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Game 127 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies

August 22, 2018, 11:25am

It's been a strange, eventful summer for the Nationals, and it has only grown stranger and more eventful in recent days - and that's not going to change tonight. Because in the wake of everything else that has gone on around here lately, Stephen Strasburg is coming back from the disabled list to make only his second start in 2 1/2 months, looking to help the Nats gain another game on the Phillies. What can we expect from Strasburg? Hard to say. He didn't make a rehab start, only a 70-pitch...

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Nationals reinstate Stephen Strasburg from DL

August 22, 2018, 11:41am

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The Washington Nationals reinstated right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg from the 10-day disabled list and optioned infielder Adrian Sanchez to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Strasburg, 30, returns to the Nationals after being placed on the 10-day disabled list on July 26 with a cervical nerve impingement. He is 6-7 with a 3.90 ERA in 14 starts for Washington in 2018. He has recorded 10.65...

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Young Nats who might get a closer look the rest of the season

August 21, 2018, 9:11pm

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Young Nats who might get a closer look the rest of the season

If the Nationals truly have waved the white flag on 2018 - whether they have depends on your interpretation of Tuesday's trades and subsequent statements made by Mark Lerner, Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez - then their focus for the remaining 5 1/2 weeks of the season is going to have to shift at least somewhat toward preparing for 2019. What, though, does that mean from a practical standpoint? What players might we see the rest of the way who might not otherwise have received this kind of...

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Seven relievers helped Nats in 10-4 comeback over the Phillies

August 21, 2018, 9:02pm

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Seven relievers helped Nats in 10-4 comeback over the Phillies

Because of a rain delay that almost reached two hours, starter Tanner Roark was limited to three innings. That left the Nats having to rely on seven different relievers to hold off the Phillies in a 10-4 win. Left-hander Matt Grace did well in relief of Roark with two scoreless innings, but got into trouble when he could not record an out to start the sixth. He allowed four batters in a row to reach base and it looked like the Phillies had a chance to run away with the game. But Jimmy Cordero...

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Replacements come through in win over Phillies (updated)

August 21, 2018, 8:05pm

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Replacements come through in win over Phillies (updated)

Hours after watching their front office trade away two popular veterans and their owner issue a statement that all but served as a concession speech for the 2018 season, the Nationals took the field tonight to face a Phillies team that is very much in a pennant race for the first time in seven years, then sat through a 1-hour, 42-minute rain delay in the third inning before re-taking the field in front of a crowd with a vibe not felt around here since maybe 2010. With Daniel Murphy on his way...

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Roark pitched only three innings because of rain, but again was very good

August 22, 2018, 3:36am

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Roark pitched only three innings because of rain, but again was very good

Right-hander Tanner Roark did not win last night's 10-4 rain-soaked comeback over the Phillies, but he was well on his way. Roark fired three shutout innings, allowing only a Carlos Santana leadoff single to begin the second. But a one-hour, 42-minute rain delay ended Roark's night before he could out together another win. He was riding a career-high five-game win streak coming into the matchup. His last loss was July 13 at New York against the Mets. "I felt ok to do it but in the long run...

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Nationals announce 2019 schedule

August 22, 2018, 8:23am

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The Washington Nationals - in conjunction with Major League Baseball - announced their 2019 schedule on Wednesday. The 15th season of Nationals baseball will commence with an Opening Day matchup against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on March 28th, marking the earliest start of the season in Nationals history (2005-present). Washington's initial homestand will feature three games against the Mets before welcoming the Philadelphia Phillies for two games, April 2nd and 3rd. Nationals Park...

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Liz Barr: Can Juan Soto win NL Rookie of the Year?

August 22, 2018, 5:29am

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Liz Barr: Can Juan Soto win NL Rookie of the Year?

Let's think about awards, shall we? Individual awards are the main things going for Nationals for the rest of the season, and individual accomplishment cannot be overlooked, no matter what the team is doing. Now the question that's been on everyone's mind for the past few months: Can Juan Soto win National League Rookie of the Year? The automatic thought is yes, he can. For the longest time, Soto appeared to be a shoe-in for Rookie of the Year. He was tearing up the league like no one else,...

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Herrera reinstated, Milone to DL (Nats win 10-4)

August 21, 2018, 2:44pm

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Herrera reinstated, Milone to DL (Nats win 10-4)

The Nationals have reinstated right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera and placed left-hander Tommy Milone on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder soreness. Herrera was out since Aug. 8 with right rotator cuff impingement. He had allowed at least one run in three of his five appearances with the Nats before going on the disabled list. He was off to a great start with the Royals before the trade, posting a 1-1 record with 14 saves and a 1.05 ERA. But with the Nats, he is 1-2 with a 4.76 ERA...

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Nats clubhouse remains determined despite trades of Murphy and Adams

August 21, 2018, 2:09pm

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Nats clubhouse remains determined despite trades of Murphy and Adams

Second baseman Daniel Murphy was making his way through the Nationals clubhouse about one hour after it was announced he had been traded to the Chicago Cubs. He was in his civilian clothes with a backpack on his back. He was talking and shaking hands with now former teammates and team personnel. Nationals clubhouse manager Mike "Wally" Wallace was taping together moving boxes and placing them by Murphy's locker. Two lockers over from Murphy's, first baseman Ryan Zimmerman addressed the...

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Nats send Murphy to Cubs, Adams to Cards (updated)

August 21, 2018, 11:53am

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Nats send Murphy to Cubs, Adams to Cards (updated)

The general manager and manager stopped short of calling it a concession on the remainder of a disappointing season. The owner's statement, though, was more forthright in its admission that today's dumping of Daniel Murphy and Matt Adams came about once Nationals officials decided it simply wasn't going to happen in 2018. "I believed in this team, and would have loved to see them all play healthy together this season," managing principal owner Mark Lerner said in that prepared statement...

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Opposite dugout: Series with Nats looms large over Phillies' playoff chances

August 20, 2018, 1:02pm

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Opposite dugout: Series with Nats looms large over Phillies' playoff chances

Manager: Gabe Kapler (1st season) Record: 68-56 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (.281 with 20 HR, 61 RBIs), CF OdÃºbel Herrera (10 HR, 62 RBIs), LF Rhys Hoskins (25 HR, 77 RBIs), 1B Carlos Santana (18 HR, 69 RBIs), RHP Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.70 ERA), RHP Aaron Nola (14-3, 3.24 ERA), RHP Seranthony DomÃnguez (14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-4 Pitching probables: Aug. 21: RHP Vince Velasquez (8-9) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (8-12), 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 22: RHP Zach Eflin...

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Martinez focused on team and not scoreboard; Fedde solid in rehab start

August 21, 2018, 4:09am

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Martinez focused on team and not scoreboard; Fedde solid in rehab start

The Marlins series did not turn out well for the Nationals with two losses in a row. Over the weekend, the Atlanta Braves were being swept by the Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies have now lost seven of their last 11 games. So the Nats lost a good opportunity to make up some ground in the division. The Braves beat the Pirates last night 1-0 to extend their lead to 7 1/2 games with 37 games remaining. Prior to Saturday's game, manager Davey Martinez was asked about scoreboard watching....

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Game 126 lineups: Nats vs. Phillies

August 21, 2018, 12:16pm

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The Nationals will not have second baseman Daniel Murphy or first baseman Matt Adams available tonight after trades sent them to the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, respectively, earlier in the day. But the Nats (62-63) still have a critical series on the docket which commences tonight against the National League East second-place Philadelphia Phillies (68-56). Despite changes to the 25-man roster, the club still has 37 games remaining on the regular season schedule, and will play the...

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Previewing the Nats' last-ditch series vs. Philly

August 20, 2018, 7:12pm

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Previewing the Nats' last-ditch series vs. Philly

If the Nationals have any hope whatsoever of storming back to win their fifth National League East title in seven years - and yes, we fully acknowledge the odds of it are rather slim at this point - they're going to have to win a whole lot of their remaining games with the Phillies and Braves. Twelve of the Nats' final 37 games come against the two teams they've been chasing in the NL East all summer, nine of those against Philadelphia. They enter play tonight 7 1/2 games back of the Braves,...

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Nationals announce roster moves

August 21, 2018, 11:01am

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The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Andruw Monasterio and a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for second baseman Daniel Murphy on Tuesday. In addition, the Nationals traded first baseman Matt Adams to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Monasterio, 21, hit .263 with 14 doubles, two triples, three homers, 31 RBI, 52...

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Washington Nationals Dream Foundation announces 2018 Delta Dream Grant Recipients

August 21, 2018, 8:37am

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The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation and Delta Air Lines are proud to announce the 11 recipients of the 2018 Delta Dream Grants. The Nationals Dream Foundation introduced Delta Dream Grants during the 2016 season, an initiative which awards grants to nonprofits that provide services to children and teens in the Washington, D.C. region. Sponsored by Delta Air Lines, the funding provides support for effective programming in accordance with the mission of the Dream Foundation and Delta Air...

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What happened to the Nationals?

August 19, 2018, 9:16pm

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It's the most pervasive question in Washington this summer, at least in the realm of sports: What happened to the Nationals? The answer isn't nearly as simple as many would like. If only there was one concrete reason for the Nationals' slow descent from division favorites to a sub-.500 club trying to hang on for dear life. But the truth is, a combination of things had to come together this season to create this mess. Alter any one of them, and the story of the 2018 Nats might be totally...

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Marty Niland: Ramos deserves a hearty "horns up" from Nats fans this week

August 20, 2018, 5:53am

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Marty Niland: Ramos deserves a hearty "horns up" from Nats fans this week

When Nationals Park is filled with hometown fans, there's no love lost crowd for opposing players, especially on a division rival like Philadelphia. However, when the Phillies play in Washington this week, even the most diehard Nationals partisans should give a hearty cheer and a "horns up" for the newest Phillie, catcher Wilson Ramos. Nats fans remember watching Ramos mature from a promising rookie into the game's top-hitting catcher from 2011-2016 as he helped the team blossom from an...

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Harper on his struggles defensively in 12-1 loss to Marlins

August 19, 2018, 1:38pm

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Harper on his struggles defensively in 12-1 loss to Marlins

The Nationals lost 12-1 to the Marlins Sunday afternoon. It was a struggle for left-hander Gio Gonzalez as he gave up eight runs. But his offense could not get going against the Marlins JosÃ© UreÃ±a and the defense behind Gonzalez struggled after the first inning. Adam Eaton made a nice play on a fly ball that Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson hit down the right field foul line. But Bryce Harper, who went 0-for-3 at the plate, had some trouble in the outfield on a couple of different...