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More on Sunday's win and Saturday's rainout makeup

July 22, 2018, 8:39pm

More from Sunday's twice-delayed, 6-2 victory over the Braves ... * Davey Martinez managed this game like it was being played in September or October. Which, to be honest, is probably how he needs to manage just about every game the rest of the way, certainly those against the Braves and Phillies. The difference was most noticeable following the second rain delay, at which point the rookie manager had to try to piece together three innings from a bullpen that was without Sean Doolittle (on the...

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Murphy goes yard in support of Gonzalez (Nats fall 6-1)

July 23, 2018, 5:08pm

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Murphy goes yard in support of Gonzalez (Nats fall 6-1)

MILWAUKEE - If there ever was a swing that reminded fans of the Daniel Murphy of 2017, it was his line drive solo homer to right field on an 0-1 offering from Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacin to lead off the second inning. It was Murphy's second homer of the season, but demonstrated that Murphy may indeed have found that consistent swing that lifted the Nationals offense last season. Later in the inning, Trea Turner was called out on strikes on a pitch that appeared low in the zone. Turner...

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Game 98 lineups: Nats vs. Braves

July 22, 2018, 6:31am

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The sun is out on South Capitol Street. At least, it is at the moment I'm typing this. It's probably not going to stay that way through the afternoon, with more rain forecast to sweep through the region on the heels of Saturday's deluge. The Nationals aren't calling the series finale against the Braves off just yet, and my hunch is they'll be more willing to wait around a bit today to try to get this one in, given the fact they already have to squeeze one makeup game into Atlanta's next...

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Stress reaction will sideline Doolittle several more weeks

July 22, 2018, 8:46am

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Stress reaction will sideline Doolittle several more weeks

The Nationals are going to be without their All-Star closer a while longer than they initially expected. Sean Doolittle, who hoped the injury to his left foot that sidelined him for the first week before the All-Star break and then prevented him from pitching in the Midsummer Classic at Nationals Park, learned this weekend he'll be out several more weeks after a follow-up MRI revealed a "stress reaction" in the bridge of the foot. The injury, which is not as severe as a stress fracture, is...

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Opposite dugout: Playoff-minded Brewers want to be buyers at deadline

July 22, 2018, 8:19am

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Opposite dugout: Playoff-minded Brewers want to be buyers at deadline

Manager: Craig Counsell (4th year) Record: 56-45 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: LF Christian Yelich (.303 with 12 HR, 47 RBIs), 1B JesÃºs Aguilar (.293 with 25 HR, 71 RBIs), CF Lorenzo Cain (.293/.391/.421 with 18 SB), RHP Jhoulys Chacin (8-3, 3.68 ERA), LHP Josh Hader (1.44 ERA, 93 Ks), RHP Corey Knebel (12 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (4-3 in 2017) Pitching probables: July 23: LHP Gio Gonzalez (6-6) vs. RHP Jhoulys Chacin (8-3), 8:10 p.m., MASN2 July 24: RHP Jeremy...

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Koda Glover throws shutout inning for Triple-A Syracuse

July 22, 2018, 3:45am

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Koda Glover throws shutout inning for Triple-A Syracuse

Right-handed reliever Koda Glover had a better outing in his second minor league rehab appearance for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday night. Glover, recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, pitched a shutout inning, allowing no hits, no walks and striking out one for the Chiefs against Louisville. It was his fifth rehab appearance overall. This was his best showing since his minor league rehab began on July 7. On July 18, in his first game for Syracuse, Glover allowed one run on three hits. He...

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Marty Niland: Hail to "The Chief": Remembering dominant closer Chad Cordero

July 23, 2018, 5:59am

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Marty Niland: Hail to "The Chief": Remembering dominant closer Chad Cordero

Many Nationals fans were dismayed by Sunday's news that closer Sean Doolittle will remain on the disabled list for a few more weeks after a setback in his recovery from a left foot injury. Although Doolittle has excelled as a closer since coming in trade from Oakland last season, he still has a way to go to catch the most dominant closer Washington has ever seen, Chad Cordero. The 36-year-old former Nat was one of the most popular former players at the autograph tables during All-Star FanFest...

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Nats battle through two rain delays to beat Braves 6-2 (updated)

July 22, 2018, 4:34pm

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Nats battle through two rain delays to beat Braves 6-2 (updated)

Whether it came via a Max Scherzer gem, an offensive explosion, a grind-it-out nailbiter or even a rain-shortened affair, the Nationals knew only one thing when they took the field today: They needed to win this game against the Braves, one way or another. They got their wish, but it didn't come easily to a team that sure could've used a relaxing day at the park. Instead, a combination of clutch hits, a gutsy performance from a less-than-perfect Scherzer, some outstanding defense, two rain...

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Nats trade Goodwin to Royals, bring SolÃs back (Nats up 5-2)

July 22, 2018, 9:52am

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Nats trade Goodwin to Royals, bring SolÃs back (Nats up 5-2)

The Nationals knew they couldn't stick with a six-man bullpen for long. They just needed to figure out how to clear a roster spot to address that need. They found a way today, trading outfielder Brian Goodwin to the Royals for minor league pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan, then recalling left-hander Sammy SolÃs from Triple-A Syracuse to give themselves a full relief corps again. Goodwin, a member of the Nationals since they used a first-round pick on him in 2011 and a key member of last season's...

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Nats-Braves rained out, no makeup scheduled yet

July 21, 2018, 10:30am

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Nats-Braves rained out, no makeup scheduled yet

The Nationals are going to have to wait a while longer to try to get over Friday night's loss to the Braves and everything else that accompanied it. Tonight's game at Nationals Park was postponed a full five hours before scheduled first pitch, with heavy rain dousing the area all morning and expected to continue straight through the evening. No makeup plans were immediately announced, but a Sunday doubleheader doesn't appear to be a viable option because the forecast remains lousy and the...

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Nationals recall SolÃs, deal Goodwin to Royals

July 22, 2018, 8:04am

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The Washington Nationals recalled left-handed pitcher Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, they acquired Minor League right-handed pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Brian Goodwin on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Solis, 29, returns to the Nationals after appearing in five games with Syracuse where he tossed scoreless relief in three of the five outings. Solis...

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On the first base platoon and the short bullpen

July 20, 2018, 8:09pm

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On the first base platoon and the short bullpen

More on Friday night's 8-5 loss to the Braves that was not related to the Stephen Strasburg-Max Scherzer dugout dustup ... * Davey Martinez's most delicate lineup decisions as the second half of the season opens is at first base, with Ryan Zimmerman back off the disabled list but Matt Adams remaining one of the team's most productive hitters. Martinez didn't hesitate to start Adams on Friday night, opting to go with the hot-hitting lefty slugger against Braves right-hander Anibal Sanchez....

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Nats unable to produce big innings in 8-5 loss to Braves

July 20, 2018, 7:24pm

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Nats unable to produce big innings in 8-5 loss to Braves

The Braves took down the Nationals 8-5 thanks to an offense that collected 12 hits, including five doubles and two homers, while grabbing the first game of a critical three-game set to begin the second half of the 2018 season. The Nationals appeared to be ready to duke it out with Atlanta after the Braves plated two in the first frame. Adam Eaton walked to lead off the bottom of the first. Trea Turner laid down a sacrifice bunt to push Eaton to second. Bryce Harper singled to put runners at...

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Emotions in the dugout, peacekeeping in the manager's office

July 20, 2018, 7:33pm

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Emotions in the dugout, peacekeeping in the manager's office

The Nationals' 8-5 loss to the Braves had ended only minutes earlier when Davey Martinez summoned Stephen Strasburg and Max Scherzer to his office and closed the door. It would be roughly 15 minutes before that door reopened, and though no one was revealing the precise details of what was said during that meeting, it was clear the session was necessary after what transpired in the dugout during the top of the fifth. Strasburg, who had just been removed by Martinez after allowing six runs in 4...

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Nats drop opener to Braves, Strasburg has words with Scherzer

July 20, 2018, 6:03pm

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Nats drop opener to Braves, Strasburg has words with Scherzer

They said and did all the right things before the game. They went through a spirited afternoon workout that included a focus on defense and baserunning. They all wore customized shirseys with their regular numbers on the back but the world "NATIONALS" replacing their last names. They spoke of the need to play as one and to treat every remaining series on the schedule as critical. Then the Nationals took the field and opened the second half of their season with an 8-5 loss to the Braves that...

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GoFundMe page started to help Nats assistant GM Doug Harris with medical costs

July 20, 2018, 3:21pm

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GoFundMe page started to help Nats assistant GM Doug Harris with medical costs

Nationals assistant general manager and vice president Doug Harris has been battling leukemia since 2015. In May of 2017, it appeared he had defeated the cancer, with the bone marrow transplant appearing to take full effect. But the cancer was not completely eliminated. The next step for Harris is a doctor-recommended CAR-T cell therapy, which is still in trial research. The therapy is extremely expensive. His wife, Lisa, has set up a GoFundMe page to try to offset the cost. The Harrises are...

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Adams homer helps Strasburg early (Nats fall 8-5)

July 20, 2018, 4:17pm

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Adams homer helps Strasburg early (Nats fall 8-5)

The Braves moved quickly to score first against the Nats right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Ronald AcuÃ±a Jr., singled and stole second. Ozzie Albies doubled to score AcuÃ±a. Freddie Freeman's grounder to third base was enough to score Albies because first baseman Matt Adams had to stretch to the ground to catch the throw from third baseman Anthony Rendon. The Nationals were aggressive in their own right in the bottom of the first against Braves starter AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez. Adam Eaton walked...

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Doolittle not ready yet, but Nats believe he's close to returning

July 20, 2018, 2:36pm

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Doolittle not ready yet, but Nats believe he's close to returning

The Nationals got two of their key injured players - Stephen Strasburg and Ryan Zimmerman - back from the disabled list today. They'll have to wait a bit longer for Sean Doolittle to join them on the active roster. Doolittle, eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list today, has made significant progress in his recovery from a pinched nerve in his left foot, but he said he's not quite ready yet. "Today was a good day," the Nats closer said. "I did some light jogging, and it was the...

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Zimmerman understands role as he returns from DL stint

July 20, 2018, 2:43pm

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Zimmerman understands role as he returns from DL stint

The Nationals reinstated first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from the disabled list on Friday, but he was not in the lineup for the first game of their series against the second-place Braves. Matt Adams got the start at first base and batted sixth in the order against veteran right-hander AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez. Zimmerman had been on the DL with a right oblique strain. Zimmerman is a career .208 (11-for-53) against SÃ¡nchez; Adams has never faced him. But Nationals manager Davey Martinez said it was...

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Opposite dugout: Braves looking to carry momentum into second half

July 19, 2018, 11:56am

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Opposite dugout: Braves looking to carry momentum into second half

Manager: Brian Snitker (3rd season) Record: 52-42 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 2B Ozzie Albies (.281 with 20 HR, 55 RBIs); RF Nick Markakis (.323 with 61 RBIs, 120 hits); 1B Freddie Freeman (.315 with 61 RBIs, 114 hits); CF Ender Inciarte (88 hits, 23 SB); RHP AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez (4-2, 2.60 ERA); LHP A.J. Minter (3.20 ERA, 4 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-4 Pitching probables: July 20: RHP AnÃbal SÃ¡nchez (4-2) vs. RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-6); 7:05 p.m., MASN2July 21: LHP Sean...