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Special jersey has special meaning for Senators' Logan Darnell

July 12, 2018, 11:27am

When Double-A Harrisburg lefty Logan Darnell pulls on his home jersey for the Senators' game against Bowie on July 26 at FNB Field, it'll mean a little more than usual. That's the night the Senators will don special jerseys on End Alzheimer's Night. Darnell lost his mother, Caye, 59, to Alzheimer's disease on April 13, and has been working with team management to come up with creative ways to mix his mound work and the need to raise funds and awareness. The jerseys from End Alzheimer's...

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Nats shut out for eighth time in 29 games, fall back to .500 (updated)

July 11, 2018, 11:12am

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Nats shut out for eighth time in 29 games, fall back to .500 (updated)

PITTSBURGH - Today's game - aired exclusively on Facebook as part of Major League Baseball's new arrangement with the social media giant - was viewed by only a fraction of the fans who usually watch Nationals games on traditional television. Those who didn't tune in via their laptops or smartphones, though, didn't really need to see firsthand what happened. They'd already seen this game countless times this season. The Nationals got a quality start, this time from Gio Gonzalez. They put...

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Strasburg lined up to return for second half opener (Nats lose 2-0)

July 11, 2018, 7:53am

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Strasburg lined up to return for second half opener (Nats lose 2-0)

PITTSBURGH - Stephen Strasburg is on track to take the mound for the Nationals in their first game coming out of the All-Star break. Strasburg, out since June 8 with right shoulder inflammation, made his first rehab start Tuesday night for Single-A Potomac, allowing one run on two hits in 3 1/3 innings during a 7-4 win at Lynchburg. He struck out five, walked only one and threw 34 of his 57 pitches for strikes. "And I like the fact that he (velocity) was pretty good," manager Davey Martinez...

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Game 92 lineups: Nats at Pirates

July 11, 2018, 6:07am

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PITTSBURGH - The Nationals and Pirates wrap up their series this afternoon at PNC Park. The Nats are looking to win two in a row and capture their second straight series. Gio Gonzalez is looking to get himself back on track. Bryce Harper is looking to make solid contact after going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and a groundout Tuesday night. And Daniel Murphy is looking to stay hot after going 4-for-4 in Tuesday's win. And hopefully as many of you as possible will be able to watch the game. But...

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Murphy finally finding swing, hitting .349 over last 13 games

July 10, 2018, 8:32pm

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Murphy finally finding swing, hitting .349 over last 13 games

PITTSBURGH - As much as he wanted to project an air of confidence throughout his first month back in action following major knee surgery, Daniel Murphy knew he couldn't convince people not to believe what they were seeing with their own eyes. Murphy simply didn't look like himself after finally making his 2018 debut for the Nationals, eight months after having microfracture surgery on his right knee. The quality of his at-bats just weren't close to the standard he established for himself...

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Liz Barr: Another All-Star Game, another snub for Anthony Rendon

July 11, 2018, 7:51am

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Liz Barr: Another All-Star Game, another snub for Anthony Rendon

There were a number of deserving players left off the All-Star Game rosters, and perhaps none more than Anthony Rendon, who was not even given the Final Vote treatment that teammate Trea Turner received. It feels like we say this about Rendon every year around the All-Star break, but he always plays fantastic baseball and nobody ever gives him the time of day or recognizes his accomplishments on the diamond. It's no stretch to say that Rendon is worthy of a nod. Maybe not the most overwhelming...

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Hellickson back to form, Nats back over .500 after 5-1 win (updated)

July 10, 2018, 7:16pm

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Hellickson back to form, Nats back over .500 after 5-1 win (updated)

PITTSBURGH - It was the formula that worked so well in April and May - five dominant innings from Jeremy Hellickson, then four innings from the bullpen - but had been long forgotten as Hellickson spent June recovering from a hamstring injury and then made his first start of July while under the weather. Hellickson, though, is healthy again. And tonight he pitched like the early-season version of himself again. And because his teammates were able to score runs in bunches for a stretch during...

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Strasburg solid for 3 1/3 innings in first rehab start

July 10, 2018, 5:37pm

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Strasburg solid for 3 1/3 innings in first rehab start

Right-hander Stephen Strasburg accomplished exactly what he set out to do in his first rehab game returning from right shoulder inflammation that has kept him on the disabled list since June 9. Strasburg pitched 3 1/3 innings for the high Single-A Potomac Nationals in their comeback 7-4 win at the Lynchburg Hillcats Tuesday night. He allowed one run on two hits with one walk and five strikeouts. He threw 57 pitches, 34 for strikes. That was right in the window the Nationals were wanting...

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Voth will finally get to make MLB debut this time (Nats win 5-1)

July 10, 2018, 4:57pm

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Voth will finally get to make MLB debut this time (Nats win 5-1)

PITTSBURGH - Austin Voth was promoted from Triple-A Syracuse today for the fourth time this season. The right-hander has yet to actually make his major league debut, but it appears safe to say it'll finally happen this time around. Called up to swap roster spots with Jefry Rodriguez, who labored during Monday night's 6-3 loss to the Pirates, Voth is tentatively slated to start Saturday against the Mets (the next time Rodriguez's spot in the rotation comes up). However, it's possible the...

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Game 91 lineups: Nats at Pirates (Doolittle to DL)

July 10, 2018, 11:31am

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Game 91 lineups: Nats at Pirates (Doolittle to DL)

PITTSBURGH - The Nationals need innings tonight from their starter. Which means Jeremy Hellickson may have to be pushed beyond the point they've preferred to push him so far this season. The right-hander has pitched six innings only once in 11 starts this season. He has topped the 90-pitch mark only three times. None of that may matter given the state of the Nats bullpen, which has been forced to throw a total of 27 innings over the last six days. That group does have two fresh arms added to...

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Doolittle to miss at least 10 days, All-Star Game with foot injury

July 10, 2018, 2:21pm

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Doolittle to miss at least 10 days, All-Star Game with foot injury

PITTSBURGH - Sean Doolittle knew something wasn't right in his left foot as far back as Friday, but he didn't think it was anything to be concerned about, that all would be fine if he took a couple days off. But by the time Monday arrived and Doolittle decided to see how the foot felt when he threw off a bullpen mound and simulated fielding bunts, he realized this problem was more serious than he initially thought. And so today the Nationals were forced to place their All-Star closer on the...

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Wieters goes 1-for-4, catches full game in return from DL

July 09, 2018, 7:41pm

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Wieters goes 1-for-4, catches full game in return from DL

PITTSBURGH - Matt Wieters' return from the disabled list was rather uneventful. The veteran catcher went 1-for-4 at the plate, caught all eight defensive innings and allowed two Pittsburgh runners to steal second base. Of greater importance to Wieters was that his surgically repaired hamstring held up and allowed him to play a full big league game for the first time in nearly two months. "Obviously, would've liked to get a win, but it was fun to be out there with the guys again," he said....

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Nats can't make up for another bad start, lose to Pirates (updated)

July 09, 2018, 5:56pm

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Nats can't make up for another bad start, lose to Pirates (updated)

PITTSBURGH - The Nationals have any number of issues right now, from a super-erratic lineup equally capable of being shut out or scoring 17 runs on any given night, to a steady stream of mistakes made on the bases and in the field. None of those issues, however, can or should take priority at the moment over the most glaring problem facing this club: a starting rotation that shockingly has morphed from the roster's biggest strength to its biggest weakness. Aside from Max Scherzer, the...

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Nationals recall Wander Suero and Austin Voth

July 10, 2018, 11:32am

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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...