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Nationals recall Wander Suero and Austin Voth

July 10, 2018, 11:32am

The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitchers Wander Suero and Austin Voth from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Additionally, the Nationals placed left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to July 7) with left toe inflammation and optioned right-handed pitcher Jefry Rodriguez to Triple-A Syracuse. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Suero, 26, returns for his third major league stint of the...

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As rotation struggles, Strasburg to begin rehab (Nats lose 6-3)

July 09, 2018, 3:51pm

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As rotation struggles, Strasburg to begin rehab (Nats lose 6-3)

PITTSBURGH - Stephen Strasburg will make a rehab start Tuesday for Single-A Potomac and remains on track to rejoin the Nationals' rotation coming out of the All-Star break. And that'll be not a moment too soon for a Nats ballcub that desperately needs one of its elite starters back after a brutally difficult stretch over the last month. Strasburg, who went on the 10-day disabled list June 10 with right shoulder inflammation, is slated to pitch Tuesday for Potomac in a road game at Lynchburg....

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With Wieters back from DL, Severino optioned to Syracuse

July 09, 2018, 2:33pm

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With Wieters back from DL, Severino optioned to Syracuse

PITTSBURGH - Not quite eight weeks removed from right hamstring surgery, Matt Wieters is back on the Nationals' active roster and back in the starting lineup for tonight's series opener against the Pirates. Now the Nats can only hope the return of their No. 1 catcher makes a significant difference for a pitching staff that floundered with Pedro Severino and Spencer Kieboom behind the plate. "He led our pitching staff a lot," manager Davey Martinez said. "And Sevy did a great job. For being...

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Game 90 lineups: Nats at Pirates (Wieters activated)

July 09, 2018, 11:38am

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Game 90 lineups: Nats at Pirates (Wieters activated)

PITTSBURGH - The Nationals have scored 14 or more runs in three of their last 10 games. The Pirates have given up 17 runs twice in their last six games. So, what to expect in tonight's series opener at PNC Park? Maybe a 1-0 nail-biter? Seriously, though, who knows what to expect from the Nats these days? They seem just as likely to hit five balls into the Allegheny River as they are to get shut out. You just don't know what you're going to get on any given day. The Nationals do know they...

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Martinez on starting rotation: "They all have to get better"

July 09, 2018, 3:26am

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Martinez on starting rotation: "They all have to get better"

The starting rotation has not been able to shorten games for the Nationals recently, and that is causing major fatigue in the bullpen. In Sunday's 10-2 loss to the Marlins in the series finale, starter Tanner Roark lasted only four innings. Five relievers, including position player Mark Reynolds, had to record to finish the final five innings. In Thursday's 14-12 comeback win, Jeremy Hellickson gave up nine runs in four innings. That time, six relievers had to close out the game. Gio Gonzalez...

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Opposite dugout: Pirates quickly losing the wind in their sails

July 08, 2018, 9:48am

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Opposite dugout: Pirates quickly losing the wind in their sails

Manager: Clint Hurdle (8th season) Record: 41-48 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: CF Starling Marte (.278 with 10 HR, 22 SB); LF Corey Dickerson (.308 with 92 hits, 19 2B); 1B Josh Bell (76 hits, 42 RBIs); RHP Trevor Williams (6-7, 4.60 ERA); RHP Ivan Nova (4-6, 4.48 ERA); LHP Felipe VÃ¡zquez (3.38 ERA, 18 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 0-4 Pitching probables: July 9: RHP Erick Fedde (1-3) vs. RHP Ivan Nova (4-6); 7:00 p.m., MASN2July 10: RHP Jeremy Hellickson (2-1) vs. RHP Joe Musgrove...

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Harper, Scherzer, Doolittle are selected to All-Star Game

July 08, 2018, 3:09pm

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Harper, Scherzer, Doolittle are selected to All-Star Game

The best of the best from the Nationals will get to represent the club and Washington, D.C., in nine days at the 89th All-Star Game, which will be held in their own ballpark. Major League Baseball announced Sunday night that the Nationals will be represented by right-hander Max Scherzer, outfielder Bryce Harper and closer Sean Doolittle at July 17 All-Star Game at Nationals Park. Scherzer earned his sixth All-Star invitation. He has posted an 11-5 record with a 2.33 ERA in 19 starts this...

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Send Trea Turner to All-Star Game through MLB's Final Vote

July 08, 2018, 8:56am

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Send Trea Turner to All-Star Game through MLB's Final Vote

We now know which Nationals will represent the host city in this year's MLB All-Star Game. Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer and Sean Doolittle have officially been selected to the National League All-Star team and will represent D.C. at Nats Park during the upcoming Midsummer Classic. But there could be one more. While Trea Turner wasn't selected in the initial All-Star ballot, you can still send the Nationals shortstop to the All-Star Game via the Final Vote taking place this week! Why should you...

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Roark continues to elevate pitches, Marlins roll 10-2 in series finale

July 08, 2018, 2:49pm

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Roark continues to elevate pitches, Marlins roll 10-2 in series finale

Giving up too many base hits continues to plague Nationals starter Tanner Roark. The right-hander labored through four innings Sunday, allowing four runs on 10 hits in a 10-2 loss to the Marlins. Miami pounded out a season-high 22 hits - 20 singles and two doubles - in salvaging the final game of the four-game set. It was the Marlins' first win over the Nationals since Aug. 9, 2017, snapping a major league-leading 14-game winning streak for the Nationals over a single opponent. The Marlins...

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Marty Niland: Cracker Jack Classic brought stars to baseball-hungry D.C.

July 09, 2018, 5:24am

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Marty Niland: Cracker Jack Classic brought stars to baseball-hungry D.C.

Now that the starting lineups have been announced and the rosters filled, Washington is abuzz about the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star game. Many historians will tell you will that the July 17 game will be the fifth All-Star meeting in the nation's capital, the first since 1969, and they'd be technically correct. However, each summer from 1982 to 1987, Washington baseball fans saw something arguably better come to RFK Stadium. The Cracker Jack Old Timers Baseball Classic featured lineups...

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Doolittle, Harper, Scherzer named National League All-Stars

July 08, 2018, 4:37pm

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Doolittle, Harper, Scherzer named National League All-Stars

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle, outfielder Bryce Harper and right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer have been selected to represent the Washington Nationals in the 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In addition, shortstop Trea Turner was named one of five candidates for the National League Final Vote. The 2018 All-Star teams were unveiled on Sunday on the "Camping World All-Star Selection Show" on ESPN. Doolittle earned his second All-Star nod - first since 2014 with Oakland - by pacing...

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Reynolds stays in lineup, Doolittle has strained toe (Nats fall 10-2)

July 08, 2018, 9:07am

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Reynolds stays in lineup, Doolittle has strained toe (Nats fall 10-2)

Manager Davey Martinez did have a bit of a restless night, but came to the conclusion that he would keep Mark Reynolds and his scorching bat in the Nationals lineup. He placed Reynolds at third base and has given Anthony Rendon the day off to rest. Reynolds is 8-for-12 with three homers and 12 RBIs with two walks and six runs scored during the homestand. "Had to sleep on that one," Martinez said. "But Anthony could use a day off. I told him half a day. Hopefully we don't need him, but he...

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Reynolds explodes for career-high 10 RBIs in 18-4 win over Marlins

July 07, 2018, 7:27pm

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Reynolds explodes for career-high 10 RBIs in 18-4 win over Marlins

When his club was losing 18 of 24 games, you could understand how it would be easy for Nationals manager Davey Martinez to toss and turn at night. But imagine not being able to sleep because you have too many good players? Mark Reynolds is one of those very good players. The veteran first baseman went 5-for-5 with two singles, a double and two homers, rolling up a career-high and club record-tying 10 RBIs as the Nats crushed the Marlins 18-4 on Saturday night. In his last six at-bats in this...

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Despite a couple of mistakes, Scherzer finds his way

July 07, 2018, 8:05pm

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Despite a couple of mistakes, Scherzer finds his way

Right-hander Max Scherzer was the first to admit a couple of his pitches did not do what he had hoped they would in Saturday's 18-4 series-clinching win over the Marlins. He allowed three home runs in a start for the first time this season. The Marlins' Starlin Castro and J.T. Realmuto slammed back-to-back solo shots off Scherzer in the fourth inning. In the fifth, JT Riddle laced a triple. Miguel Rojas followed with a slicing blooper into right field to score Riddle. Yadiel Rivera also hit a...

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Game 89 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins

July 08, 2018, 5:48am

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Now that Max Scherzer finally got his first win in over a month, it's time to get Tanner Roark right. The right-hander is just 3-10, and has not enjoyed a marker in that left column since June 6. He has absorbed four straight losses. So perhaps symbolic of a new beginning, Roark has not only shaved off his beard, moustache and sideburns, but also completely shaved his head following a nine-run outing in an 11-4 loss to the Red Sox on July 3. The Marlins counter with right-hander Trevor...

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Robles, Glover begin rehab with GCL Nats (Nats roll 18-4)

July 07, 2018, 2:31pm

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Robles, Glover begin rehab with GCL Nats (Nats roll 18-4)

The Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nationals welcomed outfielder Victor Robles and reliever Koda Glover today. Glover started in their 5-2 loss to the GCL Astros, logging one inning, allowing no hits and no runs, with one walk and two strikeouts. He faced four batters. Robles played center field and went 0-for-2 with one strikeout. The appearances marked the first game for Glover since last June 10. Robles has not played since early April with Triple-A Syracuse. Both players are on the 60-day...

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Strasburg set for rehab start Tuesday night for P-Nats at Lynchburg

July 07, 2018, 2:07pm

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Strasburg set for rehab start Tuesday night for P-Nats at Lynchburg

Nationals manager Davey Martinez said right-hander Stephen Strasburg's minor league rehab start will be Tuesday night for high Single-A Potomac. With Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse off, that start will be in Lynchburg, Va., as the P-Nats go on the road at Calvin Falwell Field. "Yeah, as of right now, he says he feels pretty good, so he is scheduled for Tuesday to go out on a rehab assignment and then we'll see what happens after that," Martinez said. "So that's encouraging....

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Game 88 lineups: Nats vs. Marlins

July 06, 2018, 8:19pm

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Can a walk-off winner be more meaningful victory than cruising to a 7-2 victory? What if you couple the best comeback of the season with a walk-off home run the next game? Nationals right fielder Adam Eaton said that makes it that much more special. "Absolutely. We are all human here," Eaton said Friday night following the Nats' 3-2 win over the Marlins on a walk-off home run from Mark Reynolds. "When you come in to the next day, you got a little more to you, you got a little more happier...

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Reynolds' adjustment in Philly helped bolster slugger's confidence

July 06, 2018, 8:03pm

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Reynolds' adjustment in Philly helped bolster slugger's confidence

Mark Reynolds raced out of the blocks when he joined the Nationals, hitting four homers in his first six games with the team. He ended up with six homers in May, his first month with the club. His next homer didn't arrive until June 29 at Philadelphia. Then came the walk-off thriller Reynolds produced as a pinch-hitter last night. Nats manager Davey Martinez said Reynolds made an adjustment last week in the series against the Phillies that has started to pay dividends. "He's actually been...

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Reynolds' walk-off homer leads Nats to 3-2 win over Marlins

July 06, 2018, 7:34pm

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Reynolds' walk-off homer leads Nats to 3-2 win over Marlins

The biggest comeback of the season in the opener of a four-game series to snap a five-game skid? Check. A nail-biting low-scoring affair culminating in a dramatic walk-off win in the second game? Check. Suddenly, the Nationals have a different kind of streak going, and they have been via a pair of thrillers. Pinch-hitter Mark Reynolds crushed a walk-off solo homer over the left field wall to lift the Nats a 3-2 win over the Marlins before 32,652 at Nats Park. It was their second win a row,...