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Today's Dodgers-Nationals lineup, plus Zimmerman rehab news

July 19, 2015, 7:24am

The focus in today's series finale against the Dodgers is rightfully on the pitchers. Today's impressive matchup pits National League ERA leader Zack Greinke of the Dodgers against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in a battle of right-handers. But the batters will have a say in whether either pitcher is successful, so here are today's lineups: For the Dodgers:CF Joc Pederson2B Howie Kendrick1B Adrian GonzalezLF Andre EthierC Yasmani GrandalRF Yasiel Puig3B Alberto CallaspoSS Jimmy RollinsRHP Zack...

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Rendon: "I guess it's just not my year health-wise"; Espinosa returns

July 19, 2015, 8:38am

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Rendon: "I guess it's just not my year health-wise"; Espinosa returns

Anthony Rendon saw his first game action in nearly a month last night when he began a minor league rehab assignment at Single-A Potomac. The Nationals decided to start Rendon at third base so it would be easier on his strained left quad, which landed him on the 15-day disabled list on June 25. The 25-year-old went 2-for-2, smacking a double in the first inning and legging out an infield single in the third before exiting the game. "It's only been three innings in, but (for) the most part it...

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Denard Span receives cortisone injections in back, "revving it up" soon

July 19, 2015, 9:09am

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Denard Span receives cortisone injections in back, "revving it up" soon

Denard Span started some light physical exercises after receiving cortisone injections in his back last Monday. "Just running, jogging on a treadmill and playing catch," Span said. "The back feels pretty good. We're getting there." With rehab assignments under way or getting started for Jayson Werth (fractured left wrist), Anthony Rendon (left quad strain) and Ryan Zimmerman (left foot plantar fasciitis), Span's plans to return to game action for the Nationals haven't been revealed yet,...

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Rendon and Werth contribute in rehab assignments for Potomac (Zimmerman update)

July 18, 2015, 5:35pm

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Rendon and Werth contribute in rehab assignments for Potomac (Zimmerman update)

Third baseman Anthony Rendon went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored and designated hitter Jayson Werth went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a walk in rehab assignments with the high Single-A Potomac Nationals on Saturday night. The P-Nats fell to Myrtle Beach 7-5, thanks to a five-run Pelicans sixth inning that erased a 4-2 lNationals lead. Rendon, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a left quad strain, was making his first rehab appearance, while Werth, on the DL recovering from a fractured...

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Nats Star Wars Day: May the Force be with you

July 19, 2015, 9:43am

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Nats Star Wars Day: May the Force be with you

In honor of Nats Star Wars Day, shouldn't the players be trading in bats for lightsabers? If that was the case, we might hear Matt Williams yelling, "I've got a bad feeling about this!" from the dugout. While the Nationals will be looking to figure out Zack Greinke this afternoon, fans will be looking on dressed as Yoda, C-3PO, Han Solo and more at Nats Park. Check out the photos and tweets below for a closer look at a galaxy far, far away ... Happy #NatsStarWarsDay! May the force be with...

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With non-waiver trading deadline approaching, a look at possible buyers and sellers

July 19, 2015, 1:08pm

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With non-waiver trading deadline approaching, a look at possible buyers and sellers

The July 31 non-waiver trading deadline is approaching and speculation is flying about players moving to contenders. Soon it will be out of control. The Nationals might be looking for an outfield bat off the bench - how about Boston's Shane Victorino or Philadelphia's Jeff Francoeur? - and bullpen help to boost the bridge from rotation to closer. The Orioles could be looking for a corner outfielder. The Dodgers need starting pitching. The Mets need another bat and are shopping for a third...

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Bryce Harper on Clayton Kershaw: "Sometimes you gotta tip your cap and laugh"

July 18, 2015, 4:04pm

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Bryce Harper on Clayton Kershaw: "Sometimes you gotta tip your cap and laugh"

After completing the first game of the series with a late-inning win in dramatic fashion, the Nationals ran into a buzzsaw in the second as the Dodgers won 4-2. Reigning National League MVP Clayton Kershaw struck out a season-best 14 batters without a allowing a run or a walk. The Nationals managed only three hits against the dominant left-hander. "Unfortunately, I've seen that way too much," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "He's a pretty good pitcher. He establishes strikes and then...

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Matt den Dekker provides the power in Nats' 5-3 win (with lineups)

July 18, 2015, 12:18pm

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Matt den Dekker provides the power in Nats' 5-3 win (with lineups)

Seldom-used Nationals outfielder Matt den Dekker smacked a two-run pinch-hit homer with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to beat the Dodgers 5-3. "I was just ready to be aggressive early," den Dekker said. "Coming off the bench, you gotta be in there and ready to go so that's what I did. I just got a pitch over the plate and got the barrel on it." After a faulty circuit breaker blew out a bank of lights at Nationals Park last night, the Dodgers and Nationals resumed play this afternoon...

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Nats get late homer from Harper, but too much Kershaw leads to 4-2 loss

July 18, 2015, 12:53pm

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Nats get late homer from Harper, but too much Kershaw leads to 4-2 loss

Three consecutive singles to start the second inning from Adrian Gonzalez, Andre Ethier and Yasiel Puig resulted in the Dodgers' first run against Nationals starter Doug Fister. Fister has yielded one run on five hits with one walk and one strikeout through three innings. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw has struck out four of the first seven batters he has faced. Clint Robinson collected the Nationals' lone hit on a single up the middle in the second. Update: Fister ran into difficulty with...

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Anthony Rendon begins minor league rehab assignment tonight

July 18, 2015, 8:35am

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Anthony Rendon begins minor league rehab assignment tonight

The Nationals will take another step on the road to recovery tonight as infielder Anthony Rendon joins right fielder Jayson Werth on a rehabiliation assignment at Single-A Potomac. "As they have it right now, I believe they're both hitting two-three in (Potomac's) lineup today," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. Rendon hasn't played since June 24 after landing on the 15-day disabled list with a left quad strain. He missed the first 53 games of the season after battling a sprained left...

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Nats win 5-3 behind Matt den Dekker's two-run homer

July 18, 2015, 10:34am

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Nats win 5-3 behind Matt den Dekker's two-run homer

After pitching the fifth inning before the game was suspended last night, Tanner Roark retuned to the mound this afternoon to start the sixth. Adrian Gonzalez blasted a one-out solo shot to left off Roark to tie the game. It was Gonzalez's second homer of the game and 20th on the season. Gonzalez has driven all three runs for the Dodgers in the game. Dodgers right-hander Chin-Hui Tsao retired the Nationals in order in the bottom of the inning. Nationals right-hander Aaron Barrett took over in...

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Matt Williams planning to send Tanner Roark back to the mound when game resumes

July 18, 2015, 9:18am

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Matt Williams planning to send Tanner Roark back to the mound when game resumes

Nationals manager Matt Williams plans to send right-hander Tanner Roark back to the mound to start the sixth inning when the Nationals and Dodgers resume the first game of the series at 2:05 p.m. Roark breezed through the fifth inning last night, retiring the Dodgers in order before the lights went out at Nationals Park for the third and final time, forcing umpires to suspend the game. "As it sits right now, Tanner will go back out," Williams said. "He threw seven pitches last night, so...

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Behind the scenes on a peculiar night at Nationals Park

July 18, 2015, 9:38am

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A night at the ballpark. Friday, July 17, 2015, Dodgers at Nationals. I got the chance to host "Nats Xtra," with Bob Carpenter off for the weekend and Johnny Holliday calling the game. 5:30 p.m. - The night started off in normal fashion, with our "Nats Xtra" producer John Harvey, along with Ray Knight and production assistant Rich Nodonly, going over the rundown for the pregame show. I put together previews of each pitcher on the first page. The second page is usually notes on individual...

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Lights out on Zimmermann, pitching decisions for Williams today (with Nats' statement)

July 18, 2015, 4:59am

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Lights out on Zimmermann, pitching decisions for Williams today (with Nats' statement)

The Nationals and Dodgers will resume last night's suspended game today at 2:05 p.m. It will pick up at the start of the sixth inning with the Nationals holding a 3-2 lead. It is uncertain whether Tanner Roark will return to the mound to start the sixth. Roark needed just seven pitches to retire the Dodgers in order in the fifth after relieving starter Jordan Zimmermann, who was unable to continue after the initial 1 hour, 22 minute power outage delay. "I just played catch and then I shut it...

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Umpires suspend game after power failure at Nats Park (updated schedule)

July 17, 2015, 4:31pm

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Umpires suspend game after power failure at Nats Park (updated schedule)

Yunel Escobar delivered the Nationals' first hit of the night when he doubled down the left field line with one out in the third. Danny Espinosa followed with a slow roller. Dodgers starter Mike Bolsinger fielded it but then stumbled while making the throw to first. Espinosa was safe and Escobar advanced to third as Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, along with the team trainer, came out to check on Bolsinger, who remained in the game. Bryce Harper followed with a groundout that easily scored...

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Statement from Washington Nationals on Friday night's power outage

July 18, 2015, 6:54am

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The Washington Nationals have issued the following statement about Friday night's game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers: "Our initial investigation indicates the power failure at Nationals Park last night was caused by a faulty circuit breaker. It was replaced shortly after midnight and the lights were tested throughout the night with no additional outages. While we believe we have identified and corrected the issue, additional tests are being conducted by the manufacturer of the field...

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Power outage suspends play with Nats leading 3-2, game to resume tomorrow

July 17, 2015, 7:58pm

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Power outage suspends play with Nats leading 3-2, game to resume tomorrow

A power outage at Nationals Park provided an embarrassing and frustrating situation tonight. A bank of lights high above the third base line went dark, causing lengthy delays in the fourth and fifth innings and then eventually forcing a suspension of the game with the Nationals leading 3-2 before the start of the sixth. The two teams will pick up where they left off when the game resumes at 2:05 p.m. on Saturday. "Just unforeseen circumstances," Nationals manager Matt Williams said. "You...

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Matt Williams explains decision to hold Max Scherzer until Sunday

July 17, 2015, 3:12pm

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Matt Williams explains decision to hold Max Scherzer until Sunday

Most expected Nationals manager Matt Williams to send Max Scherzer to the mound tonight against the Dodgers to set the tone for the second half of the season. But Williams opted to hold Scherzer until Sunday, where the ace will square off with Dodgers right-hander Zack Grienke in a whale of a pitching matchup. Williams explained his reasons for giving Scherzer the extra rest earlier. "His workload has been pretty immense as compared to what he's used to," Williams said. "Certainly pitch...

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Werth goes 0-for-3 as designated hitter at Potomac in second rehab start

July 17, 2015, 7:47pm

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Werth goes 0-for-3 as designated hitter at Potomac in second rehab start

Nationals left fielder Jayson Werth (wrist) had three at-bats Friday night for high Single-A Potomac in its 7-2 loss to Myrtle Beach. Werth was the designated hitter and reached first base on a fielding error by the shortstop. He flew out to center field on his second at-bat and grounded out to third in the sixth inning, finishing 0-for-3. Werth's first at-bat was an error, but he crushed the ball, according to reports from the field. In his second at-bat, he squared up the ball nicely...

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Nationals vs. Dodgers Suspended Game Information

July 17, 2015, 7:39pm

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Due to a power failure at Nationals Park this evening, Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers has been suspended. The game will resume on Saturday, July 18th at 2:05 PM. The second game will begin at 4:05 PM or twenty minutes after the conclusion of the first game, whichever is later. Tickets from Friday night's game are not valid for either game on Saturday. However, fans with tickets to Friday's game will be able to exchange them for a future game in 2015, subject to...