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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Buffet features vintage performances and fresh stars

October 17, 2018, 9:02am

Yeah, there's still some baseball to be played, but with the Nationals missing the postseason for the first time in three years and the Braves eliminated, there's nobody left that you're really rooting for or against. Meanwhile, the falling temperatures of autumn have got you craving a little comfort food. Something to nosh on while the league championship series wrap up, the World Series starts up and the Nats make offseason preparations for a return to the playoffs in 2019. The chefs here...

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Harper's eventful 2018 set the stage for eventful 2019

October 16, 2018, 11:29am

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Harper's eventful 2018 set the stage for eventful 2019

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Bryce Harper, whose eventful season on the field is now going to be followed by an eventful offseason at home. PLAYER REVIEW: BRYCE HARPER Age on opening day 2019: 26 How acquired: First-round pick, 2010 draft MLB service time: 6 years, 159 days 2018 salary: $21.625 million Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats: 159 G, 695 PA, 550 AB, 103 R, 137 H, 34...

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Instructional league wrap-up: Adon, Peguero, Tetreault, Raquet

October 17, 2018, 2:26am

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Instructional league wrap-up: Adon, Peguero, Tetreault, Raquet

The Nationals feel very good about a couple of young right-handed pitchers from the Dominican Republic who did a nice job at recent fall instructional league workouts. Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart singled out right-handers Joan Adon and Francys Peguero. "Those are two guys that have shown some maturity and could definitely be in the mix for a full-season team next year," Menhart said. Adon, 20, a reliever, spent time with Rookie-level Gulf Coast Nationals and short-season...

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Eaton should be healthier in 2019, but Nats still face decision

October 15, 2018, 11:39am

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Eaton should be healthier in 2019, but Nats still face decision

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Adam Eaton, who was briefly sidetracked in his return from a major leg injury but wound up healthy and productive by season's end. PLAYER REVIEW: ADAM EATON Age on opening day 2019: 30 How acquired: Traded from White Sox for Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo LÃ³pez and Dane Dunning, December 2016 MLB service time: 6 years, 30 days 2018 salary: $6...

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Brilliant as a rookie, what can Soto do for an encore next year?

October 14, 2018, 5:47pm

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Brilliant as a rookie, what can Soto do for an encore next year?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Juan Soto, who made his major league debut far sooner than anyone expected and then performed well beyond anyone's expectations. PLAYER REVIEW: JUAN SOTO Age on opening day 2019: 20 How acquired: Signed as an international free agent, June 2015 MLB service time: 143 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under club control, likely...

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Did Kieboom show enough to merit No. 2 catching job in 2019?

October 13, 2018, 6:09pm

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Did Kieboom show enough to merit No. 2 catching job in 2019?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Spencer Kieboom, who was supposed to be in D.C. short-term but wound up sticking around most of the season. PLAYER REVIEW: SPENCER KIEBOOM Age on opening day 2019: 28 How acquired: Fifth-round pick, 2012 draft MLB service time: 149 days 2018 salary: $545,000 Contract status: Under team control, arbitration-eligible in 2021, free agent in 2024 2018...

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AFL review: Braymer earns win, Kieboom debuts at second

October 15, 2018, 3:16am

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AFL review: Braymer earns win, Kieboom debuts at second

Arizona Fall League Week in Review Week 1 Oct. 9-15 Salt River Rafters (2-2) Second place, East Division Left-hander Ben Braymer (1-0) got the AFL season off to a good start with a win as Salt River defeated Surprise 10-8. He recorded four outs, allowing one unearned run on one hit with one walk and one strikeout. Left-hander Taylor Guilbeau then came in and notched three outs, including one strikeout. He allowed no runs, no walks and no hits. Shortstop Carter Kieboom went 0-for-3, but drew a...

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Veteran Reynolds proved valuable in-season addition

October 12, 2018, 12:56pm

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Veteran Reynolds proved valuable in-season addition

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Mark Reynolds, who joined the club in May out of necessity and wound up contributing the rest of the season. PLAYER REVIEW: MARK REYNOLDS Age on opening day 2019: 35 How acquired: Signed as minor league free agent, April 2018 MLB service time: 11 years, 120 days 2018 salary: $1 million Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats: 86 G, 235 PA, 206 AB, 26 R,...

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Is Wieters' time in D.C. over, or is there any chance of a return?

October 11, 2018, 11:55am

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Is Wieters' time in D.C. over, or is there any chance of a return?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Matt Wieters, who finished strong after a slow start followed by a significant injury. PLAYER REVIEW: MATT WIETERS Age on opening day 2019: 32 How acquired: Signed as free agent, February 2017 MLB service time: 9 years, 129 days 2018 salary: $10.5 million Contract status: Free agent 2018 stats: 76 G, 271 PA, 235 AB, 24 R, 56 H, 8 2B, 0 3B, 8 HR, 30 RBI,...

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After extended look, Difo still hasn't earned everyday job

October 10, 2018, 6:34pm

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After extended look, Difo still hasn't earned everyday job

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Wilmer Difo, who received extensive playing time this season and tried to make the case for himself as a long-term starting second baseman. PLAYER REVIEW: WILMER DIFO Age on opening day 2019: 26 How acquired: Signed as international free agent, June 2010 MLB service time: 2 years, 110 days 2018 salary: $557,900 Contract status: Under club control in...

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Instructional League wrap-up: Istler and Condra-Bogan

October 11, 2018, 12:28pm

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Instructional League wrap-up: Istler and Condra-Bogan

Here is an update on a couple of minor league pitching prospects who came to the Nationals via mid-season trades for veterans. They both attended and worked out at instructional league after the season ended. RHP Andrew Istler 26 years old 5-foot-11, 175 lbs. 2015 Round 23, Dodgers Duke Andrew Istler was involved in the trade that sent right-hander Ryan Madson to the Dodgers. He pitched 29 games for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers in the Texas League. In his last 10 games, Istler went 2-1 with a...

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#TBT to "Nationals Classics": Homers, walk-offs and a no-no

October 11, 2018, 9:37am

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OK, let's admit it. You weren't done watching baseball and fully expected the Nationals to be playing in the postseason deep into October. We get it. We're right there with you. And baseball withdrawal is a legit medical condition that deserves a lot more attention than it receives. Yes, you can tune to the National League Championship Series beginning on Friday. But that doesn't solve your Nationals fix, does it? Luckily, we can. Yes, it's time for another offseason of "Nationals...

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Nats acquire reliever Barraclough from Marlins for slot money

October 10, 2018, 9:08am

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Nats acquire reliever Barraclough from Marlins for slot money

The Nationals got a jump on the Hot Stove League today and sought to begin making over their bullpen, acquiring Kyle Barraclough from the Marlins in exchange for international bonus slot money, a rare October trade that brings an experienced late-inning reliever to Washington. Barraclough, 28, has spent the last four seasons in Miami's bullpen, and though he struggled when given an opportunity to close this year, he had been a successful setup man prior to that. The hard-throwing right-hander...

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Will pressure of free agency bother unflappable Rendon?

October 09, 2018, 11:07am

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Will pressure of free agency bother unflappable Rendon?

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Anthony Rendon, who yet again quietly put together an all-around season that merited consideration on the National League MVP ballot. PLAYER REVIEW: ANTHONY RENDON Age on opening day 2019: 28 How acquired: First-round pick, 2011 draft MLB service time: 5 years, 130 days 2018 salary: $12.3 million Contract status: Arbitration-eligible in 2019. Free agent...

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After strong all-around year, Turner now just needs to fine-tune

October 08, 2018, 11:26am

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After strong all-around year, Turner now just needs to fine-tune

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We continue today with Trea Turner, whose first fully healthy big league season featured more home runs but fewer stolen bases. PLAYER REVIEW: TREA TURNER Age on opening day 2019: 25 How acquired: Traded with Joe Ross from Padres for Steven Souza Jr. and Travis Ott, who went to the Rays in three-team deal, December 2014 MLB service time: 2 years, 135 days 2018 salary:...

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Nationals acquire Kyle Barraclough

October 10, 2018, 8:52am

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The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Kyle Barraclough from the Miami Marlins in exchange for international slot value on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Barraclough, 28, went 15-12 with 11 saves, a 3.21 ERA and 11.48 strikeouts per 9.0 innings in 227 games across four Major League seasons (2015-18) with the Miami Marlins. Since the start of the 2016 season, Barraclough ranks among National League...

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Wil Crowe

October 09, 2018, 8:30am

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Wil Crowe

RHP Wil Crowe 24 years old Sevierville, TN University of South Carolina The 2017 top selection for the Nats, right-hander Wil Crowe won his first 11 decisions in 16 games (15 starts) with high Single-A Potomac, recording a 2.69 ERA. But after his promotion to Double-A, Crowe ran into some tougher competition and went 0-5 with a 6.15 ERA. So, instructional league was extremely valuable to Crowe, according to Nats pitching coordinator Paul Menhart. Coaches focused on Crowe getting more...

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Health, not production, will again be key for Zimmerman in 2019

October 06, 2018, 6:31pm

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Health, not production, will again be key for Zimmerman in 2019

As our offseason coverage kicks into high gear, we're going to review each significant player on the Nationals roster. We begin today with Ryan Zimmerman, who once again produced when he was healthy but once again wasn't healthy as much as the Nats needed him to be. PLAYER REVIEW: RYAN ZIMMERMAN Age on opening day 2019: 34 How acquired: First-round pick, 2005 draft MLB service time: 13 years, 32 days 2018 salary: $14 million Contract status: Signed for $18 million in 2019. Club holds $18...

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Mason Denaburg

October 07, 2018, 6:16pm

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Instructional league wrap-up: RHP Mason Denaburg

Instructional league workouts and games for Nationals prospects have wrapped up. The camp closed for the fall on Friday. So on the day the coaching staff was heading home and preparing for their next assignments, I checked in with Nationals pitching coordinator Paul Menhart and asked him about several of the organization's pitching prospects and how they fared in instructionals. RHP Mason DenaburgAge: 19Merritt Island, Fla. Denaburg was the Nationals' first-round selection in 2018 out of high...

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Why Joaquin Benoit never threw a pitch for the Nationals

October 06, 2018, 5:12pm

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When Koda Glover reported to spring training and immediately had a recurrence of the shoulder pain that ended his 2017 season, the Nationals wasted no time acquiring a replacement right-hander for their bullpen. On Feb. 19, they signed Joaquin Benoit to a one-year major league contract that guaranteed the veteran reliever $1 million. The insinuation was clear: They weren't confident in Glover's health, and they were confident Benoit would instantly take over a significant role in their...