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Nationals announce roster moves

August 04, 2019, 10:04am

The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra from Triple-A Fresno Recalled outfielder Andrew Stevenson from Double-A Harrisburg Placed left-handed pitcher Roenis ElÃas on the 10-day Injured List with a right hamstring strain Placed infielder Howie Kendrick on the 10-day Injured List with a left hamstring strain...

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Strasburg takes another beating from D-backs in 18-7 rout

August 03, 2019, 7:56pm

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Strasburg takes another beating from D-backs in 18-7 rout

PHOENIX - Stephen Strasburg took the mound tonight at Chase Field looking to continue perhaps the best sustained stretch of his career. The right-hander had won seven consecutive starts and just completed a perfect a 5-0 July in which he drove in more runs (six) than he surrendered (four). And then the Diamondbacks dug in to face Strasburg and did what nobody else has done to him. Well, nobody else but themselves. Over the course of 4 2/3 harrowing innings in the desert, Arizona's lineup...

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ElÃas feeling better, but IL decision is looming (Nats down 10-4)

August 03, 2019, 3:30pm

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ElÃas feeling better, but IL decision is looming (Nats down 10-4)

PHOENIX - The Nationals continue to hope Roenis ElÃas suffered only an upper leg cramp running down the line Friday night to try to beat out a chopper to short, but they are still planning to have the newly acquired reliever undergo an MRI to check for a hamstring strain and may feel compelled to place him on the injured list in the next 24 hours to be safe. General manager Mike Rizzo today referred to ElÃas having "tweaked his hammy," and though he doesn't sense the left-hander's...

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Game 110 lineups: Nats at Diamondbacks

August 03, 2019, 12:29pm

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PHOENIX - Fresh off Friday night's impressive pitching effort in a 3-0, one-hit shutout of the Diamondbacks, the Nationals now try to make it two in a row while Stephen Strasburg tries to make it eight in a row. That would be eight wins in a row for Strasburg, the newly minted National League Picher of the Month for July, who has emerged with a W in each of his last seven starts. His last loss came way back on June 15. That actually remains the last time any of the Nats' top four starters...

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Strasburg named NL Pitcher of the Month

August 03, 2019, 8:35am

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PHOENIX - Max Scherzer was the National League's best pitcher in June. Stephen Strasburg was the NL's best pitcher in July. Strasburg today became the second consecutive Nationals right-hander to earn the league's Pitcher of the Month Award, honored for his dominant July that was every bit as impressive as his rotation mate's dominant June. Strasburg went 5-0 with a 1.14 ERA in five starts, striking out 44 batters while walking only seven in 31 2/3 innings, posting a microscopic 0.92 WHIP....

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Trio of acquired relievers eager to help Nats win down stretch

August 03, 2019, 12:07am

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Trio of acquired relievers eager to help Nats win down stretch

PHOENIX - They all had different initial reactions upon learning they had been traded - Daniel Hudson figured for weeks he'd be headed somewhere, Roenis ElÃas was excited to join a team in a pennant race, Hunter Strickland was completely blindsided by the news - but there was a common sentiment among all three of the Nationals' July 31 acquisitions: They just want to help their new team reach the postseason. "I mean, that's what it's all about," Strickland said. "That's why every...

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Stephen Strasburg named National League Pitcher of the Month

August 03, 2019, 11:08am

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Stephen Strasburg named National League Pitcher of the Month

Following a month in which he went 5-0 with a 1.14 ERA (4 ER/31.2 IP) and 44 strikeouts with just seven walks and zero home runs allowed in five starts, Washington Nationals right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg was named National League Pitcher of the Month for July on Saturday. Major League Baseball made the announcement on MLB Network. In the month of July, Strasburg ranked among National League pitchers in home runs allowed per 9.0 IP (T1st, 0.00), opponents' slugging percentage (2nd,...

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Despite injury, new bullpen thrives in Nats' 3-0 win

August 02, 2019, 8:23pm

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Despite injury, new bullpen thrives in Nats' 3-0 win

PHOENIX - Davey Martinez was handed a brand-new bullpen tonight, and with that came a whole new strategy for managing the second half of ballgames. After getting 5 1/3 scoreless innings from Joe Ross, Martinez was able to go straight to his relief corps, confident that group was deep enough to cover the rest of the game. And it absolutely was deep enough. Two newcomers - Roenis ElÃas and Hunter Strickland - handled the sixth and seventh innings with ease. Holdovers Fernando Rodney and Sean...

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Stevenson feeling more comfortable at the plate this season

August 02, 2019, 11:40am

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Stevenson feeling more comfortable at the plate this season

Even though Andrew Stevenson's recent stay with the Nationals was short lived this time, the way the young outfielder has been playing has drawn high praise. It is inevitable he will return to the bigs soon. The club announced this week he has been moved from Triple-A Fresno to Double-A Harrisburg, presumably to be closer to the Nats so they can call him up quickly and Stevenson would only have a short drive to get to Nats Park. Stevenson has slashed .327/.377/.492 with 17 doubles, eight...

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Sipp dropped from roster, Scherzer begins throwing (Nats up 2-0)

August 02, 2019, 5:02pm

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Sipp dropped from roster, Scherzer begins throwing (Nats up 2-0)

PHOENIX - Needing to clear one more roster spot for the trio of relievers they acquired before Wednesday's trade deadline, the Nationals designated Tony Sipp for assignment today, cutting ties with the veteran reliever who never was able to consistently perform after signing with the club late in spring training. Sipp had a 4.71 ERA in 36 appearances, and though he had done a better job in recent weeks retiring left-handed batters, he may have sealed his fate when he put back-to-back lefties...

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Focus returns to field as Nationals open long road trip

August 01, 2019, 6:12pm

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PHOENIX - They've got three new arms in their bullpen. Their rotation is still missing its ace. Their lineup is close to full-strength again. Now the Nationals' focus returns to the field, where it will stay for the next two months. And perhaps beyond. After a furious final few hours before Wednesday's trade deadline, not to mention a frustrating 10-inning loss to the Braves as this was all playing out, the Nationals flew west and enjoyed a much-needed day off in the desert. They pick up...

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Game 109 lineups: Nats at Diamondbacks

August 02, 2019, 2:09pm

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PHOENIX - Hello from The Valley of the Sun, where it's a dry 109 degrees outside but thankfully much cooler inside Chase Field, where the Nationals and Diamondbacks open a three-game series tonight. The Nats have three new relievers available out of their bullpen in Hunter Strickland, Daniel Hudson and Roenis ElÃas. We'll find out soon enough how Davey Martinez intends to use them. Before they can get to any of those relievers, of course, Joe Ross takes the ball for only his second major...

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Were the Nationals' deadline moves enough?

July 31, 2019, 8:58pm

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When the dust had settled after a frantic finish to this year's July 31 madness, it was clear to anyone following along that the Nationals boasted a better roster after 4 p.m. Wednesday than they did before the trade deadline arrived. Less clear, though, was the answer to this question: Did they get better enough? The acquisitions of three late-inning relievers (Daniel Hudson, Hunter Strickland, Roenis Elias) provide a long-needed jolt to a Nationals bullpen that has been in various states of...

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SÃ¡nchez's new strategy against Braves backfires

July 31, 2019, 5:22pm

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SÃ¡nchez's new strategy against Braves backfires

AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez delivered a 1-2-3 first inning, striking out Ronald AcuÃ±a Jr. to begin the game. Then he retired the dangerous Ozzie Albies and Freddie Freeman on fly balls to center field. But the next two innings the Braves put together consecutive base hits starting with Adam Duvall's solo homer in the second. AcuÃ±a and Albies dropped in back-to-back doubles to score another run in the third inning. In the fourth inning, Johan Camargo, Mike Soroka and AcuÃ±a smacked...

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Nationals pick up trio of relievers, including Strickland (updated)

July 31, 2019, 10:49am

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As 4 p.m. drew ever closer, the time had come for general managers around the league to settle on best offers and get deals done before the trade deadline strikes. And sure enough, the action picked up fast and furious for the Nationals, who landed three late-inning relievers in the span of about 30 minutes this afternoon, headlined by the once-notorious Hunter Strickland. The Nats got Strickland and lefty Roenis Elias from the Mariners in separate trades, plus veteran right-hander Daniel...

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Doolittle blames pitch execution for late homer, Nats fall in extras

July 31, 2019, 12:52pm

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Doolittle blames pitch execution for late homer, Nats fall in extras

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle has allowed two solo homers in his last two appearances. The homer given up to the Braves pinch-hitter Charlie Culberson on Friday night didn't hurt as much because the Nats were up by four runs and won the game 6-3. But the margin for error was much different Wednesday afternoon. With the game tied at 4-4 in the top of the 10th inning, Doolittle (6-3) surrendered a no-doubt solo homer over the center field wall to Braves slugger Josh Donaldson. Donaldson's...

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Game 108 lineups: Nats vs. Braves

July 30, 2019, 4:29pm

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The Nationals still have a shot at a series win today as they turn to former Braves starter AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez to work his magic. SÃ¡nchez has won six games in a row dating back to May 29 when he fired six shutout innings of one-hit ball in Atlanta. He struck out seven and walked only one for his first win of the season. The six-game streak is the second longest win streak of his career.sanchez SÃ¡nchez is 2-0 with 3.71 ERA in three starts (17 innings) against the Braves this season, with...

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Adams can pinch-hit, Zimmerman swings in cage (Nats fall 5-4 in 10)

July 31, 2019, 7:36am

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Adams can pinch-hit, Zimmerman swings in cage (Nats fall 5-4 in 10)

Nationals manager Davey Martinez said injured right-hander Jeremy Hellickson is in West Palm Beach, Fla., conducting sim games this week as he recovers a right shoulder strain. He's been on the shelf for 61 games. "He's down in spring training (facility)," Martinez said. "Today was his day (for sim game). Today I think he threw a sim game. Then he's scheduled to throw another one possibly this weekend." Martinez believes there is a possibility that Hellickson's next step would be minor...

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Nationals reach trade deadline with clear-cut needs

July 30, 2019, 8:12pm

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Nationals reach trade deadline with clear-cut needs

The Nationals have known for the better part of four months now they were going to need to upgrade their bullpen before the July 31 trade deadline. And for four months, they've tried every trick in the book to address their most glaring need without breaking the bank or dealing away top prospects. Today we finally find out if they're willing to do something bold and fix this problem area once and for all. The countdown to the 4 p.m. trade deadline is on, and the pressure's on general manager...

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Rotation questions abound after Fedde blasted by Braves

July 30, 2019, 6:53pm

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Rotation questions abound after Fedde blasted by Braves

As the focus has remained squarely on their bullpen, which has been in need of upgrades since opening day, lurking underneath the surface of the Nationals' red-hot summer has been the question of rotation depth. Would Mike Rizzo need to acquire a No. 5 starter before the July 31 trade deadline? Rizzo last week insisted such a move wasn't necessary, that he liked his team's back-of-the-rotation options. Besides, the longtime general manager pointed out, starting pitchers usually are...