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Taylor loses arbitration case, will earn $3.25 million this season

February 01, 2019, 7:21am

Michael A. Taylor lost his arbitration case against the Nationals, with a panel of three independent judges ruling the outfielder will earn $3.25 million this season instead of the $3.5 million he was seeking, a source familiar with the decision confirmed. Taylor and the Nationals presented their cases before the panel Thursday in St. Petersburg, Fla., the first of 13 arbitration hearings between major league clubs and players currently scheduled to take place over the next two weeks. Kyle...

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What are we to make of Padres' reported interest in Harper?

January 31, 2019, 6:51pm

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What are we to make of Padres' reported interest in Harper?

Here we are on the first day of February, various players around baseball are already starting to make their way to Florida and Arizona to get a jump start on spring training, and the news involving Bryce Harper isn't that he has signed with anyone but that he's meeting in Las Vegas with officials from the Padres. Yes, it's been an awfully strange winter. And the Harper Free Agent Extravaganza hasn't followed a script anyone saw coming. With the market for the star outfielder apparently...

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Nationals announce new backpack policy

February 01, 2019, 11:32am

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Today, the Washington Nationals announced that beginning with the 2019 season backpacks may not be brought into Nationals Park, except as otherwise provided in the Nationals Bag Policy. The policy was revised in order to enhance ballpark safety. Exceptions may be made for backpack diaper bags or backpacks used for ADA/medical reasons. All purses, briefcases, drawstring bags, diaper bags and soft-sided coolers that do not exceed 16"x16"x8" will still be permitted. On the day of purchase,...

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2018 contributors Holland, Reynolds sign with NL West clubs

January 30, 2019, 5:47pm

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2018 contributors Holland, Reynolds sign with NL West clubs

A pair of veterans who enjoyed some success with the Nationals found new homes Wednesday when Greg Holland reportedly agreed to a deal with the Diamondbacks and Mark Reynolds reportedly signed with the Rockies. Holland's contract, first reported by The Athletic, guarantees the reliever $3.25 million with an additional $3.5 million possible in incentives. It's a massive drop in salary for Holland, who despite waiting until March 31 to sign with St. Louis last spring still earned a guaranteed...

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Condra-Bogan and Romero two pitchers dealing in Nats system

February 01, 2019, 1:48am

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Condra-Bogan and Romero two pitchers dealing in Nats system

A couple of pitchers who came over in late-season trades could be difference-makers again this year in the Nats system. Both spent time with high Single-A Potomac. Right-hander Jacob Condra-Bogan, 24, finished the season on a surge, allowing only two earned runs his final 10 appearances. He joined Potomac in late July, coming over from Wilmington in the trade that sent Brian Goodwin to the Royals. Condra-Bogan can throw 99 mph and is also pursuing a master's degree in preparation for the time...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Subduing the Braves, rewriting history

January 28, 2019, 6:59am

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We're getting tantalizingly close to baseball again. The calendar will soon turn a page to February, which means the crack of the bat meeting a ball and the sound of a ball popping in a mitt will be heard soon. Very soon. But before we get to utter those four glorious words - pitchers and catchers report - we've got a few more memories to relive via "Nationals Classics" on MASN. This week's offerings may be few, but they're fun. You'll see two games in which the Nats beat the Braves in...

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Nats hire former manager, GM McKeon as senior adviser

January 29, 2019, 6:01pm

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Nats hire former manager, GM McKeon as senior adviser

Always eager to add more experienced baseball lifers to his scouting staff, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has hired former big league manager Jack McKeon as a senior adviser. McKeon's hiring, which has not yet been announced by the organization, was confirmed by a club source. It was first reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The 88-year-old McKeon has enjoyed a life full of notable baseball achievements, including 16 seasons as a major league manager and a decade as GM of the...

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How Nats pitchers are projected to perform in 2019

January 28, 2019, 5:30pm

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How Nats pitchers are projected to perform in 2019

Yesterday, we looked at FanGraphs.com's' Steamer projections for the Nationals' primary position players, an interesting assortment of optimism and pessimism, depending on the individual. Today we'll look at those projections for the Nationals pitching staff. Fair warning: This one trends more toward the pessimistic end of the spectrum. Here we go ... MAX SCHERZER Actual 2018 stats: 18-7, 2.53 ERA, 220.2 IP, 300 SO, 0.91 WHIP, 7.2 WAR Steamer 2019 projection: 15-8, 3.13 ERA, 208 IP, 271 SO,...

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Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies unveil new look

January 30, 2019, 3:30am

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Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies unveil new look

The Fresno Grizzlies, the Nationals' new Triple-A affiliate, have announced primary logos, colors and uniforms for the 2019 season. The scarlet, black, gold and beige scheme will be the Grizzlies' new permanent look. The team will wear the "F-slash" cap for road games and on alternate uniforms in 2019. The new primary logo is featured on the scarlet primary home uniform cap. However, the new color scheme was not dependent on the Nats' prominent red and white primary colors. Team president...

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How Nats position players are projected to hit in 2019

January 27, 2019, 7:09pm

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How Nats position players are projected to hit in 2019

As spring training draws closer and closer, it's reasonable to start wondering what kind of seasons individual players are likely to produce. No, we still don't know every player who will be part of the Nationals' 2019 roster, but we do know the vast majority of them at this point. Projecting stats from year to year is a tricky business, but there are no shortage of analytical formulas out there that attempt to do just this. One of the most popular is FanGraphs.com's Steamer projections,...

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Looking at the Nationals' current depth chart

January 26, 2019, 7:36pm

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We've examined how the Nationals' 25-man roster might look if it was assembled today, a useful exercise during the winter to gauge what, if any, holes still remain. But as you well know, it takes a lot more than 25 players to get through a major league season. The Nationals used 53 players last year, their highest total since 2009 and only four shy of the club record. So it's also useful to look at the organization's depth chart beyond the projected 25-man roster. Who do the Nats have...

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Mills, Pena and Bourque keep moving up to lift minor league bullpens

January 28, 2019, 3:51am

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Mills, Pena and Bourque keep moving up to lift minor league bullpens

Right-handers Ronald Pena and James Bourque and left-hander Jordan Mills all did so well in helping high Single-A Potomac, they were moved up to Double-A Harrisburg. Pena went 2-3 with a 3.27 ERA in 38 appearances last season. Bourque made it into 41 games between the two clubs, garnering a 4-2 combined record with a 1.70 ERA. Mills went 2-3 with a 2.48 ERA with Potomac and Harrisburg and continued to pitch well in the Arizona Fall League. "That bullpen we had this year had some guys," said...

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Two more lefty relievers come off the board

January 25, 2019, 8:05pm

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Two more lefty relievers come off the board

If the Nationals intend to acquire another left-hander for their bullpen before spring training, they'd better hurry. The ranks of available arms are beginning to thin out. Two more southpaws came off the board Friday when Justin Wilson signed with the Mets and Oliver PÃ©rez re-signed with the Indians. Wilson, owner of a 3.33 ERA and 1.268 WHIP in seven seasons with the Pirates, Yankees, Tigers and Cubs, reportedly agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Mets. The Nationals had shown...

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MASN to broadcast seven Nats exhibition games

January 25, 2019, 6:41am

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MASN to broadcast seven Nats exhibition games

Seven Nationals exhibition games will be broadcast on MASN this spring, the network announced today, including contests against the Yankees, Red Sox, Braves and Cardinals. MASN will televise the club's Grapefruit League opener, Feb. 23 against the Astros, at 6:30 p.m. That marks the first of six home games at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches that will air live. The crew returns to West Palm Beach on March 5 for a 1 p.m. game against the World Series champion Red Sox. A pair of National...

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Nearly three months in, do we really know what's up with Harper?

January 24, 2019, 7:40pm

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Nearly three months in, do we really know what's up with Harper?

As "Harper's Bazaar" approaches the three-month milestone - yes, free agency began nearly three months ago! - resolution appears either to be coming much more into focus or has turned as cloudy as it's ever been, depending on your reading of the tea leaves. Did the Dodgers' surprise move to sign A.J. Pollock on Thursday quash any chance of Bryce Harper going to L.A.? Did Joe Maddon's simple but direct answer to a Harper question last week at the Cubs' annual winter fan fest - "Not going...

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Soto working out with Robles in Dominican Republic

January 25, 2019, 2:30am

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Soto working out with Robles in Dominican Republic

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has been working out in the Dominican Republic with teammate Victor Robles, Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana and others as he gets ready to head to Florida for spring training. It was a whirlwind offseason for Soto as he got to travel to Japan to be a part of a team of major league stars playing exhibition games. This will be the first spring training that Soto will enjoy as a full-fledged major league player after making his debut in May last season. * Former...

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MASN announces changes to broadcast team for 2019 season

January 25, 2019, 4:42am

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MASN announces changes to broadcast team for 2019 season

Today, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) named Bo Porter and Alex Chappell as on-air personalities for Washington Nationals baseball coverage, and announced that Dan Kolko will move to a new role with the broadcast team.Kolko will serve as the host of Nats Xtra - the exclusive Nationals pregame and postgame show - with Porter serving as the featured analyst on the show. Chappell will work as the on-field reporter, joining Bob Carpenter and F.P. Santangelo on MASN's broadcasts of...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Pass the salami

January 23, 2019, 6:27pm

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There's nothing like a hero sandwich made with salami. So MASN serves up a triple-decker deal, along with a side of wild Werth and a Zimmerman three-run blast, in the upcoming batch of "Nationals Classics." Your plate is brimming with grand slams and walk-off heroics, so dig in! Thursday, Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. - The Nationals didn't wait for the game to be over before starting the fireworks. It was July 4, 2011, and the Cubs were in town. With the score tied 4-4, Jayson Werth drew a walk to...

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Wednesday morning Q&A

January 22, 2019, 6:55pm

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It's late January. The Hall of Fame Class of 2019 has been announced. Pitchers and catchers report in three weeks. Bryce Harper still hasn't signed anywhere. Sigh, it's been a long offseason, to say the least. But the good news is that something has to happen soon, right? Harper is going to be playing for somebody in 2019. Let's take this opportunity to answer your questions. Questions about Bryce. Questions about anything else related to the Nationals. Questions about my Hall of Fame...

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Three position players (zero pitchers) make top 100 prospects list

January 23, 2019, 7:44pm

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Three position players (zero pitchers) make top 100 prospects list

The Nationals are well-positioned to fill long-term holes in the outfield and infield from within their own farm system. Top pitching prospects? Not so much, at least according to Baseball America. The industry's leading ranker of minor leaguers unveiled its annual top 100 prospects list Wednesday, and three members of the Nationals organization (Victor Robles, Carter Kieboom, Luis Garcia) were included. Robles, the dynamic young outfielder, was deemed the 11th-best prospect in baseball...