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Report: Nats under consideration for 2020 series in London

February 08, 2019, 7:29pm

Could the Nationals be headed across the pond for one summer series in 2020? It appears to be a legitimate possibility. Major League Baseball is considering two potential matchups for its planned London Series in June 2020, either the Nationals vs. the Mets or the Cubs vs. the Cardinals, according to the Associated Press. The report, citing two people familiar with the discussions, suggested an announcement on the final matchup is expected after opening day this year. In its attempt to spread...

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Gott designated for assignment to clear spot for Hellickson

February 08, 2019, 12:53pm

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Gott designated for assignment to clear spot for Hellickson

The Nationals have designated reliever Trevor Gott for assignment, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster for Jeremy Hellickson, whose signing was officially announced by the club. Hellickson agreed earlier this week to terms on a one-year, $1.3 million contract that also includes up to $4 million in incentives. The deal was contingent on the right-hander passing a physical, which he has now done, and on the Nationals clearing a roster spot for him. They chose to make Gott the odd man out, a...

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Nationals re-sign Jeremy Hellickson

February 09, 2019, 2:43pm

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The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson and designated Trevor Gott for assignment on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Hellickson, 31, returns to Washington after going 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in 19 starts for the Nationals in 2018. He recorded a career-best WHIP (1.073), and issued just two walks per 9.0 innings, his lowest mark since his rookie season of...

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Barraclough loses arbitration case

February 08, 2019, 6:04am

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Kyle Barraclough lost his arbitration case against the Nationals, a panel of three independent judges ruling the recently acquired reliever will earn $1.725 million this season instead of the $2 million he sought. Barraclough and the Nationals presented their respective cases before the panel Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla., the second and final member of the roster to go to a hearing this month. Michael A. Taylor also lost his case last week, with the arbitrators deciding his salary will be...

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Deep down, The Intimidator was really an Old Softie

February 07, 2019, 7:20pm

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Deep down, The Intimidator was really an Old Softie

He was The Intimidator, the fearsome presence who commanded a room the moment he walked in, the baseball icon who played and managed his entire career with a chip on his shoulder. That was the Frank Robinson most of the world knew, the version of himself he wanted most of the world to know. But he was also The Old Softie, the jovial uncle who cared deeply about those who managed to crack his outer visage, whether teammates, players of his or reporters who covered him. This was the Frank...

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Frank Robinson, Hall of Famer and first Nats manager, dies

January 30, 2019, 6:42am

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Frank Robinson, Hall of Famer and first Nats manager, dies

Frank Robinson, the talented and tenacious Hall of Fame outfielder who broke barriers as baseball's first African-American manager and who led the Nationals through their first two seasons in Washington, has died. He was 83. Robinson died this morning at his home in California, surrounded by family and friends, Major League Baseball announced. He had reportedly been in failing health in recent weeks. After working for Major League Baseball in a variety of roles over the last decade, Robinson...

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Groundbreaking date for new Fredericksburg stadium set

February 08, 2019, 1:25am

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Groundbreaking date for new Fredericksburg stadium set

The moment that many local minor league baseball fans have dreamed of for longer than 20 years is coming closer to becoming reality. Fredericksburg Baseball announced this week that a groundbreaking ceremony for the organization's state-of-the-art new stadium in the Virginia municipality will take place on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 2-5 p.m. It is open to the public. The event will take place at the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center ballroom and is free to all who attend. The first...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Sweet moments ahead

February 04, 2019, 9:44am

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OK, Nationals fans, a friendly reminder from your friends at MASN: We're all psyched that pitchers and catchers report to West Palm Beach in six days, and that the Nats' first spring training game - which you can watch on MASN - takes place in two weeks and change, on Feb. 23. But we'd hate to see you neglect your sweetheart in the excitement. Valentine's Day is one week from today, and if you forget to pick up those chocolates, order those flowers or get that Alfa Romeo in the driveway -...

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With or without Harper, Nats outfield has talent and star power

February 06, 2019, 8:01pm

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With or without Harper, Nats outfield has talent and star power

As spring training fast approaches, it's time to break down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series concludes today with the outfield ... You would think that, with only six shopping days left until pitchers and catchers report, the Nationals would have long since known which three outfielders would be taking the field for opening day 2019. You, of course, would be wrong. Sure, the Nats have prepared all along to enter the coming season without Bryce Harper. But as...

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Remembering Frank Robinson: feared slugger, Triple Crown winner, baseball trailblazer

February 07, 2019, 12:09pm

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Remembering Frank Robinson: feared slugger, Triple Crown winner, baseball trailblazer

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who hit 586 home runs and helped the Orioles win World Series in 1966 and 1970, and later managed the Nationals, died Thursday in Southern California. He was 83. Here are things to know about Robinson: * He was born in Beaumont, Texas, the youngest of 10 children, and when his parents divorced, his mom moved the family to Oakland, where Frank was a high school basketball teammate of future NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell and baseball teammates of future big league...

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Statements on the passing of former Nationals manager Frank Robinson

February 07, 2019, 11:37am

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The Washington Nationals released the following statements on the passing of former manager Frank Robinson: "The Lerner family and the entire Washington Nationals organization extend our deepest condolences to the family of Frank Robinson. Frank was one-of-a-kind. A trailblazer throughout his career, he was steadfast and courageous in his defense of justice and diversity in the game of baseball. In addition to his Hall of Fame playing career, Frank broke down barriers, was a leader and mentor....

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Hellickson returning to Nats on major league deal

February 06, 2019, 6:57am

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Hellickson returning to Nats on major league deal

Given how effective he was for them last season - when healthy and when used strategically - Jeremy Hellickson always loomed as an enticing pitching option for the Nationals to bring back in 2019. Sure enough, the two sides have worked out a deal to reunite. And more than a month earlier than they worked out last year's deal. Hellickson has agreed to terms on a one-year, major league contract that guarantees him $1.3 million, with an additional $4 million possible via incentives, according to...

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MLB Network recognizes Soto and Robles in its top 10 lists

February 06, 2019, 12:51am

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MLB Network recognizes Soto and Robles in its top 10 lists

MLB Network handed out plaudits that include a couple of Nationals that are likely to be manning the outfield at Nats Park this season. In a recent segment called "Right Now!" MLB Network ranked Juan Soto as the sixth-rated left fielder in the their Top 10. MLB Network analyst and 11-year big league veteran Eric Byrnes said of Soto: "You could put him No. 1 and I'm not gonna argue, that's how good of a season he had. When he came up, he was doing things that you don't see 10-year seasoned...

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Nats infield returns almost entirely intact, with one big change

February 05, 2019, 5:56pm

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Nats infield returns almost entirely intact, with one big change

As spring training fast approaches, it's time to break down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series continues today with the infield ... Despite significant changes across just about every other part of the roster, the Nationals' infield returns almost entirely intact in 2019 - with one notable exception at second base. Daniel Murphy, one of the best all-around hitters in baseball, has moved on after spending most of the last three years in D.C. terrorizing...

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Nats hoping two new catchers will be better than one star

February 04, 2019, 6:37pm

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Nats hoping two new catchers will be better than one star

As spring training fast approaches, it's time to break down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series continues today with the catching corps ... The Nationals didn't get enough production from their catchers the last two seasons. Of this, no one can deny. Matt Wieters, well-liked as he was by members of the pitching staff and the rest of the clubhouse, simply could not hit well enough to justify as much playing time as he received. Trouble was, none of the Nats'...

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Revamped rotation will need to return to elite form this year

February 02, 2019, 2:04pm

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Revamped rotation will need to return to elite form this year

As spring training fast approaches, it's time to break down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series begins today with the starting rotation ... It's no secret how the Nationals have attempted to build a championship-caliber roster over the last seven seasons: with a dominant rotation leading the way. Trouble is, the 2018 version of that rotation didn't come close to holding up its end of the bargain and proved to be perhaps the No. 1 reason this team...

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Beyond Doolittle, Nats bullpen is full of question marks

February 03, 2019, 8:23pm

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Beyond Doolittle, Nats bullpen is full of question marks

As spring training fast approaches, it's time to break down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series continues today with the bullpen ... A position of instability and turbulence for years, the Nationals bullpen entered the 2018 season as a legitimately perceived strength. The three-headed "Law Firm" of late-inning relievers general manager Mike Rizzo acquired during the summer of 2017 all returned, and the rest of the group featured a balanced combination of...

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Nationals announce 2019 promotional schedule

February 04, 2019, 6:38am

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After a busy offseason, 2019 is sure to be thrilling both on and off the field. Fans coming to Nationals Park will be treated to an exciting National League East Division race, and there will be several new promotions and special events for fans to enjoy. The Washington Nationals are excited to announce the team's full 2019 promotional calendar, which can be found online at nationals.com/Promotions! Single game tickets for all 2019 regular season games, excluding Opening Day, will go on sale...

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Like Soto, Garcia demonstrated hitting and fielding abilities as a teenager

February 03, 2019, 9:57am

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Like Soto, Garcia demonstrated hitting and fielding abilities as a teenager

Luis Garcia can defend at shortstop, second base and third base. The 18-year-old played 78 games for low Single-A Hagerstown and 49 games for high Single-A Potomac, and made a name for himself with his hitting ability, as the Nats No. 3 prospect. Garcia made great strides with his work at high Single-A at such a young age, demonstrating batter's box awareness and patience similar to what we have seen from Juan Soto in his introduction to the major leagues. Carter Kieboom and Garcia have been...

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Backpacks now banned at Nats Park, ESPN picks up May 19 game

February 01, 2019, 6:58pm

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Backpacks now banned at Nats Park, ESPN picks up May 19 game

Citing a need to "enhance ballpark safety," the Nationals announced Friday a new policy that prohibits fans from bringing backpacks into Nationals Park for the upcoming season. Fans previously had been allowed to enter the ballpark with backpacks, which, like other bags, were screened by security personnel at all gates. The team will no longer allow them, though, except in cases of backpack diaper bags or backpacks used for medical reasons or for devices covered by the Americans with...