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Strasburg to DL, Milone called up to start tonight in Miami

July 26, 2018, 6:46am

Right-hander Stephen Strasburg, listed as the starter for tonight's series opener in Miami, has been scratched and placed on the 10-day disabled list with cervical nerve impingement. The move is retroactive to July 22. Additionally, the Nats designated infielder JosÃ© Marmolejos for assignment. Left-hander Tommy Milone has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse to make tonight's start. The Nats are in Miami through Sunday for a critical four-game series. In Milwaukee, Strasburg went through...

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Game 102 lineups: Nats at Marlins

July 26, 2018, 11:42am

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MIAMI - So the tone of this weekend's series at Marlins Park has changed just a bit, even in the last 24 hours, huh? The immediate issue: Stephen Strasburg isn't pitching tonight as planned. He's back on the disabled list with a neck injury, only one start after he returned from his shoulder injury. So in his place is Tommy Milone, promoted from Triple-A Syracuse to make an emergency start tonight. Milone, you'll remember made his major league debut for the Nationals way back in 2011 (and...

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Strasburg getting examined by neurologist in L.A.

July 26, 2018, 2:23pm

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Strasburg getting examined by neurologist in L.A.

MIAMI - Stephen Strasburg, despite a poor pitching line, didn't report any physical issues following his start Friday night against the Braves, his first outing following a six-week stint on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. Strasburg also didn't report any problems after he threw off the bullpen mound in Milwaukee on Monday. But when the right-hander returned to the clubhouse Wednesday morning after playing catch at Miller Park, he informed manager Davey Martinez something was wrong...

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Opposite dugout: Despite absence of stars, Marlins still competing

July 25, 2018, 9:57am

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Opposite dugout: Despite absence of stars, Marlins still competing

Manager: Don Mattingly (3rd season) Record: 44-59 Last 10 games: 6-4 Who to watch: 2B Starlin Castro (.287 with 116 hits, 60 runs); 1B Justin Bour (16 HR, 47 RBIs); RF Brian Anderson (.285 with 113 hits, 23 2B); C J.T. Realmuto (.304 with 49 RBIs); RHP Dan Straily (4-4, 4.02 ERA); CL Kyle Barraclough (2.45 ERA, 10 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 1-6 Pitching probables: July 26: RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-7) vs. RHP Dan Straily (4-4); 7:10 p.m., MASNJuly 27: RHP Max Scherzer (13-5) vs. RHP...

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Martinez on Harper's homer, Roark on fixing his delivery

July 26, 2018, 3:45am

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Martinez on Harper's homer, Roark on fixing his delivery

MILWAUKEE - Bryce Harper returned from his stomach bug to launch a three-run shot over the right field fence that got out of Miller Park in a hurry in the Nationals' 7-3 win over the Brewers on Wednesday. Manager Davey Martinez was impressed with the blast. "He's actually been pretty good," Martinez said. "He's working some good at-bats. To see him hit that ball, especially on a line, was awesome. Hopefully, he can continue swinging the bat like that. For him, it's just getting balls in...

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Martinez on Harper and Turner's returns, Soto and Eaton's confidence

July 25, 2018, 9:21am

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Martinez on Harper and Turner's returns, Soto and Eaton's confidence

MILWAUKEE - Nationals manager Davey Martinez was pleased to report that Bryce Harper has recovered enough from the stomach bug that made him a late scratch Tuesday. Harper is back in the lineup for today's series finale, batting third and playing center field. "Yeah, he's feeling better," Martinez said. "Had something in his stomach. He ate this morning and says he feels pretty good. So he's in there." Martinez spoke with Trea Turner after Monday's bunt in the fourth inning ended with...

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Roark baffles Brewers with commanding sinker in 7-3 win

July 25, 2018, 1:40pm

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Roark baffles Brewers with commanding sinker in 7-3 win

MILWAUKEE - Nationals starter Tanner Roark has worked diligently the past two weeks to retool his mechanics on his sinking fastball. When Roark's sinker is on, every other pitch is better. He calls it his "bread and butter" pitch. When Roark can use and command the two-seam and four-seam fastballs in heavy doses, the opponent has little chance to guess at when he will go off-speed. It is an advantage that made Roark lethal in 2016 to the tune of 16 wins, and an advantage Roark has been...

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Nationals select the contract of Tommy Milone

July 26, 2018, 6:24am

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The Washington Nationals selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone and designated infielder Jose Marmolejos for assignment on Thursday. Additionally, Washington placed right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to July 22) on July 25 with a cervical nerve impingement. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Milone, 31, is 7-4 with a 4.19 ERA in 20 starts for Triple-A Syracuse. He has...

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Roark features fastball for quick start (Nats win 7-3)

July 25, 2018, 11:02am

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Roark features fastball for quick start (Nats win 7-3)

MILWAUKEE - The Nationals jumped on the Brewers with a big first inning, doing most of the damage with two outs. Adam Eaton walked and Matt Adams was hit by pitch to set the table. Juan Soto was walked by Brewers starter Freddy Peralta to load the bases. Daniel Murphy followed with a two-run single to center field to score Eaton and Adams. Soto scored on a wild pitch from Peralta that catcher Manny PiÃ±a was unable to handle. Peralta was late to cover home plate and Soto scored standing...

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Kintzler helps Roark rediscover confidence in his sinker

July 24, 2018, 9:36pm

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Kintzler helps Roark rediscover confidence in his sinker

MILWAUKEE - Right-hander Tanner Roark was at his wit's end. He wasn't getting outs like he used to. Losses were piling up. So Roark went back to video of his 2016 campaign. That was the season he posted a career-high 16 wins and a 2.83 ERA. He made a slight tweak to his mechanics. But results still did not turn his way. Roark kept studying. He came to the realization that he had strayed away from what made him effective: his sinking fastball. He was not finishing well on this pitch. "For me,...

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Game 101 lineups: Nats at Brewers

July 25, 2018, 5:47am

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MILWAUKEE - Right fielder Adam Eaton had one of his best offensive games this season Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored, a homer and tied a season high with three RBIs. His three-run shot in the second off of Brewers starter Junior Guerra opened up a 4-0 Nationals lead. It was his first home run since the two homers he hit back in the opening series of the season at Cincinnati. Eaton is now hitting .324 and has a .364 average in his last 15 games, with 20 hits, six walks and...

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Nats unable to hold early 4-0 lead, fall 5-4 in 10 innings at Milwaukee

July 24, 2018, 9:23pm

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Nats unable to hold early 4-0 lead, fall 5-4 in 10 innings at Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE - The Nationals raced out to a 4-0 lead early, but the Brewers chipped away, and eventually walked off with a 5-4, 10-inning shocker at Miller Park, to win the series. Tyler Saladino's bases-loaded sacrifice fly to left-center field off of left-hander Matt Grace (0-1) in the tenth scored Lorenzo Cain from third base. Juan Soto's throw was strong but curled back up the line for catcher Spencer Kieboom. Cain scored standing up before Kieboom could apply the tag. It was the Brewers'...

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Little mistakes not allowing Nats to get on a roll again

July 23, 2018, 10:17pm

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Little mistakes not allowing Nats to get on a roll again

MILWAUKEE - This has happened to the Nationals a few times this season. After an emotional win, they follow a good game with a dud. On Sunday, the Nats endured two rain delays and still were able to score runs on multiple occasions in a 6-2 win over Atlanta. They pounded out 15 hits, tallied in four separate innings and left 12 men on base. On Monday, the Nats were befuddled by Brewers starter Jhoulys ChacÃn, held to one run on five hits, scoring only once on Daniel Murphy's second homer of...

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Liz Barr: Shawn Kelley and Matt Grace have been quietly effective

July 25, 2018, 4:49am

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Liz Barr: Shawn Kelley and Matt Grace have been quietly effective

Are the Nationals doing well? To put it simply, no. But if we keep focusing on the negatives, we will all drive ourselves crazy. So instead, we're going to focus on a few bright spots, and today we're going to look in an unorthodox place at a few guys who have had some under-the-radar good years: in the bullpen at Shawn Kelley and Matt Grace. Kelley has gotten a little bit of a bad rep in town, especially coming off his poor 2017 season. Fans feared that 2018 would be more of the same, and it...

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Eaton homers, Hellickson steady (Nats fall 5-4 in 10)

July 24, 2018, 5:42pm

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Eaton homers, Hellickson steady (Nats fall 5-4 in 10)

MILWAUKEE - The Nationals offense woke up with some power hits early on to set the tone at Miller Park. Ryan Zimmerman laced a run-scoring double to center field in the first. Adam Eaton launched a no-doubt three-run shot in the second. Eaton's blast was set up thanks to a throwing error by Brewers starter Junior Guerra that allowed Michael A. Taylor to reach second base. Spencer Kieboom also drew a base on balls in front of Eaton. Both of the Nationals' scoring hits came with two...

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Martinez on Turner benching and Harper's sickness

July 24, 2018, 3:27pm

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Martinez on Turner benching and Harper's sickness

MILWAUKEE - Manager Davey Martinez planned to speak to shortstop Trea Turner during pregame Tuesday as the Nationals prepare for the Brewers. Martinez decided to bench Turner for tonight's game after the shortstop didn't run to first base on a bunt attempt in Monday's 6-1 loss. "I haven't talked to him yet but (the) conversation will be had," Martinez said. "Honestly, I really felt after yesterday he really needed a day off. He's available, but let him ponder about it and let's get him...

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Game 100 lineups: Nats at Brewers (updated)

July 24, 2018, 12:05pm

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Game 100 lineups: Nats at Brewers (updated)

MILWAUKEE - Surprising a bit to realize that tonight the Nationals will play in their 100th game of the season, and with a win they would get back to .500 at 50-50. One of their more pleasant surprises this season has been the pitching by starter Jeremy Hellickson (4-1, 3.29 ERA). His consistency has been a key component for the Nats as they attempt to get all of their starters back in sync. Hellickson has allowed only one earned run in his last two starts, a span of 11 innings. Opposing...

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Turner is Nats' 2018 Heart and Hustle Award nominee

July 24, 2018, 6:47am

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Turner is Nats' 2018 Heart and Hustle Award nominee

Trea Turner was named the Nationals' 2018 recipient of the Heart and Hustle Award, a deserving honor for the talented and giving shortstop, though the timing of the announcement was less than ideal on the day his manager suggested he'll likely be benched for failing to run out a bunt during Monday night's loss in Milwaukee. The Heart and Hustle Award is handed out annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, which seeks to recognize one player from each club who...

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Game 99 lineups: Nats at Brewers

July 23, 2018, 10:06am

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MILWAUKEE - The Nationals have to feel good about gaining a split against the Braves over the weekend, and they arrive at Miller Park trailing second-place Atlanta by five games and first-place Philadelphia by six games in the National League East. The Nats are back at .500 again (49-49) as they embark on a seven-game road trip against the Brewers and Marlins. The Brewers lead the NL wild card standings, a full five games ahead of the Nationals. Milwaukee is a formidable opponent at 56-45, just...

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Martinez motivated to get Zimmerman going

July 23, 2018, 3:29pm

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Martinez motivated to get Zimmerman going

MILWAUKEE - Ryan Zimmerman gets his first start tonight since returning from the disabled list. One reason Zimmerman hasn't seen a start yet this week is because of Matt Adams' success against right-handers. The Brewers are going to throw three straight right-handers against the Nationals. But manager Davey Martinez said that might not prevent Zimmerman from getting starts anyway. "We got to get him in the lineup," Martinez said. "We got to get him going. Like I said before when he's hot,...