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Strasburg pitches well enough to win again, but Nats lose 3-2 to Braves

August 05, 2013, 7:19pm

With sweat showing through his San Diego State baseball T-shirt after the game, right-hander Stephen Strasburg spoke softly and appeared frustrated with another no-decision that turned into a loss, this one a critical opening series setback to the first place Braves. Strasburg went seven innings, tossed 112 pitches and allowed just two runs, yet his team lost 3-2 at Nationals Park. "I want to go out there and compete," Strasburg said. "I feel like I didn't let up for seven...

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LaRoche seems to like his new lumber (Nats tie it up)

August 05, 2013, 4:41pm

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LaRoche seems to like his new lumber (Nats tie it up)

Prior to borrowing Jayson Werth's bat out in Milwaukee, Adam LaRoche was in a 1-for-28 slump and had just three extra-base hits in his last 53 at-bats. Since trying out Werth's lumber during his third at-bat Saturday night against the Brewers, LaRoche is 4-for-8 with two homers and a double. That bat won't be leaving LaRoche's locker anytime soon, you can count on that. Actually, this appears to be a different, two-toned version of Werth's bat, as compared to the all-black one LaRoche...

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Braves come to town, Nats not expecting Gonzalez suspension (Gonzalez cleared)

August 05, 2013, 4:49am

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Braves come to town, Nats not expecting Gonzalez suspension (Gonzalez cleared)

I'm back, folks. Can't get rid of me that easily. Big thanks to the MASNsports.com staff for filling in over the last few days while I was out of town for my good buddy's wedding. I wish I could say I'm returning to the beat rested and refreshed, but that's most certainly not the case. Still, it's good to be back. I guess I missed a little bit while I was gone. Bryce Harper followed his emotional clubhouse rally-cry in Detroit with a homer on Friday, Dan Haren continued his post-DL...

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Statement from Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez

August 05, 2013, 11:47am

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"I am very pleased that Major League Baseball has cleared my name. With this process now complete, I have no lingering sense of animosity, as I quickly realized that the objective of this investigation was to clean up our game. This is an ideal that I share with both Major League Baseball and the MLBPA. I would also like to acknowledge the unwavering support of my teammates, the Lerner Family, Mike Rizzo, Davey Johnson, our coaching staff and Nationals fans everywhere."

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MLB finds "no violations" by Gonzalez in Biogenesis investigation (with statement)

August 05, 2013, 11:37am

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MLB finds "no violations" by Gonzalez in Biogenesis investigation (with statement)

After months of waiting, we finally have the official list of players suspended by Major League Baseball for their involvement in the purchase of performance-enhancing drugs from Biogenesis, a now-shuttered anti-aging clinic in the Miami area. And Gio Gonzalez isn't on it. MLB formally announced that they have found "no violations of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program" by Gonzalez. As a result, he will not be suspended. Gonzalez's name had appeared in the personal notebooks...

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Dave Nichols: With playoff hopes slipping this season, will Nationals make big changes for next year?

August 05, 2013, 7:34am

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The Washington Nationals are 12 1/2 games out of first place at 54-57, three games below .500, with a three-game series against the division-leading Atlanta Braves looming this week. The Nats and Braves have nine such games to play before the end of the season, so each of these games count doubly in the standings. But with the Braves playing as well as they have lately, the Nationals lost three games in the standings in the past week. But a division title, at this point, is all but...

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Nats fail to complete series sweep after 8-5 loss to Brewers

August 04, 2013, 1:26pm

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Nats fail to complete series sweep after 8-5 loss to Brewers

The Nationals came into today's game seeking their first road series sweep since September of 2012. They will leave Milwaukee still searching for that first series sweep after losing to the Brewers 8-5. The Nats came into the sixth inning with Taylor Jordan cruising while leading 4-1. Jordan quickly loaded the bases, from which the Nationals could never recover, as the Brewers scored five runs. Offensively, Adam LaRoche and Anthony Rendon hit solo home runs - it was the second consecutive...

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MASN's "Touch 'Em All" Rewards Program continues with more exclusive giveaways

August 04, 2013, 12:13pm

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A month of MASN's "Touch 'Em All" Nationals Rewards Program is in the books. During the launch, we saw fans sign up and then fervently take to their social media accounts to earn exclusive prizes. During July, we saw so many great Facebook shares, tweets, Instagram pictures and more. After rewarding five engaged fans with autographed Ryan Zimmerman gear last month, we're at it again! We'll be giving away signed baseballs and a jersey from Gio Gonzalez this August. If you haven't done...

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Suzuki, Nats strike early (Nats lose 8-5)

August 04, 2013, 10:41am

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Suzuki, Nats strike early (Nats lose 8-5)

The Nationals are seeking their first series sweep on the road since September of 2012. Kurt Suzuki has done his part in making sure this happens. Suzuki drove in two with a single to right in the second inning to give the Nats a 2-0 lead. The inning started after Jayson Werth and Ian Desmond were hit by pitches, and Steve Lombardozzi picked up a single to load the bases. Taylor Jordan then reached on a fielding error from Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy to score Lombardozzi, pushing the...

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Ohlendorf to the DL (Werth in lineup)

August 04, 2013, 7:30am

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The Nationals will look to sweep the Brewers later this afternoon, but they have been hit with the injury bug once again. Right-hander Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 1, with right shoulder inflammation. To take his spot on the roster, the Nationals recalled left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse. This will be Cedeno's third stint with the club, having appeared in 1 1/3 innings this season. Prior to going on the DL, Ohlendorf...

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Haren throws seven scoreless innings in Nats' 3-0 win (Werth has groin injury)

August 03, 2013, 5:53pm

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Haren throws seven scoreless innings in Nats' 3-0 win (Werth has groin injury)

The Nationals won their second series since the All-Star break after a 3-0 win over the Brewers. Dan Haren pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits, while walking two and striking out six. Since returning from the disabled list on July 7, Haren's ERA is 2.40. The Nats' offense was powered by solo homers from Wilson Ramos and Adam LaRoche. LaRoche might have to thank shortstop Ian Desmond for the home run as LaRoche borrowed Jayson Werth's bat after Desmond suggested it....

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LaRoche uses Werth's bat to break slump with win in Milwaukee

August 03, 2013, 5:18pm

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LaRoche uses Werth's bat to break slump with win in Milwaukee

Maybe Jayson Werth needs to order more of his bats from his manufacturer to hand out to his teammates. Adam LaRoche would certainly request one. Werth had two hits and LaRoche cranked a solo homer as the Nationals guaranteed a series win over the Brewers with a 3-0 win on Saturday. Werth left the game in the sixth inning. Manager Davey Johnson said on MASN's "Nats Xtra" that Werth injured his groin again. Johnson does not believe it is serious. Werth will not play Sunday and Johnson is...

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Nationals place right-hander Ross Ohlendorf on 15-day DL, recall left-hander Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse

August 04, 2013, 7:56am

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The Washington Nationals today placed right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to August 1, with right shoulder inflammation and recalled left-handed pitcher Xavier Cedeno from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Cedeno, 26, joins the Nationals for a third stint since being claimed off waivers from the Astros on April 23. As a member of the Nationals, Cedeno...

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Harper walks the talk with home run and two RBIs in Nationals' 4-1 win at Milwaukee

August 02, 2013, 8:30pm

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It did not take long for Bryce Harper to back up his comments from Wednesday's postgame. Friday night in Milwaukee, Harper crushed his 16th homer of the season, a solo shot off of Brewers reliever Burke Bradenhop in the sixth inning, in the Nationals' 4-1 victory at Miller Park. The Nationals left fielder described what he saw from Badenhop for the game-changing homer. "I was trying to go up there and make something happen," Harper said on MASN's 'Nats Xtra.' "J-Dub (Jayson Werth)...

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Detwiler could miss remainder of the season (Nats win 3-0)

August 03, 2013, 3:24pm

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Detwiler could miss remainder of the season (Nats win 3-0)

Left-hander Ross Detwiler could miss the remainder of the season according to manager Davey Johnson, as told to reporters in Milwuakee. Detwiler has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a herniated disc in his lower back. Detwiler is currently in the middle of a 30-day rest period. The Nationals then hope to put Detwiler on a throwing program that will rebuild his arm strength. Johnson remains hopeful that Detwiler will return before the end of the season. "We'll try to bring...

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Span leading off in Game 2 of Nats-Brewers

August 03, 2013, 12:12pm

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Span leading off in Game 2 of Nats-Brewers

The Nationals will use a different lineup tonight, one day after beating the Brewers 4-1. Denard Span returns to the leadoff spot after several games in the seventh spot. Friday's hero, Bryce Harper will be hitting second. Right-hander Dan Haren will take the mound and will be opposed by right-hander Donovan Hand. For the Nats CF Denard Span LF Bryce Harper 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond 2B Anthony Rendon C Wilson Ramos RHP Dan Haren For the Brewers 2B...

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Rizzo promoted, signed to contract extension

August 01, 2013, 5:01pm

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Rizzo promoted, signed to contract extension

The Nationals have announced tonight that they've signed Mike Rizzo to a long-term contract extension and promoted Rizzo to the position of president of baseball operations and general manager. "Upon purchasing the Nationals, Mike Rizzo was our first hire and he has performed brilliantly," owner Theodore N. Lerner said in a statement. "We started with an idea about how baseball teams should be built and he translated it into a reality far faster than many could have imagined. "He knows...

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Nats and Brewers lineups for opener of series in Milwaukee

August 02, 2013, 7:49am

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Nats and Brewers lineups for opener of series in Milwaukee

The Nationals open another big series on the road at Miller Park against the Milwaukee Brewers. Wisconsin native right-hander Jordan Zimmermann will oppose former Nationals left-hander Tom Gorzelanny. The Nationals need to play well in this series and gain some momentum before returning home to begin a home stand against the first-place Atlanta Braves. For the Nats LF Bryce Harper 2B Anthony Rendon 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond CF Denard Span C Wilson...

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Zimmermann pitching in his home state against Brewers (Nats win 4-1)

August 02, 2013, 4:40pm

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Zimmermann pitching in his home state against Brewers (Nats win 4-1)

The Nationals are looking to get off to a quick start against the Brewers on Friday night at Miller Park. The Nationals have lost the first game in six straight series dating back to July 8. Washington won the first game of the series against Milwaukee and San Diego at Nationals Park to begin the month of July. Tom Gorzelanny made quick work of the Nationals in the first, getting Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon and Ryan Zimmerman 1-2-3. Gorzelanny and Jordan Zimmermann are quick workers, so the...

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No plans to promote Moore for now

August 02, 2013, 5:06am

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Following the two-game disaster in Detroit, the Nationals open a three-game set with the Brewers starting tonight. They do so with their general manager locked up long-term and their No. 3-5 starters set to take the mound in Milwaukee. Tonight, it'll be Jordan Zimmermann getting the ball against old pal Tom Gorzelanny, who has worked his way into the Brewers' rotation within the last month. When the Nationals sent Tyler Moore back to Triple-A Syracuse on July 8, they said the plan was to...