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Gonzalez in line to return to rotation next week

June 13, 2014, 3:26pm

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez is on track to return to the Nationals rotation next week, manager Matt Williams said during his pregame media session at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Gonzalez made his second rehab start for Single-A Potomac on Thursday as he works his way back from left shoulder inflammation, which has shelved him since May 18. Williams indicated the shoulder is doing well enough for Gonzalez to return. "Yeah, barring some kind of issue with his bullpen," Williams said. "But...

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Zimmermann looks to stay hot, notch first win vs. Cardinals

June 13, 2014, 12:20pm

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Zimmermann looks to stay hot, notch first win vs. Cardinals

ST. LOUIS - Jordan Zimmermann has never beaten the Cardinals, going 0-4 with a 7.03 ERA in seven career starts against the boys from St. Louis. Today, he looks to change that and to also continue his recent strong stretch, which has seen him throw 18 straight scoreless innings. The Cardinals will give the ball to Lance Lynn today. Lynn held the Nationals to one run over 5 2/3 innings in a win back in mid-April. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam...

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Nationals option RHP Blake Treinen to Syracuse, recall LHP Xavier Cedeno

June 13, 2014, 1:26pm

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The Washington Nationals today optioned right-hander Blake Treinen to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and recalled left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno from Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cedeno, 27, joins the Nationals for his second Major League stint this season. In his one Major League appearance this season, April 21 vs. Los Angeles (AL), Cedeno tossed 1.1 innings of scoreless relief, allowing two...

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Treinen still winless, but that doesn't tell the whole story

June 13, 2014, 8:26am

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Treinen still winless, but that doesn't tell the whole story

ST. LOUIS - In case you missed it, Gio Gonzalez went four innings at high Single-A Potomac last night, allowing one run on two hits with four walks and seven strikeouts in his second rehab start as the left-hander works back from left shoulder inflammation. Scheduled to throw five innings and around 80 pitches, Gonzalez tossed 79 pitches in four frames, and while the walks weren't ideal and he didn't work as deep into the game as he or the Nationals would have liked, Gonzalez will almost...

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Gonzalez and Kobernus contribute to P-Nats' clinching victory

June 13, 2014, 5:24am

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Gonzalez and Kobernus contribute to P-Nats' clinching victory

Left-hander Gio Gonzalez made another firm step forward toward returning to the Nationals rotation with his second rehab start at high Single-A Potomac on Thursday night before 4,176 at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Va. Gonzalez twirled 79 pitches over four innings, striking out seven, allowing one run on two hits with four walks in a 3-2 victory over Winston-Salem. He induced four groundouts and faced 18 batters. Gonzalez has been on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation since...

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Williams, Treinen and Frandsen speak after loss in San Francisco

June 12, 2014, 4:36pm

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Williams, Treinen and Frandsen speak after loss in San Francisco

Blake Treinen has appeared in eight games this season. He's made four starts. He's pitched to a 2.08 ERA. He has yet to earn a win. Although the 25-year-old rookie did not have his best stuff today, he battled through five innings and worked his way out of some tough jams. At the end of the afternoon, he left the game after five innings of work, surrendering two runs while walking three and striking out two. "Blake did a great job. Even today when things weren't going right, he didn't...

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David Huzzard: How hot has the Nats' starting pitching been?

June 12, 2014, 6:54am

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David Huzzard: How hot has the Nats' starting pitching been?

Coming into this week, the Nationals had won three consecutive series, but because they were against the underperforming Rangers and the below-.500 Phillies and Padres, it wasn't certain if the Nationals had turned a corner or found a soft spot in the schedule. Starting Monday, the Nationals were going to be tested by the Giants in a four-game series and the Nationals passed the test. Not only have they taken the first three games of the four-game series, they have yet to trail on the...

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Williams credits improved defense before series finale

June 12, 2014, 11:50am

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Williams credits improved defense before series finale

Before today's game in San Francisco, manager Matt Williams met with the media and discussed the Nationals' improved defense before looking ahead to the finale. "I think guys have settled into the season a little more. It's cold early, playing in cold weather is a factor, but I wanted to say it to you guys early and I believe it. I think it was a little bit of aberration," Williams said to reporters in San Francisco. "There was some weird things, so that being said, they work hard and...

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Nats down early in San Francisco (Nats lose 7-1)

June 12, 2014, 12:25pm

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Nats down early in San Francisco (Nats lose 7-1)

Over his first three major league starts, right-hander Blake Treinen has pitched to a miniscule ERA of 1.78. However, he has yet to earn his first win in the majors, and is 0-2 on the season. If he wants to earn his first win today, he'll need the Nationals to mount a comeback. After pitching a scoreless first inning, Treinen allowed two runs in the second. The first run came on Tyler Colvin's monster hit that bounced at the base of the right field wall. Jayson Werth had a hard time...

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On Zimmerman's impressive play in left, and what the future holds

June 12, 2014, 12:53am

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On Zimmerman's impressive play in left, and what the future holds

SAN FRANCISCO - As I've said in the past, I don't put much stock in how the standings look in June, especially not when it comes to jockeying for a division lead when there are still around 100 games left on the schedule. That said, some people seem to really care about that sort of thing. For those people, here's a link to the up-to-date major league standings. I have a feeling you'll like what you see when you scroll down to the National League East portion of the page. When Ryan...

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Espinosa gets day off as Nats go for four-game sweep

June 12, 2014, 9:06am

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Espinosa gets day off as Nats go for four-game sweep

SAN FRANCISCO - The Nationals are seeking a four-game sweep of the Giants. Although San Francisco had won five straight games before the Nats came to town, Matt Williams' squad has been able to take the first three games of this series. Williams is giving Danny Espinosa the afternoon off. Kevin Frandsen will bat seventh and play second base. Blake Treinen (0-2, 1.78 ERA) will be on the mound today, seeking his first major league win. The Nats will see veteran Tim Hudson, (6-2, 1.97...

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Nationals lineup provides little relief for opposing pitchers

June 12, 2014, 10:58am

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I remember focusing on it last Saturday night as the Nationals battled the Padres. Down 2-0 in the top of the seventh, the Nationals got a rally going against San Diego reliever Nick Vincent. With one out, Adam LaRoche and Ryan Zimmerman smacked back-to-back doubles. Zimmerman's hit made it Padres 2-1. Wilson Ramos was next and forced Vincent to throw five pitches. Vincent threw Ramos two sliders and three four-seam fastballs. Ian Desmond was watching from the on-deck circle. Vincent threw...

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Washington Nationals finalists announced as part of MLB, Target and Time Inc.'s 'People' "All-Star Teachers" Program

June 12, 2014, 11:18am

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Major League Baseball, Target Corp (NYSE: TGT) and PEOPLE recently announced that Washington Nationals fans Sabrina Hayden, Jessica Valoris and Chad Wright are the team's finalists in the "Target Presents PEOPLE All-Star Teachers" campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities. The three finalists will visit Nationals Park next Tuesday, June 17 to take part in the pregame ceremony before the Nationals take...

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Williams weighs in on Ramos' injury and his workout regimen

June 11, 2014, 5:01pm

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Williams weighs in on Ramos' injury and his workout regimen

Wilson Ramos will need seven to 10 days to recover from a right hamstring strain, so the Nationals have placed their oft-injured catcher on the 15-day disabled list and will suggest that he modifies his workout routine to incorporate more running in hopes of preventing future hamstring injuries. "He got an MRI this morning and officially it's a Grade 1 strain of his hamstring," manager Matt Williams told reporters this afternoon in San Francisco. "It's the opposite side of his previous...

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Williams discusses Zimmerman's defensive gem and more after 6-2 win

June 11, 2014, 10:35pm

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Williams discusses Zimmerman's defensive gem and more after 6-2 win

SAN FRANCISCO - Five batters into tonight's game, the Nationals led 3-0. They drew eight walks on the night and grinded out at-bats against a tough Giants pitching staff led tonight by Matt Cain. They got six-plus innings of two-run ball thrown by Tanner Roark - another quality start - and again leaned on their bullpen to lock down a close game in the late innings. And they played exceptional defense, with Ryan Zimmerman making multiple impressive grabs (including one spectacular catch to save...

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Nationals take advantage of Cain's control problems early (Nats win 6-2)

June 11, 2014, 6:32pm

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The Nationals stepped into AT&T Park Wednesday night winners of nine of their last 11 and looking to hand the Giants their first three-game losing streak at home this season. Matt Cain was a more than gracious host in the first inning, struggling with his command and walking the first three batters he faced. Adam LaRoche made him pay with a single just to the right of second base, plating Denard Span and Anthony Rendon, and the Nationals led 2-0. A Ryan Zimmerman groundout brought home...

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Ramos out of Nats lineup (Giants scratch Sandoval)

June 11, 2014, 2:41pm

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Ramos out of Nats lineup (Giants scratch Sandoval)

SAN FRANCISCO - Catcher Wilson Ramos is out of the Nationals lineup one night after leaving Tuesday's game because of right hamstring tightness. Jose Lobaton is behind the plate and just in case Ramos is completely unavailable, Kevin Frandsen is the Nats' emergency catcher. Giants right-hander Matt Cain makes his second start off the disabled list and first since holding the Mets hitless through five frames of a seven-inning outing. Tanner Roark starts for the Nats one outing after...

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Giolito to start again June 14, Kobernus reports to P-Nats

June 11, 2014, 11:47am

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Giolito to start again June 14, Kobernus reports to P-Nats

The low Single-A Hagerstown Suns list right-hander Lucas Giolito as their starter for the June 14 home game against Greenville at Municipal Stadium. Giolito is 2-0 with a 2.06 ERA. He went four innings in his last start, so I would expect the target to be five innings for this start. * Double-A Harrisburg right-hander A.J. Cole will start Thursday night for the Senators at Erie. Cole is 5-2 with a 2.30 ERA. Harrisburg is in the middle of its longest winning streak of the season following...

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Ramos placed on DL, Leon recalled from Syracuse

June 11, 2014, 5:26pm

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Ramos placed on DL, Leon recalled from Syracuse

The Washington Nationals today placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-Day Disabled List (right hamstring strain) and recalled catcher Sandy Leon from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Leon went 8-for-44 (.182) with a double, a home run (April 14 at Miami off Kevin Slowey) and three RBI in 13 games during a six-week span with the Nationals earlier this season. Defensively, Leon threw out...

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Hamstring issue will send Ramos to DL

June 11, 2014, 3:25pm

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Wilson Ramos is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a right hamstring problem. The Nationals catcher injured himself legging out a double Tuesday night in San Francisco. He was removed from the game as a precaution with right hamstring tightness, and told reporters at AT&T Park today that he was heading to the DL with a hamstring issue for the third time in two seasons. Ultimately, the Nationals opted for a DL stint because they needed two healthy catchers. Sandy Leon is expected to be...