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Best of the decade: Back to the postseason in 2014

June 23, 2015, 4:10am

As the Nationals celebrate 10 seasons in Washington, D.C., we reflect on some of the best moments since the franchise moved to the nation's capital. Each Wednesday for the next 10 weeks, check out Nationals Pastime for a remembrance of one of the watershed moments in Nationals history. Some wore ski goggles, others swimming goggles to protect their eyes from the sting of champagne. Bryce Harper donned a D.C. fireman's helmet with his number on it. But all were soaked. Drenched in a...

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Best of the decade: Mr. Walk-Off started it all on Father's Day in 2006

June 16, 2015, 5:15pm

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Best of the decade: Mr. Walk-Off started it all on Father's Day in 2006

As the Nationals celebrate 10 seasons in Washington, D.C., we reflect on some of the best moments since the franchise moved to the nation's capital. Each Wednesday for the next 10 weeks, check out Nationals Pastime for a remembrance of one of the watershed moments in Nationals history. Last month, Ryan Zimmerman beat the Yankees when he blasted his 10th career walk-off home run, putting him elite company. In the history of the National League, only Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, future Hall of...

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Best of the decade: 10-game winning streaks in 2005, 2014

June 09, 2015, 11:29am

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Best of the decade: 10-game winning streaks in 2005, 2014

As the Nationals celebrate 10 seasons in Washington, D.C., we reflect on some of the best moments since the franchise moved to the nation's capital. Each Wednesday for the next 10 weeks, check out Nationals Pastime for a remembrance of one of the watershed moments in Nationals history. Not much was expected of the Nationals in their inaugural season of 2005. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson managed a selection of random big leaguers led by the likes of first baseman Nick Johnson, third baseman...

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Kershaw, Greinke bookend Dodgers' starters for series at Nats Park

July 15, 2015, 3:06pm

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Kershaw, Greinke bookend Dodgers' starters for series at Nats Park

The Nationals will face three-time National League Cy Young Award Clayton Kershaw when the Dodgers come to D.C. on Friday night. Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly plans to send right-hander Mike Bolsinger to the mound for Saturday's matinee and NL All-Star starter Zack Greinke will take the ball on Sunday for the series finale. After winning the 2014 NL MVP, Kershaw got off to a bit of an uncharacteristic start this season. But the left-hander rebounded in dominant fashion. In his last start...

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Casey Janssen: "I gotta build the trust of my teammates, the staff, everybody"

July 15, 2015, 11:16am

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Casey Janssen: "I gotta build the trust of my teammates, the staff, everybody"

Right-hander Casey Janssen sat on the couch in the Nationals clubhouse for several minutes late last Friday night with an untouched plate of food in front of him and a blank stare on his face. Fairly or unfairly, Janssen had been charged with the game-tying run as the Nationals blew a late-inning lead with just six outs remaining. Janssen had only faced two batters in his abbreviated outing. Orioles pinch-hitter Chris Parmelee nicked a 2-2 cutter to lead off the eighth, and the dribbler to...

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Harrisburg's first-half offense highlighted by Turner, Skole, Renda, Lozada and Ramsey

July 15, 2015, 4:37am

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Harrisburg's first-half offense highlighted by Turner, Skole, Renda, Lozada and Ramsey

Triple-A Syracuse shortstop Trea Turner has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games. In the last 10 games, Turner is hitting .417 (15-for-36) with four multi-hit games. He has had two games in that span with at least three hits. On the season, between three teams, Turner is batting .318 with 17 doubles, six triples, seven homers and 45 RBIs in 84 games. Turner hit .359 in 10 games with Double-A Harrisburg Senators. Looking at first half power numbers offensively for the Senators,...

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Will Nationals be able to shake off injuries to maintain control of NL East?

July 15, 2015, 12:23pm

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The National League East is playing out as expected, except for a minor detail. The pitching-rich Nationals are the first-place team, but the general consensus at the start was that their lead would be bigger than the two-game margin they have over the New York Mets. The Nationals and Mets are similar. Both have strong rotations, reliable closers and questions about the relievers that connect the two. Also, each team is dealing with injuries to key players. The Mets' overall ERA is 3.23,...

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Nationals players to read to youth at D.C. public libraries on Saturday

July 15, 2015, 7:51am

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WHAT: To celebrate the DC Public Library's 2015 Summer Reading program sponsored by the Washington Nationals, Drew Storen, Stephen Strasburg and Aaron Barrett will visit three DC public library locations on Saturday, July 18 to read to and interact with local youth enrolled in the three-month initiative. The 2015 Summer Reading Program, which runs through August, is the largest program in the District that addresses the "summer slide," or the loss of learning that children experience during...

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Review of Harrisburg Senators pitching pre-All-Star break

July 14, 2015, 6:16am

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Review of Harrisburg Senators pitching pre-All-Star break

The Double-A Harrisburg Senators have reached the All-Star break with a 45-46 record and are six games out of the first place Bowie Baysox in the Western Division. A review of the pitching staff in the first half revealed some good control from the Senators hurlers. Harrisburg has allowed only 214 walks pre-All-Star break, the lowest mark in the Eastern League. Their 3.46 team ERA is fifth in the league. They have worked, throwing 797 2/3 innings in the first 91 games, second most to Akron's...

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Bryce Harper comes up empty in All-Star Game (Franchise Four announced)

July 14, 2015, 4:42pm

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Bryce Harper comes up empty in All-Star Game (Franchise Four announced)

Major League Baseball announced the Franchise Four for each of the 30 teams prior to this evening's All-Star Game in Cincinnati. All four players named for the Washington Nationals played during the Montreal Expos era. C Gary Carter.262, 324 HR, 1225 RBIs RF Andre Dawson.279, 438 HR, 1591 RBIs RF Vladimir Guerrero.318, 449 HR, 1496 RBIs LF Tim Raines .294, 170 HR, 980 RBI Ryan Zimmerman was the only Nationals player included in the online voting process on MLB.com. Who would be your Franchise...

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Bryce Harper starting in right, batting third for NL All-Stars

July 13, 2015, 2:40pm

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Bryce Harper starting in right, batting third for NL All-Stars

Bryce Harper will start in right field and bat third for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game. It is the 22-year-old's third appearance in the Midsummer Classic after playing left field and going 0-for-1 with a walk in 2012 and then starting in center in 2013 while going 0-for-2. Harper will get an early chance to collect his first career All-Star hit when he faces Houston's Dallas Keuchel, who was named the American League's starter earlier today by manager Ned Yost. Harper was...

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Can Max Scherzer be even better in the second half?

July 14, 2015, 7:58am

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Can Max Scherzer be even better in the second half?

Before heading to a much deserved break, Nationals closer Drew Storen was asked what staff ace Max Scherzer can do for an encore in the team's second half. "I think he better be better," Storen said while trying to remain straight-faced. "I'm just kidding." What's crazy is Scherzer most likely believes he can be better as well. And why not? The 30-year-old has developed into a more complete and efficient pitcher since his American League Cy Young Award winning season two years ago in...

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Turner and Giolito shine in U.S. All-Stars' 10-1 rout at Futures Game

July 13, 2015, 3:14am

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Turner and Giolito shine in U.S. All-Stars' 10-1 rout at Futures Game

U.S. Futures All-Stars blasted the Worlds Futures All-Stars 10-1 at the SiriusXM Futures Game Sunday. Nationals prospect Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Josh Bell each contributed two RBIs, and the U.S. tallied five runs early and then five more runs in the sixth inning to put the game away. Turner went 2-for-2 with the two RBIs, including a double. But his biggest highlight might have come before the game began. J.J. Cooper, managing editor of Baseball America, was there and explained: "When...

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Nats' injury situation emphasized as trade deadline nears

July 12, 2015, 5:22pm

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Nats' injury situation emphasized as trade deadline nears

BALTIMORE - When the Nationals return to play after the All-Star break on Friday, only two weeks will remain before the July 31 trade deadline for making non-waiver trades. General manager Mike Rizzo has shown his willingness to participate frequently in the wheeling and dealing in the past. Last year, Rizzo acquired infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the Indians for infielder Zach Walters at the deadline. Cabrera contributed more than his .229 batting average suggests, and his ability to play...

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Scherzer delivers All-Star performance again in Nats' 3-2 win

July 12, 2015, 2:12pm

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Scherzer delivers All-Star performance again in Nats' 3-2 win

BALTIMORE - Max Scherzer bypassed an opportunity to start for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game, opting instead to take the mound for this afternoon's series finale against the Orioles. The much belabored decision turned out to be bad news for Baltimore as Scherzer yielded only two solo homers to fellow All-Star Adam Jones and the Nationals went on to take the series with a 3-2 win. Jones' second home run cut the Nats' lead to one with two outs in the bottom of the ninth,...

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Bryce Harper on hitting at Camden Yards: "I can't stand it, actually"

July 12, 2015, 4:43am

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Bryce Harper on hitting at Camden Yards: "I can't stand it, actually"

BALTIMORE - Most would expect to hear that Bryce Harper enjoys hitting in Camden Yards - especially with its short porch in right field and homer-welcoming dimensions - but the young slugger's feelings couldn't be more opposite. "I don't," Harper said after last night's 7-4 Nationals win. "I really don't. I can't stand it, actually. I can't see very well, so hopefully in the daytime (on Sunday) I see it better. I feel like it's a little dark." Harper is only 5-for-26 with 10...

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Taylor keeps outfield consistent with injuries to others; Storen is not relying on strikeouts

July 12, 2015, 4:17am

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Taylor keeps outfield consistent with injuries to others; Storen is not relying on strikeouts

With all the injuries, especially to the outfielders, the importance of solid play from center fielder Michael A. Taylor cannot be ignored. Taylor had four hits and three RBIs in the first two games of the Orioles series. In his last 15 games, he is hitting .273 (15-for-55) with a homer and seven RBIs. His strikeout total is high, especially for a leadoff man, but he continues to battle in each at-bat, making the pitcher work, which is what the other eight in the order need from that spot. He...

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Max Scherzer dominates Orioles in Nats' 3-2 win

July 12, 2015, 10:13am

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Max Scherzer dominates Orioles in Nats' 3-2 win

BALTIMORE - The Nationals narrowly missed a prime opportunity to light up the scoreboard in the first. After Yunel Escobar legged out an infield single, Bryce Harper drilled an 0-1 slider from Wei-Yin Chen over Chris Davis' head and off the wall in right. Davis regrouped and managed to throw the ball in, forcing Escobar to hold at third. Wilson Ramos followed with a drive to right-center which appeared to be headed for the gap before Davis sprinted over, reached up and made the grap to end the...

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Max Scherzer aims for All-Star performance in series finale (with lineups)

July 12, 2015, 7:35am

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Max Scherzer aims for All-Star performance in series finale (with lineups)

BALTIMORE - Nationals manager Matt Williams will send his ace Max Scherzer to the mound this afternoon in hopes of winning the team's final series before heading into the All-Star break. Scherzer is looking to rebound from his worst start of the year after surrendering five runs over only 4 2/3 innings in the Nationals' 5-0 loss to the Reds last Tuesday night. Scherzer is 3-1 with a 3.92 ERA in six career regular season starts against Baltimore. However, the Orioles did plate five runs,...

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Jordan Zimmermann: "It could've been a lot worse"

July 11, 2015, 9:48pm

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Jordan Zimmermann: "It could've been a lot worse"

BALTIMORE - Jordan Zimmermann battled through a tough five innings on Saturday night before Nationals manager Matt Williams decided to make an early call to the bullpen. "He struggled a little bit with command and left some balls middle of the plate," Williams said. "He got to 95 (pitches) at that point and he's had a pretty strenuous first half, as well, and we're behind at that point, so we got him out." The Nationals surged back in the top of the sixth behind a solo homer from Bryce...