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Murphy, Ramos win Silver Slugger Awards

November 10, 2016, 2:21pm

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy and catcher Wilson Ramos were honored as Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award winners on Thursday night, the first such honor for each player in his career. Louisville Slugger made the announcement on MLB Network. Murphy and Ramos are the first second baseman and catcher, respectively, in Nationals history to take home a Silver Slugger Award. The tandem's dual honor makes 2016 the fifth consecutive season the Nationals have had at least one...

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Murphy voted NL Most Outstanding Player by peers

November 09, 2016, 3:59pm

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Murphy voted NL Most Outstanding Player by peers

Daniel Murphy earned the Nationals' first end-of-season award tonight when he was named the National League's Most Outstanding Player as part of the annual Players Choice Awards. Murphy was selected by his peers in the NL in voting that was conducted in mid-September. He beat out the Cubs' Kris Bryant and the Rockies' Nolan Arenado, the other two finalists. "That, for me, is the highest praise you can get: to be recognized by your peers," Murphy said during the award show televised on MLB...

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Treinen blossomed into trusted escape artist out of bullpen

November 08, 2016, 10:15am

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Treinen blossomed into trusted escape artist out of bullpen

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Blake Treinen, who stepped up to become Dusty Baker's most trusted reliever in tight situations. PLAYER REVIEW: BLAKE TREINEN Age on opening day 2017: 28 How acquired: Acquired with A.J. Cole and Ian Krol from Athletics in three-team trade that sent Michael Morse to Mariners, January 2013 MLB service time: 2 years, 65 days 2016 salary: $524,900 Contract status:...

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Rendon comes up short in Gold Glove voting to Arenado

November 08, 2016, 9:38am

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Rendon comes up short in Gold Glove voting to Arenado

Anthony Rendon is widely regarded as one of the best defensive third basemen in the National League. But he's not regarded as being better than Nolan Arenado, and so this evening Rendon was left to watch as his counterpart from the Rockies won the Gold Glove Award over him. Arenado was the choice by NL managers and coaches who submitted their votes at the end of the regular season, the fourth straight Gold Glove victory for the 25-year-old who has only been in the big leagues four...

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Kelley succeeded in setup role, will be asked for more in 2017

November 07, 2016, 7:25pm

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Kelley succeeded in setup role, will be asked for more in 2017

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Shawn Kelley, who became a key part of the bullpen in his first season on D.C. PLAYER REVIEW: SHAWN KELLEY Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2015 MLB service time: 7 years, 128 days 2016 salary: $4 million Contract status: Signed for $5.5 million in 2017, $5.5 million in 2018. 2016 stats: 3-2, 2.64 ERA, 67 G, 7 SV, 2 BS, 58...

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Murphy, Scherzer, Turner, Baker finalists for BBWAA awards

November 07, 2016, 1:49pm

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Murphy, Scherzer, Turner, Baker finalists for BBWAA awards

The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed finalists for each of the sport's major awards this evening, and the Nationals find themselves smack dab in the middle of it all. The Nationals have a finalist for each of the four big National League awards: Daniel Murphy (MVP), Max Scherzer (Cy Young), Trea Turner (Rookie of the Year) and Dusty Baker (Manager of the Year). Three finalists were revealed for each award, corresponding to the three players who received the most votes. Two...

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No qualifying offer from Nationals to Ramos, now a free agent

November 07, 2016, 11:12am

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The Nationals will not extend a qualifying offer to Wilson Ramos before today's 5 p.m. EST deadline, according to a source familiar with the decision, making the rehabbing catcher a free agent who can now sign with any club in baseball. The decision, which had been expected since Ramos suffered a major knee injury in late September, doesn't prevent him from re-signing with the Nationals this winter. But it both makes his departure more likely and prevents the Nats from receiving any...

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Nats release schedule for inaugural spring in West Palm Beach

November 07, 2016, 6:36am

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Nats release schedule for inaugural spring in West Palm Beach

For the last 12 years, while they trained in remote Viera, the Nationals were forced to criss-cross the state of Florida each spring, with every Grapefruit League road game a minimum one hour's drive away. That all changes next spring, in a dramatic way: The Nationals will play 28 of their 33 exhibition games within a 15-minute drive of their new ballpark in West Palm Beach, with only two games more than 45 minutes away. The 2017 spring training schedule was announced today, and it offers...

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Is Melancon a good long-term investment for Nationals?

November 06, 2016, 7:15pm

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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 Mark Melancon, who excelled after his acquisition at the trade deadline but now is a free agent. PLAYER REVIEW: MARK MELANCON Age on opening day 2017: 32 How acquired: Acquired from Pirates for Felipe Rivero and Taylor Hearn, July 2016 MLB service time: 6 years, 98 days 2016 salary: $9,650,000 Contract status: Free agent 2016 stats (PIT+WSH): 2-2, 1.64 ERA, 75 G,...

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Underwhelming debut took some luster off Giolito's bright star

November 05, 2016, 8:28pm

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Underwhelming debut took some luster off Giolito's bright star

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Lucas Giolito, the top pitching prospect who underwhelmed in limited action. PLAYER REVIEW: LUCAS GIOLITO Age on opening day 2017: 22 How acquired: First-round pick, 2012 draft MLB service time: 39 days 2016 salary: $507,500 Contract status: Under club control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023. 2016 stats: 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 6 G, 4 GS, 0 CG,...

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Nationals announce 2017 spring training schedule

November 07, 2016, 6:27am

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The Washington Nationals announced their 33-game 2017 Spring Training schedule on Monday, featuring 16 games at their new spring home, The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. Washington will begin the 2017 Inaugural Season at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches with its first home game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, against its partner at the new facility, the Houston Astros. The Nationals will begin their 2017 Grapefruit League slate with three road games, visiting the New York Mets in...

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How does Reynaldo Lopez figure into Nats' 2017 plans?

November 04, 2016, 12:57pm

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How does Reynaldo Lopez figure into Nats' 2017 plans?

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Reynaldo Lopez, who impressed in his abbreviated rookie stint. PLAYER REVIEW: REYNALDO LOPEZ Age on opening day 2017: 23 How acquired: Signed as amateur free agent, June 2012 MLB service time: 43 days 2016 salary: $507,500 Contract status: Under club control in 2017, arbitration-eligible in 2020, free agent in 2023. 2016 stats: 5-3, 4.91 ERA, 11 G, 6 GS, 0 CG, 44...

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Relive "Nationals Classics": Walk-offs, mound gems and Strasmas

November 03, 2016, 11:11am

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The World Series is over and the baseball offseason is upon us. Which means a few of you are having trouble coping without your daily fix of serious jammage, "See you later!" home run calls and "There goes the no-hitter" jocularity. And while spring training is still a little more than three months away, we've got a way to combat those winter blues. Who cares if it gets dark an hour earlier? There are still "Nationals Classics" on MASN to keep you company through the long, winter...

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Sidetracked by injury in 2016, Ross has something to prove

November 03, 2016, 1:04pm

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Sidetracked by injury in 2016, Ross has something to prove

As we transition into offseason mode here, we're reviewing each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Joe Ross, whose promising season was interrupted by a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined until September. PLAYER REVIEW: JOE ROSS Age on opening day 2017: 23 How acquired: Acquired from Padres with Trea Turner for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott (traded to Rays in three-team deal), December 2014 MLB service time: 1 year, 94 days 2016 salary: $514,400 Contract...

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An early look at where the Nationals rank heading into 2017

November 04, 2016, 9:42am

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Though the baseball offseason is only two days old, it's a perfect time to start thinking ahead to the 2017 campaign. ESPN.com is doing just that, and yesterday released its first power rankings for the 2017 season. The Nationals are ranked third, behind the World Series champion Cubs and the American League East champion Red Sox. Sweet Spot blogger David Schoenfield acknowledges that the Nats have some questions to answer - right-hander Stephen Strasburg's flexor mass injury, first baseman...

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

November 03, 2016, 9:14am

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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...