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Adams caps brilliant week with another big night in Nats' 8-5 win

May 07, 2018, 10:18pm

SAN DIEGO - Matt Adams signed with the Nationals over the winter, understanding what would be expected of him from his new team. There wasn't a guaranteed starting job for the big slugger, only the promise that he'd get some starts at first base and in left field and a whole lot of pinch-hit appearances late in games against right-handed relievers. There was, however, a reason general manager Mike Rizzo chose to give $4 million to Adams rather than picking up Adam Lind's $5 million option....

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Turner goes deep in long-awaited Petco Park debut (Nats win 8-5)

May 07, 2018, 7:25pm

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Turner goes deep in long-awaited Petco Park debut (Nats win 8-5)

SAN DIEGO - Padres fans always expected to watch Trea Turner do something special in his first game at Petco Park. They just wish it didn't happen wearing a visiting team's jersey. Turner, the former San Diego first-round pick dealt along with Joe Ross to the Nationals in the controversial 2014 trade, connected for a first-inning homer tonight to give Washington an early 1-0 lead and remind everyone around here what they gave up 3 1/2 years ago. Turner connected off Tyson Ross, Joe's older...

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Kelley activated off DL, Zimmerman expects to return Tuesday

May 07, 2018, 5:11pm

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Kelley activated off DL, Zimmerman expects to return Tuesday

SAN DIEGO - The Nationals have Shawn Kelley back in their bullpen tonight. And they expect to have Ryan Zimmerman back in their lineup Tuesday night. Kelley was activated off the 10-day disabled list this afternoon, one day after completing a six-pitch rehab assignment for Single-A Potomac and only 14 days after he walked off the mound in San Francisco suffering from what some feared was a significant elbow injury. Kelley, who twice has had Tommy John surgery in his career, was relieved to...

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Game 36 lineups: Nats at Padres

May 07, 2018, 2:41pm

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SAN DIEGO - It's about 70 degrees, without a cloud in the sky, a gentle breeze coming off the bay ... yes, this is a tough assignment for the next three night, but someone had to do it. The Nationals open their second West Coast trip in three weeks tonight, beginning here in San Diego and continuing this weekend in Arizona. Having already visited Los Angeles and San Francisco in late April, they'll have played all of their games in the Pacific Time Zone for 2018 by mid-May, an odd scheduling...

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Nationals reinstate Shawn Kelley

May 07, 2018, 3:27pm

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The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Shawn Kelley from the 10-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Rafael Bautista to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Kelley, 34, returns to the Nationals after missing 12 games with a right elbow irritation. The veteran reliever appeared in one Minor League rehab game with Single-A Potomac tossing a scoreless inning with...

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Scherzer continues to amaze on the mound and in the record books

May 07, 2018, 3:18am

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Scherzer continues to amaze on the mound and in the record books

Of all the records Max Scherzer has accrued in his career of pitching, consider he set another mark in Sunday's 6 1/3 innings against the Phillies: .@Max_Scherzer is the first pitcher EVER to strike out at least 15 batters while recording 19 outs or less. pic.twitter.com/lpYhGLePIl -- MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) May 6, 2018 The list of amazing feats from this Scherzer gem doesn't end there: 1. 15 strikeouts in game were a season-high. 2. He struck out the side three innings in a...

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Difo's clutch hit in last at-bat gives Nats 5-4 walk-off win

May 06, 2018, 2:24pm

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Difo's clutch hit in last at-bat gives Nats 5-4 walk-off win

The Nationals put together their first walk-off win of the year thanks to a ninth-inning rally over the Phillies. The two-run last at-bat surge demonstrated the lineup's ability to be patient with the game on the line. Facing Phillies closer HÃ©ctor Neris for the second day in a row, the Nats tallied two runs on two hits and two walks to rally from a 4-3 deficit to post the 5-4 win. Wilmer Difo's single over the infield plated Rafael Bautista with the winning run. Center field was vacant...

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Marty Niland: Hall of Stars induction finally shines spotlight on Buddy Myer

May 07, 2018, 5:21am

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Marty Niland: Hall of Stars induction finally shines spotlight on Buddy Myer

Sunday was a great day for Washington sports. Before celebrating the Nationals' first walk-off victory of 2018, fans at Nationals Park got to see another set of local heroes inducted to the Washington Hall of Stars. In addition to fairly recent greats, like basketball stars Len Bias, Grant Hill and Walt Williams, came Buddy Myer, a baseball star from the distant past. His induction to the local hall was a step toward righting what his fans feel is the injustice of Myer's exclusion from the...

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Opposite dugout: Padres once again scuffling in NL West

May 06, 2018, 3:35pm

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Opposite dugout: Padres once again scuffling in NL West

Manager: Andy Green (3rd season) Record: 13-22 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 1B Eric Hosmer (.297 with 5 HR, 12 RBIs), 3B Christian Villanueva (.265 with 9 HR, 20 RBIs), LF Jose Pirela (.250 with 35 hits, 11 RBIs), RHP Tyson Ross (2-2, 3.28 ERA); LHP Joey Lucchesi (3-2, 3:13 ERA), LHP Brad Hand (8 saves, 2.70 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (2-5 in 2017) Pitching probables: May 7: RHP Stephen Strasburg (3-3) vs. RHP Tyson Ross (2-2), 10:10 p.m., MASNMay 8: RHP Jeremy...

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Scherzer dominating early, Adams homers again (Nats walk off 5-4)

May 06, 2018, 10:31am

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Scherzer dominating early, Adams homers again (Nats walk off 5-4)

Right-hander Max Scherzer is almost unstoppable right now. Scherzer struck out seven of the first 11 batters he faced in the first three innings Sunday against the Phillies. He gave up a double to OdÃºbel Herrera in the first and a single to Maikel Franco in the second, but each time he struck out the final batter of the inning to end the threat. In the third he struck out the side. He has seven strikeouts in three innings. Right-hander Jake Arrieta allowed a solo homer to Matt Adams to lead...

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Zimmerman, Rendon, Murphy and Eaton updates

May 06, 2018, 8:18am

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Zimmerman, Rendon, Murphy and Eaton updates

Nationals manager Davey Martinez held veteran first baseman Ryan Zimmerman out of the lineup again with a bruised side. "I talked to him today he said he felt better," Martinez said. "More of a bruise kind of a deal. He's going to keep me updated for today if he's available. He's shooting for tomorrow, but if there's an emergency he might be able to play." Third baseman Anthony Rendon made it through his first major league game since April 13 with no issues from the fractured left big...

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Roark solid again, but is he worried about wearing out arm?

May 06, 2018, 5:00am

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Roark solid again, but is he worried about wearing out arm?

Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark kept his team in the game and almost got through seven innings in a 3-1 loss Saturday to the Phillies. Roark went 6 1/3 innings scattering six hits and allowing three runs while striking out nine and walking three. His nine strikeouts matched his season-high against the New York Mets on April 8. The Phillies started quickly. CÃ©sar HernÃ¡ndez singled and Rhys Hoskins homered for a 2-0 lead. "First inning. I'm not gonna go walk a guy," Roark said of...

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Game 35 lineups: Phillies at Nats

May 06, 2018, 5:13am

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The series wraps up with a dandy of a pitching matchup as a pair of heavyweights square off. This is an important game for the Nationals, who are looking to go above .500 again and win an important divisional series against a team with a better record. Right-hander Max Scherzer (6-1, 1.79 ERA) takes on the Phillies prized free agent acquisition right-hander Jake Arrieta (3-1, 3.49). The dup have taken home the last three National League Cy Young awards. Now if the weather can hold up. Rain is...

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Turner on ninth-inning gaffe, Rendon makes it through return

May 05, 2018, 4:28pm

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Turner on ninth-inning gaffe, Rendon makes it through return

Trea Turner got caught off of first base in the ninth inning attempting to get to second base on a possible hit and run. It was a play Turner would certainly love to have back, but the biggest takeaway from the Nationals' 3-1 loss to the Phillies Saturday was the pitching of Vince Velasquez. Velasquez allowed only one hit, a solo homer by Wilmer Difo, in quieting the Nationals for five innings. The right-hander hit a batter, walked four and struck out four batters to improve to 2-4. Manager...

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Phillies turn tables, slam homer early (Nats fall 3-1)

May 05, 2018, 1:11pm

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Phillies turn tables, slam homer early (Nats fall 3-1)

The Phillies jumped out quickly in Saturday's game. CÃ©sar HernÃ¡ndez singled and Rhys Hoskins took Nationals starter Tanner Roark to a full count before crushing a pitch over the center field wall. The two-run shot gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead. This was the opposite of the Nats' 3-0 and then 7-0 leads to start the first two innings on Friday night. In the third, Roark walked two but also struck out three. OdÃºbel Herrera walked to extend his on-base streak to 34 games. Phillies...

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On Rendon's return, Gott's injury and Adams' robbery

May 04, 2018, 8:16pm

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On Rendon's return, Gott's injury and Adams' robbery

Some news and notes to tide you over before the Nationals return to the field this afternoon against the Phillies, seeking to extend their winning streak to seven games ... * Though nothing was formally announced Friday night, Anthony Rendon is all but certain to be activated off the disabled list today. The Nationals third baseman completed his second rehab game with Single-A Potomac, going 3-for-4 with a double and playing in the field for the first time since fouling a ball off his left big...

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Rendon takes another positive step in return, could be activated today

May 05, 2018, 4:35am

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Rendon takes another positive step in return, could be activated today

Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-4 with a double on Friday night in Single-A Potomac's 4-3 loss to the Salem Red Sox in Woodbridge, Va. He made a solid defensive play at third base early in the game and spoke to reporters after the game about his progress. "I feel all right. They said I'm going to feel it for another five or six weeks after the injury, so obviously it's still going to be there, but we play with aches and pains throughout the year," Rendon told reporters at...

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Game 34 lineups: Phillies at Nats (updated)

May 05, 2018, 6:18am

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Game 34 lineups: Phillies at Nats (updated)

The Nationals welcome back third baseman Anthony Rendon to their lineup today. Rendon did well in two rehab appearances for high Single-A Potomac over the past two days, collecting five hits in eight at-bats. He has been out with a hairline fracture in his left big toe. The team has won a season-high six games in a row, so having Rendon back could help the offense get into overdrive. Since manager Davey Martinez switched up the top of the lineup, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Matt Adams have...

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Martinez on Rendon, Gott, Zimmerman and the mariachi band

May 05, 2018, 10:43am

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Martinez on Rendon, Gott, Zimmerman and the mariachi band

Manager Davey Martinez discussed the Nationals activating third baseman Anthony Rendon from the 10-day disabled list. Adrian Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Rendon played two games for high Single-A Potomac in the last two nights. "He looked good playing the last couple of days," Martinez said. "His at-bats were really good. He's moving a lot better than what I anticipated. I just expect him to go out there and do his thing like normal. He's excited about being back and he says...

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Nationals reinstate Anthony Rendon

May 05, 2018, 8:55am

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The Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated infielder Anthony Rendon from the 10-day disabled list and optioned infielder Adrian Sanchez to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rendon, 27, appeared in two Minor League rehab games with Single-A Potomac, went 5-for-8 (.625) with two doubles, one RBI, and three runs scored. Prior to his injury he hit .286 (16-for-56) with four doubles, one...