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Murphy's early homer sets tone (Lopez's first victory, Nats win 7-6)

Murphy's early homer sets tone (Lopez's first victory, Nats win 7-6)
The Braves jumped out first when Freddie Freeman slammed a solo shot off Reynaldo Lopez. It was Freeman's 23rd homer of the year, a career high. He has now hit 12 homers in his career against the Nationals. In the bottom of the first, Trea Turner tripled off of Rob Whalen. Turner's five triples since the All-Star break are the most in the major leagues. Daniel Murphy followed with a two-run shot, his first homer since Aug. 3, to give the Nats a 2-1 lead. It marked Murphy's 22nd homer of the...
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Scherzer defends Papelbon: "Competes every single day"

Scherzer defends Papelbon: "Competes every single day"
On the day Jonathan Papelbon was released by the Nationals, many will remember the closer putting his hands around the neck of the eventual National League Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper at the end of last season as his lasting image with the club. Many believed that image meant there was unrest in the Nationals clubhouse and that Papelbon was not a model teammate. Right-hander Max Scherzer said that notion of Papelbon being a negative influence on the team at any time was...
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Harper MRI is "clean," plus other injury updates

Harper MRI is "clean," plus other injury updates
Nationals manager Dusty Baker said right fielder Bryce Harper is still listed as "day-to-day" with neck spasms. Harper has not played since last Saturday's game against the Giants. Baker did confirm that Harper could have pinch-hit last night if he was needed. "He's been analyzed by our people and it is what it is," Baker said. "I've heard all kinds of reports. I think it's kind of careless reporting when you're reporting something that's not even true. It's not his arm. If it was,...
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Baker and Rizzo react to the release of Papelbon

Baker and Rizzo react to the release of Papelbon
The Nationals released veteran closer Jonathan Papelbon on Saturday to make room for Reynaldo Lopez. Papelbon finished his career with the Nationals with 26 saves in 59 appearances. But he struggled with his command and velocity recently, no longer possessing the swing-and-miss stuff that is required from a top-of-the-line closer. The Nationals went out and picked up Mark Melancon to close games. Papelbon's role diminished from there. Since July 28, Papelbon appeared in only two games. He...
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Former Nats starter J.D. Martin is back, this time as a knuckleball pitcher

Former Nats starter J.D. Martin is back, this time as a knuckleball pitcher
Right-hander J.D. Martin had relished the taste of the majors with the Nationals in 2009 and 2010. But since then, he has not been able to make it back to the big leagues. Since his release from the Nats in 2011, Martin has made stops with the Marlins, Rays, Korea and the White Sox. Back in 2011, then Nationals pitching coordinator (currently senior advisor, player development) Spin Williams suggested that Martin try to incorporate the knuckleball pitch. Martin did well with it off the mound...
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Game 115 lineups: Braves at Nats

Game 115 lineups: Braves at Nats
Just another Saturday night for the first-place Nationals, right? Not really. Former closer Jonathan Papelbon requested his release. He got that release at 3 p.m. The Nationals activated right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. He will make his third major league start, seeking his first win. This would seem to be his best chance to date to earn that first victory: a last-place team filled with guys he could have faced at the minor league level, plus Lopez has two starts under his belt and comes in with...
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Jonathan Papelbon seeking his release (updated)

Jonathan Papelbon seeking his release (updated)
The Nationals must make a corresponding move today when they activate right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Lopez is the starter for tonight's matchup against the Atlanta Braves. Usually when a pitcher is added to a roster, another hurler is taken off. The bullpen has been pretty consistent up and down this season, except for Jonathan Papelbon, who was demoted from his closer role late last month. When Mark Melancon was acquired in a trade from the Pirates, Papelbon was told his role would change with...
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Freeman's stellar track record vs. Nats continued against ace Strasburg

Freeman's stellar track record vs. Nats continued against ace Strasburg
Freddie Freeman has Stephen Strasburg's number. He also likes hitting at Nats Park. Both trends continued in Friday's series opener. Freeman went 2-for-3 with a double and homer and four RBIs as Atlanta dropped the Nationals for the first time in seven matchups 8-5. Manager Dusty Baker said Strasburg labored in the sweltering temps, but in the end it was the Braves first baseman that caused the most damage. "It was too much Freddie Freeman," Baker said. "I was told before that Freddie has...
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Freeman leads Braves past Strasburg 8-5

Freeman leads Braves past Strasburg 8-5
Stephen Strasburg had an opportunity to earn his career-high 16th victory if he could hold off the last-place Braves Friday night at Nat Park. But Freddie Freeman had other ideas as the Braves stunned the Nationals 8-5. It was the Nats first loss to the Braves in eight straight meetings. They were 6-0 versus Atlanta this season before Friday's setback. When Freeman faces off against the Nats, it usually hasn't worked out well for the Nats. In his career, Freeman has hit .324 with 25 doubles,...
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Baker confirms Lopez will make third start Saturday

Baker confirms Lopez will make third start Saturday
Manager Dusty Baker confirmed that right-hander Reynaldo Lopez will make his third major league start for the Nationals on Saturday night against the Braves. Baker said Lopez gets the call in part because that was his start date with Triple-A Syracuse. He also likes Lopez in that spot because of the long road trip starting Monday in the Mile High City. "Well, that's his day and also this will be our last opportunity give these other guys an extra day off," Baker said. "Because this 20 in a...
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Rendon's doubles adding needed punch to lower half of lineup

Rendon's doubles adding needed punch to lower half of lineup
Daniel Murphy and Wilson Ramos have done a nice job of carrying the offense with the most consistency for the first four-and-a-half months of the season. Injuries to Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper have kept them out of the lineup at times. Both have had to deal with injuries. More recently, Harper's stiff neck has forced him to miss three games. The Nationals have had Jayson Werth getting on base a season club record of 40 straight games. Plus, Trea Turner has been able to get on base and...
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Fedde delivers in Double-A debut

Fedde delivers in Double-A debut
Right-hander Erick Fedde (1-0) went seven innings for the win in his Double-A debut as Harrisburg defeated Altoona 5-2. Fedde allowed one run on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts. He also hit one batter. Fedde threw 103 pitches, 58 for strikes. Overall, Fedde is now 7-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) between Harrisburg and high Single-A Potomac. The only run Altoona scored was a two-out triple in the seventh. It is impressive to see Fedde go up to Double-A and have such a...
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Revere making plays to stay on field; update on Ramos

Revere making plays to stay on field; update on Ramos
It hasn't been the smoothest season at the plate for center fielder Ben Revere, and he would be the first to acknowledge it. The oblique injury to begin the season sidetracked what he was hoping would be a quick start. Unfortunately, Revere has struggled for consistency at the plate. His .212 average is way down from what he has been able to do every season since 2012: .294, .305, .306, (.298 with the Phillies, .319 with the Blue Jays). His career on-base percentage is .322, but this year it...
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Baker wants Trea Turner to enjoy his play with the Nats, not overanalyze

Baker wants Trea Turner to enjoy his play with the Nats, not overanalyze
Manager Dusty Baker had a great response when asked a couple of questions about second baseman Trea Turner's outstanding play recently for the Nationals. Turner has displayed the ability to get on base and play good defense, mostly from a spot he is just learning in center field. Still, Baker doesn't want anyone to overanalyze Turner's success just yet. "Let's leave him alone for a while," Baker said, following a second question about Turner during pregame Tuesday. "Let's leave him...
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Werth, Turner and Harper big for the Nats offense to be consistent

Werth, Turner and Harper big for the Nats offense to be consistent
He maybe would like to have more hits during this run, but left fielder Jayson Werth being on base so many times is good for the offense. On Sunday with a walk in the first inning, Werth extended his on-base streak to a career-high 38 games. It extends the longest streak in Major League Baseball this season. Miami's outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a 36-game streak from April 21 to May 29. The longest Nationals streak of all-time was a 43-game on-base streak by first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from...
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17-year-old Juan Soto making good progress for GCL Nationals

17-year-old Juan Soto making good progress for GCL Nationals
Another Dominican outfielder is off to a good start for the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Nationals. 17-year-old Juan Soto is hitting .325 with six doubles, two triples, four homers, two stolen bases and 20 RBIs in 30 games. On Aug. 1, Soto went 4-for-5 with a solo homer, three runs and three RBIs in a 11-10 loss to the GCL Cardinals. Nationals director of player development Mark Scialabba said the organization is very happy with Soto's progress this season. "He is a corner outfielder with...
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Erick Fedde promoted to Double-A Harrisburg

Erick Fedde promoted to Double-A Harrisburg
On Friday night, right-hander Erick Fedde fanned a career-high 10 batters over seven innings as high Single-A Potomac dropped Wilmington 3-1. On Sunday, Fedde was promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. Last season, he split time between short-season Single-A Auburn and low Single-A Hagerstown. The 23-year-old is rated the No. 5 Nationals prospect on MLB.com. Nationals director of player development Mark Scialabba said Fedde earned the move to Double-A because of his consistency in the Carolina League...
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A look into how Matt Cain solved the hot Nats hitters two games in a row

A look into how Matt Cain solved the hot Nats hitters two games in a row
The Nationals struggled to solve Giants right-hander Matt Cain Saturday in the 7-1 setback. It was the second start in a row that the three-time All-Star had the Nationals' number. In their first meeting in San Francisco last week, Cain tossed five no-hit innings against the Nats in a 3-1 victory. Saturday, Cain held the Nationals scoreless while pitching five innings again, this time allowing five hits with three walks and four strikeouts. The Nationals had chances to score runs in both...
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Turner continues to dazzle at plate and in center field

Turner continues to dazzle at plate and in center field
Trea Turner will continue to start if he keeps playing like he has the last few games. On Friday night, he added to the resume with his second homer of the season, a double and two runs scored in the Nationals' 5-1 victory over the Giants. Turner also ran the bases with his plus-plus speed and made all the plays he needed to in center field, his new position since he learned the spot while with Triple-A Syracuse. Manager Dusty Baker reminded the media not to be misled by Turner's baby face or...
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Ramos credits health as biggest factor for chart-topping season

Ramos credits health as biggest factor for chart-topping season
Daniel Murphy has been the best hitter in the National League all season. Murphy took home July Player of the Month thanks to his .372 average with 12 doubles, six homers, 26 RBIs and a 1.144 OPS in the seventh month of the year. Murphy was also NL Player of the Month in May. But neck and neck with Murphy atop the NL in batting average all season has been catcher Wilson Ramos (.358 to .331). Ramos' splits in July have been good as well. The Venezuelan catcher hit .291 with four doubles, three...
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