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Once through the order, Detwiler holding his own (Nats win 12-10)

March 17, 2013, 9:59am

LAKELAND, Fla. - One time through the Tigers' lineup and it's been a mixed bag for Nationals lefty Ross Detwiler, who's holding his own in his third spring start. Two batters into the order, Detwiler was down 1-0 after yielding a mammoth home run to Torii Hunter, who cleared the berm in left field on a 1-1 fastball, sending patrons at the Hooters tiki bar scattering. Other than that, Detwiler's effort has been pretty positive. There have been a couple of hard-hit balls - before Hunter's...

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For Moore, a different feel this spring

March 17, 2013, 1:29pm

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LAKELAND, Fla. - Gone are the days when Tyler Moore just hoped to make an impression on the Nationals. The soft-spoken first baseman/outfielder has accomplished that goal, though he's going to have to adjust to a much different role in the coming two weeks. With the Washington outfield set in stone and Adam LaRoche's big bat and slick glove manning first base, Moore is without a position. No amount of production in spring training will change the inevitability of his situation: In short...

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Johnson on Detwiler, Espinosa, Rivero, Kobernus and more

March 17, 2013, 8:00am

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Johnson on Detwiler, Espinosa, Rivero, Kobernus and more

LAKELAND, Fla. - Talk about your basic frying pan-fire conundrum. Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler might not be facing the best international hitters in the World Baseball Classic now that Team USA has been eliminated. Instead, he gets one of the toughest lineups in the majors today, when the Detroit Tigers trot out what could be their opening day order. "They've got some of the best hitters in baseball on this ballclub," said manager Davey Johnson, a smile crossing his face. "I...

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Johnson's prescription for struggling Storen: more work

March 16, 2013, 6:11pm

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Johnson's prescription for struggling Storen: more work

VIERA, Fla. - Judging solely by the numbers, last night was another forgettable outing for right-hander Drew Storen. Storen pitched one inning in a 4-2 loss to the Astros, blowing a save opportunity, absorbing the loss and watching his spring ERA balloon to 6.43 after seven outings. Rough springs are nothing new for Storen. Last year, he was limited to two appearances before surgery to remove a small bone fragment from his right elbow, a procedure that cost him half a season. Two years ago,...

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Today's Nationals-Tigers lineups

March 17, 2013, 6:38am

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LAKELAND, Fla. - There's a different look to the Nationals' lineup for today's 1:05 p.m. St. Patrick's Day game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Second baseman Danny Espinosa is leading off, Tyler Moore is playing right field and batting cleanup and the Nats have four first baseman in the lineup - Moore, DH Chad Tracy, first baseman Chris Marrero and left fielder Micah Owings. Bryce Harper also made the 90-minute trip from Viera and will play center field. For the...

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One chance, some jitters and a step forward for Zimmerman

March 16, 2013, 5:32pm

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One chance, some jitters and a step forward for Zimmerman

VIERA, Fla. - Ryan Zimmerman's surgically repaired right shoulder felt so good in recent days that he talked Nationals manager Davey Johnson into pushing up his spring debut at third base by a couple of days. Instead of playing defense for the first time in Grapefruit League play Monday against the Tigers, Zimmerman did so Saturday night versus the Astros. He needed to make only one play, and handled that chance with relative ease, but it was enough to wipe away a few jitters that accompanied...

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Stretch work clicks for Strasburg on 93-pitch night

March 16, 2013, 5:52pm

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Stretch work clicks for Strasburg on 93-pitch night

VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg is itching to get the season started. His internal clock, if not his pitch count Saturday night against the Astros, tells him the season should be starting soon, not be more than two weeks away. So what did he take out of tonight's effort, in which he went deeper into a game than any other Nationals starting pitcher this spring, and recorded eight strikeouts, the most by any Washington hurler in Grapefruit League play? The 93 pitches he threw, 64 of them for...

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Not much action for Zimmerman (Nats lose 4-2)

March 16, 2013, 3:28pm

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Not much action for Zimmerman (Nats lose 4-2)

VIERA, Fla. - Ryan Zimmerman's spring debut at third base lasted four innings. He's out of the game, replaced by Chad Tracy at the hot corner for the top of the fifth. Zimmerman handled his only chance with no problems, but it's not like Carlos Corporan's slow roller leading off the second was particularly challenging. Zimmerman charged the bouncer, scooped it and threw across his body fluidly to get the Astros catcher by a couple of steps. We would have gotten a better sense of how...

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Strasburg strong, fans six through three innings (Astros take 1-0 lead)

March 16, 2013, 2:57pm

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Strasburg strong, fans six through three innings (Astros take 1-0 lead)

VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg is humming along in his fifth start of the spring. He's fanned six in three innings and has thrown 52 pitches (40 strikes) through three frames. He's expected to throw about 75 pitches tonight against the Astros. Houston got two quick singles off the Nationals' opening day starter in the first inning - a leadoff line drive by Trevor Crowe and a windblown pop to left that Bryce Harper lost in the sun that was ruled a single. Since then, the Astros are...

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Detwiler returns, will start Sunday in Lakeland (plus pitching notes)

March 16, 2013, 11:50am

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Detwiler returns, will start Sunday in Lakeland (plus pitching notes)

VIERA, Fla. - The only thing disappointing about Ross Detwiler's experience in the World Baseball Classic was the way it ended. Less than 24 hours after Team USA was eliminated by Puerto Rico, the left-hander returned to the Nationals. Detwiler, who didn't pitch in the Americans' losses to the Domincan Republic and Puerto Rico, will jump right into the fray and start Sunday against the Tigers in Lakeland. Detwiler relished the opportunity to represent his county and get some hands-on...

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Zimmerman making first start at third base

March 16, 2013, 11:28am

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Zimmerman making first start at third base

VIERA, Fla. - At the risk of sounding like one of those kitschy postcards, greetings from Space Coast Stadium. While Dan Kolko takes some well-deserved time off over the next week, I'll be carrying you through all the important Nationals news. Check back on MASNsports.com frequently and give me a follow at @masnPete on Twitter. First things first: The lineup for tonight's 6:05 p.m. game against the Astros - which will be broadcast on MASN HD, so make sure to tune in to Bob Carpenter and F.P....

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Three Nats, one inning, nine pitches, three strikeouts

March 16, 2013, 4:57am

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Three Nats, one inning, nine pitches, three strikeouts

VIERA, Fla. - A two-run loss to the Dominican Republic two nights ago and a one-run loss to Puerto Rico last night, and that's it for Team USA. The World Baseball Classic is over for the American squad. Team USA will not be a part of the semifinal round, with the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Japan and the Netherlands making up the four teams left fighting for the WBC title. Gio Gonzalez and Ross Detwiler will report back to the Nationals, while Roger Bernadina (Netherlands) and Eury...

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Haren: "I had slop out there. It was embarrassing" (plus Johnson quotes)

March 15, 2013, 12:26pm

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Haren: "I had slop out there. It was embarrassing" (plus Johnson quotes)

JUPITER, Fla. - Dan Haren sure doesn't sugarcoat things. The veteran right-hander allowed five runs on six hits over five frames today in a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals, and as reporters approached to ask about his outing, Haren cracked a smile and tossed out a few obscenities. With his typical brutally honest and incredibly self-aware style, he then started delving into his issues on the mound today. "That was just one of those days, man," Haren said. "I felt like I was throwing a...

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Haren hit around in the first (Nats lose)

March 15, 2013, 9:32am

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Haren hit around in the first (Nats lose)

JUPITER, Fla. - Five batters into the bottom of the first inning here at Roger Dean Stadium, it was already 4-0 Cardinals. Dan Haren gave up a solo home run to Jon Jay on a 3-2 pitch to open the game, marking the second straight day a Nationals starter surrendered a leadoff homer. Chris Young did the same yesterday. Haren then gave up back-to-back singles to Daniel Descalso and Matt Carpenter, and after getting Ty Wigginton to pop out to second, Haren served up a three-run shot to Matt...

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Zimmerman could make spring debut at third base tomorrow (rotation notes)

March 15, 2013, 8:44am

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Zimmerman could make spring debut at third base tomorrow (rotation notes)

JUPITER, Fla. - Joe Namath is in the house today at Roger Dean Stadium. The New York Jets legend, who apparently lives nearby, walked onto the field right as the Nationals started taking batting practice, and stood near the cage with former Orioles star and MASN broadcaster Jim Palmer. Davey Johnson and Steve McCatty both came up to the group at various points to chat it up. Johnson played alongside, and is good friends with, Palmer. Not a bad trio there - an NFL Hall of Famer in Namath, a...

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Some of this, some of that

March 15, 2013, 4:18am

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VIERA, Fla. - Ross Detwiler was on normal rest yesterday, but the Nationals left-hander didn't get the call during Team USA's 3-1 loss to the Dominican Republic in last night's World Baseball Classic. Team USA starter R.A. Dickey went five innings in the loss, so there wasn't much need for another multiple-inning guy. Manager Joe Torre went to five different relievers last night, none of whom worked more than 1 1/3 innings. The Americans will have an elimination game against Puerto Rico...

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Weekly Wrap: Starters making noise in spring training and WBC

March 14, 2013, 7:39pm

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Weekly Wrap: Starters making noise in spring training and WBC

While the Nationals continue holding camp in Viera, Fla., a few players made themselves known on the big stage, participating in the World Baseball Classic. Pitchers Ross Detwiler and Gio Gonzalez pitched four and five scoreless innings, respectively, for Team USA, both of which led to victories. On Wednesday, fellow hurler Stephen Strasburg was officially named the Nats' opening day starter. While Strasburg is a lock, the catcher's position is looking more open, with Wilson Ramos ahead of...

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Johnson on Young and Owings: "Those are veteran guys who are opening some eyes"

March 14, 2013, 1:57pm

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Johnson on Young and Owings: "Those are veteran guys who are opening some eyes"

VIERA, Fla. - Chris Young provided a solid four innings on the mound, Micah Owings provided the pop. The Nationals beat the Astros 6-3 this afternoon in large part due to the efforts of a 33-year-old pitcher and a 30-year-old pitcher-turned-position-player who are both in camp on minor league deals. Young threw four innings of one-run ball this afternoon. Outside of a leadoff homer that came on his fourth pitch of the game, Young did well to hold the Astros without a run, working out of a...

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Nats, Cardinals lineups

March 15, 2013, 6:46am

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JUPITER, Fla. - We've got a pretty good pitching matchup here at Roger Dean Stadium today, as Dan Haren and Adam Wainwright will take the mound this afternoon. The Nationals faced Wainwright here back on March 2 and smacked him around to the tune of five runs (four earned) on eight hits over three innings. Haren has looked pretty sharp this spring, and has felt like he's progressed a bit from start to start. We'll see how he fares today against a Cards lineup that has a handful of...

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Nationals pitching prospects Demny, Clay, Treinen, Encarnacion and Pineyro updates from camp

March 14, 2013, 12:11pm

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Right-hander Paul Demny has come to the accelerated development camp looking good and ready to pick up where he left off following his play in the Arizona Fall League. "He looks like he is in better shape," said Harrisburg Senators pitching coach Paul Menhart. "He took a couple of weeks off after the Arizona Fall League and came in here in really good shape. His arm is healthy. I expect big things out of him this year." Here are updates on a pair of newcomers to the Nationals...