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C. Kieboom, Braymer to represent Nats in Fall Stars Game

October 29, 2018, 11:53am

Left-hander Ben Braymer and shortstop/second baseman Carter Kieboom have been named to the East Division squad for the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game on Saturday at Surprise Stadium. Braymer and Kieboom represent the Nationals for the Salt River Rafters, who begin play Monday at 9-7 in first place in the East Division. Hitting coach Luis Ordaz will continue those duties with the East Division team. Braymer, 24, is 1-0 with a 7.50 ERA, but has allowed only one earned run in four of his...

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Dominant when healthy, Doolittle is surest thing in Nats bullpen

October 28, 2018, 9:29pm

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Dominant when healthy, Doolittle is surest thing in Nats bullpen

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 had the most dominant season of his career but missed two months with a foot injury. PLAYER REVIEW: SEAN DOOLITTLE Age on opening day 2019: 32 How acquired: Traded with Ryan Madson from Athletics for Blake Treinen, Jesus Luzardo and Sheldon Neuse, July 2017 MLB service time: 6 years, 122 days 2018 salary: $4.38 million Contract...

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Rodriguez earned a chance next spring, but in what role?

October 27, 2018, 9:06pm

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Rodriguez earned a chance next spring, but in what role?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jefry Rodriguez, who surprisingly made his major league debut this year and quickly made a name for himself. PLAYER REVIEW: JEFRY RODRIGUEZ Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, January 2012 MLB service time: 52 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under club control through 2021, arbitration-eligible in...

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Would the Nats take another flyer on Hellickson?

October 26, 2018, 11:37am

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Would the Nats take another flyer on Hellickson?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Jeremy Hellickson, who proved a surprisingly effective acquisition when he wasn't injured. PLAYER REVIEW: JEREMY HELLICKSON Age on opening day 2019: 31 How acquired: Signed as free agent, March 2018 MLB service time: 8 years, 45 days 2018 salary: $2 million (plus incentives) Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats: 5-3, 3.45 ERA, 19 GS, 0 CG, 91 1/3 IP,...

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Nats need Fedde to be part of staff, whether starter or reliever

October 25, 2018, 10:16am

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Nats need Fedde to be part of staff, whether starter or reliever

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Erick Fedde, who is still trying to find his footing in the big leagues. PLAYER REVIEW: ERICK FEDDE Age on opening day 2019: 26 How acquired: First-round pick, 2014 draft MLB service time: 150 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control through 2020, likely arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2025 2018 stats: 2-4, 5.54 ERA, 11...

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Anthony Rendon again a Gold Glove finalist

October 25, 2018, 11:11am

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Anthony Rendon again a Gold Glove finalist

For the third straight year, Anthony Rendon is a finalist for a Gold Glove Award. Now the Nationals third baseman can only hope he doesn't lose out to Nolan Arenado for the third straight year. Rendon was revealed today as one of the top three vote-getters among National League third basemen, joining the Rockies' Arenado and the Brewers' Travis Shaw. The winner will be revealed on Nov. 4. Voting among NL managers and coaches took place in late September. A sabermetic component provided by...

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Jhonatan German

October 26, 2018, 2:27am

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Jhonatan German

One pitcher we should keep an eye on this winter is right-hander Jhonatan German. The 23-year-old pitched well for the low Single-A Hagerstown Suns to end the season. German went 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings for the Suns from July 14 to Sept. 2. Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart saw a big improvement this season from where German was in 2017, when he wasn't throwing strikes as consistently. "One other guy, he had a wonderful season, Jhonatan German,"...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": A flair for the dramatic

October 22, 2018, 6:55am

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Who doesn't like a little drama? OK, before you wonder whether you've accidentally clicked on a blog about HBO's latest Sunday night offering or the season's top Hollywood blockbuster film, rest assured that we're still all baseball all the time here at MASNsports.com. But along with incredible offensive performances, spectacular pitching efforts and historical moments aplenty, we like to think of "Nationals Classics" on MASN as your place to add a little diamond drama to your daily...

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Healthy again, Ross will be asked to step up next season

October 24, 2018, 11:06am

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Healthy again, Ross will be asked to step up next season

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 returned in September healthy more than a year removed from Tommy John surgery. PLAYER REVIEW: JOE ROSS Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Traded with Trea Turner from Padres for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott (who were sent to Rays in three-team deal), December 2014 MLB service time: 3 years, 67 days 2018 salary: $567,900 Contract...

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Dominican winter league update: Robles, Soto and others

October 24, 2018, 3:38am

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Dominican winter league update: Robles, Soto and others

Here is an update of Nationals players' progress in the Dominican winter league, which has played nine games: OF Victor Robles Robles is the second-leading hitter for Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican winter league. Robles is batting .480 (12-for-25) in six games with two doubles and 14 RBIs. He has walked one time, struck out three times and stolen one base. His OPS is 1.060 and he has not committed an error in the field. He went 3-for-4 on Oct. 16 and has gone 2-for-4 in each of his last two...

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Roark heads into contract year in need of a rebound

October 23, 2018, 9:01pm

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Roark heads into contract year in need of a rebound

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 Roark, who labored through a ragged season. PLAYER REVIEW: TANNER ROARK Age on opening day 2019: 32 How acquired: Traded from Rangers with Ryan Tatusko for Cristian Guzman, July 2010 MLB service time: 5 years, 55 days 2018 salary: $6.475 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2019, free agent in 2020 2018 stats: 9-15, 4.34 ERA, 31 G, 30...

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Another injury-filled year leaves uncertainty around Strasburg

October 22, 2018, 6:23pm

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Another injury-filled year leaves uncertainty around Strasburg

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Stephen Strasburg, whose season was disrupted by neck and shoulder injuries. PLAYER REVIEW: STEPHEN STRASBURG Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: First-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 8 years, 118 days 2018 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $35 million in 2019 ($30 million deferred), $25 million in 2020 ($10 million...

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After "best season" of career, Scherzer will still try to improve

October 21, 2018, 8:24pm

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After "best season" of career, Scherzer will still try to improve

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Max Scherzer, who even after back-to-back Cy Young Awards found ways to get better. PLAYER REVIEW: MAX SCHERZER Age on opening day 2019: 34 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2015 MLB service time: 10 years, 79 days 2018 salary: $15 million Contract status: Signed for $35 million annually from 2019-2021, with salaries deferred into $15 million...

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His stock having tumbled, Severino faces uncertain future

October 20, 2018, 8:30pm

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His stock having tumbled, Severino faces uncertain future

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Pedro Severino, whose opportunity to be the club's No. 1 catcher didn't go as well as hoped. PLAYER REVIEW: PEDRO SEVERINO Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, December 2010 MLB service time: 1 year, 90 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control through 2020, arbitration-eligible in 2021,...

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Liz Barr: Bryce Harper finishing season on a strong note

September 19, 2018, 5:26am

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Liz Barr: Bryce Harper finishing season on a strong note

Bryce Harper's 2018 season has been a roller coaster, to say the least. In a year many predicted to be off the charts due to his upcoming free agency, Harper has underperformed in the eyes of many. His numbers are not fantastic; they're nowhere near what he hit last season (.319/.413/.595) or what he hit in his 2015 MVP campaign (.330/.460/.649). But his season has not been all bad, and it's actually come around quite nicely, especially on the production end. Harper started the year...

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AFL review: Kieboom again plays second, Braymer bounces back, Guilbeau shines

October 22, 2018, 5:18am

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AFL review: Kieboom again plays second, Braymer bounces back, Guilbeau shines

Arizona Fall League Salt River Rafters Week Two (3-3) Overall: 5-5 Last place, East Division Oct. 15: Peoria 13, Salt River 4 Shortstop Carter Kieboom went 0-for-2, scored a run and walked twice. Daniel Johnson played left field and went 0-for-4. He's hitting .083. Kieboom is at .154. Left-hander Ben Braymer got tagged for four runs on four hits while recording only one out. He allowed three walks and struck out none. Left-hander Jordan Mills came on later and recorded four outs, allowing one...

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What can Nats expect from Kendrick after Achilles rupture?

October 19, 2018, 10:10am

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What can Nats expect from Kendrick after Achilles rupture?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Howie Kendrick, who was poised to be a key veteran presence on the team before rupturing his Achilles tendon. PLAYER REVIEW: HOWIE KENDRICK Age on opening day 2019: 35 How acquired: Signed as free agent, January 2018 MLB service time: 12 years, 91 days 2018 salary: $3 million Contract status: Signed for $4 million in 2019, free agent in 2020 2018 stats:...

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Robles poised to realize potential, if Nats have a spot for him

October 18, 2018, 8:54pm

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Robles poised to realize potential, if Nats have a spot for him

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Victor Robles, the top prospect whose return to the majors was delayed until September due to an elbow injury. PLAYER REVIEW: VICTOR ROBLES Age on opening day 2019: 21 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, July 2013 MLB service time: 51 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control through 2021, arbitration-eligible in 2022,...

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Stuck on bench this season, what's Taylor's future with Nats?

October 17, 2018, 11:32am

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Stuck on bench this season, what's Taylor's future 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 Michael A. Taylor, who wasn't able to capitalize during his latest opportunity to play every day and wound up buried on the bench by season's end. PLAYER REVIEW: MICHAEL A. TAYLOR Age on opening day 2019: 28 How acquired: Sixth-round pick, 2009 draft MLB service time: 4 years, 10 days 2018 salary: $2.525 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in...

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Instructional league wrap-up: three collegiate hurlers

October 19, 2018, 4:03am

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Instructional league wrap-up: three collegiate hurlers

Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart had some nice words on the progress of three pitchers fresh out of college: left-hander Tim Cate and right-handers Jake Irvin and Reid Schaller. Cate, 21, was a second-rounder from UConn. He appeared in 13 games with 12 starts for the short-season Single-A Auburn Doubledays and low Single-A Hagerstown Suns, going a combined 2-6 with a 5.02 ERA in 52 innings, with 45 strikeouts and 16 walks. Irvin, 21, was a fourth-round selection from Oklahoma. He...