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Nationals select Robles' contract, recall Bautista and Stevenson

September 07, 2017, 12:48pm

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Victor Robles from Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday, recalled outfielders Rafael Bautista and Andrew Stevenson from Triple-A Syracuse, and transferred right-handed pitcher Erick Fedde to the 60-day disabled list. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Robles, 20, joins the Nationals for the first Major League assignment of his career. The consensus best prospect in the...

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Nats sweep Marlins again, move closer to another division title

September 06, 2017, 6:13pm

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Nats sweep Marlins again, move closer to another division title

MIAMI - The Nationals have known for some time they are going to win the National League East, and most likely by a wide margin. The only question was when it would become official. Well, by beating the Marlins six times in the last 10 days, they have managed to push up the clinching date by a whole lot. Tonight's 8-1 thumping at Marlins Park capped off the Nationals' second series sweep of their closest division competitor in less than two weeks. A Miami club that thought it was clawing its...

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Hurricane on players' minds as series concludes (Nats win 8-1)

September 06, 2017, 4:13pm

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Hurricane on players' minds as series concludes (Nats win 8-1)

MIAMI - They're playing a ballgame tonight at Marlins Park, but there aren't many fans here, even fewer than the typical sparse gathering. Which is understandable, given the way most everyone's mind is preoccupied with the fast-approaching Hurricane Irma and making preparations now either to board up homes or get out of town. Those in uniform are understandably paying close attention, as well, diverting at least some of their focus from the game. Several Nationals players are from or live in...

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Scherzer will start Friday; Glover getting second opinion

September 06, 2017, 2:26pm

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Scherzer will start Friday; Glover getting second opinion

MIAMI - Max Scherzer is cleared to start Friday night as scheduled for the Nationals. The odds of Koda Glover returning to pitch for the Nats this season, however, appear to have dwindled. Scherzer was able to throw a bullpen session this afternoon with no ill effects from his bruised left calf, and the Nationals have officially listed him as Friday's starter against the Phillies. "He's getting treatment and getting his leg worked on and stuff," manager Dusty Baker said. "So, yeah, as of...

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Given opportunity to catch, Severino steps up and produces

September 06, 2017, 4:43am

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Given opportunity to catch, Severino steps up and produces

MIAMI - Pedro Severino made his major league debut nearly two years ago, so this isn't anything new for him. The young Nationals catcher, though, hasn't been given a whole lot of opportunities to play at this level (with the notable exception of his two starts in last year's National League Division Series after Wilson Ramos tore his ACL). No matter what, Severino has tried to make himself ready if and when the call comes. "They gave me opportunity last year, and in 2015 I (didn't) play a...

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Game 139 lineups: Nats at Marlins

September 06, 2017, 11:44am

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MIAMI - The vast majority of the attention in South Florida is fixated not on baseball but on Hurricane Irma. The outer bands of storm aren't expected to arrive here until Saturday, with the bulk of the storm arriving Sunday, but already folks are making preparations, with some evacuations underway and huge lines at gas stations leading to major traffic jams. (I speak from experience on that last one.) But there is a ballgame to be played tonight, and so the Nationals and Marlins will close...

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Dominant Strasburg just trying to stay on mound into October

September 05, 2017, 7:27pm

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Dominant Strasburg just trying to stay on mound into October

MIAMI - Stephen Strasburg has faced 134 batters over his last six starts. Only two of those batters have driven in runs. Way back on July 17 in Cincinnati, Eugenio SuÃ¡rez hit a solo homer in the bottom of the second against Strasburg. And then Aug. 19 in San Diego, Yangervis Solarte belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the first. But that's it. Those are the only three runs Strasburg has surrendered in his last 36 innings. And he hasn't surrendered any in his last 26 innings,...

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Scherzer throws, expects to make next start (Nats win 2-0)

September 05, 2017, 3:28pm

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Scherzer throws, expects to make next start (Nats win 2-0)

MIAMI - Max Scherzer says he's on track to make his next scheduled start. Scherzer, who had to leave Saturday night's start in Milwaukee with a bruised left calf, was able to throw pitches off flat ground this afternoon with no issues. That was his first such attempt since getting hurt on the comebacker from Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw. Scherzer said he now plans to throw a regular bullpen session Wednesday afternoon, which would put him in line to start this weekend against the...

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Strasburg's latest gem leads Nationals to 2-1 win over Marlins

September 05, 2017, 6:02pm

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MIAMI - Stephen Strasburg once again dominated an opposing lineup. And once again appeared to deal with a cramp in his right calf, cutting short a start that could've turned into another gem. Strasburg tossed six scoreless innings, extending his now club-record streak of consecutive zeros to 26, before departing with a recurrence of the leg cramp that knocked him out of a start in Houston two weeks ago. No matter, because the Nationals bullpen closed out a 2-1 victory over the Marlins to move...

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District 34 podcast: Nats still recovering during final playoff push

September 05, 2017, 10:29am

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District 34 podcast: Nats still recovering during final playoff push

Long time no see, Nationals fans! Sorry for the hiatus over the past couple of weeks, but have no fear, we are finally back with a new episode of the District 34 podcast! The Nationals' magic number to clinch the National League East is down to 10, so they can theoretically clinch their second straight division title within a week. That's quite an accomplishment considering how many injuries this ballclub has endured throughout the season. Byron Kerr and I run through the injury list and...

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Harper plays light catch, first baseball activity since injury

September 05, 2017, 2:00pm

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Harper plays light catch, first baseball activity since injury

MIAMI - It wasn't all that much - a 10-minute light game of catch in shallow right field - and there are plenty more significant hurdles Bryce Harper will need to cross before he is close to returning to the Nationals lineup. But given the violent leg injury he appeared to sustain 3 1/2 weeks ago, even this minor step was an important accomplishment for the recovering Nationals star. "It's very encouraging," manager Dusty Baker said. "You see him doing light baseball activities, you know...

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Game 138 lineups: Nats at Marlins

September 05, 2017, 11:39am

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MIAMI - The Nationals may not be firing on all cylinders right now, but they're getting the job done for the most part. Especially in the games that matter most toward their clinching of another division title. They've now won four in a row against the Marlins over the last week-plus, reducing their magic number to 10, and tonight they'll have a chance to bring that number down to eight. It's Stephen Strasburg on the mound, facing the same Marlins lineup he shut out six days ago. Actually,...

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Zimmerman named Nationals' nominee for 2017 Roberto Clemente Award

September 05, 2017, 12:17pm

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Major League Baseball today announced that Ryan Zimmerman was named the Washington Nationals' 2017 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award, the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB Club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Each Club nominates one current...

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No rust for Madson in first two games back from injury

September 05, 2017, 4:23am

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No rust for Madson in first two games back from injury

MIAMI - Ryan Madson was pretty sure all would be fine when he returned from a sprained right index finger over the weekend, but even the veteran reliever wasn't totally positive that would be the case. How confident was he that he'd be back to normal? "Uh, probably 80 percent," he said. "Once I got out there and threw in a game in Milwaukee, I felt a lot better. Things got better throughout that inning. And then today warming up, I felt a lot better than the first time. I feel like I'm...

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Nationals lineup comes back to life in 7-2 win over Marlins

September 04, 2017, 6:21pm

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MIAMI - They spent four days at hitter-friendly Miller Park swinging through high fastballs and low breaking balls, unable to generate offense when they needed it. Then the Nationals arrived at cavernous Marlins Park tonight and proceeded to rediscover their lost ability for offensive explosions. Behind big performances from Daniel Murphy and Anthony Rendon, the Nationals broke out of their funk and cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Marlins that moved them another step closer to another...

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Scherzer still recovering from bruised calf (Nats win 7-2)

September 04, 2017, 4:25pm

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Scherzer still recovering from bruised calf (Nats win 7-2)

MIAMI - Max Scherzer isn't concerned about his left calf in the grand scheme of things, but at this point it's uncertain whether the Nationals ace will be able to make his next start on schedule or need to wait a few more days to return to the mound. Scherzer, who took a line drive off his lower left leg Saturday night in Milwaukee, was still walking with a slight limp this afternoon at Marlins Park. He took the field, with glove in hand, along with his teammates for batting practice but...

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Fedde shut down for rest of '17 with flexor strain in forearm

September 04, 2017, 2:16pm

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Fedde shut down for rest of '17 with flexor strain in forearm

MIAMI - The injury Erick Fedde is now dealing with - a strained flexor mass in his forearm - wouldn't typically require a long layoff. But given the situation both the Nationals and Fedde are in right now, at this stage of the season, the club has decided to not to send its top pitching prospect back to the mound until next spring. "We shut him down in an abundance of caution," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "He's a guy that would've probably missed a start or two. But he's been...

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Opposite dugout: Marlins need a strong finish for chance at postseason

September 03, 2017, 9:13pm

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Opposite dugout: Marlins need a strong finish for chance at postseason

Manager: Don Mattingly (2nd season) Record: 67-69 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: RF Giancarlo Stanton (.285 average with 52 HR, 111 RBIs); LF Marcell Ozuna (.307 average with 32 HR, 107 RBIs); CF Christian Yelich (.288 average with 70 RBIs; 145 hits); LHP Adam Conley (6-6, 5.02 ERA); RHP AJ Ramos (3.63 ERA, 20 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-10 Pitching probables: Sep. 4: TBA vs. LHP Adam Conley; 7:10 p.m., MASNSep. 5: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Odrisamer Despaigne; 7:10 p.m.,...

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Soto with big day, AFL roster set for Nats prospects

September 04, 2017, 3:59am

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Soto with big day, AFL roster set for Nats prospects

Outfielder Juan Soto continued his rehab from hamate bone surgery with an outstanding performance with the Gulf Coast Nationals. Soto is a Top 100 prospect, and has put together his first professional five-hit performance by going 5-for-5 with a double, a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored in a game on September 2. Soto hit second and played right field in the GCL Nationals' 13-9 loss to GCL Cardinals. Soto is now considered the No. 2 overall prospect for the Nationals. Even with the loss,...

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Game 137 lineups: Nats at Marlins (Fedde to DL)

September 04, 2017, 11:28am

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Game 137 lineups: Nats at Marlins (Fedde to DL)

MIAMI - Hello from Marlins Park, which is hosting the Nationals for the third time in 11 weeks. (Actually, for the club's All-Stars, the fourth time in 11 weeks. And yes, that's a lot of trips here in a short period of time.) This much I can report: Jeffrey Loria is still the owner. Giancarlo Stanton is still hitting bombs. And the Home Run Thingamabob still stands behind the fence in left-center field. After a frustrating weekend series in Milwaukee that featured only eight runs scored in...