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Time for Nationals' starting rotation to deliver

Time for Nationals' starting rotation to deliver
Offseason dreams of a parade down Constitution Avenue began with the assembly of the Nationals' impressive starting rotation. While dominating at times, the Nats' starters haven't come close to living up to their historic billing. Veteran right-hander Doug Fister, arguably the team's best pitcher last year, spent more than a month on the disabled list, never got his season on track and was eventually bounced to the bullpen after posting a 4.60 ERA in 15 starts. Rookie Joe Ross, who replaced...
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Andrew Stetka: Chris Davis' hot streak means big bucks this winter

Andrew Stetka: Chris Davis' hot streak means big bucks this winter
Orioles fans have been bracing for the moment when Chris Davis possibly walks out of town, but if his recent play is any indication, the slugging first baseman will be surfing on a wave of cash if he departs Baltimore instead. The 29-year-old pending free agent has put up monster numbers this season, more than bouncing back from what many saw as a disappointing 2014 campaign. Davis has clubbed 15 of his 34 homers this season since July 22 and has his OPS hovering near the .900 mark. He likely...
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Marty Niland: Just like 2013, Nats falling short, but they're not out of it

Marty Niland: Just like 2013, Nats falling short, but they're not out of it
Nationals fans across the internet seem to be in full panic mode after a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Francisco Giants. The team fell below .500 for the first time since May, and failed to gain ground on the National League East-leading New York Mets, who were swept at home by Pittsburgh. Among fans who are already calling for manager Matt Williams to be fired, there's a heated Twitter conversation about which ex-National, if any, should be named to replace him. A Facebook...
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The consistently inconsistent Nationals offense

The consistently inconsistent Nationals offense
No question Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner was lights out yesterday, just as Dodgers aces Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw were in their blanking of the Nationals earlier in the week. But how monotonous has that cop out become for the Nats scuffling offense? The season has reached the point where simply "tipping your cap" to the guy on the mound is unacceptable. "We gotta grind ... we gotta grind at-bats," Nationals manager Matt Williams told reporters after yesterday's 5-0 shutout loss....
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Special guest Hailey Dawson to throw out first pitch using Orioles-themed robotic hand

Special guest Hailey Dawson to throw out first pitch using Orioles-themed robotic hand
Before they root for the Orioles to complete a four-game sweep of the Athletics, fans attending at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Aug. 17 are in for a very "special" treat when they watch guest Hailey Dawson throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Hailey, a young girl from Las Vegas, was born with a rare disease called Poland Syndrome, which affects one to three newborns per 100,000. It is a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or abnormal muscles on one side of the...
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Reeling Nats swept in Madison Bumgarner's dominating performance

Reeling Nats swept in Madison Bumgarner's dominating performance
The Nationals were shut out for the third time on their disastrous road trip, this time at the hands of Madison Bumgarner, who surrendered just two hits in the Giants' 5-0 win. The four-game sweep in San Francisco extends the Nats' losing streak to six games, matching their worst run from April 22-April 27. If you're looking for a silver lining, the Pirates also swept the Mets this weekend, leaving the Washington Nationals 4 1/2 games behind the in the race for first place in the National...
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Nats shut out for third time in last six games

Nats shut out for third time in last six games
Joe Ross mowed down the Giants lineup the first time through, striking out six of the first nine batters he faced over three perfect innings. But, in the fourth, the rookie right-hander ran into trouble. Gregor Blanco led off with a single, advanced to second on Matt Duffy's deep fly out to center and then scored on Brandon Belt's double off the left field wall. After Buster Posey grounded out, Hunter Pence crushed a hanging slider to deep left for a two-out, two-run homer. Brandon Crawford...
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#BrianaInBirdland: Singer Briana Tyson performs at Camden Yards

#BrianaInBirdland: Singer Briana Tyson performs at Camden Yards
Straight from Nashville, Tenn., singer/songwriter Briana Tyson graced Camden Yards with an on-field pregame performance before the Orioles took on the A's. After the O's wrapped up an 18-2 blowout victory, we suppose you can call her a good luck charm! In her first visit to Baltimore, Tyson chatted with MASNsports.com's Julia Morris about her new album, her Birdland performance, her love of baseball and much more before taking the field to perform original music during her pregame set. She...
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Nationals game blog: Nats look to Joe Ross to end skid

Nationals game blog: Nats look to Joe Ross to end skid
The Nationals send rookie Joe Ross to the mound in hopes of ending a five-game losing streak. Ross is coming off his worst outing since making his major league debut on June 6. The 22-year-old surrendered five runs on six hits with four walks in the Nats' 5-0 loss to the Dodgers last Tuesday. It was the first time Ross allowed more than three runs in any of his eight starts in the big leagues. Ross a native of nearby Berkeley, Calif., attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, 18 miles...
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Bryce Harper in lineup for finale in San Francisco

Bryce Harper in lineup for finale in San Francisco
Bryce Harper, the National League's home run leader, will start in right field this afternoon as the Nationals attempt to prevent a four-game sweep in San Francisco. Harper fouled a ball off his left foot in the seventh inning last night, dropping the young slugger to his knees. He continued the at-bat, lining out to center before heading for the clubhouse. Harper told reporters after the 12-6 loss that X-rays on the left foot were negative. The Nats need Harper's bat in the lineup, facing...
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Nationals heading the wrong way at the wrong time

Nationals heading the wrong way at the wrong time
Do you remember the scene in "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" when the couple is yelling frantically at John Candy and Steve Martin, "You're going the wrong way" as two 18-wheelers are approaching the duo's car? That's exactly what's happening to the Nationals as they appear lost in their 10-game, 11-day journey out west. There's no method to the madness, either. When the offense shows up, the pitching doesn't; when the starters twirl gems, the bats are left in the dugout. Nobody on...
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Losing streak reaches five as Giants double up Nats 12-6

Losing streak reaches five as Giants double up Nats 12-6
It's hard to win ballgames when your starting pitchers can't make it past the third inning. Friday night, Max Scherzer was knocked out after five early runs, and on Saturday, the Giants sent Gio Gonzalez to the showers, plating six in the third as the Nationals dropped their fifth straight game, 12-6. The Nationals presented Gonzalez with an early two-run lead on Yunel Escobar's RBI double in the first and Ian Desmond's colossal solo homer in the second. But Gonzalez gave it away quickly in...
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Gio Gonzalez knocked out in third, Nats lose 12-6

Gio Gonzalez knocked out in third, Nats lose 12-6
The Nationals jumped on the scoreboard in the opening frame. After Michael A. Taylor and Anthony Rendon lined out sharply, Giants starter Jake Peavy walked Byrce Harper. Yunel Escobar then dove a ball to the gap in right-center field. Hunter Pence appeared to take a bad route to the ball and it flew over his head. Harper raced all the way around to the plate on the two-out double to give the Nats a quick 1-0 lead. Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez retired the Giants in order in the bottom of...
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Orioles fans host second annual School of Roch Night

Orioles fans host second annual School of Roch Night
Every morning, Orioles fans log onto MASNsports.com and check out Roch Kubatko's School of Roch blog for the latest news and notes. As readers ask questions about the roster changes, talk about the previous night's game or even compete to be the first comment on the post, more than just good baseball discussion is generated. The blog has also developed friendships and a sense of a camaraderie among commenters. In 2014, Orioles fan Scott Fahs, known by username CardiacScott on MASNsports.com,...
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Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks for power surge

Nationals game blog: Bryce Harper looks for power surge
The reeling Nationals haven't won since Gio Gonzalez last took the mound. Gonzalez twirled eight scoreless innings in the Nats' 8-3 win over the Dodgers on Monday night. The left-hander is 5-0 with a 1.48 ERA and 43 strikeouts over his last eight starts. According to Elias, the only other Washington pitcher to have at least five wins, no losses, an ERA under 1.50 and 40 strikeouts over an eight-game span was Senators Hall of Famer Walter Johnson. Bryce Harper, 22, smacked his National...
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Needing a win, Nationals turn to Gio Gonzalez (with lineups)

Needing a win, Nationals turn to Gio Gonzalez (with lineups)
Gio Gonzalez heads to the mound to take his turn at stopping the Nationals' losing streak, now at four games. The left-hander is 5-0 with a 1.48 ERA in his last eight starts. Gonzalez is coming off his best outing of the season, holding the Dodgers scoreless over eight innings in the Nationals' 8-3 win last Monday. After failing to finish six innings in his previous three starts, Gonzalez turned in his longest start of the season five days ago. "The eight innings means a lot," Gonzalez told...
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Add Max Scherzer to the list of Nationals' concerns

Add Max Scherzer to the list of Nationals' concerns
In a season filled with inconsistencies, Max Scherzer was one of the Nationals' constants. But in the dog days of summer, even the once-dominant right-hander is floundering. The Giants attacked Scherzer for six runs on seven hits in just three innings Friday night as the Nationals fell 8-5 for their fourth straight loss. "The last couple times out, it hasn't been his best," Nationals manager Matt Williams told reporters. "I just felt like he wasn't throwing it where he wanted to and left...
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Orioles recall catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder David Lough for assignment

Orioles recall catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk, designate outfielder David Lough for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder David Lough for assignment. Clevenger, 29, has appeared in four games with the Orioles this season, batting .455/.455/.545 (5-11). He was named an International League All-Star this season and batted .305/.375/.393 (80-262) in 75 games with the Tides this season. Lough, 29, batted .202/.243/.318 (26-129) in 76 games with the Orioles this season.
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Nationals game blog: Offense looks to break through

Nationals game blog: Offense looks to break through
The Nationals have plated just one run over a current three-game losing streak. They will face struggling Giants right-hander Matt Cain, who has allowed four or more runs in five of his seven starts this season. Cain is 5-5 with a 3.34 in 14 career regular season starts against the Nats. Ian Desmond is 4-for-13 (.308) with two homers, three RBIs and two walks over his last four games. The 29-year-old owns a .357 (5-for-14) lifetime average off Cain with a home run. Jayson Werth is 5-for-10...
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Max Scherzer aims to regain dominant form (with lineups)

Max Scherzer aims to regain dominant form (with lineups)
The Nationals send ace Max Scherzer to the mound tonight looking to end a three-game losing streak. Scherzer, who was arguably the National League's best pitcher through the first half of the season, has not been as dominant since the All-Star break. Scherzer is 1-1 with a 3.90 in his last five starts. The 31-year-old is coming off six innings on Sunday where the Rockies tagged him for three homers in the Nats' 6-4 loss. It was the second time in his last four outings that Scherzer...
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