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Game 126 lineups: Nats at Marlins

August 26, 2021, 6:33am

After suffering through a stretch of six straight outings in which he yielded at least four runs in each start, left-hander Patrick Corbin (7-12, 5.82 ERA) turned in a gem on Aug. 20 at Milwaukee, holding the playoff-bound Brewers to a run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings to pick up his first victory since July 7. Now Corbin just has to do it again. An aggressive young Marlins team will be the latest test for the southpaw's improved fastball velocity, which allows him to set up his slider. In...

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Gray impresses again, but Nats fall in extras (updated)

August 25, 2021, 6:35pm

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Gray impresses again, but Nats fall in extras (updated)

When they remember this game years from now, they might remember that the Nationals lost to the Marlins 4-3 in 10 innings. They will for sure remember what happened prior to that, when two 23-year-old right-handers dueled for the first time and showed why their respective clubs have such high hopes for both of them. Josiah Gray and Edward Cabrera went head-to-head and perhaps appropriately emerged with a draw. Gray struck out seven but departed after six innings of two-run ball with the...

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As Thomas gets another start, Martinez supports Robles

August 25, 2021, 1:44pm

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As Thomas gets another start, Martinez supports Robles

Lane Thomas hasn't supplanted Victor Robles as the Nationals' starting center fielder and leadoff hitter. But he has performed at such a high level since his acquisition from the Cardinals that manager Davey Martinez feels compelled to keep playing him for now, even as Robles returns to full health after falling ill last weekend. "Victor's feeling better," Martinez said during his Zoom session with reporters before tonight's game in Miami. "Lane's playing well and I want to continue to...

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Nats take the good and the bad from inexperienced relievers

August 24, 2021, 9:24pm

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Nats take the good and the bad from inexperienced relievers

The Nationals' 5-1 victory Tuesday night in Miami was never seriously in doubt, but there was perhaps one moment late when it appeared things might tighten up. With two outs and two on in the seventh, rookie reliever Andres Machado had to face Marlins leadoff hitter Miguel Rojas. As any Nats fan who has paid scant attention over the years knows, Rojas is as tough an out as this team ever seems to face. He works long at-bats, gets the bat on the ball, and usually finds empty space to deposit...

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Fedde cruises in Miami while Nats blast Luzardo (updated)

August 24, 2021, 6:27pm

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Fedde cruises in Miami while Nats blast Luzardo (updated)

There was a point, four or five years ago, when the Nationals could look into the future and imagine a rotation that included both Erick Fedde and JesÃºs Luzardo. And there probably was a point in more recent years when Luzardo (a third-round pick in 2016 who has since been traded to the Athletics and then the Marlins) looked to have a brighter future than Fedde (a first-round pick in 2014). These things don't always work out as everyone thinks they will, of course. Neither Fedde nor Luzardo...

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Game 125 lineups: Nats at Marlins

August 25, 2021, 11:21am

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Every Josiah Gray start has been an event since the young right-hander arrived in Washington earlier this month. Tonight's game in Miami, though, becomes an even bigger event because of the fellow young right-hander who will be facing Gray: Edward Cabrera. Cabrera, the Marlins' top pitching prospect, makes his major league debut. Which makes this a rare matchup between two pitchers who rank among the top 100 prospects in baseball. Cabrera has an electric arm, with a power sinker that reaches...

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Clay, Murphy added to bullpen; Klobosits, Rodriguez dropped

August 24, 2021, 1:51pm

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Clay, Murphy added to bullpen; Klobosits, Rodriguez dropped

Two days after adding two fresh arms to their bullpen, the Nationals added two more, continuing an ongoing attempt to find the right combination of youthful relievers to get them through the remainder of the season. Today's additions: Sam Clay and Patrick Murphy, each promoted from Triple-A Rochester. They replace Gabe Klobosits, who was optioned to Rochester, and Jefry Rodriguez, who was designated for assignment. Clay is no stranger to the Nationals bullpen, having spent the first four...

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Top pitching prospect Cavalli getting promoted to Triple-A

August 24, 2021, 7:59am

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Top pitching prospect Cavalli getting promoted to Triple-A

The Nationals are promoting Cade Cavalli to Triple-A Rochester, bringing their top pitching prospect one step closer to the big leagues, a source familiar with the decision confirmed. Cavalli, the organization's 2020 first-round pick, made 11 starts at Double-A Harrisburg, producing a 2.79 ERA, 1.276 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in only 58 innings. At times, the right-hander dominated the competition, though he continues to have some command issues, which led to 35 walks and five wild pitches in his...

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Nats claim Ford from Rays, prepare to face young Marlins

August 23, 2021, 7:13pm

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Nats claim Ford from Rays, prepare to face young Marlins

In their continued quest to improve organizational depth, the Nationals claimed Mike Ford off waivers from the Rays on Monday, hoping the former Yankees first baseman can produce at Triple-A and perhaps help out at the big league level at some point. Ford, 29, has spent parts of the last three seasons in the majors with the Yankees, first making a name for himself as a rookie in 2019 when he hit .259 with 12 homers, a .350 on-base percentage and .909 OPS in 50 games. He failed to reproduce...

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Game 124 lineups: Nats at Marlins

August 24, 2021, 11:51am

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After a run of games against contending clubs, the Nationals tonight open a three-game series against the club that currently occupies the basement of the National League East, right below them. The Marlins, like the Nats, are rebuilding, though in their case it feels more like a perpetual rebuild. But like the Nationals, the Marlins have some intriguing young players, especially on their pitching staff. And tonight we'll see one of them in JesÃºs Luzardo, the former Nats prospect who went...

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Monday morning Nats Q&A

August 22, 2021, 5:59pm

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Well, it was kind of an ugly weekend in Milwaukee for the Nationals, but these last two losses shouldn't completely overshadow the three wins that preceded them last week. Nor the continued positive developments involving several young players who are starting to make a name for themselves as long-term parts of the plan around here. We're nearly four weeks removed from the trade deadline now, and as painful as it's been at times, there does seem to be some legitimate optimism surrounding the...

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Nationals recall Sam Clay and Patrick Murphy

August 24, 2021, 11:46am

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Â· Recalled left-handed pitcher Sam Clay and right-handed pitcher Patrick Murphy from Triple-A Rochester Â· Optioned right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits to Triple-A Rochester Â· Designated right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez for assignment Â· Right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra cleared outright...

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With flurry of walks, Nats hand series finale to Brewers (updated)

August 22, 2021, 2:06pm

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With flurry of walks, Nats hand series finale to Brewers (updated)

An inexperienced pitching staff is going to make mistakes. Davey Martinez understands and accepts that. What the Nationals manager has a harder time accepting is a pitching staff that is killing itself not by getting hit by more accomplished hitters, but by handing them free bases over and over and over. It happened during Saturday's loss in Milwaukee, and it happened in even more mind-numbing fashion during today's 7-3 loss to the Brewers. Five Nationals pitchers combined to issue 11 walks...

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Game 123 lineups: Nats at Brewers

August 22, 2021, 8:30am

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The Nationals' winning streak ended Saturday in Milwaukee, but they've still got a chance to win the weekend series if they can bounce back in this afternoon's finale. All things considered, that's not a bad position to be in. They're going to need to get some quality innings out of Sean Nolin, who gets the start as Joe Ross' replacement for now. Nolin, the 31-year-old journeyman left-hander, made one other start for the Nats 10 days ago in New York and gave up four runs on eight hits in...

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Voth, McGowin rejoin bullpen; Guerra, Stevenson off roster

August 22, 2021, 8:56am

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Voth, McGowin rejoin bullpen; Guerra, Stevenson off roster

An ever-changing Nationals bullpen saw the return of two familiar right-handers today, with both Austin Voth and Kyle McGowin activated off the injured list. And an ever-changing Nats roster saw the departures of two familiar faces as a result, with Javy Guerra designated for assignment while Andrew Stevenson was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. The transactions, announced about 90 minutes before today's series finale in Milwaukee, give the Nationals a couple of moderately experienced arms, in...

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Four things to watch over last 40 games

August 21, 2021, 5:26pm

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The Nationals have 40 games remaining in the 2021 season, starting with this afternoon's series finale in Milwaukee. It's hard to believe that we're already this close to the end of the baseball season. Fall is right around the corner. On this week's episode of the "MASN All Access Podcast," Amy Jennings and I set goals for a handful of Nationals players to reach before season's end. I wanted to expand on a couple of those goals and bring up some new ones as things to look out for over...

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Nationals reinstate Kyle McGowin and Austin Voth

August 22, 2021, 9:22am

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Â· Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin from the 10-day Injured List Â· Returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth from the Injured List Â· Designated right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra for assignment Â· Optioned outfielder...

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Bullpen breaks late as Nats' winning streak is snapped (updated)

August 21, 2021, 4:13pm

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Bullpen breaks late as Nats' winning streak is snapped (updated)

It was only a matter of time. The Nationals bullpen flirted with danger too often this afternoon against the Brewers and it finally cost them in the eighth inning of a 9-6 loss. Looking for their first four-game winning streak since June 27-30, the Nationals couldn't get pitchers to make pitches when they needed them the most. After a strong showing by starter Paolo Espino, the bullpen arms gave the Brewers two leads in the second half of the game, struggling to protect their own lead or to...

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Game 122 lineups: Nats at Brewers

August 21, 2021, 10:02am

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Can the Nationals make it four in a row? After last night's win over the Brewers, the Nats are now in the midst of their longest winning streak since July 18-20. Their last four-game winning streak came all the way back from June 27-30. Paolo Espino will take the mound in pursuit of that feat as he faces the team with which he made his major league debut. Espino is 3-4 with a 4.16 ERA on the season and 3-3 with a 4.53 ERA in 11 starts. His only appearance against his former team came in a...

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Nats uncertain how Avila's return will affect catching rotation

August 21, 2021, 11:18am

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Nats uncertain how Avila's return will affect catching rotation

With two young catchers playing well on the active roster, a veteran nearing his return from the 10-day injured list and a top prospect knocking on the door at Triple-A Rochester, the Nationals' catching situation is one of the more interesting storylines to follow for the remainder of the season. After four straight games behind the plate, Riley Adams gives way to Tres Barrera, who starts today against the Brewers for the first time in a week. Even though Adams has played more recently and...