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Peacock knows he doesn't need to rush delivery to be effective

September 07, 2011, 12:04pm

Nationals pitcher Brad Peacock gave up a couple of hits and a walk in his major league debut, but didn't let that bother him. He still felt very good about his first outing. After all, he was excited and nervous during his first start with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs back on July 16. He settled down following that game and reeled off five straight wins from July 22 to August 29. Peacock said during those last few weeks, Syracuse pitching coach Greg Booker helped him to calm down on the...

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Peacock unfazed by four hits allowed in Nationals debut

September 06, 2011, 8:24pm

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You really had to feel for Nationals prospect Brad Peacock. He made his major league debut in less than ideal conditions. He had to follow Stephen Strasburg. Doug Slaten allowed two hits and tallied one out in front of him. On a cold and rainy Tuesday night, the Nationals top strikeout artist in the minors allowed four hits, one walk and no strikeouts, including a two-run single by the Dodgers Andre Ethier that tied the game at 3. In 1 1/3 innings, Peacock was charged with one earned run....

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Experiencing the press box for the first time

September 07, 2011, 5:10am

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Experiencing the press box for the first time

I can certainly remember my first time in a major league press box. It was back on May 25, 2009, my first assignment as an intern with MLB.com. I was assigned to cover the Orioles for the rest of the season (or until I found a full-time gig somewhere) and had the rare privilege of spending my summer among the fans at Camden Yards. A sweet gig, it was. It's been more than two years since my first experience, and meanwhile I've spent countless days and eaten too many luke warm hot dogs to...

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Nix hopes to return to lineup by weekend; Desmond will play winter ball again

September 06, 2011, 1:49pm

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Nix hopes to return to lineup by weekend; Desmond will play winter ball again

Nationals outfielder Laynce Nix, who tweaked his groin against the Atlanta Braves last week said rest is helping him and he expects to return the the lineup Saturday or Sunday against the Houston Astros. Nix said the slight groin injury is healing well and his body heals quickly when he shuts down completely for a few days. His achilles has been tender for awhile and this time off has also helped that injury. Nix said when he returns to Dallas, Texas., in the offseason, he has his own...

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Nationals reinstate Stephen Strasburg from disabled list, add six others to roster

September 06, 2011, 1:45pm

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The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 60-day disabled list, recalled right-handed pitchers Yunesky Maya and Craig Stammen, left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and outfielder Corey Brown from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and selected right-handed pitcher Brad Peacock and infielder Steve Lombardozzi from Syracuse. Additionally, the club transferred right-handed pitcher Cole Kimball to the 60-Day DL,...

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Are Nationals rushing Strasburg back too early?

September 06, 2011, 3:44am

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There is some concern about the possibility that the Nationals might be rushing right-hander Stephen Strasburg back for tonight's game. The reasoning is that an entire season of rehab might be a better answer, so he is not subjected to the possibility of re-injury or new injury. After all, the Nationals are out of the race. There is no need to "chance" it. But it is also very difficult to tell to a pitcher with the makeup of Strasburg that he has to sit this one out. It is like that...

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Mark Hornbaker: Slow and steady with Strasburg

September 06, 2011, 1:43am

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Mark Hornbaker: Slow and steady with Strasburg

With Stephen Strasburg scheduled to make his 2011 debut with the Nationals this evening, I think it is important we remember Strasburg will be on a pitch count limit of 60 pitches. I think the Nationals will follow the same path the team took with Jordan Zimmermann's comeback last season. The Nationals kept Zimmermann on a pitch count between 70 to 86 pitches in his seven starts last season. As it looks now, Strasburg will make four starts before the season ends - if his arm is feeling well....

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New Nat Marrero eager to improve at top level

September 05, 2011, 3:22am

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New Nat Marrero eager to improve at top level

Nationals first baseman Chris Marrero is into his second week with the big club and has registered seven hits in eight games, batting .241. He has hung in there at first base as he gets acclimated to the speed of the game and has leaned on the coaching staff and his teammates to help him get better. Marrero said it has been an exciting couple of weeks playing for the Nats. "Yes, definitely. I am playing every day here I am having fun," Marrero said. "I am just getting used to playing with...

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Rizzo: Harper could still play in postseason for Harrisburg

September 04, 2011, 8:41am

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Rizzo: Harper could still play in postseason for Harrisburg

Quick news and notes from Nationals Park.... Nationals first baseman Chris Marrero said he is hoping to play in the Dominican league for winter ball. Last year, he played in Puerto Rico. He said it has always been important for him to face top flight challenges in off season to maintain his consistency at the plate and in the field. Marrero says he thinks Syracuse catcher and former teammate Jhonatan Solano is likely to join him in the Dominican, and there is potential for other teammates to...

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Desmond says Nationals are producing "winners" down on the farm

September 03, 2011, 8:41pm

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Looking out at the field Saturday night you got to witness the future of the Nationals. You also got to witness the first fruit of a Nationals' system rebuilt by the likes of general manager Mike Rizzo and staff over the past few seasons. There was a lot of home grown talent on the field for first pitch against the New York Mets. Left-hander Tommy Milone was making his major league debut. He was on the mound. Shortstop Ian Desmond and second baseman Danny Espinosa were a tandem built from...

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Nationals lineup versus Mets 9/4

September 04, 2011, 7:09am

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Nationals lineup versus Mets for Sunday: Ian Desmond SS Roger Bernadina LF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Jayson Werth CF Rick Ankiel RF Danny Espinosa 2B Chris Marrero 1B Wilson Ramos C Livan Hernandez P

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Zimmerman "always happy to get chance" to win it all

September 03, 2011, 7:50pm

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Zimmerman "always happy to get chance" to win it all

It was the moment the Nationals were hoping for in the ninth against the Mets. Down 7-6, after leading 5-0, it appeared Washington might be headed to a painful loss after New York had rallied twice to take the lead. The Mets brought in Bobby Parnell and Jesus Flores greeted him with a single into left field. Brian Bixler pinch ran for him and Parnell uncorked a wild pitch while facing pinch-hitter Jonny Gomes. Bixler went to second and Gomes was walked. After Ian Desmond battled to lay down...

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Milone gets no decision in debut, but certainly left lasting impression with his bat

September 03, 2011, 8:19pm

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Milone gets no decision in debut, but certainly left lasting impression with his bat

Even though left-hander Tommy Milone did not get the victory or the loss Saturday, he certainly left his mark in his major league debut with the Washington Nationals. Milone lasted 4 1/3 innings on the mound and gave up four runs, setting down the first seven hitters he faced and striking out two. But the most dramatic moment for Milone came in the bottom of the second inning when he launched a three-run homer off of Mets starter Dillon Gee that easily cleared the right field wall and dropped...

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Zimmerman broken-bat single stuns Mets in ninth 8-7

September 03, 2011, 5:59pm

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Zimmerman broken-bat single stuns Mets in ninth 8-7

The Nationals rallied in the bottom of the ninth off reliever Bobby Parnell to stun the New York Mets 8-7. Jesus Flores led off with a base hit to left field and was replaced by pinch runner Brian Bixler. Bixler then got to second base on a wild pitch. Pinch hitter Jonny Gomes walked to put men on first and second with no outs. The Mets then intentionally walked Roger Bernadina to face Ryan Zimmerman. Yes, that Ryan Zimmerman. Ryan Zimmerman talks on the field with Debbi about his...

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Milone selected, LaRoche to 60-day, Rodriguez returns

September 03, 2011, 1:45pm

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Milone selected, LaRoche to 60-day, Rodriguez returns

The Nationals announced they have selected the contract of left-hander Tommy Milone from Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs and he will start Saturday night in his major league debut against the New York Mets. The 24-year old Milone went 12-6 with a 3.22 ERA in 24 starts this season with Syracuse. He struck out a league-best 155 batters and yielded only 16 walks in 148 1/3 innings. To make room for Milone on the 40-man roster, first baseman Adam LaRoche, recovering from shoulder surgery, was...

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Nationals' Milone three-run shot; but Bay blast ties it 6-6 (updated)

September 03, 2011, 3:46pm

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Making his major league debut already one to remember, Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone hit a three-run homer into the right field bullpen in the second inning to give Washington a 5-0 advantage. Early on, things looked good for Milone. He fired 13 pitches, 10 for strikes in a 1-2-3 first frame, getting a groundout and a pair of flyouts against Jose Reyes, Justin Turner and Lucas Duda. He also enjoyed a three up, three down second inning, which included his first major league strikeout of...

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Milone gets off to good start in major league debut, Nats stake early lead

September 03, 2011, 3:14pm

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Milone gets off to good start in major league debut, Nats stake early lead

Nationals left-hander Tommy Milone came out with precision in his major league debut against the New York Mets Saturday night at Nationals Park. He fired 13 pitches, 10 for strikes in a 1-2-3 first frame, getting a groundout and a pair of flyouts against Jose Reyes, Justin Turner and Lucas Duda. The Nationals led off their half of the first with a home run curving just around the inside of the left field foul pole by Ian Desmond, against Dillon Gee, and the Nationals lead, 1-0. It was the...

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Strasburg says he will make four starts in September, excited for return Tuesday

September 03, 2011, 1:34pm

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Strasburg says he will make four starts in September, excited for return Tuesday

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his first major league start since August 21, 2010 this Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be 368 days since he underwent Tommy John surgery and he said Saturday that he is a different pitcher as he makes his second season debut with the Nationals. "I kind of know what to expect (this year)," Strasburg said. "I am just going to go out there and do my thing. It is something that I worked extremely hard for....

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Nationals select contract of Tom Milone; reinstate Ivan Rodriguez from disabled list, transfer Adam LaRoche to 60-day DL

September 03, 2011, 1:13pm

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The Washington Nationals today selected left-handed pitcher Tom Milone from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Additionally, the Nationals returned from rehab and reinstated catcher Ivan Rodriguez from the 15-day disabled list and transferred first baseman Adam LaRoche to the 60-day DL. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Milone went 12-6 with a 3.22 ERA in 24 starts this season with Syracuse. With an...

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Nationals starting lineup against Mets in Milone debut

September 03, 2011, 12:58pm

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The starting lineup tonight for the Washington Nationals in Tommy Milone's major league debut: Ian Desmond SS Roger Bernadina RF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Michael Morse LF Jayson Werth CF Danny Espinosa 2B Chris Marrero 1B Jesus Flores C Tommy Milone P