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Nats cut Carroll, Young, Moore, Mattheus and Cedeno; Barrett makes roster (updated)

March 25, 2014, 1:35pm

VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals made a host of roster moves following today's 7-3 win over the Mets, a couple of which are a bit surprising. The team has released infielder Jamey Carroll and right-hander Chris Young, and optioned first baseman Tyler Moore, right-hander Ryan Mattheus and left-hander Xavier Cedeno to Triple-A Syracuse. Manager Matt Williams also informed right-hander Aaron Barrett, the closer at Double-A Harrisburg last season, that he's made the Nats' opening day...

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Harper's homer puts Nats, Strasburg ahead 5-3 (Nats win 7-3)

March 25, 2014, 10:15am

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Harper's homer puts Nats, Strasburg ahead 5-3 (Nats win 7-3)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 7, Mets 3 Recap: Right-hander Stephen Strasburg gave up three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out seven. Bryce Harper hit his second spring homer, a towering three-run shot that glanced off a flagpole in left-center, and Ryan Zimmerman also went deep. Need to know: The Nats' starting eight (minus the pitcher) played the entire game, a sure sign that spring training is nearing an end. On deck: Wednesday, at Cardinals in...

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Fister to make minor league start, cuts coming in next 24 hours (M. Gonzalez released)

March 25, 2014, 7:54am

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Fister to make minor league start, cuts coming in next 24 hours (M. Gonzalez released)

VIERA, Fla. - Instead of starting the Nationals' final Grapefruit League game this spring against the Mets on Thursday, right-hander Doug Fister will instead pitch in a minor league game that day, with Jordan Zimmermann getting the ball at Tradition Field against the Mets. Fister, who is still working back from right elbow inflammation that caused him to go 19 days in between big league spring starts, is scheduled to throw around 60-65 pitches in the minor league game, manager Matt Williams...

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Nats lineup for Strasburg's final spring start

March 25, 2014, 6:42am

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Nats lineup for Strasburg's final spring start

VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg will make his final spring training start against the Mets, a game that will be broadcast on MASN HD at 1 p.m. Manager Matt Williams said this morning that he hopes to get the right-hander, who will start the Nats' season opener in Flushing, N.Y., against the Mets, about five innings today. That could increase to six innings if Strasburg's pitch count is low. Here's the Nationals lineup against the Mets: CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 3B...

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Eight cuts left to make

March 25, 2014, 3:34am

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VIERA, Fla. - Last night's release of catcher Chris Snyder leaves the Nationals with 34 players remaining in big league camp, 33 of which are active and participating in games. Right-hander Erik Davis is progressing from a right elbow injury, but he will start the season still on the 60-day disabled list, and so he is not currently on the 40-man roster or a factor in the decisions the Nats must make before opening day. The 33 remaining active players are listed below, split up into position...

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Nats release catcher Chris Snyder (with Nieto note)

March 24, 2014, 5:35pm

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Nats release catcher Chris Snyder (with Nieto note)

MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Nationals announced tonight that they've released catcher Chris Snyder, one more step to getting their roster down to the 25 players it will contain come opening day. Snyder, 33, signed a minor league contract with the Nats in December. He hit .294 (5-for-17) with a homer, a double and five RBIs in 12 games this spring. The veteran had a solid enough camp, but he had no realistic chance of making the Nats' opening day roster after the team acquired catcher Jose Lobaton...

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#masnFirstPitch update

March 24, 2014, 7:03am

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It has been five days since we launched our #masnFirstPitch contest, which will give one lucky fan the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the Nationals game on April 5. Have you tweeted your submission yet? If you haven't, don't worry. You still have eight more days to send a tweet to our @masnNationals account using #masnFirstPitch and tell us why you should throw out the first pitch. We've compiled some of our favorite tweets below: @masnNationals #masnFirstPitch I've...

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Williams and Jordan discuss the battle for the final rotation spot after 4-1 win

March 24, 2014, 12:58pm

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Williams and Jordan discuss the battle for the final rotation spot after 4-1 win

JUPITER, Fla. - Matt Williams has a tough decision ahead of him. Well, he has a few of them, but probably the toughest call the Nationals skipper will have to make in the final days of spring training is which right-hander he will award his team's final rotation spot to - Tanner Roark or Taylor Jordan. Jordan got his last start of spring today, and he impressed, allowing just one run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings, with a walk and two strikeouts. He threw 86 pitches, 58 for strikes, and...

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Jordan closes out his spring on a high note (Nats win 4-1)

March 24, 2014, 11:11am

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Jordan closes out his spring on a high note (Nats win 4-1)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 4, Marlins 1 Summary: Taylor Jordan worked 5 2/3 strong innings, allowing just a run. Nate McLouth homered, doubled, walked and drove in two. Craig Stammen, Ross Detwiler and Aaron Barrett combined to work 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Need to know: Jordan left a solid final impression on manager Matt Williams in his last outing of spring. Now it'll come down to him or Tanner Roark for the final spot in the Nats rotation. On deck: Tuesday, vs. Mets at home,...

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Williams on Treinen's future, the rotation battle and a possible third lefty in the 'pen

March 24, 2014, 9:27am

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Williams on Treinen's future, the rotation battle and a possible third lefty in the 'pen

JUPITER, Fla. - The Nationals reassigned Blake Treinen to minor league camp today, ending a lengthy and impressive stint in big league camp for the right-hander. Acquired last offseason in the Michael Morse trade, Treinen was coming off a mediocre 2012 season at high Single-A. In a little over a year, he has turned into a valuable, up-and-coming prospect who wowed scouts and talent evaluators this spring, and a guy who manager Matt Williams sees helping the Nats in the not-too-distant...

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Lombardozzi returns to the area, plus home opener details and lineups

March 24, 2014, 7:29am

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Lombardozzi returns to the area, plus home opener details and lineups

JUPITER, Fla. - Steve Lombardozzi won't end up playing far from his hometown, after all. Traded by the Nationals to the Tigers in the December deal that brought Doug Fister to D.C., Lombardozzi was shipped to the Orioles today. In return, Detroit gets veteran shortstop Alex Gonzalez. Lombardozzi, a Columbia native and fan favorite while with the Nats, might now not only get a chance to break camp with the O's, but also be a regular contributor. The O's are still searching for a starting...

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Want the chance to throw out the first pitch at Nats Park?

March 19, 2014, 5:29am

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Want the chance to throw out the first pitch at Nats Park?

From watching hundreds of baseball games, I've seen some amazing first pitches. I also know that you've seen a fair share of bad ones... Have you ever been watching a first pitch and thought to yourself: "I could throw a better pitch than that." Well, now you have a chance to show off your first pitch skills! MASN is giving you a chance to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Nats Park on Saturday, April 5, during the Nats' first homestand of the season! How can you win this...

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How the decision on the final rotation spot might be handled (Treinen cut)

March 24, 2014, 4:26am

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How the decision on the final rotation spot might be handled (Treinen cut)

VIERA, Fla. - We head back to Jupiter for the second time in four days today, as the Nationals will take on the Marlins for the final time this spring. We're getting a lot of drives down I-95 over the final week of spring games, with three trips to Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter and two to Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie. My rental car is getting worked pretty good of late. Taylor Jordan starts for the Nats today, and I believe reigning National League Rookie of the Year Jose Fernandez will...

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Hearing from Williams, Roark and Barrett after Nats' 3-1 loss

March 23, 2014, 1:35pm

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Hearing from Williams, Roark and Barrett after Nats' 3-1 loss

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Tanner Roark made his final case for either the last spot in the Nationals rotation or the last spot in their bullpen today, allowing just one run in 5 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Mets. Roark struck out five and walked one today, and will finish his spring with the following line: 13 2/3 IP, 11 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 11 Ks. With Roark's spring complete, manager Matt Williams will get his final look at Taylor Jordan tomorrow, and then will decide which of the two...

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Washington Nationals to face Atlanta Braves on opening day at Nationals Park

March 24, 2014, 7:08am

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Pregame ceremonies will honor the Navy Yard community prior to the 2014 home opener The Washington Nationals will mark the start of the 2014 season at Nationals Park when the team faces the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2014. The day's pregame events will pay tribute to those affected by last September's tragedy at the Washington Navy Yard, located just a few short blocks from Nationals Park. The Nationals will remember the lives lost and recognize the resolve and...

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Williams wins a challenge, Harper makes a play, Roark pitches well (Nats lose 3-1)

March 23, 2014, 10:53am

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Williams wins a challenge, Harper makes a play, Roark pitches well (Nats lose 3-1)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Mets 3, Nationals 1 Recap: Tanner Roark looked good in his 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run. Drew Storen allowed two runs in two-thirds of an inning. The Nats' only run came in the first on a Ryan Zimmerman infield single. Need to know: Roark further showed that he's deserving of a spot on the roster with another solid outing. It's tough to see him getting left off the 25-man at this point. On deck: Monday, at Marlins in Jupiter, 1:05 p.m. PORT ST....

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Notes from Nats camp, Birds turned Astros, Tigers' Scherzer statement and more

March 24, 2014, 4:28am

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Notes from Nats camp, Birds turned Astros, Tigers' Scherzer statement and more

VIERA, Fla. - Notes from Nationals camp and other teams that train in Florida: * Nats outfielder Denard Span said that part of the reason he hit well in the final weeks of last season was because he stopped taking on-field batting practice before games, focusing on hitting from the tee and in the cage. "When I was on the field, my swing got long," Span said. This spring, he'll return to BP on the field and then adjust as needed. * The Tigers put out a release saying that Max Scherzer, the...

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Rendon recovering from "really, really bad" chest cold (with Nats, Mets lineups)

March 23, 2014, 7:57am

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Rendon recovering from "really, really bad" chest cold (with Nats, Mets lineups)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Anthony Rendon remains out of the Nationals lineup today with what manager Matt Williams called a "really, really bad" chest cold. Rendon last played Thursday against the Tigers, but has been battling the chest cold of late, and has been held out of action. Rendon's been taking antibiotics and has improved recently, Williams said, and the second baseman felt well enough this morning to work out back at the Nationals' facility in Viera. "He's getting better,"...

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Pregame notes on Roark and Jordan, plus why we've got a full Nats dugout today

March 23, 2014, 9:29am

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Pregame notes on Roark and Jordan, plus why we've got a full Nats dugout today

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Today will mark Tanner Roark's fourth, and final, spring training start. This will be his last chance to make an impression on manager Matt Williams and the Nationals' decision-makers before the last spot in the rotation is decided. Williams has mentioned Roark, Taylor Jordan and Chris Young as the three options for the job, although it's widely assumed that Roark and Jordan are the two legitimate final candidates. As long as he makes it out of today's start...

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Espinosa: "I think it's been a good, friendly competition"

March 23, 2014, 4:17am

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Espinosa: "I think it's been a good, friendly competition"

VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals are sending their A-team to Port St. Lucie today to face the Mets. The bulk of their regular position players will be making the trip, in a game that will be started by Tanner Roark. Making his final Grapefruit League start of spring, Roark is scheduled to be followed to the mound this afternoon by Blake Treinen, Tyler Clippard, Aaron Barrett and Drew Storen. We'll have to see whether Anthony Rendon makes the trip and plays today after sitting out yesterday's...