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Game 49 lineups: Nats at Mets (Adams activated)

May 22, 2019, 11:46am

NEW YORK - Last year, a matchup between Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom was must-see TV for the implications it had on the Cy Young Award race. This year, it's simply a game both the Nationals and Mets desperately need to win as a team, regardless of the men on the mound. Neither Scherzer nor deGrom is pitching at a Cy Young caliber right now, though you could argue Scherzer would be in the thick of the early race if not for the Nationals' defense and bullpen. (Hence the massive disparity...

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Guerra ready for whatever relief role is needed (game tied 5-5)

May 21, 2019, 3:54pm

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Guerra ready for whatever relief role is needed (game tied 5-5)

NEW YORK - Javy Guerra was hanging out in Toronto with his 2-year-old son Monday afternoon when he got a call from a Blue Jays official, informing the veteran reliever he had just been claimed off waivers by the Nationals. "Just hanging out," he said. "And before you know it, you find out that you have to get down here and be ready to play tomorrow." Guerra, now pitching for his sixth franchise in nine years, has learned how to deal with the uncertainty of this profession. "You just kind...

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Nationals reinstate Matt Adams

May 22, 2019, 11:57am

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The Washington Nationals reinstated first baseman Matt Adams from the 10-day Injured List and optioned infielder AdriÃ¡n Sanchez to Double-A Harrisburg on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Adams, 30, returns to the active roster after missing 15 games with a left shoulder strain. Prior to being placed on the Injured List, he was hitting .250 with a .469 slugging percentage. He recorded five doubles, three home runs, 13...

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Hellickson lands on IL with shoulder strain (updated)

May 21, 2019, 11:26am

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Hellickson lands on IL with shoulder strain (updated)

NEW YORK - Just as their lineup is returning to health, the Nationals rotation is losing pitchers to injury. Jeremy Hellickson became the latest Nats starter to land on the 10-day injured list this afternoon, sidelined with a strained right shoulder in a transaction that opens up a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Javy Guerra. Hellickson had not previously revealed any arm trouble to reporters, but the veteran right-hander said today he has been dealing with minor discomfort for several...

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On "little things" in loss, plus the latest Eaton-Frazier ruckus

May 20, 2019, 8:03pm

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On "little things" in loss, plus the latest Eaton-Frazier ruckus

NEW YORK - More on some little things that may have been lost in the shuffle during Monday night's 5-3 loss to the Mets, plus the latest ruckus between Adam Eaton and Todd Frazier: * It wasn't the difference in the game, but the insurance run the Mets scored in the bottom of the eighth was plenty significant. And it came about in large part because of the Nationals' inability to do some little things right. Trying to keep their deficit at one run, Joe Ross struck out Frazier but then walked...

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Game 48 lineups: Nats at Mets

May 21, 2019, 11:42am

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NEW YORK - The Nationals have touted Erick Fedde as a potential long-term piece of their rotation since the day they used a first round pick on him in 2014. The right-hander will get his latest opportunity to prove he's ready for that responsibility tonight when he takes the mound at Citi Field. Pressed into starting duties after AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring, Fedde makes his first big league start of 2019, the 15th of his career. He has pitched well...

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Nats can't beat reeling Mets, lose another opener (updated)

May 20, 2019, 6:23pm

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Nats can't beat reeling Mets, lose another opener (updated)

NEW YORK - They'd never admit it publicly, but the Nationals had to arrive at Citi Field this afternoon, see the utter chaos taking place across the way in the Mets clubhouse, and think to themselves this was shaping up to be a good opener to a four-game series that could help jumpstart their own ragged season. And then they dug themselves into an early hole and weren't able to climb all the way out of it in time, ultimately trudging off the field with a 5-3 loss that really felt like a blown...

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Guerra could join bullpen Tuesday (Nats trail 4-2)

May 20, 2019, 3:55pm

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Guerra could join bullpen Tuesday (Nats trail 4-2)

NEW YORK - Javy Guerra won't join the Nationals bullpen until Tuesday at the earliest. But once he does, the club hopes the versatile veteran will help stabilize the majors' worst relief corps. Guerra, claimed off outright waivers from the Blue Jays earlier today, wasn't able to make it to New York in time for the Nationals' series opener against the Mets. Manager Davey Martinez, who spoke to the right-hander over the phone, hopes to have him available for Tuesday's game. "If he gets here...

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Zimmerman, Adams both progressing toward return

May 20, 2019, 2:01pm

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Zimmerman, Adams both progressing toward return

NEW YORK - After spending all but the first couple days of the season without their complete lineup, the Nationals are inching closer to the day when they get the two remaining regulars on their injured list back on the active roster. Ryan Zimmerman and Matt Adams each have taken significant steps in recent days in their rehab from injuries, and both first basemen could come off the IL by week's end. Zimmerman, on the IL with plantar fasciitis since April 28, ran on the field Sunday in his...

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Game 47 lineups: Nats at Mets

May 20, 2019, 11:48am

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NEW YORK - The Nationals are by no means in great shape right now, but at least they're not the Mets. New York is a mess at the moment, having lost five straight, with rumors swirling about manager Mickey Callaway's job security. They couldn't even figure out who was going to start tonight. After announcing earlier this afternoon it would be right-hander Drew Gagnon, they pulled that announcement back and instead said it'll be Wilmer Font (who gave up five runs in 2 1/3 innings to the...

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Turner makes it through Cubs series, Rendon hitting for power again

May 20, 2019, 2:40am

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Turner makes it through Cubs series, Rendon hitting for power again

The Nationals' Trea Turner played each game of the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend. That was no small feat considering the shortstop had not played in a major league game since April 2 following recovery from a broken right index finger. He went 0-for-4 Sunday, but drew a walk, scored a run and reminded those watching of his ability to make defensive plays at his position in coordinating the middle infield for the Nats. "I feel good," Turner said. "Today was...

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Sipp activated, Jennings designated, Guerra acquired

May 20, 2019, 11:18am

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Sipp activated, Jennings designated, Guerra acquired

NEW YORK - As they prepare to open a four-game series against a reeling Mets club, the Nationals are remaking their bullpen on the fly again. The Nats have activated left-hander Tony Sipp off the injured list while also claiming veteran right-hander Javy Guerra off outright waivers from the Blue Jays. Dan Jennings, an in-season acquisition who never found his footing, was designated for assignment to clear one roster spot. They'll need to clear another spot on the 25-man roster for Guerra once...

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Hellickson believes mechanics to blame for choppy loss

May 19, 2019, 7:34pm

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Hellickson believes mechanics to blame for choppy loss

The night got off to a slow start for the Nationals and Jeremy Hellickson. Then the Nats rallied to make a game of it, but were unable to take that final step, and fell 6-5 to the Chicago Cubs in the series finale. Hellickson walked the first three batters he faced and struggled to get into a groove. The Cubs scored a run against him in each of his three innings, highlighted by Anthony Rizzo's homer and hits from Jason Heyward and Albert Almora Jr., plus a sacrifice fly for Kyle...

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Martinez concerned about Robles getting hit by pitch (Nats fall 6-5)

May 19, 2019, 11:23am

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Martinez concerned about Robles getting hit by pitch (Nats fall 6-5)

The subject of Victor Robles and getting hit by pitches is not a new one. Robles has never been afraid to stand close to the plate. Since his arrival with the Nationals in 2014 for the Dominican Summer League Nats, Robles has always set up close to the plate in the batter's box, not allowing the pitcher to get an advantage with pitches down and away. Robles was forced to miss a few games back in his 2016 minor league season after getting hit by a pitch. Nationals manager Davey Martinez is not...

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Nationals announce roster moves

May 20, 2019, 11:01am

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The Washington Nationals made the following roster moves on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. * Recalled from rehab assignment and reinstated left-handed pitcher Tony Sipp from the 10-day Injured List * Claimed right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra on outright waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays * Designated left-handed pitcher Dan Jennings for assignment Sipp, 35, returns to the active roster after missing 11 games with a...

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Updates on Zimmerman, Rosenthal, Adams, Sipp

May 19, 2019, 1:41pm

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Updates on Zimmerman, Rosenthal, Adams, Sipp

First baseman Ryan Zimmerman - on the injured list since April 28 with plantar fasciitis in his right foot - and first base coach Tim Bogar were working on the field during pregame at first base with Gerardo Parra and Juan Soto. They were relaying pointers and defensive strategies for positioning and glove awareness unique to playing first base. Martinez said Zimmerman is "going to get loose today, do everything again. He's thinking about running on the field. But we'll see (where) he's at....

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Soto returning to form to help Nats offense get back on track

May 19, 2019, 4:12am

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Soto returning to form to help Nats offense get back on track

If you asked Juan Soto how his second season with the Nationals would begin, he certainly would not have hoped for a copious amount of off-speed pitches to work with and then an injury to his core. But in this league one has to adapt and Soto is finding a way to do just that, a week into his return from back spasms. Saturday night, Soto displayed how far he has come in returning to his rookie season form with four quality at-bats that included a pair of timely hits, a walk and an initial at-bat...

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Game 46 lineups: Nats vs. Cubs

May 19, 2019, 4:42am

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Even with losing the series opener to the Cubs, the Nationals have once again put themselves in position to win a series. Early in the week against the Mets, the Nats lost the lidlifter, then roared back for two wins in a row. On Friday, they lost to Chicago to begin the series, but won 5-2 on Saturday. Right-hander Stephen Strasburg had a calming influence on the Nats pitching staff with one of his best starts of the season: eight innings, allowing four hits, two runs (one earned) with no...

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Despite late controversy, Nats pull off 5-2 win over Cubs

May 18, 2019, 7:42pm

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Despite late controversy, Nats pull off 5-2 win over Cubs

The Nationals secured a much-needed 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night, thanks to Stephen Strasburg, big hits from the middle of their lineup and the undeterred Sean Doolittle. Strasburg pitched eight innings for the win. Brian Dozier hit his sixth homer. Juan Soto had two hits and three RBIs. Howie Kendrick also added a run-scoring double as Washington improved to 19-26 to even the series at one game apiece. Controversy slowed up the ending. With Doolittle on in the ninth, Cubs...

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Miller to IL, Rainey recalled; Robles available to pinch-hit

May 18, 2019, 1:40pm

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Miller to IL, Rainey recalled; Robles available to pinch-hit

The Nationals have recalled right-hander Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Fresno and placed right-hander Justin Miller on the 10-day injured list with a right rotator cuff strain. Rainey arrived from Fresno approximately 2 1/2 hours before the Nationals are to take on the Chicago Cubs in game two of their three-game weekend set. The 26-year-old has not allowed an earned run in his last seven appearances out of the Grizzlies bullpen. "He's been pitching well. He's going to help us in the...