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Game 100 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers (with roster moves)

Game 100 lineups: Nats vs. Brewers (with roster moves)
The Nationals have recalled left-hander Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse and placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list with a right elbow nerve impingement, retroactive to July 24. Strasburg would be eligible to return Aug. 4 at Chicago against the Cubs. It is interesting to note, however, that Strasburg was placed on the disabled list with an elbow nerve impingement. Previously the Nationals had termed it a forearm injury. Elbow injuries in pitchers, especially those...
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Baker confirms Strasburg heading to DL, Fedde to be called up Thursday

Baker confirms Strasburg heading to DL, Fedde to be called up Thursday
The Nationals are calling up right-hander Erick Fedde to start in place of Stephen Strasburg on Saturday against the Rockies. Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that Strasburg will go on the disabled list Thursday, retroactive to July 23. In his last start Sunday at Arizona, Strasburg finished only two innings and left, citing "achiness" in his arm. Nationals head athletic trainer Paul Lessard described it Tuesday as a nerve impingement in his arm that has since been alleviated. "Yes. (Fedde) is...
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Brewers jump out to lead again, Harper tossed (Nats win 8-5)

Brewers jump out to lead again, Harper tossed (Nats win 8-5)
A loud homer off the bat of Domingo Santana, which landed in the last row in front of the concourse near left-center field, gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. It appeared to bouncing around the concourse and traveled 476 feet according to StatCast, which would be the longest home run in Nationals Park history. Former Nationals slugger Michael Morse's drive of 465 feet was the longest previous homer on July 20, 2012, based on the previously used ESPN home run data, which is...
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Baker agrees with "big-picture" mentality for Strasburg's next start

Baker agrees with "big-picture" mentality for Strasburg's next start
There's some interesting news from Nationals manager Dusty Baker about the thought process that goes into whether or not Stephen Strasburg will make his next start. MASN's Dan Kolko relayed a conversation he had with Strasburg to Baker prior to Wednesday night's second game against the Brewers in which Baker said Strasburg has a big-picture mindset about the rest of the season and if the star pitcher has to miss a game because of "achiness" in his arm, that's OK as long as he is ready for...
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Nats prospect Juan Soto has hamate surgery; new top 10 list revealed

Nats prospect Juan Soto has hamate surgery; new top 10 list revealed
The Nationals' No. 3 prospect, outfielder Juan Soto, has been out recently because he had the hamate bone removed from his right hand, according to Nationals director of player development Mark Scialabba. Soto will be able to return to the lineup in a few weeks. Soto fractured his ankle back in early May with low Single-A Hagerstown and returned for several rehab games at the end of June and into July with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nationals. Baseball America has updated its top 10...
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Baker would love to improve record at home and during the day

Baker would love to improve record at home and during the day
Manager Dusty Baker, prior to facing the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, talked about the Nationals' home and away records and how they do in day games. The club was coming off another long road trip of nine or more games. In those three long trips, the Nationals have been outstanding, going 23-5 (.821). The Nationals have the National League's best road record at 33-19 (.635). Why are they so good on the road? "Well, number one, we get the first at-bat," Baker said during Tusday's pregame....
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Harper knew Davies was good from his childhood days

Harper knew Davies was good from his childhood days
Offensively, it just wasn't the Nationals' night in an 8-0 setback to the visiting Brewers. The Nats went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position and managed only five hits. They left eight men on base. Only one of their three doubles came with a runner on base. Bryce Harper's double with two outs and Stephen Drew on first in the eighth was their best chance to put multiple runs on the board. A Ryan Zimmerman grounder ended that threat. Drew reached second base in the first and Anthony...
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Jackson taxed early (Brewers shut out Nats 8-0)

Jackson taxed early (Brewers shut out Nats 8-0)
Edwin Jackson got into a heavy pitch count in the first inning thanks to a pair of two-out walks to the Brewers' Travis Shaw and Domingo Santana. A called third strike to Eric Thames prevented damage, but Jackson had to spend 29 pitches to end the frame. In the second inning, Manny Piña and Brett Phillips started a rally with back-to-back singles. A Zach Davies sacrifice back to Jackson plated Piña from third because the throw from Jackson to catcher Matt Wieters was late. The Brewers...
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Updates on injured and excused players

Updates on injured and excused players
Besides an update on right-hander Stephen Strasburg, manager Dusty Baker also had updates on other injured or excused Nationals players. * Shortstop Trea Turner (right wrist fracture, June 30, 18 games missed): "Trea is getting an X-ray and follow-up this afternoon," Baker said. "I talked to him. He says he's feeling pretty good, but he's also in the hands of the doctor and the X-ray machine to see how he's coming along." During batting practice, Turner was fielding grounders with his...
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GCL Nats throw two no-hitters in Sunday doubleheader

GCL Nats throw two no-hitters in Sunday doubleheader
Pitching a no-hitter in baseball is unique and rare. Pitching two no-hitters in back-to-back games of a doubleheader on the same day is like winning the lottery. Four pitchers for the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nats pulled off the nearly impossible Sunday by doing just that: combining to throw two seven-inning no-hitters. In the opener, Joan Baez, down from high Single-A Potomac to work on some of his mechanics, twirled six no-hit innings in a 4-0 win over the GCL Marlins. He struck out...
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P-Nats owner's letter to fans not encouraging for Prince William County return

P-Nats owner's letter to fans not encouraging for Prince William County return
For many years, the Single-A Potomac Nationals and owner Art Silber have worked and hoped to build a new stadium to replace the aging and outdated Pfitzner Stadium in Prince William County. Yesterday, Silber released a statement which said he is considering moving the team to a location outside of the county after a potential stadium deal at the Potomac Town Center could not be finalized. The owner of the Potomac Nationals released a statement stating the team is pursuing opportunities to...
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Former Senators broadcaster Bob Wolff passes at 96

Former Senators broadcaster Bob Wolff passes at 96
Remembrance today for the passing of legendary sports broadcaster Bob Wolff, who died Saturday night at 96, his indelible mark left on D.C. baseball broadcasting forever. Wolff was the first Washington Senators radio and television play-by-play announcer beginning in 1947 all the way to 1961 when the club moved to Minnesota. This New York Times obituary talks about the day he went down to interview a random fan in the stands at Griffith Stadium that turned out to be none other than vice...
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Robles returns, Ballou released, Soto still on DL

Robles returns, Ballou released, Soto still on DL
From July 3 to July 8, Nationals outfielder prospect Juan Soto played five rehab games for the Gulf Coast Nationals as he recovers from an ankle injury. He has been out of the low Single-A Hagerstown lineup since May 2. A club source told me the 18-year-old's reinstatement to the Suns is not imminent and he remains on the disabled list. Soto is ranked as the No. 95 prospect in Baseball America and is slashing .323/.385/.850. Double-A Harrisburg announced the Nationals have released outfielder...
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Scherzer works clean first inning, AL beats NL All-Stars 2-1 in 10

Scherzer works clean first inning, AL beats NL All-Stars 2-1 in 10
The 88th All-Star Game was a showcase for the top notch pitching in the major leagues this season. Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer started the game in impressive fashion. He held the American League to one hit with two strikeouts in the first inning. The other highlight was the live on-air interview between FOX broadcasters and Bryce Harper during the game. The American League defeated the National League 2-1 in 10 innings. Robinson Canó was named the MVP. His home run in the 10th off of...
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Scherzer's impact on D.C. not limited to baseball

Scherzer's impact on D.C. not limited to baseball
Nationals right-handed Max Scherzer gets his second All-Star Game start tonight in Miami. The Nats' top starter has had another outstanding first half as he leads the club in their pursuit of a second straight division title. But his effect on the Nationals in a philanthropic role in our nation's capital region is also very strong and dates back to his first season with the club. Back in 2015 around Christmas time, Erica Scherzer, Max's wife, heard about an unfortunate break-in at a local...
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Grace and Romero shine for bullpen to end first half

Grace and Romero shine for bullpen to end first half
The bullpen was called upon to keep the Nationals in the game Sunday and it did its job. Starter Joe Ross was held to just 3 1/3 innings, leaving with what manager Dusty Baker described as "triceps tenderness." Left-hander Matt Grace followed, and along with four other relievers, held the Braves to two runs the rest of the way, a span of 5 2/3 frames. Grace ended up finishing 2 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and only one earned run (two runs overall) with one walk and one strikeout. It was...
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Heart of Nats order causes nightmare for opposition

Heart of Nats order causes nightmare for opposition
One key to the Nationals' big lead in their division heading into the All-Star break is the heart of their order. Their 3-4-5-6 hitters in the lineup have established a nice core of their offense which is difficult for any opposing pitcher to navigate. Sunday, they added their No. 7 hitter to the mix of lethal bats and that was too much for the Braves in a series-ending 10-5 Nats win. The 3-4-5-6 hitters in the lineup - Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman, Daniel Murphy and Anthony Rendon - combined...
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Rendon's patience pays dividends (Ross leaves early; Nats win 10-5)

Rendon's patience pays dividends (Ross leaves early; Nats win 10-5)
The Nationals went after Braves left-hander Sean Newcomb in the bottom of the first inning. Newcomb had trouble finding the strike zone early as Brian Goodwin and Wilmer Difo were walked. Bryce Harper followed with a single to left field that loaded the bases. Goodwin stopped at third base despite a wave home sign from third base coach Bobby Henley, respecting Matt Kemp's arm. The move proved wise because Ryan Zimmerman's sacrifice fly to right field scored Goodwin. Later, Anthony Rendon...
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Nats announce signing of 27 International free agents

Nats announce signing of 27 International free agents
The Nationals have announced the signing of 27 international free agents. Nationals president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo and vice president of international operations Johnny DiPuglia made the joint announcement. The list includes nine outfielders, three infielders, two shortstops, two catchers and one third baseman. There are nine right-handed pitchers and three left-handers. Seventeen of the players are from the Dominican Republic, seven from Venezuela and one each...
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Pitch-framing: The art of getting a strike call

Pitch-framing: The art of getting a strike call
The game within the game for a catcher involves a critical skill: the ability to frame pitches in a way to set the strike zone to benefit your pitcher. Pitch-framing depends on many factors involving the pitcher, the catcher, the umpire and the game situation. This is part one in our series on the art of the game: catchers and pitch-framing. Some of the best in the business at "stealing strikes" for their pitchers are 30-year-old and five-time All-Star Buster Posey and 34-year-old eight-time...
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