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MASN launches innovative social media rewards program for Orioles and Nationals fans

July 08, 2013, 10:12am

The Mid-Ã‚ÂAtlantic Sports Network launches its new "Touch 'Em All" program today, becoming the first regional sports network to execute a social media rewards program through FanScore. The platform gives Orioles and Nationals fans the opportunity to earn exclusive prizes through social media interaction. "MASN viewers are some of the most passionate and engaged sports fans in the country, and we are thrilled at how we've been able to connect with them through social media," said...

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Win exclusive Nationals prizes with MASN's "Touch 'Em All" social loyalty program

June 28, 2013, 4:10pm

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When you're watching a ballgame at Nationals Park or on MASN, do you ever find yourself checking your Twitter or Instagram? Maybe you're signed up for our text message alerts so you know when the Nats hit a big home run. When Ryan Zimmerman or Ian Desmond smack a ball out of Nats Park or glove a tough line drive in the infield, do you send out a quick tweet about it? For many fans, social media is a natural way to communicate with us and other Nationals enthusiasts. Well, we think it's...

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Nationals acquire outfielder Scott Hairston from Cubs

July 08, 2013, 6:51am

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The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Scott Hairston and a player to be named later from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor-league right-handed pitcher Ivan Pineyro and a player to be named later. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The acquisition of Hairston adds a veteran right-handed power threat to Washington's roster. Hairston has posted a double-digit home run total five times in the last six...

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Marty Niland: With All-Star start, Harper joins elite company

July 08, 2013, 5:09am

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Marty Niland: With All-Star start, Harper joins elite company

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper made history last season when he became the youngest position player selected to the All-Star Game at the age of 19, and he's doing it again with his second appearance at 20. Not only will Harper be the youngest position player ever to start for the National League, he is also the first National to be selected to the team twice. Ian Desmond, who was named last year but missed the game with an oblique strain, can join him in that distinction if he wins the...

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Johnson discusses Nats' 11-7 win, sweep of Padres

July 07, 2013, 2:26pm

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Johnson discusses Nats' 11-7 win, sweep of Padres

At close of business today, the Nationals look up and find themselves four games over .500 for the first time since May 17. They also find themselves four games back of the Braves in the National League East, the lowest deficit in the division since May 20. Today's 11-7 win over the Padres - a win that finished off a three-game sweep - combined with Atlanta's loss to the Phillies got the Nats to this point. They've talked for months about wanting to start playing better baseball. That...

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If Desmond doesn't make NL All-Star team, it's an unforgivable snub

July 07, 2013, 1:13pm

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If Desmond doesn't make NL All-Star team, it's an unforgivable snub

When it comes to All-Star Games, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond hasn't had good luck. Last season, he was selected as a reserve for the National League team, but couldn't make the trip to Kansas City because of injury. This season, he deserves a spot on the NL's 34-man squad, but he has to go up against Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig, 24, in the fans' voting for the final roster spot. Puig is a five-tool player who has developed into a rock star sensation since coming to the big leagues a...

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Harper heating up (Nats sweep away Padres)

July 07, 2013, 10:07am

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Harper heating up (Nats sweep away Padres)

Apparently, all Davey Johnson needed to do to get Bryce Harper back on track was threaten to take him out of the lineup. Since Johnson did so, Harper has four RBIs in five at-bats. His last four plate appearances have all resulted in an RBI. Harper went 1-for-2 with three RBIs yesterday, and he came through again in his first trip to the plate this afternoon, slapping a run-scoring single to left that plated Denard Span. It was the type of run we haven't seen the Nationals put up many times...

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Nationals place Ross Detwiler on disabled list with back strain

July 07, 2013, 9:39am

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The Washington Nationals today placed left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to July 4, with a low back strain. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Detwiler, 27, is 2-7 with a 4.04 ERA in 13 starts with Washington this season.

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Detwiler officially placed on DL, Haren to start Monday

July 07, 2013, 9:26am

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Detwiler officially placed on DL, Haren to start Monday

The Nationals have made it official, putting left-hander Ross Detwiler on the disabled list with a lower back strain. Detwiler's DL stint will be retroactive to July 4, meaning he'll be eligible to come off the DL on July 19, the Nationals' first game after the All-Star break. It's unclear, however, how much time Detwiler will need to get past the lingering back stiffness that has been an issue for the last 10 days or so. Right-hander Dan Haren will come of the disabled list Monday and...

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Storen bounces back in a big way

July 07, 2013, 6:36am

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In his two previous outings prior to yesterday, Drew Storen had thrown a combined 54 pitches in two innings. He had allowed seven runs on seven hits, walked one, struck out two and allowed hitters to post a .538 batting average and a 1.725 OPS. After the second of those two blowups, manager Davey Johnson talked about wanting to see Storen get back to attacking hitters, being less fancy and instead challenging guys with his fastball and slider. Johnson felt Storen was trying to "trick" guys,...

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LaRoche sitting as Nats shoot for the sweep

July 07, 2013, 8:34am

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LaRoche sitting as Nats shoot for the sweep

Adam LaRoche took a seat on the infield dirt after making a diving stop to end yesterday's game in dramatic fashion. Today, LaRoche will take a seat on the Nationals bench. With the Nats facing Padres left-hander Robbie Erlin (1-1, 4,34 ERA), manager Davey Johnson has opted to rest LaRoche and put another right-handed bat in the lineup. Tyler Moore will get the start at first base today. Jayson Werth will bump up a spot in the order and hit fifth, Anthony Rendon will hit sixth and Moore...

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Desmond vying for NL All-Star nod in the Final Vote

July 06, 2013, 3:14pm

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Desmond vying for NL All-Star nod in the Final Vote

There are always a few surprises when the All-Star teams are announced. It's simple math, really - too many deserving players, not enough spots. The need to make sure each National League team is represented is one complicating factor. So is the fact that some positions are just too heavy with potential representatives, while others are thin. The Nationals had two players chosen to the National League All-Star team, and the announcement was made a short time ago live on FOX. Bryce Harper was...

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Detwiler to DL, plus postgame quotes after 5-4 Nats win

July 06, 2013, 5:18pm

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Detwiler to DL, plus postgame quotes after 5-4 Nats win

Prior to today's game, manager Davey Johnson said that Ross Detwiler was "questionable" for Monday's start against the Phillies. It doesn't seem like there's much question anymore. Johnson said after the Nats' 5-4 win over the Padres today that Detwiler will land on the disabled list, allowing him time to rest his stiff back. "He's a tough customer," Johnson said. "But he understood the value of getting by this thing. He got a whole of treatment today and so hopefully we can get...

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Nationals Harper and Zimmermann earn National League All-Star status, will join Johnson and Kuntz at Citi Field

July 06, 2013, 5:20pm

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper and right-handed starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann were named National League All-Stars by Giants field manager Bruce Bochy and Major League Baseball. Harper and Zimmermann will be joined at the 84th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will be held at Citi Field in Flushing, NY on Tuesday, July 16, by Nationals field manager Davey Johnson and Head Athletic Trainer Lee Kuntz. Harper is batting .263 with 13 home runs and 28 RBI in 50 games...

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Harper, Zimmermann, others react to All-Star Game news

July 06, 2013, 4:58pm

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Harper, Zimmermann, others react to All-Star Game news

Bryce Harper made the All-Star team last year as a reserve. This year, he goes in as a starter. Harper was one of the top three vote-getters among National League outfielders in the All-Star fan voting, meaning he'll start the Midsummer Classic, making him the youngest NL player to ever start the game. "I'm very blessed to be part of that," Harper said. "I'm just very excited. I got to thank the fans of D.C. and Las Vegas and everywhere else that voted for me. I'm very excited to do...

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Harper, Zimmermann named to NL All-Star team (Desmond in Final Vote)

July 06, 2013, 2:28pm

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Harper, Zimmermann named to NL All-Star team (Desmond in Final Vote)

The Nationals will have at least two representatives in this year's All-Star Game. That number could end up growing to three. Bryce Harper is heading back to the Midsummer Classic, this time as a starter, while Jordan Zimmermann will make his first career All-Star appearance. Harper, who in his rookie season last year made the National League All-Star team as a reserve, earned a starting spot this year as one of the top three vote-getters among NL outfielders. Harper had fallen to fourth in...

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Harper comes through, Ohlendorf serves one up (Nats win 5-4)

July 06, 2013, 2:08pm

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Harper comes through, Ohlendorf serves one up (Nats win 5-4)

It's a good thing Bryce Harper tried to talk himself into the Nationals' lineup. It's also a good thing Davey Johnson was willing to listen. Harper has bounced back from a rough last few games by drawing a bases-loaded walk and slapping an RBI single in his first three at-bats, producing two of the Nats' three RBIs and helping to briefly push them to a 3-1 lead. The single, which came with one out in the fifth inning, scoring Denard Span, was Harper's first hit since Monday. After...

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Detwiler "questionable" for Monday's start after feeling more back discomfort

July 06, 2013, 11:40am

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Detwiler "questionable" for Monday's start after feeling more back discomfort

The Nationals got a little bit of a scare today, when left-hander Ross Detwiler felt some more discomfort in his lower back during a bullpen session. As a result of this setback, Detwiler is now "questionable" to make his start on Monday, according to manager Davey Johnson. Detwiler had originally felt some stiffness in his back after his start in New York back on June 28. The Nats monitored Detwiler closely in the days after that start, but when he felt good in a bullpen session, they...

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Harper talks his way into Nats lineup (with Brewers lineup)

July 06, 2013, 9:52am

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Harper talks his way into Nats lineup (with Brewers lineup)

After yesterday's game, Davey Johnson said he planned to give Bryce Harper, mired in an 0-for-18 slump, the weekend off. So much for that. Harper has talked his way back into the Nationals' lineup today against the Padres. Kurt Suzuki will get the start behind the plate after Wilson Ramos had caught the last two days. The Nats will face old buddy Jason Marquis today. Jordan Zimmermann will go for the Nats. For the Nats CF Denard Span SS Ian Desmond LF Byrce Harper 3B Ryan...

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After text conversation, Johnson puts Harper back in Nats lineup

July 06, 2013, 11:05am

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After text conversation, Johnson puts Harper back in Nats lineup

Following last night's game, Davey Johnson told reporters that he planned to give Bryce Harper the weekend off in an effort to get Harper on track and out of an 0-for-18 funk. Harper wasn't a fan of that idea, and sent a text message to his manager last night. "Play me or trade me," the text message read. Johnson's response? "Since trading's out of the question, I guess I'm gonna play him," the Nationals' skipper said today, with a laugh. Indeed, Harper is back in the...