the offseason for the Nationals. As we watch the Cubs and Indians go head-to-head in the World Series, we are left to sit back and wonder what could have been. But for the players, it's time to get some things in order that they couldn't take care of during the season. Things like resting some nagging injuries, visiting friends and family, and even a little house cleaning. Well, one National's wife accidentally took the house cleaning a little too far. On...

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Was Revere's rough year an anomaly or should Nats move on?

October 26, 2016, 12:51pm

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Was Revere's rough year an anomaly or should Nats move on?

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Ben Revere, who was acquired to be the club's center fielder and leadoff man but wound up losing his starting job by late-summer. PLAYER REVIEW: BEN REVERE Age on opening day 2017: 28 How acquired: Acquired from Blue Jays for Drew Storen, January 2016 MLB service time: 5 years, 149 days 2016 salary: $6.25 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2017, free...

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Rendon named finalist for NL Rawlings Gold Glove

October 27, 2016, 11:12am

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Rendon named finalist for NL Rawlings Gold Glove

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was named one of three National League finalists for a Gold Glove at third base, Rawlings announced on Twitter Thursday. #Rawlings #GoldGlove Award Finalists - NL 3B - @Rockies Nolan Arenado, @Nationals @Anthonyrendon_6, @Dodgers Justin Turner / @redturn2 -- Rawlings Sports (@RawlingsSports) October 27, 2016 Rendon joins the Rockies' Nolan Arenado and the Dodgers' Justin Turner as one of three third base finalists for the honor. Rendon is seeking his...

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Midseason adjustment for lefty Crownover led to surge into postseason

October 26, 2016, 3:45am

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Midseason adjustment for lefty Crownover led to surge into postseason

Left-hander Matthew Crownover made a mechanical adjustment this season that turned things around for him after a shaky start. In his last five starts, he allowed only six runs in 30 innings. During that span, he walked six batters and struck out 30 hitters. High Single-A Potomac manager Tripp Keister said that pitching coach Franklin Bravo diagnosed the issue with Crownover's delivery and was able to get him to repeat to a point where he was able to get the ball down in the zone better than he...

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Barrett outrighted to Syracuse, elects free agency

October 26, 2016, 10:26am

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Barrett outrighted to Syracuse, elects free agency

The Nationals outrighted Aaron Barrett to Triple-A Syracuse today, hoping to keep him in the organization while he recovers from his second major elbow injury in two years. The right-hander, though, instead elected to become a free agent, ending his tenure with the Nats. Barrett had been on the 60-day disabled list all season, but clubs are required to transfer injured players back to the 40-man roster during the offseason. Not wanting to part ways with somebody else already on the roster, the...

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Murphy and Scherzer named to Sporting News NL All-Star team

October 26, 2016, 9:45am

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Murphy and Scherzer named to Sporting News NL All-Star team

Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy and starting pitcher Max Scherzer have been named to the 2016 Sporting News National League All-Star team, which was announced Wednesday. It was Murphy's first selection, while Scherzer was also honored in 2013 on the American League team. The 2016 team was chosen by a panel of 27 National League executives before the postseason began. Murphy made a huge splash for the Nationals in 2016, setting career highs in batting average (.347), hits (184), homers...

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Pressure will be on Harper to return to peak form in 2017

October 25, 2016, 8:34pm

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Pressure will be on Harper to return to peak form in 2017

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Bryce Harper, who struggled to duplicate his MVP performance from 2015, perhaps in part because of a physical ailment. PLAYER REVIEW: BRYCE HARPER Age on opening day 2017: 24 How acquired: First-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 4 years, 159 days 2016 salary: $5 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2017, free agent in 2019 2016 stats: 147 G, 627...