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Nationals finalize opening day 25-man roster

March 29, 2014, 10:59am

The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Doug Fister on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to March 23, with a right lat strain. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. With this move, the Nationals' 2014 Opening Day 25-Man Roster will consist of: Pitchers: * Left-hander Jerry Blevins * Left-hander Ross Detwiler * Left-hander Gio Gonzalez * Right-hander Aaron Barrett * Right-hander Tyler Clippard * Right-hander...

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Nationals-Tigers Exhibition Game at Nationals Park Canceled

March 29, 2014, 10:10am

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Today's Nationals-Tigers exhibition game scheduled to begin at 2:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., has been canceled due to inclement weather. Fans with game tickets to today's canceled contest may exchange their tickets for any remaining regular or value home game during the 2014 regular season. Tickets cannot be exchanged for the April 4 home opener against the Braves. Exchanged tickets will be issued from available inventory in the closest pricing category of equal or lesser...

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Nats and Tigers lineups from Nats Park

March 29, 2014, 8:29am

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The Nationals and Tigers are preparing for the final exhibition game today here at Nats Park. Detroit arrives with a 15-12-2 record in spring games. The Nationals are 15-13-2. Also, the teams will work under American League batting rules, so designated hitters will be employed and the pitchers will not bat. Here are the starting lineups: For the Nationals Denard Span CF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Jayson Werth RF Wilson Ramos C Bryce Harper LF Ian Desmond SS Adam LaRoche 1B Danny Espinosa DH Anthony...

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Some day-after thoughts on what might lie ahead for Fister

March 28, 2014, 4:10am

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Some day-after thoughts on what might lie ahead for Fister

Well would you look at that. No Florida dateline. I guess that's how you really know the regular season is almost here. I'm back in the DMV after a flight out of Orlando late last night. I might not have missed the weather up here, but I sure did miss my own bed and my friends and family, so it's good to be back, even for a brief period. Today is a day off for the Nationals ahead of tomorrow's exhibition game at Nats Park against the Tigers. Weather permitting, we'll get that one in, and...

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Fister leaves minor league start after one inning with lat strain

March 27, 2014, 12:14pm

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Fister leaves minor league start after one inning with lat strain

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals were hoping that Doug Fister would make it through a minor league start today, possibly pitch in one more minor league game five days from now, and then be good to slide into their regular season rotation. That plan will have to be adjusted, and Fister's status for the start of the regular season is now in question. Fister cut short his start today after just one inning due to a right lat strain, according to manager Matt Williams. Fister, working back...

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Williams "leaning towards" Rendon as opening day second baseman, plus more notes

March 27, 2014, 12:51pm

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Williams "leaning towards" Rendon as opening day second baseman, plus more notes

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals are currently on their way to the airport, ready to ship on back to D.C. ahead of Saturday's exhibition game against the Tigers. They wait for word on Doug Fister, who will see the team doctor tomorrow after being diagnosed with a right lat strain, which caused him to leave his minor league start today after just one inning. The Nats closed out their Grapefruit League slate here today with a 4-0 win over the Mets. Jordan Zimmermann went five scoreless...

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What's new at Nationals Park for 2014

March 27, 2014, 11:29am

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The Nationals provided a "What's new at Nationals Park" media tour Thursday to show off improvements, additions and changes at the ballpark for this season. The tour included technological advancements, expanded and improved concession offerings, new concession concepts, concession stand expansions, new menu items and more. Further ballpark element changes include the new Norfolk Southern Club, which replaces the Stars & Stripes Club in sections 206 through 221, the Gold Glove Club, the...

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Zimmermann finishes a stellar spring, Ramos done after three innings (Nats win 4-0)

March 27, 2014, 10:08am

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Zimmermann finishes a stellar spring, Ramos done after three innings (Nats win 4-0)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 4, Mets 0 Summary: Jordan Zimmermann went five scoreless innings, and Rafael Soriano, Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen and Jerry Blevins combined to go four scoreless with three hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Danny Espinosa went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, Denard Span had three hits and has a .370 average this spring, and Bryce Harper had two hits, including a single off the left field wall and an RBI knock on a liner up the middle. Need to know:...

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Frandsen on his chaotic week, Williams on Zimmerman's health and plans for Fister

March 27, 2014, 7:56am

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Frandsen on his chaotic week, Williams on Zimmerman's health and plans for Fister

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The last five days have been a bit of a roller coaster for Kevin Frandsen. The 31-year-old infielder, who had spent the last three years with the Phillies organization, was stunned to find out on Sunday that the Phillies were outrighting him to Triple-A. Frandsen had 72 hours to decide whether to accept the assignment to the minors or opt for free agency, and he did the latter, forfeiting a guaranteed $900,000 salary for this season in the process. After a brief time of...

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Aaron Barrett on the joy that comes with your first big league call-up

March 27, 2014, 4:17am

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Aaron Barrett on the joy that comes with your first big league call-up

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Well, after six weeks, we're finally about done down here in Florida. Today marks the last day on the Nationals' Grapefruit League schedule, and once this afternoon's game against the Mets is complete, only Saturday's exhibition at Nationals Park and a couple of off-days stand in between us and opening day. Jordan Zimmermann will get the ball for the Nats today at Tradition Field, while back at the Nats' minor league complex in Viera, Doug Fister will throw around...

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Michael Gonzalez rejoins Nats on minor league deal (with Nats lineup)

March 27, 2014, 5:31am

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Michael Gonzalez rejoins Nats on minor league deal (with Nats lineup)

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Nationals announced this morning that left-handed reliever Michael Gonzalez has rejoined the team on a minor league deal. I'd imagine Gonzalez will report to Triple-A Syracuse, although the team has not announced Gonzalez's assignment. Gonzalez, 35, was released by the Nats on Tuesday. He originally signed a minor league deal with the team early this month, and allowed four runs on seven hits over four Grapefruit League innings. The veteran lefty joined the Nats...

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Nats option Kobernus and Leon, roster now at 26

March 26, 2014, 3:15pm

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Nats option Kobernus and Leon, roster now at 26

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - A few hours following this afternoon's loss to the Cardinals, the Nationals' second-to-last Grapefruit League game of spring, the Nats trimmed their roster down to 26 active players by optioning infielder/outfielder Jeff Kobernus to Triple-A Syracuse and catcher Sandy Leon to Double-A Harrisburg. Both guys had been mentioned yesterday by manager Matt Williams as candidates to make the team's opening day roster, but today's signing of infielder Kevin Frandsen...

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Williams on Harper's ejection, Gonzalez on his spring

March 26, 2014, 1:25pm

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Williams on Harper's ejection, Gonzalez on his spring

JUPITER, Fla. - The Cardinals beat the Nationals 3-2 this afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium, but if you turn on MLB Network or SportsCenter tonight, you probably won't see much of Gio Gonzalez's five innings of work or Danny Espinosa's impressive sliding defensive play to the right of the second base bag. You'll probably see Bryce Harper getting thrown out of the game in the fourth inning for arguing a call at first base with umpire Jeff Gosney. Harper sprinted down the line to try and beat...

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Harper ejected for arguing call at first base (Nats lose 3-2)

March 26, 2014, 10:27am

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Harper ejected for arguing call at first base (Nats lose 3-2)

NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Cardinals 3, Nationals 2 Recap: Gio Gonzalez wrapped up his spring by going five innings, allowing three runs, only one of which was earned. Ross Detwiler, Craig Stammen and Aaron Barrett combined for three scoreless in relief and Caleb Ramsey had a two-run single in the loss. Need to know: Gonzalez put the finishing touches on a solid spring and declared himself ready for the season. He got hit in the left arm by an Adam Wainwright curve, but said afterwards that...

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Nats to announce fifth starter after Saturday exhibition game (Frandsen signing official)

March 26, 2014, 8:22am

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Nats to announce fifth starter after Saturday exhibition game (Frandsen signing official)

JUPITER, Fla. - The final spot in the Nationals bullpen has been determined. It'll go to right-hander Aaron Barrett. The final spot on the bench has been set. Once his signing is made official, utility man Kevin Frandsen will be the Nats' fifth bench guy. Soon, all that will be left for the Nats to do before opening day will be to settle on their last starting pitcher. And that decision won't be announced until after Saturday's exhibition game against the Tigers in D.C. Tanner Roark and...

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Report: Ex-Phillie Frandsen will join Nats (updated)

March 26, 2014, 5:43am

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Report: Ex-Phillie Frandsen will join Nats (updated)

JUPITER, Fla.- According to this tweet from Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Nationals appear to have found a veteran backup corner infielder to fill out their 25-man roster, Kevin Frandsen. Frandsen, who was released by the Phillies yesterday, would back up at first base and third base, and can also play second base and the outfield corners. The 31-year-old is a career .259 hitter in 402 games with the Giants, Angels and Phillies. He batted .338 in 55 games with Philadelphia in 2012, and...

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Nationals sign Kevin Frandsen

March 26, 2014, 9:01am

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The Washington Nationals today signed infielder/outfielder Kevin Frandsen to a Major League contract. Frandsen will join the Nationals' in time for Thursday's Grapefruit League finale at New York (NL). Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Frandsen is a career .259 (263-for-1015) hitter with 49 doubles, five triples, 14 home runs and 93 RBI in 402 big league contests spanning seven seasons with the Phillies, Angels and Giants....

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Nationals Chatter: Nats seek identity, LaRoche's popularity grows, Desmond contract and more

March 25, 2014, 8:15am

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This time next week, meaningful baseball will be played. That's right - in just five days, the regular season will be under way. You may have missed some stories from national outlets coming out of the last week of camp. Don't worry, I have you covered. * Several of the Nationals' core players have been together for many years. Many were part of the 2012 team that won the National League East title, but suffered a National League Division Series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Last...

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A bit more on yesterday's cuts and what lies ahead

March 26, 2014, 4:22am

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A bit more on yesterday's cuts and what lies ahead

VIERA, Fla. - When a team makes six cuts in a day this late in spring, leaving just 27 guys remaining in big league camp, you would think that nearly all the roster questions have been answered and that there isn't much work left for the team to do before opening day. And in a sense, that's true. We learned yesterday that right-hander Aaron Barrett will make the Nationals' opening day bullpen, which locks up the team's final relief spot. Barrett making the 'pen is a bit of a surprise...

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Hearing from Harper, Strasburg and Span after Nats' 7-3 win

March 25, 2014, 2:40pm

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Hearing from Harper, Strasburg and Span after Nats' 7-3 win

VIERA, Fla. - You have all the information on the Nationals' five cuts, Aaron Barrett making the opening day bullpen and where this all leaves the competition for the final couple roster spots. There might be some more news to come on that front, especially if the Nats end up bringing in someone from outside the organization to fill the final bench job. An experienced corner infielder seems to make sense, but we shall see how it plays out. Now, some quick notes and quotes from today's game...