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Max Scherzer will start on opening day (updated with Williams, Scherzer)

Max Scherzer will start on opening day (updated with Williams, Scherzer)
VIERA, Fla. - Who will start opening day? That's the question that's been surrounding the Nationals ever since they stunned the baseball world by signing right-hander Max Scherzer. The wait is over. Nationals manager Matt Williams has announced he'll give Scherzer the ball on April 6 against the Mets at Nationals Park. I'm sure Williams was looking forward to finally revealing his opening day starter, considering he's had to answer daily questions about it. The 30-year-old has never...
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Yunel Escobar to make spring debut against Yankees

Yunel Escobar to make spring debut against Yankees
VIERA, Fla. - Second baseman Yunel Escobar will make his Grapefruit League season debut today against the Yankees. This spring was critical for Escobar, who is essentially learning to play a new position. Escobar has primarily played shortstop throughout his eight-year major league career, but the Nationals traded away reliever Tyler Clippard to fill a need for a more offensive-minded second baseman. Escobar has played only 21 games at the position, all in his rookie season in 2007. Escobar was...
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Center of attention

Center of attention
VIERA, Fla. - There's been much hype in the Nationals organization and around baseball regarding the high ceiling of outfielder Michael A. Taylor. It didn't take long for him to introduce himself to the big leagues when he homered in his major league debut last August. Taylor reached a new level yesterday when he drew the attention of Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. The 23-year-old Taylor homered twice off the former American League MVP and Cy Young Award winner, including a solo shot to the...
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Top prospects Michael A. Taylor and A.J. Cole outshine Tigers superstars

Top prospects Michael A. Taylor and A.J. Cole outshine Tigers superstars
LAKELAND, Fla. - The future of the Nationals was on display and shining bright in today's 7-7 tie with the Tigers. Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and right-hander A.J. Cole, both 23, helped the Nats get out to an early lead against former American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander. It was the first time Taylor had ever faced Verlander. In his second at-bat, Taylor worked the count full before smacking a solo home run the opposite way over the right field fence. "That was a...
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Nats get to Verlander early, Taylor homers (Nats tie 7-7)

Nats get to Verlander early, Taylor homers (Nats tie 7-7)
NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 7, Tigers Recap: Center fielder Michael A. Taylor banged two solo homers off Tigers ace Justin Verlander to lead the Nats over the Tigers 7-6. Taylor also added a single on the 2-for-3 day to raise his spring batting average to .324. The 23-year-old now has three home runs to go along with two triples and two doubles in the exhibition season. Right-hander A.J. Cole pitched well, giving up just one hit, a two-run homer to Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez....
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Stephen Strasburg returns to the mound, Werth to play five innings today in minors

Stephen Strasburg returns to the mound, Werth to play five innings today in minors
LAKELAND, Fla. - Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg returned to the mound this morning two days after he sprained his left ankle in conditioning drills. "He threw a light bullpen today so all is well there," said Nationals manager Matt Williams. "He'll probably do that again before he gets back on the mound in a spring training game. He's gonna be just fine. No issues." Williams expects Strasburg to make two more Grapefruit League starts before opening day. The Nationals have been...
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A.J. Cole and Tanner Roark face solid Tigers lineup

A.J. Cole and Tanner Roark face solid Tigers lineup
LAKELAND, Fla. - Highly-ranked prospect A.J. Cole makes his second start of the spring in place of Stephen Strasburg who sprained his left ankle on Thursday in conditioning drills. Cole has given up three solo home runs along with five other hits as well as two strikeouts and two walks in seven innings this exhibition season. Right-hander Tanner Roark will look to build on his solid performance from Thursday when he pitches two innings after Cole today. First baseman Mike Carp continues to...
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Versatility on display for Danny Espinosa this spring

Versatility on display for Danny Espinosa this spring
VIERA, Fla. - I guess you could say this spring training's theme for Danny Espinosa has been "new beginnings." Yesterday, Nationals manager Matt Williams penciled him in for his first start ever at third base. By ever, I mean ever. Like none in high school, not even little league. In fact, Espinosa's two innings played at third base in the ninth and 10th innings of Thursday's 0-0 tie with the Tigers were his first game action at the position in his life. "He's an athlete," Williams...
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Jordan Zimmermann doesn't back down while Dan Uggla tries to keep it up

Jordan Zimmermann doesn't back down while Dan Uggla tries to keep it up
VIERA, Fla. - Both starting pitchers created a couple of intense moments during the Nationals' 4-2 win over the Marlins. It all started in the second inning, when Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann stepped in the box for his first spring at-bat with runners on first and third and nobody out. The first pitch from Marlins starter Henderson Alvarez came up and in, grazing Zimmermann on the left elbow as he attempted to back away. Zimmermann stood there for a couple of seconds before slowly...
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Stephen Strasburg to miss Sunday's start with a sprained ankle

Stephen Strasburg to miss Sunday's start with a sprained ankle
VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg will miss another spring start, as he sits out tomorrow's game against the Tigers. "He turned an ankle, sprained his ankle doing some conditioning, so we'll have to push him a couple of days," Nationals manager Matt Williams said after today's 4-2 win over the Marlins. Williams said the left ankle injury occurred yesterday. "I don't think it's serious," Williams said. "But again, you start messing with other parts of the body and go out there and try to...
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Drama for Zimmermann, Uggla homers (Nats top Fish, fall to Braves)

Drama for Zimmermann, Uggla homers (Nats top Fish, fall to Braves)
NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 4, Marlins 2 Recap: A two-run homer from second baseman Dan Uggla and a two-run single from catcher Wilson Ramos were all the Nationals needed in today's 4-1 victory over the Marlins. Jordan Zimmermann gave up one run on eight hits with four strikeouts in five innings. Need to know: Marlins starter Henderson Alvarez hit Zimmermann in the left elbow with a fastball in the second inning. Zimmermann, not happy, shouted at Alvarez as he slowly trotted up the...
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Yunel Escobar to play first game Monday, Danny Espinosa in unfamiliar territory at third

Yunel Escobar to play first game Monday, Danny Espinosa in unfamiliar territory at third
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams has Danny Espinosa doing something he's never done in a major or minor league game today, starting at third base. In fact, the 27-year-old has only played two innings there, in the ninth and 10th innings of Thursday's tie with Detroit. "He's an athlete," Williams said. "He can play anywhere on the diamond. We could put him in center field and he'd play fine. We want to certainly give him some experience over there." That's because it is not...
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Orioles reassign right-hander Steve Johnson

Orioles reassign right-hander Steve Johnson
The Orioles today announced that they have reassigned right-hander Steve Johnson to minor league camp. With this move, the Orioles now have 41 players at Major League Spring Training, including eight non-roster invitees.
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Orioles option outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles option outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned outfielder Henry Urrutia to Triple-A Norfolk. With this move, the Orioles now have 42 players at Major League Spring Training, including nine non-roster invitees.
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Danny Espinosa starting at third base vs. Marlins

Danny Espinosa starting at third base vs. Marlins
VIERA, Fla. - Danny Espinosa is starting at third base in today's split-squad game against the Marlins at Space Coast Stadium. Espinosa has played only at second base and shortstop during his 492 big league games and 342 minor league contests with the Nationals. He has played two innings at third base this spring. Jordan Zimmermann makes his fourth start of the exhibition season. He's been superb so far, allowing just one earned run and six hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in 8 2/3...
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Tanner Roark misses starting role

Tanner Roark misses starting role
VIERA, Fla. - If Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark displayed an attitude or chose to be standoffish, I think most would understand. But the 28-year-old has been anything but a malcontent during spring training, which began roughly three weeks after the signing of former Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer likely bumped Roark from the Nats rotation. "Adding Max definitely helps out the team tremendously," Roark said before Thursday's 0-0 tie with Detroit. "He's a workhouse. He logs a lot of...
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Orioles make two roster moves

Orioles make two roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned left-hander Tim Berry and right-hander Mike Wright to Triple-A Norfolk. With these moves, the Orioles now have 43 players at Major League Spring Training, including nine non-roster invitees.
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Scherzer downplays importance of opening day start, Harper blasts first homer

Scherzer downplays importance of opening day start, Harper blasts first homer
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer was brilliant today, fanning six in five innings in a 7-5 win over the Astros. He gave up one run on a homer to Astros catcher Jason Castro and scattered three hits with a walk and a hit batter in his fourth start of the spring. Scherzer indicated afterward that, as good as he looked, he's still got work to do before the start of the season. "There's times where I feel like I'm really on and then there's times where I start losing it...
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Espinosa, Moore spark offense early (Harper homers, Nats win 7-5)

Espinosa, Moore spark offense early (Harper homers, Nats win 7-5)
NATIONALS QUICK WRAP Score: Nationals 7, Astros 5 Recap: Right fielder Bryce Harper smacked his first home run of the spring and Max Scherzer turned in another exceptional performance on the mound in the win. Harper's homer gave the Nats their fifth run of the day in the fourth hitting. Scherzer had six strikeouts in five innings, while allowing one run and three hits with a walk and a hit batter. Need to know: Danny Espinosa collected his third hit this spring off a right-handed pitcher while...
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Nate McLouth's availability for opening day "in jeopardy"

Nate McLouth's availability for opening day "in jeopardy"
KISSSIMMEE, Fla. - Nate McLouth's recovery from left shoulder surgery last August is taking a bit longer than expected. The outfielder has not fully participated because of limitations the procedure placed on his throwing shoulder. Nationals manager Matt Williams worked him into two games last week as a designated hitter. However, lingering shoulder soreness led to McLouth being scratched from last Saturday's lineup and he hasn't returned since leaving his availability for the start of the...
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