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Zimmerman endorses rebuild, contemplates his future

July 31, 2021, 4:43pm

Ryan Zimmerman knows what it's like to be part of a rebuild. Even if the specific details have faded from his mind over the last 12 years, the longest-tenured player in Nationals history remembers taking the field every night in 2009 on a 103-loss club that featured only a handful of players who would actually stick around long enough to be part of the club's first division title three years later. But what Zimmerman - and the Nationals, by extension - experienced this week was completely...

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Reality begins to set in for Nats on day two of rebuild (updated)

July 31, 2021, 6:21pm

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Reality begins to set in for Nats on day two of rebuild (updated)

If Day 1 of the next era of Nationals baseball offered everyone a glimpse at what could still make the rest of this season fun, Day 2 offered a harsh reminder of how rough the next two months could still be. During a 6-3 loss to the Cubs, the rebuilding Nats showed little of the youthful energy and talent that was on display during Friday night's win. This game saw a ragged start from Joe Ross, sloppy defense from Carter Kieboom and Luis GarcÃa and a general lack of offense against an...

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Game 105 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs

August 01, 2021, 7:46am

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It's a gray Sunday at Nationals Park, and I actually mean that in the literal sense. Rain is forecast on and off throughout the afternoon. Hopefully, it doesn't impact the game, but the grounds crew has the tarp ready to go just in case. Metaphorically, it's been a gray several days for the Nats, who just wrapped up one of the worst months in club history, going 8-18. And that's just their record. As we know, a whole lot of other stuff happened that wasn't directly related to wins and...

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Reliever Thompson is first acquisition to join Nats

July 31, 2021, 2:02pm

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Reliever Thompson is first acquisition to join Nats

The first of the 12 prospects the Nationals acquired before this week's trade deadline has joined the active roster. Mason Thompson, a reliever the Nats received from the Padres for Daniel Hudson late Thursday night, has arrived in Washington and was formally placed on the 26-man roster for tonight's game against the Cubs. The 23-year-old right-hander does have some big league experience, having debuted for San Diego last month. In four appearances, he allowed one run on four hits and one...

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Brady House not feeling extra pressure with rebuild

July 31, 2021, 2:01pm

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Brady House not feeling extra pressure with rebuild

All rebuilds have a face attached to them. Usually one of a young, up and coming player - whether a high draft pick or fast-rising prospect - that signifies the hope of what's to come. The light at the end of the tunnel. The success of the future. I know Nationals manager Davey Martinez said he doesn't like the term "rebuild," but for our purposes, let's just stick to calling it that, even if this new direction for the franchise is more of a retooling or reloading. Whatever "re-" you...

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Newly acquired players have reshaped Nats farm system

July 30, 2021, 10:14pm

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Newly acquired players have reshaped Nats farm system

It will be years before anyone can know if the Nationals got enough legitimate prospects during their 36-hour trade deadline binge of 2021 to lift the franchise back into contention. As much as folks want to instantly grade a team's performance on trades, it simply can't be done until all involved players have a chance to prove who they are on the field. But this much we can say already about the 12 young players the Nats just acquired from six clubs in exchange for eight veterans: They have...

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New-look Nationals start off new era with win (updated)

July 30, 2021, 5:52pm

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The reboot of the Washington Nationals began tonight with a 34-year-old journeyman on the mound, a 22-year-old superstar batting third, a major-league cleanup hitter batting behind him, and a bunch of other assorted parts surrounding them. Some are potential parts of the franchise's future, some are not. It may have left a majority in the crowd of 33,882 sad, angry, intrigued, maybe even excited for the possibilities in a few cases. But this is the new reality for an organization that won its...

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Game 104 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs

July 31, 2021, 12:20pm

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At the end of an emotional 36-hour stretch for a completely gutted Nationals roster was this perhaps unexpected fact: The Nats not only beat the Cubs on Friday night, they also picked up a game on everyone in front of them in the National League East. They're now 6 1/2 games back of the Mets. No, the front office isn't suddenly regretting their decision to trade away eight veterans in the first step of an acknowledged franchise rebuild, but the guys who do take the field every night the rest...

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Eight veterans in total dealt before deadline (updated)

July 30, 2021, 12:54pm

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Eight veterans in total dealt before deadline (updated)

When the clock reached 4 p.m. and it was all said and done, the Nationals had traded away eight veterans off their 2021 roster, four of them key contributors to the club's World Series title only 21 months ago. In their place will come 12 prospects of varying pedigrees from six other organizations, all of them now trying to win this season while the Nats begin a rebuild they hope is neither too long nor too painful. In the final moments before this afternoon's deadline, general manager Mike...

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MLB suspends Castro 30 games, Nats will release him

July 30, 2021, 8:04am

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MLB suspends Castro 30 games, Nats will release him

Major League Baseball has suspended Starlin Castro for 30 days for violating the league's domestic abuse policy, and the Nationals subsequently announced they will release the veteran infielder once he completes the suspension. "My office has completed its investigation into the allegations that Starlin Castro violated Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in the league's announcement. "Having reviewed...

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Source: Nats agree to terms with first-round pick House

July 30, 2021, 6:29am

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Source: Nats agree to terms with first-round pick House

As they continue to tear down their 2021 roster in the final hours leading up to today's trade deadline, the Nationals took a key step in their quest to rebuild the franchise back up in the coming years, agreeing to a deal with recent first-round draft pick Brady House. The agreement, first reported by Baseball America and confirmed by a source familiar with the signing, is for $5 million, which is more than $450,000 above the designated slot value for the 11th overall pick. House, 18,...

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Game 103 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs (plus roster moves)

July 30, 2021, 2:08pm

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Game 103 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs (plus roster moves)

Hey, don't forget: There's still a baseball game to be played tonight! After the Nationals made six franchise-altering trades over the last 24 hours that netted them 12 new prospects for eight veterans, manager Davey Martinez's new-look team now has to turn its attention to a three-game series against the Cubs, who will also have a new-look roster. Originally, it appeared that Jon Lester was tonight's scheduled starter, but since he was traded to the Cardinals at the last minute, Paolo...

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Nationals select the contracts of Gabe Klobosits and AdriÃ¡n Sanchez and recall Tres Barrera

July 30, 2021, 2:04pm

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The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits and infielder AdriÃ¡n Sanchez on Friday. Additionally they recalled catcher Tres Barrera from Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Klobosits, 26, went 3-2 with seven saves and a 0.56 ERA (2 ER/32.0 IP) in 24 games between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester this season. He recorded 36 strikeouts, 10 walks, one home run...

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The breaking up of a champion, and the task of building another

July 29, 2021, 10:51pm

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The breaking up of a champion, and the task of building another

Breaking up is hard to do. How do you cut ties with your first true love, say goodbye to someone who brought you so much joy, explain to them you're finally ready to move on? How do you do it? First, you come to the realization yourself that it's time. Then you suck it up, tell it to their face in simple, honest terms, tell them how they'll always hold a special place in your heart and then turn around and walk away, confident you made the right decision, resisting the urge to look back over...

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Nationals acquire Lane Thomas

July 30, 2021, 12:45pm

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The Washington Nationals acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jon Lester on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Thomas, 25, entered the 2021 season ranked as the No. 9 prospect in the Cardinals organization and recognized as the "Fastest Baserunner" and "Best Defensive Outfielder" in the organization by Baseball America. He has appeared in 32 games for the...

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Nationals acquire Richard Guasch, Drew Millas and Seth Shuman

July 30, 2021, 12:30pm

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The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Richard Guasch, catcher Drew Millas and right-handed pitcher Seth Shuman from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for catcher Yan Gomes, infielder/outfielder Josh Harrison and cash considerations on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Guasch, 23, joins the Nationals after going 1-4 with a 4.67 ERA in 13 games (nine starts) for High-A Lansing this season. He has recorded 68...

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Nationals acquire top prospects in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner

July 30, 2021, 12:19pm

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The Washington Nationals acquired catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, right-handed pitcher Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Washington Nationals Managing Principal Owner Mark D. Lerner made the following statement regarding Max Scherzer and Trea Turner: "Today...

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Schwarber to Red Sox, Hudson to Padres (updated)

July 29, 2021, 7:57pm

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Schwarber to Red Sox, Hudson to Padres (updated)

The dismantling of the Nationals' 2021 roster continued into the night when general manager Mike Rizzo struck deals to send Kyle Schwarber to the Red Sox and Daniel Hudson to the Padres in exchange for three more prospects in total, this only hours after agreeing to a blockbuster trade that will send Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Dodgers, this after starting the day by shipping Brad Hand to the Blue Jays. The trade deadline doesn't arrive until 4 p.m. Friday, but the Nats might well be...

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Source: Nats finalizing deal to send Scherzer, Turner to L.A.

July 29, 2021, 6:10pm

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Source: Nats finalizing deal to send Scherzer, Turner to L.A.

The Nationals aren't just trading Max Scherzer to a National League West contender. They're also including Trea Turner in the deal. A blockbuster trade that will send both Scherzer and Turner to Los Angeles for four young players, headlined by the Dodgers' two top-rated prospects (catcher Keibert Ruiz and right-hander Josiah Gray), is in the final stages of being approved by all affected parties, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed tonight. Also included in the trade are...

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Nationals acquire Aldo Ramirez

July 30, 2021, 4:20am

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The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Aldo Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Kyle Schwarber on Thursday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ramirez, 20, is 1-1 with a 2.03 ERA in eight starts for Low-A Salem. He has 32 strikeouts against eight walks with one home run allowed in 31.0 innings pitched. Over his last three starts, Ramirez has tossed 14.0 consecutive scoreless innings, striking...