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Baker to Turner: "The world's going to be yours at some point"

June 07, 2016, 3:20pm

CHICAGO - Dusty Baker had a simple, but important, message for Trea Turner upon sending the young infielder back to Triple-A Syracuse following his weekend stint in the big leagues. "The world is yours," Baker said he told Turner. "All you've got to do is live and breathe and stay healthy, and the world's going to be yours at some point in time." Promoted from Syracuse to take Ryan Zimmerman's roster spot while the veteran first baseman was away on paternity leave, Turner started only...

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Game 58 lineups: Nats at White Sox

June 07, 2016, 12:22pm

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CHICAGO - Hello from the South Side, where the Nationals are appearing for the first time since the John McLaren Era. For those who have forgotten, that was June 24-26, 2011, when McLaren served as Nats manager for three games following Jim Riggleman's surprise resignation and before Davey Johnson took over, and proceeded to go 2-1 against the White Sox. That technically makes McLaren the most successful manager in team history, at least based on that .667 winning percentage. But anyways, that...

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Middle of the order needs consistency to pair well with starting pitching

June 07, 2016, 8:09am

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Middle of the order needs consistency to pair well with starting pitching

Sunday's 10-9 win over the Reds was the best offensive output for the Nationals during the three-game set. Bryce Harper, Daniel Murphy and Wilson Ramos combined for nine hits, seven runs, two homers and five RBIs. Manager Dusty Baker said it was a welcome sight to see, following losses in the first two games of the series in which the club combined for five runs on 10 hits. "That was big for Harp, that's the first time he's had three hits in long time," Baker said. "You'd like to see...

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MASN booth heading to Celebrate Fairfax! community festival

May 30, 2016, 6:38am

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MASN booth heading to Celebrate Fairfax! community festival

Don't have tickets to go see the Nationals take on the Phillies at Nats Park on June 10-12? Still want to be outside in the early summer sun while showing your support for the Nats and getting free stuff? We have you covered. The MASN booth is taking its talents to Northern Virginia, specifically the Celebrate Fairfaix! community-wide festival! On the weekend of June 10-12, the annual celebration will host tens of thousands of visitors at the Fairfax County Government Center with more than 300...

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Tuesday morning notes as Nats prepare to face White Sox

June 06, 2016, 3:50pm

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Tuesday morning notes as Nats prepare to face White Sox

Some Tuesday morning odds and ends to whet your appetite before the Nationals open their three-game interleague series against the White Sox in Chicago (to which I am currently en route)... * The Nationals are catching a break this week when it comes to the White Sox's rotation ... sort of. The good news: They're missing both Chris Sale (9-2, 2.54 ERA) and Jose Quintana (5-6, 2.58). The bad news (potentially): They're getting James Shields making his Chicago debut. Shields, who was acquired...

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Steve Mears: Turner matching all-time hits leader in hustle category

June 07, 2016, 8:22am

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Steve Mears: Turner matching all-time hits leader in hustle category

Friday night in Cincinnati, Ohio was the setting for the 2016 debut of possibly the most exciting player in baseball, and his name is Trea Turner. He is not a home run hitter and he doesn't crow-hop throwing 97-mph darts across the diamond. Turner is the true throwback to a simpler game to the bygone years of "Charlie Hustle," who is still loved in Cincinnati. Pete Rose was not particularly fast, as he only averaged nine stolen bases a year against seven caught stealing, which surprises most...

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Opposite dugout: Hot start a distant memory for struggling White Sox

June 06, 2016, 2:42pm

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Opposite dugout: Hot start a distant memory for struggling White Sox

Manager: Robin Ventura (5th season) Record: 29-28 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: 3B Todd Frazier (18 HR, 40 RBIs); RF Adam Eaton (.270 average, 60 hits); 1B Jose Abreu (.251 average, 56 hits, 30 RBIs); LHP Chris Sale (9-2, 2.54 ERA); RHP Mat Latos (6-1, 4;02 ERA); CL David Robertson (3.22 ERA, 13 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting of 2016 (0-3 in 2013) Pitching probables: June 7: RHP Joe Ross vs. RHP Mat Latos, 8:10 p.m., MASN2June 8: RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP James Shields,...

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Lombardozzi back in Nats system, Harper's brother promoted

June 06, 2016, 12:02pm

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Lombardozzi back in Nats system, Harper's brother promoted

Steve Lombardozzi is returning to the Nationals organization, signing a minor league contract after re-establishing himself this season playing independent ball in Waldorf. Lombardozzi will report to Triple-A Syracuse. He's not on the Nationals' 40-man roster. A 19th-round pick in the 2008 draft, Lombardozzi became one of the Nats' top prospects and made his major league debut in September 2011. The Columbia native wound up a key member of the 2012 National League East championship roster,...

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Zimmerman returns from paternity leave, Turner back to Triple-A

June 06, 2016, 6:25am

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Zimmerman returns from paternity leave, Turner back to Triple-A

The Nationals reinstated Ryan Zimmerman off the paternity leave list this morning and optioned Trea Turner back to Triple-A Syracuse, a move that was expected all along but nonetheless raised the question once again of the organization's plan for its top infield prospect. Zimmerman was required to return to the active roster after spending the maximum three days on paternity leave following the birth of his second daughter on Thursday. He'll rejoin the club in Chicago in time for Tuesday's...

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Nationals reinstate first baseman Ryan Zimmerman

June 06, 2016, 9:50am

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The Nationals reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the Paternity List on Monday and optioned infielder Trea Turner to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Zimmerman, 31, was hitting .250 with a .312 on-base percentage and a .451 slugging percentage when he went on the Paternity List on June 3. The first baseman has collected 11 doubles, one triple, eight home runs, and 26 RBI for the Nationals in 48 games...

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In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day

June 05, 2016, 2:31pm

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In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day

CINCINNATI - After a seesaw battle that saw the Nationals get down early, battle back to take the lead and watch the Reds cut it to one, they finally earned the elusive last out. The Nationals trailed 5-0 and then tied the game at 5-5. They went up 10-5 only to watch the Reds cut it to 10-8. Closer Jonathan Papelbon arrived in the ninth inning to try to get three outs. It was not easy. Tyler Holt started the rally with a single. Joey Votto walked. Brandon Phillips doubled down the left field...

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Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago

June 05, 2016, 5:12pm

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Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago

CINCINNATI - The bullpen was certainly tested Sunday when starter Tanner Roark had to be pulled after three innings with the Nationals trailing by five runs. Left-hander Sammy Solis was solid again, pitching three innings of scoreless baseball and racking up a career-high six strikeouts. In 13 games, he now has a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings. Last season, he said at times his off speed offerings were not as repeatable. This season, he has much more confidence in every pitch he throws. "Just staying...

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Marty Niland: Nats used series against Reds to get bats going

June 06, 2016, 4:54am

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Marty Niland: Nats used series against Reds to get bats going

So, the Nationals just lost two out of three to the second-worst team in the National League, allowing 22 runs 31 hits and seven home runs to the 21-36 Reds. Let's dwell on the positives, though, shall we? Despite the pitching staff getting spanked by one of the league's top hitting teams, the struggling offense finally showed some signs of life. In Sunday's comeback win, it was downright resilient. After having his 11-game hitting streak snapped, Daniel Murphy was on the verge of going...

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Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)

June 05, 2016, 10:10am

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Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)

CINCINNATI - The Reds were able to score four runs in the second inning of Friday's series opener en route to a 7-2 victory over the Nationals. On Sunday, the Reds picked the second frame to go after Nats right-hander Tanner Roark. The first five batters reached base, thanks to four straight hits, highlighted by an Ivan De Jesus two-run double. A third run scored on a Ben Revere error. Tyler Holt later added a two-run broken-bat bloop single to center and the Reds lead 5-0 after two...

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Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds

June 05, 2016, 3:16am

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Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds

CINCINNATI - The Nationals have not had the offense ignite in this series against the Reds as they might have anticipated after a good start to the nine-game road trip. In the first two games against the Reds, the Nats have combined to score just five runs on 10 hits. The Nats have zero stolen bases in the series on three attempts and have grounded into one double play. In the first game, Trea Turner appeared to have gone first to third on a hard-hit ball by Bryce Harper, but video replay...

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Game 57 lineups: Nats at Reds

June 05, 2016, 3:35am

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CINCINNATI - The Nationals have fallen in seven of their last eight games against the Reds and have lost only their second road series of the season following 7-2 and 6-3 setbacks here at Great American Ball Park. Right-hander Tanner Roark will look to change that trend today. He comes in 4-4 with a 2.70 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or less in three consecutive starts. Jayson Werth gets today off, with Ben Revere sliding over to left field and Michael A. Taylor starting in center. Reds...

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Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds

June 04, 2016, 5:25pm

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Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds

CINCINNATI - Right-hander Stephen Strasburg didn't finish his usual six or more innings in a rain-delayed start Saturday. But of more concern was what looked like a leg injury during a Reds comeback in the sixth inning. The Reds won the game 6-3 on a late three-run shot by Adam Duvall, sending the Nationals to only their fourth series loss of the season. Manager Dusty Baker revealed that Strasburg suffered from a cramp in his calf during the Reds rally. "He says he's had it before when he...

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Rendon displays power bat, Strasburg reaches 1,000 K (Reds win 6-3)

June 04, 2016, 12:37pm

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Rendon displays power bat, Strasburg reaches 1,000 K (Reds win 6-3)

CINCINNATI - The Nationals jumped on Reds starter Dan Straily early with two runs in the second inning. Wilson Ramos smacked a double with one out. Anthony Rendon followed with a two-run homer, his fifth of the season lined over the left field wall, to give the Nats their first lead of the series 2-0. Stephen Strasburg retired the Reds 1-2-3 in the first inning. In the bottom of the second, Jay Bruce crushed a 2-1 Strasburg offering over the left-center field fence, cutting the Nationals lead...

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Baker met with Revere to try to get outfielder going at the plate

June 04, 2016, 11:32am

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Baker met with Revere to try to get outfielder going at the plate

CINCINNATI - Nationals center fielder Ben Revere continues to struggle at the plate, going just 2-for-28 (.072) in the last seven games. Manager Dusty Baker decided to have a one-on-one meeting with the scuffling leadoff man to try to get him back on track. "He's struggling. I called Ben in today and I had a meeting with Ben," Baker said. "I explained to him it didn't take you two weeks to get in this hole and usually it takes you twice as much time to get out of hole as you got in a...

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Dusty Baker reflects on the life and influence of Muhammad Ali

June 04, 2016, 11:09am

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Dusty Baker reflects on the life and influence of Muhammad Ali

CINCINNATI - Legendary boxing great Muhammad Ali passed away at the age of 74 on Friday. Today, Nationals manager Dusty Baker had a chance to reflect on how important Ali was to him and his life as he grew up watching the boxer compete and become a champion. "It's a tremendous loss, especially at a time when I was a teenager and going through some turmoils in my life and the country," Baker said. "Muhammad Ali gave us all, especially young black men, a sense of pride and strength." Baker...