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Nats rally to tie game in ninth, then lose in 10th

July 28, 2018, 6:38pm

MIAMI - The Nationals have proven they can win in blowout fashion, having done it each of the previous three days. It's the close games they're still having trouble with, and tonight was merely the latest example ... with a twist. With an opportunity to extend their winning streak to four games and potentially pick up ground again on both the Phillies and Braves, the Nationals pulled off a top-of-the-ninth rally to tie the Marlins and send the game into extra innings, only to then lose in the...

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Injection has Strasburg optimistic he'll be back soon (Nats down 1-0)

July 28, 2018, 2:28pm

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Injection has Strasburg optimistic he'll be back soon (Nats down 1-0)

MIAMI - Stephen Strasburg rejoined the Nationals today and is extremely optimistic he'll be pitching for them again in the near future after receiving a nerve-block injection in his neck two days ago. "It's very encouraging," the right-hander said. "I think they've kind of crossed all the boxes now, and it seems like it's something that should be good to go, and I'm excited to get back out there with the guys." Strasburg thought he was on track to do just that when he returned from a...

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Slowly but surely, Murphy starting to look like pre-surgery self

July 27, 2018, 8:39pm

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Slowly but surely, Murphy starting to look like pre-surgery self

MIAMI - Anyone who watched Daniel Murphy in his first week back from major knee surgery could tell the veteran second baseman wasn't himself at the plate. One of baseball's best pure hitters the last two-plus seasons, Murphy opened his 2018 campaign 3-for-29 with five strikeouts for the Nationals. Anyone who watched Murphy in his second and third weeks back from major knee surgery could tell he was better, but still not himself at the plate. Though he was starting to make better contact and...

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Game 104 lineups: Nats at Marlins

July 28, 2018, 11:34am

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MIAMI - Three wins in a row is nice. Four in a row would be nicer for a Nationals club that flat-out owns the Marlins right now. The Nats are 8-1 against them this season, 16-1 over the last calendar year. And they've still got 10 more games to play vs. Miami in 2018. Gio Gonzalez has been a part of that ownage. The Miami native went 4-0 with a 1.59 ERA against the Marlins last season and allowed two runs in five innings in his lone appearance against them so far this year. It's been said...

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Scherzer dominates in another Miami blowout (updated)

July 27, 2018, 5:56pm

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Scherzer dominates in another Miami blowout (updated)

MIAMI - If the intention of Nationals players this weekend is to convince the front office to keep believing in their chances and not sell before Tuesday's trade deadline, they've done everything they can the last 48 hours to move the needle in their preferred direction. It helps, of course, to be facing the Marlins. And to have Max Scherzer starting one of these games. Not that the Nationals are about to apologize for their performance in the first two games of what could be a critical...

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Robles activated onto Triple-A Syracuse's roster (Nats up 9-1)

July 27, 2018, 3:39pm

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Robles activated onto Triple-A Syracuse's roster (Nats up 9-1)

MIAMI - They may not have room for him in their crowded outfield right now, but Victor Robles is healthy again and available should the Nationals require his services before season's end. Robles, who entered the year as the organization's top prospect only to hyperextend his left elbow making a diving catch at Triple-A Syracuse in early April, has completed his rehab and is back on the Chiefs' active roster. The 21-year-old outfielder probably would have been playing in Washington after...

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Strasburg receives shot in neck, could resume throwing Sunday

July 27, 2018, 2:16pm

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Strasburg receives shot in neck, could resume throwing Sunday

MIAMI - The Nationals have received what they believe to be good news about Stephen Strasburg, though it's still an open question when the right-hander will be ready to pitch again. Strasburg, in Los Angeles on Thursday to have his ailing neck examined by a neurologist, was given a shot and is set to rejoin the Nationals in Miami on Saturday. He'll need to wait 72 hours for the shot to take full effect, but provided he feels well at that point he'll be cleared to resume throwing. "That's...

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On Milone's start, Zimmerman's stroke and Difo's blunder

July 27, 2018, 4:18am

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On Milone's start, Zimmerman's stroke and Difo's blunder

MIAMI - More from Thursday night's 10-3 victory over the Marlins ... * This wasn't the first time the Nationals needed to summon a starter from Triple-A Syracuse to fill in for a regular member of the big league rotation. They previously had called upon Erick Fedde, Jefry Rodriguez and Austin Voth for situations such as the one they faced Thursday, when Stephen Strasburg landed back on the disabled list. It took until now, though, for the Nats to call upon Tommy Milone, and that was the...

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Game 103 lineups: Nats at Marlins

July 27, 2018, 11:32am

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MIAMI - The last time the Nationals won three in a row, the opponent was the Marlins. This was three weeks ago in D.C., a streak that began with a record-breaking comeback from nine runs down. Miami's starting pitcher that evening: Pablo LÃ³pez, who is starting tonight's game as well. The Nats actually didn't get off to a good start that evening against LÃ³pez, who faced the minimum through his first three innings. Then they finally got to the young right-hander in the fourth and fifth,...

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Depleted Nats rally from early deficit to rout Marlins (updated)

July 26, 2018, 6:24pm

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Depleted Nats rally from early deficit to rout Marlins (updated)

MIAMI - Their No. 2 starter back on the disabled list with a mysterious neck injury, two of their top hitters out of the lineup and their emergency starter in a three-run hole early, the Nationals had given even their most ardent supporters no legitimate reason to be optimistic after one inning of baseball tonight at Marlins Park. If this weekend series really is going to determine the front office's approach to Tuesday's trade deadline, and by extension determine whether a late-season run is...

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Murphy gets night off, Reynolds subbing for Rendon (Nats lead 6-3)

July 26, 2018, 3:48pm

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Murphy gets night off, Reynolds subbing for Rendon (Nats lead 6-3)

MIAMI - When Daniel Murphy, originally listed in the Nationals lineup for tonight's series opener against the Marlins, was scratched about 3 1/2 hours before first pitch, it was only natural for conspiracy theorists out there to wonder if the veteran second baseman had just become the first victim of an unexpected late-July fire sale. Rest assured, the Nationals didn't trade Murphy, nor have they made any decisions to become surprise sellers in advance of Tuesday's trade deadline. Not yet,...

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Ryan Sullivan: Nationals should be sellers at trade deadline

July 27, 2018, 5:40am

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The 2018 season has been a constant struggle for the Nationals due to injuries to key performers and subpar performance from others. Presently, the Nationals have a record of 51-51 and are seven games behind Philadelphia in the National League East and 4 1/2 games back for a wild card berth. With the news of Stephen Strasburg returning to the disabled list, Washington's playoff chances are dwindling by the day. The stark reality is general manager Mike Rizzo and the Nationals should probably...

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

July 26, 2018, 6:46am

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

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...