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Rest of NL East now trying to unseat champion Nationals

December 04, 2019, 6:34pm

The National League East is a competitive division, if not always in the actual standings then at least in the mindset four of the five franchises take when trying to outdo each other. And that hasn't changed one bit since the Nationals won the World Series. If anything, the major participants in this division appear to be growing even more competitive with each other. The task facing the Braves, Phillies and Mets this winter is crystal clear: Overtake the Nationals. In the case of the...

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As celebrations wrap up, time for Nats to get back to work

December 02, 2019, 8:29pm

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As celebrations wrap up, time for Nats to get back to work

They gathered Monday evening at The Anthem along the Southwest Waterfront, Mark Lerner and Mike Rizzo and Ryan Zimmerman and several thousand Nationals fans who wanted to watch the premiere of the official 2019 World Series documentary and celebrate the ballclub's achievement en masse one more time. Lerner talked about the moment he knew his team was going to win the series (when Astros manager A.J. Hinch pulled the dominant Zack Greinke up 2-1 in the seventh inning of Game 7). Rizzo talked...

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Fans could see a new Braves world in 2020

December 04, 2019, 11:11am

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Fans could see a new Braves world in 2020

Last offseason, the Nationals' Mike Rizzo went to work early on building his roster, getting catchers Kurt Suzuki and Yan Gomes and relief pitchers Trevor Rosenthal and Kyle Barraclough. This offseason, it is the Braves, defending National League East champions, that are roster-building early. The Braves signed free-agent lefty pitcher Cole Hamels to an $18 million contract, adding to a list of transactions. They spent $98 million this offseason by signing three relievers - Will Smith, Chris...

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Guerra non-tendered, Nationals will bring back others

December 02, 2019, 4:43pm

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The Nationals did not tender contracts to relievers Javy Guerra and Koda Glover before tonight's league-mandated deadline, essentially releasing both right-handers, though the oft-injured Glover had already announced his retirement earlier this afternoon. The club did tender contracts to four other arbitration-eligible players: Trea Turner, Michael A. Taylor, Joe Ross and Roenis ElÃas. None of those players have agreed to terms on 2020 contracts yet, as Wilmer Difo and Hunter Strickland did...

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Mike Rizzo named Baseball America's Executive of the Year

December 03, 2019, 8:23am

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Mike Rizzo named Baseball America's Executive of the Year

Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo was named Baseball America's 2019 Executive of the Year on Tuesday after guiding the organization to its first World Series Championship. It is the first time Baseball America has honored Rizzo with this award. He was previously named the 2012 MLB Executive of the Year by the Boston Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. En route to the World Series Championship, the 2019 Washington...

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Unable to overcome injuries, Glover retires at 26

December 02, 2019, 10:43am

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Unable to overcome injuries, Glover retires at 26

Unable to get himself healthy enough to pitch this year after missing much of the previous two seasons with various injuries, Nationals reliever Koda Glover surprisingly announced his retirement from professional baseball this afternoon. "I write to you all today with great despair, that I will be announcing my retirement from professional baseball," the 26-year-old wrote in a message posted to his Twitter account. "I have experienced a number of injuries the past three years and I believe...

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Nationals face several decisions at deadline (Strickland signed)

December 01, 2019, 6:57pm

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It's non-tender day across Major League Baseball, a day when a handful of players from each club worry they might get dumped but in most cases survive to live another day. How's this all work? Well, players who are eligible for salary arbitration - those with more than three years but fewer than six years of big league service time - must be tendered a contract by 8 p.m. today. All that means is that teams must declare their intention to sign those players to 2020 contracts. They don't have...

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Nats sign Difo for $1 million, avoiding arbitration

December 01, 2019, 12:18pm

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Nats sign Difo for $1 million, avoiding arbitration

The Nationals have agreed to terms with Wilmer Difo on a 2020 contract that will pay the utility infielder $1 million if he's on the big league roster, a source familiar with the deal confirmed this afternoon. The signing, which was first reported by USA Today, comes one day before Major League Baseball's deadline for clubs to tender contracts to all arbitration-eligible players. It means Difo and the Nationals will avoid going to arbitration, but it doesn't guarantee him the full $1...

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After erratic season, Suero needs to find formula for consistency

November 30, 2019, 8:11pm

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After erratic season, Suero needs to find formula for consistency

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we have reviewed each significant player on the Nationals roster. We conclude today with Wander Suero, who led the staff in relief appearances while being wildly inconsistent game to game. PLAYER REVIEW: WANDER SUERO Age on opening day 2020: 28 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, February 2010 MLB service time: 1 year, 123 days 2019 salary: $562,500 Contract status: Under team control, could be arbitration-eligible in 2021, free...

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Hard-throwing Rainey showed potential to pitch late innings

November 29, 2019, 7:04pm

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Hard-throwing Rainey showed potential to pitch late innings

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Tanner Rainey, who by season's end had established himself as one of the more reliable members of the bullpen. PLAYER REVIEW: TANNER RAINEY Age on opening day 2020: 27 How acquired: Traded from Reds for Tanner Roark, December 2018 MLB service time: 158 days 2019 salary: $555,000 Contract status: Under club control, could be arbitration-eligible in 2022,...

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Intriguing Voth has thrust himself into mix for 2020 rotation spot

November 28, 2019, 7:18pm

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Intriguing Voth has thrust himself into mix for 2020 rotation spot

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Austin Voth, who proved to be one of the club's biggest surprises this season. PLAYER REVIEW: AUSTIN VOTH Age on opening day 2020: 27 How acquired: Fifth-round pick, 2013 draft MLB service time: 127 days 2019 salary: $556,000 Contract status: Under team control, could be arbitration-eligible in 2022, free agent in 2026 2019 stats: 2-1, 3.30 ERA, 9 G, 8...

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Source: Gomes, Nats agree on two-year, $10 million deal

November 27, 2019, 6:46pm

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Source: Gomes, Nats agree on two-year, $10 million deal

The Nationals and Yan Gomes agreed to terms Wednesday night on a two-year, $10 million contract, ensuring the club will keep its productive catching tandem together for another season at a discounted price. The deal isn't official yet, but a source confirmed the two sides came to agreement Wednesday evening. ESPN.com was first to report the signing. The Nationals had declined a $9 million club option on Gomes earlier this month, instead paying off a $1 million buyout, but did express interest...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Dominant pitching and coming through in the clutch

November 25, 2019, 11:06am

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Happy Thanksgiving, NatsTown! Today is a day for giving thanks, and at the top of most Nationals fans' lists is the fact that a certain team sporting a curly W and blue uniform tops delivered a World Series championship to D.C. last month. Never gets tired hearing that, does it? I suspect it won't for a long time to come. Whatever's on your Thanksgiving table, you're sure to indulge today. Turkey coma, anyone? My table has traditionally included a roasted bird, stuffing, mashed potatoes,...

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After an erratic season, what does the future hold for Ross?

November 26, 2019, 6:22pm

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After an erratic season, what does the future hold for Ross?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Joe Ross, who was wildly erratic during a season that included several promotions and demotions, and then surprisingly started Game 5 of the World Series. PLAYER REVIEW: JOE ROSS Age on opening day 2020: 26 How acquired: Traded with Trea Turner from Padres, with Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott going to Rays in three-team deal, December 2014 MLB service...

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Nationals players give out 61 full postseason shares

November 26, 2019, 6:53am

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Nationals players received a total of $29,110,012.47 for winning the World Series, which they elected to divvy up among a host of people who played a role in the franchise's first championship. Sixty-one people received full shares valued at $382,358.18 apiece. Players also gave out 14.13 partial shares and two cash awards, Major League Baseball announced today. The MLB players' pool comes from a percentage of gate receipts from each postseason round: 50 percent from the wild card games, 60...

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How serious should Nats be about re-signing Hudson?

November 25, 2019, 6:56pm

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How serious should Nats be about re-signing Hudson?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Daniel Hudson, who was acquired on July 31 to help a struggling bullpen and wound up closing out the World Series. PLAYER REVIEW: DANIEL HUDSON Age on opening day 2020: 33 How acquired: Traded from Blue Jays for Kyle Johnston, July 2019 MLB service time: 10 years, 106 days 2019 salary: $1.5 million (Nats paid $483,871) Contract status: Free agent 2019...

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Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late

November 24, 2019, 7:27pm

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Overworked early, Doolittle rested and returned to form late

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Sean Doolittle, who was overused early, saw his season fall apart during the late summer but then returned healthy and effective at the end. PLAYER REVIEW: SEAN DOOLITTLE Age on opening day 2020: 33 How acquired: Traded with Ryan Madson from Athletics for Blake Treinen, JesÃºs Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse, July 2017 MLB service time: 7 years, 122...

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Like his team, SÃ¡nchez turned season around and won big

November 23, 2019, 7:50pm

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Like his team, SÃ¡nchez turned season around and won big

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez, who (much like the team as a whole) completely turned his season around after a wretched start. PLAYER REVIEW: ANÃBAL SÃNCHEZ Age on opening day 2020: 36 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2018 MLB service time: 13 years, 83 days 2019 salary: $8 million ($2 million deferred to 2021) Contract status: Signed for $9...

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Corbin lives up to the hype in first season with Nats

November 22, 2019, 2:45pm

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Corbin lives up to the hype in first season with Nats

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Patrick Corbin, who in his first year in D.C. made exactly the kind of impact the club hoped he would. PLAYER REVIEW: PATRICK CORBIN Age on opening day 2020: 30 How acquired: Signed as free agent, December 2018 MLB service time: 7 years, 105 days 2019 salary: $12.5 million (plus $2.5 million signing bonus) Contract status: Signed for $19 million in 2020,...

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Duffy's World Series "word art" features Zimmerman's joyful celebration

November 22, 2019, 7:53am

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Duffy's World Series "word art" features Zimmerman's joyful celebration

As he was searching for a focus for his latest installment in his "The Road to the World Series" collection, Philadelphia artist Dan Duffy saw the image of Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman celebrating after the last out that secured a Game 7 victory over the Astros and a Fall Classic championship and knew he'd found the perfect starting point. Zimmerman, who had seen the highs and lows of a franchise that made him its first draft pick in 2005, stopped on the Minute Maid Park field...