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Healthy Scherzer leads the way on first day of workouts

February 13, 2020, 12:05pm

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Oh, yeah, there actually was some baseball being practiced around here today. It kind of got lost in the shuffle of the Nationals opening their title defense while the Astros tried to defend themselves, but pitchers and catchers took the fields outside FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches for the first time in 2020. And that meant Max Scherzer took the mound in front of the public for the first time in 2020. Which is always a must-see event. Scherzer actually reports to...

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As Astros apologize, Nats players share thoughts on scandal

February 13, 2020, 10:37am

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As Astros apologize, Nats players share thoughts on scandal

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The contrast was impossible to ignore. On one side of FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, more than 50 reporters and photographers listened to Astros owner Jim Crane and players Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve apologize for the sign-stealing scandal that has engulfed baseball since it was revealed three months ago. It was not, by all accounts, well received. On the other side of this sprawling complex, a grand total of seven media members (four writers, one print...

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A wild first day of spring expected in West Palm Beach

February 12, 2020, 5:27pm

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A wild first day of spring expected in West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sometime around 9:30 a.m. today, every pitcher and catcher in Nationals camp will emerge from the clubhouse and gather on the adjacent agility field outside for the first of 37 planned "Circle of Trust" morning meetings. Davey Martinez will set the tone for the day - and the spring in general - with some combination of instruction, wisdom and laughter. Perhaps a live animal will be involved. It's happened before. The World Series champions will be loose and free,...

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Fans pack Nationals Park for Winterfest

February 13, 2020, 8:06am

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The Nationals held their annual Winterfest event at Nats Park on Saturday and Sunday.

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Updates from Nats Winterfest and Astros' penalties | MASN All Access

February 13, 2020, 8:01am

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Updates from Nats Winterfest and Astros' penalties | MASN All Access

Paul Mancano recaps Nationals Winterfest and discusses the penalties imposed on the Astros.

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Astros with an asterisk | MASN All Access Podcast

February 13, 2020, 7:58am

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Astros with an asterisk | MASN All Access Podcast

Mark Zuckerman joins Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano to discuss updates from Nationals Winterfest and the Astros' penalties. Brought to you by Marymount University. Visit MaryountSaints.com to learn more about our student athletes and programs today.

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Carter's key to Nats' infield plan | MASN All Access Podcast

February 13, 2020, 5:45am

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Carter's key to Nats' infield plan | MASN All Access Podcast

Carter Kieboom will have an opportunity to make the team this spring. Will he take advantage? Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano discuss the Nats' plan for the infield and examine Max Scherzer's incredible run in D.C.

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Nats invite 22 non-roster players to big league camp

February 12, 2020, 12:01pm

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Nats invite 22 non-roster players to big league camp

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Nationals have invited 22 non-roster players to participate in big league camp, a group that includes a host of veterans with major league experience and a handful of prospects who aren't yet on the organization's 40-man roster. Among the veterans who signed minor league contracts and were extended big league invitations are: * Javy Guerra, who made 40 relief appearances for the Nationals last season with a 4.86 ERA and 1.248 WHIP and then pitched in a pair of...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Lots of bonus baseball

February 10, 2020, 10:24am

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It's been a dreary winter. Not as long as most offseasons, given the fact that the Nationals won the World Series, delaying until Halloween the beginning of the dearth of the national pastime. But months on end without baseball has a way of dragging you down. But a new season began this week when pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in West Palm Beach, Fla. In no time, the exhibition games will be replaced by meaningful battles as other teams take aim at the Nats, baseball's new...

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Spring training storylines: Life as defending champs

February 11, 2020, 9:56am

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Spring training storylines: Life as defending champs

We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We conclude today with the quest to repeat as World Series champions ... Nationals pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach today. Just as they've done each of the last three springs. And just as they did the previous 12 springs in Viera. Nothing special happens. Guys just show up at the complex, reunite with teammates, coaches and support...

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Seven Nats exhibition games to be broadcast on MASN

February 09, 2020, 8:39am

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Seven Nats exhibition games to be broadcast on MASN

MASN announced today that seven Nationals exhibition games will be televised this spring, including next week's highly anticipated Grapefruit League opener against the Astros and new manager Dusty Baker. The first six televised games will all come from FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. The seventh broadcast game will come from Nationals Park, where the defending World Series champions will face a team made up of organizational prospects in a just-announced 4 p.m. exhibition finale dubbed...

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Mr. National is back! | MASN All Access Podcast

February 12, 2020, 12:00pm

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Mr. National is back! | MASN All Access Podcast

Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano discuss the return of Ryan Zimmerman and give their favorite and least favorite moves of the offseason. Brought to you by Marymount University. Visit MarymountSaints.com to learn more about our student athletes and programs today.

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Nationals spring eternal | MASN All Access Podcast

February 12, 2020, 11:49am

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Bobby Blanco and Paul Mancano discuss the biggest storylines heading into spring training and review the 2019-20 offseason.

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Nationals announce 2020 non-roster invitees

February 12, 2020, 11:37am

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The Washington Nationals announced their 2020 Spring Training non-roster invitees on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Right-handed pitchers: Dakota Bacus, Bryan Bonnell, Wil Crowe, Paolo Espino, Jhonatan German, Javy Guerra, David Hernandez, Kevin Quackenbush, Derek Self Left-handed pitchers: Fernando Abad, Sam Freeman Catchers: Welington Castillo, Taylor Gushue, Jakson Reetz Infielders: Luis Garcia, Brandon Snyder,...

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Nationals announce 2020 promotional schedule

February 10, 2020, 4:23am

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After capturing the franchise's first World Series championship, the Nationals are preparing to defend their crown. Fans coming to Nationals Park during this special season will be treated to several World Series-themed promotions and another exciting National League East Division race. The Washington Nationals are thrilled to announce the team's full 2020 promotional calendar, which can be found online at nationals.com/Promotions! Single game tickets for all 2020 regular season games,...

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Nationals announce 2020 spring training broadcast schedule

February 12, 2020, 7:27am

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Single game tickets are on sale now at nationals.com/Spring for the fourth season of Washington Nationals Spring Training at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches! For fans that are not able to make it to Spring Training, the Nationals broadcast partners, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and 106.7 The Fan, will broadcast a total of 16 Nationals Spring Training matchups in 2020. The Nationals spring schedule features seven games televised by MASN and a combined 12 games airing on 106.7...

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Spring training storylines: Is Kieboom the answer at third?

February 10, 2020, 8:00pm

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Spring training storylines: Is Kieboom the answer at third?

We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We continue today with the search for Anthony Rendon's replacement at third base ... When Bryce Harper departed for Philadelphia one year ago, the Nationals knew exactly how they intended to account for his loss. They had three starting outfielders already in house, and most importantly, they were confident Juan Soto could make up the offensive...

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Spring training storylines: Finding the right lineup combo

February 09, 2020, 7:24pm

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Spring training storylines: Finding the right lineup combo

We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We continue today with the lineup decisions Davey Martinez must make ... It's surprise quiz time, folks. Do you remember who batted leadoff for the Nationals on opening day last season? Who hit sixth? Who hit eighth? (No peeking allowed.) Do you know the answer? You'll be forgiven if you forgot that Adam Eaton was the Nats' first batter of 2019,...

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Spring training storylines: The No. 5 starter competition

February 08, 2020, 8:00pm

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Spring training storylines: The No. 5 starter competition

We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We continue today with the battle for the No. 5 starter's job ... It's not unusual for a club to hold an open competition for at least one spot in its opening day rotation. It is unusual, however, for a club to have four elite starters already locked in and three relatively experienced competitors in the running for that final job, with all three...

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Spring training storylines: Rizzo and Martinez's contracts

February 07, 2020, 8:08pm

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Spring training storylines: Rizzo and Martinez's contracts

We've reached the final countdown to spring training, so we're counting down the most important storylines surrounding the Nationals this spring. We begin today with the status of Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez's contracts ... If there's one subject a defending World Series champion shouldn't have to think about, it's the future of its general manager and manager. Really, why would anyone spend a second wondering how secure Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez's jobs are? Why? Because at this...