nationals

Nats take third crack at All-Star Jacob deGrom (with lineups)

July 21, 2015, 11:41am

Mets ace Jacob deGrom takes the mound tonight in his first appearance since stealing the show in the All-Star Game a week ago. deGrom, the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year, blazed through the sixth inning last Tuesday, whiffing Oakland's Stephen Vogt and Cleveland's Jason Kipnis on 97 mph heaters before fooling Detroit's Jose Iglesias on a filthy curveball. The long-haired 27-year-old brings a 9-6 record and 2.14 ERA into tonight's start, but two of his losses have come to the...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson clint robinson jacob degrom joe ross nationals nationals pastime frontstory_nationals2

Stephen Strasburg ramping up rehab

July 21, 2015, 2:01pm

Nationals

Stephen Strasburg threw off a mound earlier this afternoon for the first time since landing on the 15-disabled list with a left oblique strain on July 5. Manager Matt Williams indicated Strasburg fired around 30 pitches during the bullpen session at Nationals Park. "(Strasburg) threw a couple of breaking balls, fastballs and changeups, and had no issues," Williams said. "So, that's a good sign. We'll see how he feels tomorrow. I would imagine some general body soreness tomorrow after being...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson matt williams nationals nationals pastime stephen strasburg featured_sidebar frontfeatured_nationals

Michael A. Taylor leaps through the air for show-stopping catch

July 21, 2015, 4:46am

Nationals

Michael A. Taylor leaps through the air for show-stopping catch

For a few tense seconds, it appeared the Nationals' early lead they built against Matt Harvey was evaporating. Trailing 5-1 in the fifth, the Mets had two runners on with two outs and Eric Campbell at the plate. Gio Gonzalez offered a 92 mph fastball and Campbell drilled it to deep right-center field. "I thought it was at least off the wall, maybe top of the wall," Gonzalez said. Then Michael A. Taylor came into the picture. With the ball screaming through the air, Taylor turned on the...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson clint robinson gio gonzalez ian desmond jose lobaton matt williams michael a. taylor nationals nationals pastime featured_sidebar

Nationals officially recall Joe Ross for tonight's start; Wilmer Difo optioned

July 21, 2015, 11:15am

Nationals

The Nationals officially recalled rookie right-hander Joe Ross from Triple-A Syracuse to make tonight's start against the Mets. This will be Ross' second stint with the Nationals this season after impressing with a 2-1 record and 2.66 ERA in three starts in June. Ross struck out 23 and walked only two across 20 1/3 innings after debuting in the majors on June 6. The former 2011 first-rounder figures to remain in the rotation until Stephen Strasburg (left oblique strain) comes off the 15-day...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson joe ross nationals nationals pastime wilmer difo featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3

Scherzer launches Big League Impact DC, to host fantasy football fundraiser on Aug. 22

July 21, 2015, 11:55am

Nationals

Scherzer launches Big League Impact DC, to host fantasy football fundraiser on Aug. 22

In an effort to raise funds for the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation, the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy and to join other "Big Leaguers" around the country in making a global impact, Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has teamed up with Adam Wainwright's Big League Impact to launch Big League Impact DC. His inaugural event will be a fantasy football draft held on Saturday, August 22 at Nationals Park. Proceeds from the tax deductible fundraiser will benefit the...

Comments

Tags:

Nationals News Release nationals

Ian Desmond homers after words of encouragement from Cal Ripken Jr.

July 20, 2015, 7:21pm

Nationals

Ian Desmond homers after words of encouragement from Cal Ripken Jr.

The struggles this season for Ian Desmond are well-chronicled. The free-agent-to-be entered tonight's game with his average plummeting to .204 after going 0-for-13 with five strikeouts in the Nationals' previous four games. But, the seven-year veteran's night at the plate ended up factoring in the Nationals' 7-2 win in the series opener over the Mets. Desmond's infield single in the third led to a throwing error by Mets third baseman Daniel Murphy, which allowed Clint Robinson to score the...

Comments

Tags:

cal ripken jr. chris johnson ian desmond nationals nationals pastime featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2

Williams on De Los Santos, who replaced Treinen in 'pen: "Everybody loves his stuff"

July 20, 2015, 1:07pm

Nationals

Williams on De Los Santos, who replaced Treinen in 'pen: "Everybody loves his stuff"

The Nationals called up right-hander Abel De Los Santos on Monday and optioned right-hander Blake Treinen to Triple-A Syracuse. The 22-year-old de Los Santos was 4-4 with a 2.65 ERA in 26 appearances for Double-A Harrisburg. He has not surrendered a run since June 8, a span of 15 innings over nine outings. De Los Santos was acquired from the Texas Rangers, with second baseman Chris Bostick, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler on Dec. 12, 2014. "We don't know a lot because he's...

Comments

Tags:

abel de los santos blake treinen byron kerr matt williams nationals featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3

Gio Gonzalez outduels Matt Harvey in Nats' 7-2 win

July 20, 2015, 4:09pm

Nationals

Gio Gonzalez outduels Matt Harvey in Nats' 7-2 win

After striking out Curtis Granderson to open the game, Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez issued a walk to Ruben Tejada. Daniel Murphy then ripped a fastball down the right field line to give the Mets runners at second and third with one out. In early trouble, Gonzalez scrambled off the mound to field a slow grounder and then fired to first to beat Wilmer Flores for the out while keeping Tejada at third. John Mayberry Jr. followed with a sharp grounder down the third base line, which appeared...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson danny espinosa gio gonzalez nationals nationals pastime yunel escobar frontstory_nationals2

Rookie Joe Ross returns to start against Mets on Tuesday

July 20, 2015, 2:08pm

Nationals

Rookie Joe Ross returns to start against Mets on Tuesday

Nationals manager Matt Williams announced rookie Joe Ross as the starter for Tuesday night's game against the Mets. The 22-year-old was called up from Double-A Harrisburg to make his major league debut on June 6 after Stephen Strasburg landed on the 15-day disabled list the first time this season. Ross dazzled in his three starts until Strasburg returned. The right-hander went 2-1 with a 2.66 ERA while setting a new Nationals record by waiting 54 batters into his big league career before...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson joe ross matt williams nationals nationals pastime stephen strasburg featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2

Nationals call up Abel De Los Santos (Blake Treinen optioned)

July 20, 2015, 8:38am

Nationals

The Nationals will reportedly call up right-hander Abel De Los Santos from Double-A Harrisburg for bullpen support. The hard-throwing right-hander is 4-4 with a 2.65 ERA in 26 appearances this season. De Los Santos, 22, has struck out 35 while walking seven across 37 1/3 innings in his first year in Double-A. The Nationals acquired De Los Santos along with infielder Chris Bostick last December in the deal that sent left-hander Ross Detwiler to the Rangers. Texas released Detwiler last week...

Comments

Tags:

abel de los santos chris johnson nationals nationals pastime

Opposite dugout: Strong-armed Mets remain in NL East contention

July 18, 2015, 7:38am

Nationals

Opposite dugout: Strong-armed Mets remain in NL East contention

Manager: Terry Collins (5th season) Record: 48-44 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: IF Daniel Murphy (.268 with 5 HR, 30 RBIs), 1B Lucas Duda (12 HR, 38 RBIs), RF Curtis Granderson (14 HR, 30 RBIs), RHP Jacob deGrom (9-6, 2.14 ERA), RHP Matt Harvey (8-6. 3.07 ERA), RHP Jeurys Familia (27 saves, 1.42 ERA, 0.95 WHIP) Season series vs. Nationals: 3-4 Pitching probables: July 20: RHP Matt Harvey vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASN July 21: RHP Jacob deGrom vs. RHP Joe Ross, 7:05 p.m. MASN2 July...

Comments

Tags:

mets nationals nationals buzz opposite dugout pete kerzel frontstory_nationals3

Nationals tangle with Mets, Harvey in series opener (with lineups)

July 20, 2015, 1:12pm

Nationals

The Nationals will try to reverse their luck against Mets starter Matt Harvey. The hard-throwing right-hander has thrown 13 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in two wins over Washington this season. Michael A. Taylor has experienced the most success against Harvey, going 3-for-6 with a double. Taylor is batting leadoff tonight. For the Mets:RF Curtis Granderson SS Ruben Tejada 3B Daniel Murphy 2B Wilmer Flores LF John Mayberry Jr. 1B Eric Campbell CF Juan Lagares C Anthony Recker RHP Matt...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson matt harvey michael a. taylor nationals nationals pastime frontstory_nationals2

Mets feature power pitching in series with Nats

July 20, 2015, 4:45am

Nationals

Mets feature power pitching in series with Nats

The Nationals offense comes out of the weekend smarting after back-to-back crippling performances from Dodgers aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. No time for sulking, though, as the Mets roll into town set to throw a trio of young, right-handed power arms in a crucial three-game series. The Nats hold a slim two-game lead in the National League East over the Mets, who outlasted the Cardinals 3-1 in 18 innings yesterday. New York manager Terry Collins plans to send Matt Harvey (3.07 ERA) to...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson ian desmond matt williams nationals nationals pastime wilson ramos featured_sidebar

Blake Treinen struggles in ninth as Dodgers win 5-0; will Rizzo seek bullpen help?

July 19, 2015, 1:55pm

Nationals

Blake Treinen struggles in ninth as Dodgers win 5-0; will Rizzo seek bullpen help?

Nationals reliever Blake Treinen came on in the ninth inning with the Dodgers clinging to a 1-0 lead. When he left, the Dodgers led 5-0. Andre Ethier had the key base hit on a 0-2 fastball that he lined up the middle to make it 2-0 Dodgers. A.J. Ellis followed with an RBI single to make it 3-0. Yasiel Puig's base hit past a diving Yunel Escobar scored two more runs, and L.A. led 5-0. That turned into the final score. Treinen had not pitched since July 11, and Drew Storen had closed Saturday's...

Comments

Tags:

blake treinen byron kerr matt williams nationals frontstory_nationals2

Nationals select contract of de los Santos, option Treinen to Triple-A Syracuse

July 20, 2015, 11:13am

Nationals

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Abel de Los Santos from Double-A Harrisburg on Monday and optioned right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen to Triple-A Syracuse. Left fielder Jayson Werth was transferred to the 60-day disabled list to clear space for de Los Santos on the 40-man roster. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. de Los Santos, 22, is 4-4 with a 2.65 ERA in 26 appearances (31.1 IP) for Double-A...

Comments

Tags:

Nationals News Release nationals

Marty Niland: Nats get some good news on a tough weekend

July 20, 2015, 5:23am

Nationals

Marty Niland: Nats get some good news on a tough weekend

It was a frustrating, weekend of dormant offense for the Nationals against Dodgers aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, who combined to hold the Nats scoreless for 18 innings, striking out 25 batters. Amid all the whiffs and groundouts, however, the Nats did get a key bit of good news: Injured stars Jayson Werth, Anthony Rendon and Ryan Zimmerman are all off to good starts on minor league rehab assignments. Although none will be on the field for what has turned out to be a crucial series...

Comments

Tags:

anthony rendon guest blogger guestblogger jayson werth marty niland nationals nationals buzz ryan zimmerman

Max Scherzer takes another hard-luck loss

July 19, 2015, 4:34pm

Nationals

Max Scherzer takes another hard-luck loss

As dominant as Max Scherzer has been this year, the Nationals hold a less than impressive 11-8 record when he starts. That disappointing tally is due mostly to the lack of offensive support Scherzer has received. Sunday's shutout loss to Zack Greinke and the Dodgers totals three times this year that the Nationals have failed to score a run when Scherzer takes the mound. Overall, the Nats have plated just seven runs combined in Scherzer's eight losses. "Max, he's going to do his job every...

Comments

Tags:

chris johnson clint robinson max scherzer nationals nationals pastime zack greinke featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2

Bryce Harper not impressed by Zack Greinke, strike zone

July 19, 2015, 2:52pm

Nationals

Bryce Harper not impressed by Zack Greinke, strike zone

Don't count Bryce Harper as one of the many impressed by Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, who blanked the Nationals for eight frames this afternoon to extend his scoreless streak to 43 2/3 innings. "For me, I don't think he was very tough," Harper said. "He's a great pitcher, he does what he does, but when you're getting six inches off the plate, it's pretty tough to face him." Harper clearly wasn't happy with the inconsistently wide strike zone home plate umpire Bill Miller was...

Comments

Tags:

bryce harper chris johnson nationals nationals pastime zack greinke featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2

Zack Greinke dominates Nationals in Dodgers' 5-0 win

July 19, 2015, 10:18am

Nationals

Nationals ace Max Scherzer found himself in an early jam in the first inning. After blowing three straight fastballs by Joc Pederson to start the game, Scherzer was tagged for back-to-back singles to right by Howie Kendrick and Adrian Gonzalez. Two batters later, Scherzer walked Yasmani Grandal on four pitches to load the bases with two outs. But, the right-hander battled back to strike out Yasiel Puig swinging on a heater to end the threat. Scherzer's free pass to Grandal ended a 39 2/3...

Comments

Tags:

bryce harper chris johnson ian desmond max scherzer nationals nationals pastime zack greinke featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2

Max Scherzer and Zack Greinke featured in rubber match showdown

July 19, 2015, 5:53am

Nationals

Max Scherzer and Zack Greinke featured in rubber match showdown

Yesterday's improbable late-inning homer by Matt den Dekker, followed by a more expected yet scintillating performance from Clayton Kershaw, sets up a rubber match showdown this afternoon between Nationals ace Max Scherzer and Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, the National League's All-Star starter. "We've got one of our best going (today) against one of their best and we got a chance to take the series," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. Kershaw, the three-time NL Cy Young winner,...