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IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation dedicate IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez Field in Annandale

August 28, 2017, 6:44am

Today, newly-inducted Baseball Hall of Fame member IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez, Fairfax County, Fairfax County Park Authority, Mason District Little League and the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation dedicated the fully-renovated IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez Field at Mason District Park in Annandale, Va. "I am truly excited to unveil IvÃ¡n "Pudge" RodrÃguez field in Virginia," RodrÃguez said. "Washington may not have been the place I played the longest, but I enjoyed every...

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GarcÃa showed promise, now needs to show consistency

October 11, 2021, 3:20pm

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GarcÃa showed promise, now needs to show consistency

PLAYER REVIEW: LUIS GARCÃA Age on opening day 2022: 21 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2016 MLB service time: 1 year, 37 days 2021 salary: $570,500 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2024, free agent in 2027 2021 stats: 70 G, 247 PA, 236 AB, 29 R, 57 H, 18 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 0 SB, 2 CS, 11 BB, 43 SO, .242 AVG, .275 OBP, .411 SLG, .686 OPS, 86 OPS+, 1 DRS (at 2B), minus-3 DRS (at SS), minus-0.2 fWAR, 0.3 bWAR Quotable: "He's made...

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Are Nats preparing Strasburg for long haul?

May 25, 2010, 7:22am

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Are Nats preparing Strasburg for long haul?

Did anyone else find it interesting that Strasburg pitched only five innings and 52 pitches against Toledo Monday? Are the Nats trying to slow him down a smidge for the long haul from June through October? It did not seem that Strasburg was being overworked Monday night. He took care of two of the innings on just 15 pitches. Are the Nats telling us they want to save the longer stints for when Stephen arrives in D.C.? The Mud Hens did get a couple of good base knocks against him but...

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Norris expects to return to lineup Saturday

May 26, 2010, 7:58pm

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Norris expects to return to lineup Saturday

WOODBRIDGE, Va. --- Potomac Nationals 21-year-old catcher Derek Norris is gradually recovering and feeling better after getting hit in the head by a 95 mile per hour fastball Friday during a game in Salem, Virginia. Norris was taken to the hospital Friday after being hit on the batting helmet by a pitch, according to a release from Potomac. Norris lay motionless on the field for nearly 10 minutes after he was hit. By the end of the night, Norris was conscious and moving his extremities at the...

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Bryce Harper ready for JUCO World Series

May 27, 2010, 12:57pm

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Bryce Harper ready for JUCO World Series

College of Southern Nevada baseball coach Tim Chambers is preparing the Coyotes for their first trip to the JUCO World Series since 2003, which begins Saturday and runs through June 5 in Grand Junction, Colorado. To follow the tournament, including play-by-play and schedules, click JUCO World Series to stay up-to-date on Bryce's exploits. This could turn out to be the biggest nine days so far in Bryce's baseball life. Seven days in the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, then two days...

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MacDougal promoted to Syracuse; Nats sign Jason Jones

May 27, 2010, 6:46pm

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MacDougal promoted to Syracuse; Nats sign Jason Jones

There were several moves in the Nats organization of note Thursday, including promotions of RHP Mike MacDougal and RHP Erik Arnesen Triple-A Syracuse. It's been a long road back for MacDougal after being released by the Marlins at the end of spring training. The Nats' save leader last year is now one step away from the major leagues again. It was a big day for RHP Cole Kimball and INF Tim Pahuta as they were promoted to from Potomac to Harrisburg. Kimball, 24, was Potomac's primary...

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At Potomac, left-hander Clayton Dill shows off "durable arm"

May 29, 2010, 1:53pm

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At Potomac, left-hander Clayton Dill shows off "durable arm"

WOODBRIDGE, Va. --- Left-handed relief pitcher Clayton Dill continues to progress with the Potomac Nationals. He was impressive in his relief appearance last week versus the Kinston Indians. The 5'11" Dill hails from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and was a 35th round selection of the Nationals in 2008. He pitched for the GCL Nats as a rookie, Vermont and Hagerstown last season. Dill attended Arkansas-Little Rock and pitched at White Hall HS. Dill notched three strikeouts Wednesday in two...

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Bryce Harper "caught like a champion" in JUCO World Series debut

May 30, 2010, 6:45pm

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Bryce Harper "caught like a champion" in JUCO World Series debut

College of Southern Nevada won their first game at the JUCO World Series Saturday 13-5 over Pitt CC (North Carolina) from Suplizio Field in Grand Junction, CO. Sophomore Donn Roach struck out 11 batters and allowed only three unearned runs over eight innings to notch the win. 17-year old Bryce Harper went two-for-four with three runs scored, a walk and a strikeout. Southern Nevada (50-14) will play Faulkner State on Monday afternoon at 4:00 pm. Eastern. During the team's scheduled day...

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Nats rocket past Astros in Houston 14-4

May 31, 2010, 1:23pm

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The Nats needed this one. With the bats cooled for most of the series in San Diego, the Nats' offense erupted in Houston with 14 hits in a 14-4 cruise over the Astros at Minute Maid Park. The highlight of the day was the 7th inning where the Nats sent 12 men to the plate and exploded for a season-high 9 runs. Adam Dunn and Ryan Zimmerman each had a pair of hits and 4 RBI. Zimmerman with a 3-run homer in the 7th frame, his third homer in two games. Carlos Maldonado slammed his first...

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P-Nats Derek Norris back in lineup; Peacock update

June 01, 2010, 2:57pm

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P-Nats Derek Norris back in lineup; Peacock update

Potomac Nationals catcher Derek Norris back behind the plate tonight for the P-Nats. Norris was hit in the head by a 95 mile per hour fastball 11 days ago and was cleared to play tonight. Norris told me last week that the helmet saved him from serious injury. Similar to Norris, teammate and catcher Brian Peacock is recovering from also getting hit in the batting helmet two days ago by a pitch. According to pitching coach Paul Menhart, Peacock is doing much better today. The P-Nats...

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Bryce Harper lone freshman semifinalist for Golden Spikes Award

June 01, 2010, 5:31pm

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Bryce Harper lone freshman semifinalist for Golden Spikes Award

USA Baseball announced Tuesday the names of the 30 semifinalists for the 2010 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award (GSA). This year will mark the 33rd consecutive year that the award has been presented to the nation's top amateur baseball player. College of Southern Nevada catcher Bryce Harper was the lone freshman semifinalist, joining 29 other Division I nominees. Harper has hit 29 homers and 89 RBI in his first season with the Coyotes, both school records. College of Southern Nevada...

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Hagerstown's Rosenbaum settles in after rough start

June 02, 2010, 12:07pm

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Hagerstown's Rosenbaum settles in after rough start

HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Lakewood BlueClaws jumped on Hagerstown lefthander Daniel Rosenbaum early, scoring three runs off four hits in the opening frame of the Lakewood 3-0 win over the Suns at Hagerstown Municipal Stadium Tuesday. After that rough first inning, Rosenbaum settled in and retired 11 of the next 13 Lakewood hitters. He finished with 5 innings, 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk and 4 strikeouts, inducing 8 groundouts and 3 flyouts. That was more of what Hagerstown fans have seen to begin this...

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Lannan battles, but offense sputters in 5-1 setback

June 02, 2010, 6:10pm

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Lannan battles, but offense sputters in 5-1 setback

The Nationals had a chance for a .500 road trip with two wins in the final two games of the series in Houston. They had to feel pretty good as well, with John Lannan on the hill to take care of that first game. Houston had their own ideas with Wandy Rodriguez (3-7) pitching five solid innings and a bullpen that held its ground, add to that a Carlos Lee two-run shot and the Astros had all they needed for a 5-1 victory over the Nationals from Minute Maid Park. Bob and Ray ask Jim Riggleman...

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Hagerstown's Smoker has promising outing

June 03, 2010, 11:39am

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Hagerstown's Smoker has promising outing

The 21-year-old left-hander Josh Smoker did well for Hagerstown on Wednesday, pitching five scoreless innings and allowing only four hits while striking out three and walking three. Smoker induced eight flyouts of the 19 Lakewood batters he faced. The Blue Claws won the game 5-3 over the Suns, but it was a step in the right direction for Smoker. Hagerstown manager Matt LeCroy says Josh has been working toward consistency all season long. "He has had some control issues that has got him...

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Clippard then Storen still works, then Capps it off

June 04, 2010, 8:47pm

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Clippard then Storen still works, then Capps it off

Manager Jim Riggleman decided to go with Tyler Clippard in the seventh inning and then Drew Storen in the eighth of the Nationals 4-2 losing streak ending win over the hot Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park. Similar to Cristian Guzman leading off and Nyjer Morgan batting second, this change paid dividends for the Nats quickly. Riggleman said he thought he might use Clippard for two innings, but after the Nats rallied for two runs to take the lead in the bottom of the seventh and the pitching...

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Get to Nats Park early Tuesday

June 05, 2010, 2:44pm

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The Nationals are advising fans to arrive early for Tuesday's major league debut of #1 selection Stephen Strasburg versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gates and the Miller Lite Scoreboard Walk open at 4:30 p.m. Fans are also urged to pick up their tickets for Tuesdays game early. Will Call windows are open Sunday at 9 a.m. until 30 minutes after the game, Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday at 9 a.m. Parking is limited, but available at Lots HH and W for $5 and $10 respectively. More...

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Stammen determined to get through first inning

June 05, 2010, 5:35pm

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Stammen determined to get through first inning

Nationals wrap up series with Reds Sunday at 1:35 p.m. from Nationals Park. RHP Craig Stammen (1-2, 5.88) faces Cincinnati RHP Bronson Arroyo (5-3, 4.92). Stammen has had a tough time in the early innings in his recent starts and has been hit hard with at least nine hits allowed in two of his last three games. He also has had some control issues with six walks in the past two starts. Craig previewed the Reds with me on Saturday. What is the bottom line for you in Sunday's start? "I have...

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Rizzo: "We have made our decision" on first pick

June 06, 2010, 8:40am

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Rizzo: "We have made our decision" on first pick

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo met with the media before Sunday's game against the Reds and did not confirm the team will select Bryce Harper with the number one overall selection in Monday's First-Year Player Draft. But it was pretty obvious they have been confident in their selection for quite some time and there is little suspense in who they will draft 1.1. "We have made our decision. Tomorrow is a huge day for us. This is a big dray for the franchise. It is a big day for me. ...

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Detwiler rehab start Wednesday at Potomac

June 06, 2010, 9:27am

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Detwiler rehab start Wednesday at Potomac

The Nationals have scheduled Ross Detwiler for a rehabilitation start for Potomac Wednesday night against the Frederick Keys at Pfitzner Stadium. Detwiler, who has been recovering from a hip injury, is schedule to make one start in Potomac Wednesday and then on to Harrisburg. It has not been decided how many starts he will get with the Senators. Manager Jim Riggleman is pleased with Detwiler's progress. "It is encouraging. I know he had a good session down there. We have been...

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Bryce Harper's coach Tim Chambers live Monday

June 06, 2010, 1:26pm

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Bryce Harper's coach Tim Chambers live Monday

Join me tomorrow as we talk with Bryce Harper's college coach Tim Chambers as the Nats prepare to take Harper with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Also joining me will be Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, Baseball America's Jim Callis talking Harper and Stephen Strasburg; we'll have Mike Rizzo's comments on what the Nats are looking for after Harper; and stay tuned for insight from MASNsports.com's Ben Goessling on the Nats draft from the scouts' perspective. Join us for our...