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On uniform numbers, hairstyles and the "Circle of Trust"

February 14, 2018, 3:21pm

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - As anticipated, yesterday was a light day at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Well, aside from the media horde that descended upon the other side of the complex, where the defending World Series champion Astros officially reported for work. On the Nationals side, pitchers and catchers wandered through the clubhouse, training areas and weight rooms. Some went out to the back fields to play catch. Nothing organized, just the mundane stuff pitchers do every day to keep...

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Eaton says opening day return is "easily attainable"

February 14, 2018, 10:28am

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Eaton says opening day return is "easily attainable"

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Adam Eaton arrived in Florida, family in tow, on Jan. 19. There weren't many others around The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches at that ridiculously early date. But when you've spent nine months rehabbing from a torn ACL and the entire winter cooped up inside your snowed-in Michigan home, there's no reporting date that's too early. "I needed the warm weather," Eaton said, referring not only to his own physical needs, but the needs of his soon-to-be 2-year-old son...

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O'Dowd bullish on Nats, opportunity to re-sign Harper

February 15, 2018, 3:14am

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O'Dowd bullish on Nats, opportunity to re-sign Harper

The Nationals have won the National League East two seasons in a row and are favored to win their third straight division title in 2018. MLB Network analyst Dan O'Dowd, a former major league general manager with the Rockies, feels very good about the Nationals' chances, as long as Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg can survive the rigors of a long season and are close to 100 percent healthy come Oct. 1. "I believe this is their season. I believe they are going to get over the hump this...

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Why Kintzler chose to set up in D.C. instead of closing elsewhere

February 14, 2018, 7:22am

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Why Kintzler chose to set up in D.C. instead of closing elsewhere

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - On the heels of a 29-save season, an All-Star appearance and some high-profile outings in the Nationals bullpen from August through October, Brandon Kintzler figured he'd have plenty of suitors this winter, not to mention a contract commensurate with those signed by many other prominent relievers. In the end, perhaps suffering from advanced metrics that don't love him as much as relievers who strike out more batters, Kintzler settled for a deal to return to the Nats...

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At long last, it's reporting day in West Palm Beach

February 13, 2018, 5:36pm

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At long last, it's reporting day in West Palm Beach

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - It's been a long, slow four months since Game 5 of the National League Division Series, and it only felt longer and slower because of the lack of baseball news - not only in Washington, but across the sport - during the strangest offseason in recent memory. But the long wait is over, and it's OK to smile just a bit this morning. Because Nationals pitchers and catchers officially are reporting for spring training. (Pause here for applause.) As always, reporting day is...

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Nats announce minor league invitees, 61 players in camp

February 13, 2018, 7:40am

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Nats announce minor league invitees, 61 players in camp

Sixty-one players in total will report for spring training this week, 21 of them non-roster invitees including several with significant major league experience and several prospects from within their own organization, the Nationals announced today. With pitchers and catchers officially set to report Wednesday, the Nationals finally revealed the full spring roster, which still could expand given the plethora of prominent free agents who have yet to sign. For now, camp will feature a full 40-man...

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Spring training storylines: Is this last shot at winning it all?

February 12, 2018, 11:39am

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Spring training storylines: Is this last shot at winning it all?

The final countdown to spring training has arrived, so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We conclude today with the underlying question not only of the spring but of the season: Is the window of opportunity for this franchise about to close at the end of 2018? We can talk about position battles, lineup choices, bullpen configurations and injury concerns all we want, but let's not ignore the elephant in the room. The...

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Nats acquire utilityman Matt Reynolds from Mets

February 12, 2018, 4:47pm

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Nats acquire utilityman Matt Reynolds from Mets

The Nationals acquired utilityman Matt Reynolds from the Mets for cash considerations tonight, adding another versatile major leaguer to their mix of bench options this spring. Reynolds, 27, had been designated for assignment last week after New York signed free agent Todd Frazier. Reynolds will probably face long odds to make the Nationals' opening day roster, but he has one remaining minor league option and thus should stick in the organization one way or the other. Reynolds fills the 40-man...

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Nationals announce 2018 non-roster invitees

February 13, 2018, 7:44am

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The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with the following 17 players on Minor League contracts with invitations to 2018 Major League Spring Training: right-handers Brady Dragmire, David Goforth, Edwin Jackson, Jaron Long, Roman Mendez, Chris Smith and Cesar Vargas; left-handers Tim Collins, Ismael Gullion, Bryan Harper and Tommy Milone; catchers Miguel Montero and Jhonatan Solano; infielders Reid Brignac and Chris Dominguez; and outfielders Ryan Raburn and Moises Sierra. Additionally,...

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Spring training storylines: Are Eaton, Murphy fully healed?

February 11, 2018, 6:54pm

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Spring training storylines: Are Eaton, Murphy fully healed?

The final countdown to spring training has arrived, so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We continue today with the return of two key regulars from major knee surgeries ... One played the entire 2017 season, hobbled only at the very end by an injured knee that required surgery once the team was eliminated. The other played only four weeks in 2017, his debut in Washington abruptly halted by a nasty fall at first base that...

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Nationals acquire Matt Reynolds from Mets

February 12, 2018, 5:36pm

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The Washington Nationals acquired infielder/outfielder Matt Reynolds from the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Reynolds, 27, appeared in 115 games for the New York Mets over the last two seasons. His versatility has allowed him to appear at shortstop (31 G/20 GS), third base (30 G/11 GS), second base (12 G/5 GS), left field (8 G/5 GS), first base (3 G/1 GS), and right...

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Spring training storylines: Free agent signings during camp?

February 10, 2018, 4:45pm

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Spring training storylines: Free agent signings during camp?

The final countdown to spring training has arrived, so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We continue today with the possibility of free agent signings even after camp has begun ... It's not unusual for teams to sign players during spring training. It happens every year, with a handful of veterans still available and needs arising as a result of injuries or other camp developments. But baseball has never opened a spring...

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With camps set to open, checking out some pitching storylines

February 12, 2018, 5:02am

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With camps set to open, checking out some pitching storylines

As pitchers and catchers open spring training camps this week in Arizona and Florida, here's a look at the pitching storylines: Question: How will the Angels use Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese pitcher that wants to be a hitter and pitcher? Answer: Angels manager Mike Scioscia won't reveal specifics, but Ohtani will pitch and then be in the lineup between starts. Ohtani, 23, who signed for $2.3 million, has a fastball in the upper 90s and an excellent splitter. He's a left-handed batter that...

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Former MLB GM: Rizzo the key to Nats' continued success

February 12, 2018, 1:27am

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Former MLB GM: Rizzo the key to Nats' continued success

The Nationals were unable to get past the National League Division Series in 2016 and 2017. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs each were able to down the Nats in five games in successive postseasons. In each of those heartbreaking series, starting pitcher Max Scherzer was not quite himself, suffering one season from a stress fracture in knuckle on his throwing hand to a hamstring issue this past campaign. #Nats say Max Scherzer won't pitch in WBC due to stress fracture in knuckle of...

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Spring training storylines: Another new manager at the helm

February 09, 2018, 7:40pm

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Spring training storylines: Another new manager at the helm

The final countdown to spring training has arrived, so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We continue today with the first camp run by new manager Dave Martinez ... When Nationals pitchers and catchers officially report to The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, they'll walk down the hallway from the clubhouse, peek into the manager's office and find a new face there. Next door, in the coaches' locker room, will...

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"MASN All Access" to have live daily coverage at start of Nats spring training

February 08, 2018, 3:49pm

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"MASN All Access" to have live daily coverage at start of Nats spring training

It is finally time. The sun is shining and the tank is clean. Baseball is back. Nationals pitchers and catchers are set to report to The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and if you can't make it down to beautiful West Palm Beach, don't worry, "MASN All Access" is bringing it to you. We'll have daily shows on Facebook Live around 3 p.m. each day throughout the first weekend of spring training! Be sure to tune in from Feb. 16-19 as hosts Sara Perlman and Paul Mancano...

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Spring training storylines: Who's the fifth starter?

February 08, 2018, 7:57pm

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Spring training storylines: Who's the fifth starter?

The final countdown to spring training has arrived, so we're spending the final days of the offseason counting down the Nationals' top storylines of the spring. We begin today with the open competition for the fifth spot in the opening day rotation ... The Nationals have been a contender for six full seasons now, and throughout that time, they have maintained that status by employing one of baseball's most talented, deepest starting rotations. And throughout this entire stretch, we've...

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MASN announces seven-game Nationals spring training TV schedule

February 09, 2018, 7:20am

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MASN, the television home of the defending National League East champion Washington Nationals, will broadcast seven Nationals spring training games during the 2018 Grapefruit League season. All of the games will appear on MASN, beginning with the Nationals' Feb. 25 game against the Atlanta Braves. The network's spring training coverage also includes six more games from The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla.: March 6 against the world champion Houston Astros; March 11...

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Nationals outfield, if healthy, loaded with talent and depth

February 07, 2018, 5:05pm

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As the start of spring training fast approaches, we're breaking down the state of the Nationals roster, position by position. The series concludes today with the outfield ... Given the talent they had - not to mention three established starters to begin the season - it's hard to believe the Nationals wound up using 14 different outfielders in 2017, the fourth-highest total in the majors. Chalk that up not to poor performance but a seemingly never-ending string of injuries both major and minor...

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What will it take for Nashville to become Nats' Triple-A home?

February 08, 2018, 1:19am

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What will it take for Nashville to become Nats' Triple-A home?

The Nationals are looking for a new Triple-A home for the 2019 season following the Mets' announcement they will take over in Syracuse after the upcoming campaign. The Mets will be leaving Las Vegas after the 2018 season, and the 51s have a new stadium for their new team come 2019 in the nearby Summerlin neighborhood, which is in the northwestern part of the city. According to Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Nationals and Brewers appear to be at least two of the clubs...