Mel Antonen

Can the Cubs rotation help them start a dynasty?

Can the Cubs rotation help them start a dynasty?
The Chicago Cubs, World Series champions for the first time since 1908, are the favorites to win the National League Central. The question is: Could the Cubs - and their youthful position-player roster - be baseball's answer to the NFL's New England Patriots, who won their fifth Super Bowl? The Reds and Brewers are rebuilding. The Pirates have taken a step back. The Cardinals are the only team with a chance to challenge the Cubs. Here's a look at the NL Central: Chicago: The Cubs, defending...
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Byron Kerr

Game 83 lineups: Reds at Nats

Game 83 lineups: Reds at Nats
On a night when the Nationals could not get much going offensively, they still forced the Reds into extra innings. The Nats mustered just three hits in a 9-4, 10-inning loss. The bullpen allowed five runs in that final frame, helped along by two errors, one a rare fielding miscue from Bryce Harper. Harper, similar to when Ryan Zimmerman said "everyone just needs to calm down" back in April, stressed that the bullpen is fine. "Sometimes it just happens like that and it's just part of the...
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Reds go after Ross for early runs (Nats fall 9-4 in 10)

Reds go after Ross for early runs (Nats fall 9-4 in 10)
Joe Ross had trouble getting outs in the first inning in Saturday's start against the Reds. The Nationals right-hander allowed four runs in the first three frames against the Mets over six innings in his last start June 27. The Nats rallied for an 11-4 win. Saturday, the Reds slapped three hits and scored three runs in the first inning, highlighted by an Adam Duvall two-run double. In the second, Zack Cozart added an RBI double to make it 4-0 Reds. The Reds already have four runs and six hits...
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Josh Land

Opposite dugout: Reds continue to scuffle in tough NL Central

Opposite dugout: Reds continue to scuffle in tough NL Central
Manager: Bryan Price (3rd season) Record: 29-50 Last 10 games: 2-8 Who to watch: RF Jay Bruce (.279, 17 HR, 59 RBIs), SS Zack Cozart (.266, 11 HR, 32 RBIs), CF Billy Hamilton (19 stolen bases, 51 hits), RHP Blake Wood (5-1, 3.29 ERA), RHP Anthony DeSclafani (2-0, 1.52 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: 2-1 Pitching probables: June 30: LHP Brandon Finnegan vs. LHP Gio Gonzalez, 7:05 p.m., MASNJuly 1: RHP Anthony DeSclafani vs. RHP Tanner Roark, 6:05 p.m., MASNJuly 2: RHP Dan Straily vs. RHP...
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Byron Kerr

Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago

Bullpen with questions and answers as Nats move on to Chicago
CINCINNATI - The bullpen was certainly tested Sunday when starter Tanner Roark had to be pulled after three innings with the Nationals trailing by five runs. Left-hander Sammy Solis was solid again, pitching three innings of scoreless baseball and racking up a career-high six strikeouts. In 13 games, he now has a 1.59 ERA in 17 innings. Last season, he said at times his off speed offerings were not as repeatable. This season, he has much more confidence in every pitch he throws. "Just staying...
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In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day

In seesaw offensive affair, Papelbon finally saves the day
CINCINNATI - After a seesaw battle that saw the Nationals get down early, battle back to take the lead and watch the Reds cut it to one, they finally earned the elusive last out. The Nationals trailed 5-0 and then tied the game at 5-5. They went up 10-5 only to watch the Reds cut it to 10-8. Closer Jonathan Papelbon arrived in the ninth inning to try to get three outs. It was not easy. Tyler Holt started the rally with a single. Joey Votto walked. Brandon Phillips doubled down the left field...
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Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)

Second-inning barrage by Reds roughs Roark (Nats win 10-9)
CINCINNATI - The Reds were able to score four runs in the second inning of Friday's series opener en route to a 7-2 victory over the Nationals. On Sunday, the Reds picked the second frame to go after Nats right-hander Tanner Roark. The first five batters reached base, thanks to four straight hits, highlighted by an Ivan De Jesus two-run double. A third run scored on a Ben Revere error. Tyler Holt later added a two-run broken-bat bloop single to center and the Reds lead 5-0 after two...
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Game 57 lineups: Nats at Reds

Game 57 lineups: Nats at Reds
CINCINNATI - The Nationals have fallen in seven of their last eight games against the Reds and have lost only their second road series of the season following 7-2 and 6-3 setbacks here at Great American Ball Park. Right-hander Tanner Roark will look to change that trend today. He comes in 4-4 with a 2.70 ERA and has allowed two earned runs or less in three consecutive starts. Jayson Werth gets today off, with Ben Revere sliding over to left field and Michael A. Taylor starting in center. Reds...
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Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds

Nats' aggressiveness thwarted so far in series against Reds
CINCINNATI - The Nationals have not had the offense ignite in this series against the Reds as they might have anticipated after a good start to the nine-game road trip. In the first two games against the Reds, the Nats have combined to score just five runs on 10 hits. The Nats have zero stolen bases in the series on three attempts and have grounded into one double play. In the first game, Trea Turner appeared to have gone first to third on a hard-hit ball by Bryce Harper, but video replay...
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Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds

Strasburg sets strikeout mark, but calf cramps in no-decision vs. Reds
CINCINNATI - Right-hander Stephen Strasburg didn't finish his usual six or more innings in a rain-delayed start Saturday. But of more concern was what looked like a leg injury during a Reds comeback in the sixth inning. The Reds won the game 6-3 on a late three-run shot by Adam Duvall, sending the Nationals to only their fourth series loss of the season. Manager Dusty Baker revealed that Strasburg suffered from a cramp in his calf during the Reds rally. "He says he's had it before when he...
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Rendon displays power bat, Strasburg reaches 1,000 K (Reds win 6-3)

Rendon displays power bat, Strasburg reaches 1,000 K (Reds win 6-3)
CINCINNATI - The Nationals jumped on Reds starter Dan Straily early with two runs in the second inning. Wilson Ramos smacked a double with one out. Anthony Rendon followed with a two-run homer, his fifth of the season lined over the left field wall, to give the Nats their first lead of the series 2-0. Stephen Strasburg retired the Reds 1-2-3 in the first inning. In the bottom of the second, Jay Bruce crushed a 2-1 Strasburg offering over the left-center field fence, cutting the Nationals lead...
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Game 56 lineups: Nats at Reds

Game 56 lineups: Nats at Reds
CINCINNATI - Right-hander Stephen Strasburg looks to get the Nationals on the board in their series at Great American Ball Park against the Reds in his 12th start of the season. And if he can win today, he will be the first 10-game winner in the majors this season. Strasburg has already reached a 9-0 start, the best in his career. He is the first Nats pitcher to with 12 straight decisions, with the club winning his last 15 straight starts. He suffered neck tightness last year in his start here,...
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More from Gonzalez, Turner and Werth

More from Gonzalez, Turner and Werth
CINCINNATI - Nationals manager Dusty Baker said that pitching coach Mike Maddux and Gio Gonzalez continue to fine tune what is going on with the southpaw. He has now allowed 18 runs in his last three starts. "We got to go back to the drawing board and try to find a way for Gio to get it together because we need Gio," Baker said. "We need Gio that was in the month of April more than anything. Mike (Maddux) and him are working on things. He's got to continue to work. When things aren't going...
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Reds get to Gonzalez with second inning barrage (Nats fall 7-2)

Reds get to Gonzalez with second inning barrage (Nats fall 7-2)
CINCINNATI - Left-hander Gio Gonzalez has struggled his last two starts, allowing 13 combined runs in back-to-back losses. Gonzalez worked through bottom of the first unscathed. It was the 31st consecutive first inning he had not allowed a run. But in the second inning with no one out, the Reds connected on four consecutive base hits. Adam Duvall started with a double off the left field wall. Eugenio Suarez brought him home with a run-scoring single and the Reds lead 1-0. Billy Hamilton...
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Trea Turner returns: "This is where everybody wants to be"

Trea Turner returns: "This is where everybody wants to be"
CINCINNATI - Jersey No. 7 is hanging in his locker. Trea Turner is back in the majors for the first time in 2016. With Ryan Zimmerman away for paternity leave, the Nationals' top offensive prospect has returned to the Nationals and will start at second base in Friday's series opener against the Reds. "Feels good," Turner said, sitting in the visitor's dugout hours before the game. "This is where everybody wants to be and to get another opportunity to do it. It's fun and I'm going to try...
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Game 55 lineups: Nationals at Reds

Game 55 lineups: Nationals at Reds
CINCINNATI - The Nationals arrive in Cincinnati off to another fast start on a long road trip. Last month, the Nationals started a 10-game road trip 5-1 through St. Louis and Kansas City. This time, they swept the Phillies. As they arrive at Great American Ball Park, they stand 3-0 at the beginning of a nine-game, three-city, 11-game road trip. The club made one change to the roster for the weekend. Nats No. 2 prospect infielder Trea Turner has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse because Ryan...
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Updates on Fedde, Belisle, Bostick and a trip to Cincinnati

Updates on Fedde, Belisle, Bostick and a trip to Cincinnati
One of the top pitching prospects in the Nationals system is on the seven-day disabled list. Right-hander Erick Fedde was diagnosed earlier in the week with mild oblique soreness. Fedde is 3-3 with a 5.00 ERA in nine starts for Single-A Potomac. He has not allowed a run in his last two starts, May 23 and 28, combining for 11 scoreless frames. * What a doubleheader for David Masters yesterday with Potomac. He finished with six RBIs in the two-game sweep. He had the game-winning hit in the first...
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Opposite dugout: Baker returns to Cincinnati to Reds team far from how he left it

Opposite dugout: Baker returns to Cincinnati to Reds team far from how he left it
Manager: Bryan Price (3rd season) Record: 19-35 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: SS Zack Cozart (.306/.333/.524 with 7 HR, 20 RBIs), RF Jay Bruce (.275 with 11 HR, 36 RBIs), LF Adam Duvall (.260 with 14 HR, 31 RBIs), RHP Dan Straily (3-2, 3.43 ERA), RHP Blake Wood (4-1, 3.76 ERA) Season series vs. Nationals: First meeting (5-1 in 2015) Pitching probables: June 3: LHP Gio Gonzalez vs. LHP Brandon Finnegan, 7:10 p.m., MASN2 June 4: RHP Stephen Strasburg vs. RHP Dan Straily, 4:10 p.m., MASN June...
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Byron Kerr

Baker, Rizzo understand the benefits revamped training system could have for Nats

Baker, Rizzo understand the benefits revamped training system could have for Nats
After the season was completed, the Nationals announced they had dismissed their athletic training staff including head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz, assistant trainer Steve Gober, and strength and conditioning coach John Philbin. New manager Dusty Baker was asked in his introductory news conference about the Nationals' issues with injuries to key players last season. He was very concerned about the situation. "That's a big point," Baker said. "I've always said if I can keep my frontline...
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Scherzer's no-hit bid broken up in eighth (Nats win 5-1)

Scherzer's no-hit bid broken up in eighth (Nats win 5-1)
Right-hander Max Scherzer off to a good start against the Reds. Through four innings he has not allowed a hit. Scherzer has struck out five, with at least one strikeout in every inning but the third. He has walked two batters. Tyler Moore made a diving catch on a liner off the bat of Reds left fielder Skip Schumaker in the third. Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan did well to keep the Nationals off the board until the fourth. Moore singled with one out. Matt den Dekker then lined a double over...
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