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Williams on naming a No. 1 starter, Gwynn and more (with photo and videos)

Williams on naming a No. 1 starter, Gwynn and more (with photo and videos)
VIERA, Fla. - Since Max Scherzer joined the star-studded Nationals rotation, many have argued with friends over adult beverages, or with sports talk show hosts, as to which pitcher should start on opening day. Some have even skipped the looming 162-game schedule and jumped to Game 1 of the National League Division Series in October. October? Can we get some sun first? "I think there's worse problems to have in the world than deciding who's going to pitch Game 1," Scherzer told ESPN on...
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Cal Ripken Jr. to throw out first pitch, sign his new book on March 5 at Ed Smith Stadium

Cal Ripken Jr. to throw out first pitch, sign his new book on March 5 at Ed Smith Stadium
The Orioles today announced that Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. will visit Ed Smith Stadium on Thursday, March 5 for the Orioles' 7:05 p.m. game against the Toronto Blue Jays, where he will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and sign copies of his new children's book, Out At Home, on the lower concourse beginning at 8:00 p.m. The visit is part of a national book tour for Out At Home, the fifth installment in the New York Times best-selling "Cal Ripken, Jr.'s All-Stars" series. Ripken...
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Scherzer to start spring training opener

Scherzer to start spring training opener
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams announced this afternoon that Max Scherzer will start Thursday's spring training opener against the Mets. Tanner Roark, who most likely will be bumped from this year's starting rotation due to Scherzer's signing, will be the next to take the mound in the first exhibition game. Williams has a limit in mind for his pitchers. "Two innings, 45-ish (pitches), depending on how it goes, depending how stressful those innings are," Williams said. "It...
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Williams on Taylor's progress: "He's really close"

Williams on Taylor's progress: "He's really close"
VIERA, Fla. - Michael A. Taylor's rare combination of power and speed has led him to be considered as one of the top prospects in all of baseball. The 23-year-old made the jump to the majors in August 2014 and hit his first home run in his big league debut at Citi Field in New York. Most would think that would easily be the highlight for his short stint in the majors, but the humble Taylor offered another when asked. "I think being a part of the no-hitter was probably the highlight," said...
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Tony Gwynn Jr. signs minor league deal with invite to spring training

Tony Gwynn Jr. signs minor league deal with invite to spring training
VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals have agreed to terms with outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. The 32-year-old has played parts of eight seasons in the majors with the Brewers, Padres, Dodgers and Phillies. Gwynn played his college ball at San Diego State and was drafted by Milwaukee in the second round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft. His best year in the majors came with the Padres, where his father, Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn,...
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Live BP continues for starters, while work continues at first base

Live BP continues for starters, while work continues at first base
VIERA, Fla. - Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer and Tanner Roark took the hill yesterday, throwing to actual hitters for the first time this spring training. Today brought a chance for the rest of the rotation - Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez, and Jordan Zimmermann - to show its pitches to live Nationals stepping into the batter's box. "Gio's velocity was really good. His curveball was good," manager Matt Williams said. "Zim was typical Zim in that he just pounded the zone with the exception of...
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Orioles announce 2015 spring training opening day plans for this Wednesday

Orioles announce 2015 spring training opening day plans for this Wednesday
The Orioles have announced plans for the first home game of their 2015 Spring Training season and their sixth season in Sarasota. The team will face the Detroit Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium this Wednesday, March 4, at 1:05 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive a 2015 Spring Training schedule magnet, courtesy of Visit Sarasota County, as well as a rally towel provided by the Orioles. The first 1,000 female fans in attendance will also receive a bird of paradise flower, courtesy of Beneva...
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Barrett looks to wipe out postseason memories

Barrett looks to wipe out postseason memories
VIERA, Fla. - ESPN's Buster Olney and John Kruk stopped by Nationals camp on Sunday. After taking in practice and talking with many of the players, the two discussed which Nationals players were the ones to watch in a 2015 season filled with so many expectations. With a star-studded rotation dominating the headlines, along with a lineup including Anthony Rendon and Bryce Harper, Olney's response may surprise you. "When you look at this team, it's clear the biggest weakness on paper is their...
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Catch four "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

Catch four "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week
Start spreading the news ... Grapefruit League action begins this week! The first Nationals spring training game will be played Thursday, March 5 at 1:30 p.m. MASN HD will air its first spring training game of the season on Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. While we await live Grapefruit League baseball, catch five "Nationals Classics" this week on MASN HD. Here's what's on deck: Monday, March 2, 10 p.m.: Games played between the Orioles and Nationals usually have a flair for the dramatic. May...
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Five "Orioles Classics" to air on MASN this week

Five "Orioles Classics" to air on MASN this week
I've got good news, Birdland. Grapefruit League games begin for the Orioles on Tuesday, March 3 and MASN HD will air its first spring training game of the year on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. While we rejoice in the return of live Grapefruit League baseball, be sure to catch five "Orioles Classics" this week. Here's what's on deck: Monday, March 2, 1 p.m.: Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been the home of the Orioles since 1992, but many fans still have memories from Memorial Stadium. On...
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A conversation with John Kruk on the Nationals

A conversation with John Kruk on the Nationals
VIERA, Fla. - ESPN's tour bus rolled into Viera on Sunday to preview the Nationals during a special midday presentation of "SportsCenter." Buster Olney and John Kruk of "Baseball Tonight" and anchor Bram Weinstein interviewed several Nats players, including Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer, throughout the morning. Afterward, I had a chance to sit down with Kruk on the bus for a conversation about the Nats and the upcoming season. Kruk, of course, played in the majors for 10 seasons as a first...
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Espinosa stays right, while Williams talks left

Espinosa stays right, while Williams talks left
VIERA, Fla. - Seems like Danny Espinosa is taking most of his fielding reps with Ian Desmond at shortstop while Yunel Escobar and Dan Uggla are handling second base. But the focus this spring training is on improving Espinosa's production at the plate. The career switch-hitter continues to take extra batting practice every day as he attempts to transition exclusively to a right-handed hitter. As Nationals manager Matt Williams told us earlier, that means spending more time standing in the box...
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Scherzer, Nats pitchers face live hitters

Scherzer, Nats pitchers face live hitters
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals pitchers threw to live hitters for the first time in spring training this morning. Though very few swings were taken, it does serve to be beneficial for pitchers to have actual hitters digging in the box as opposed to just throwing bullpen sessions. Fans scurried to the practice field where Max Scherzer was taking the mound to get a look at the newest Nats star. "First time out there facing hitters and it actually seemed like I knew what I was doing," Scherzer said....
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McLouth closing in on full strength

McLouth closing in on full strength
VIERA, Fla. - Nate McLouth's first season in Washington never got on track. He was bothered by shoulder inflammation throughout much of the year, which eventually led to surgery in August to repair a torn right labrum. Before shutting it down, the veteran outfielder managed just a .173 batting average with one home run and seven RBIs in 79 games. Those numbers were the worst of McLouth's 10-year career. He earned a two-year, $10.75 million contract from the Nationals after a productive 2013...
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Williams provides update on pitchers as weather forces Nats off the field

Williams provides update on pitchers as weather forces Nats off the field
VIERA, Fla. - Heavy rain overnight and more this morning forced the Nationals off the practice fields today. Nationals manager Matt Williams indicated that Saturday was already expected to be a light day with no bullpen throwing sessions scheduled. "It's a little sloppy out there," Williams said. "Pitchers threw and we hit in the cage. We didn't cancel. But to get out there on the fields and run around - it's unseasonably cool and rainy, so adjustments have to be made sometimes. We got...
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A critical spring for Tyler Moore

A critical spring for Tyler Moore
VIERA, Fla. - Fans of all ages jostle for position outside the Space Coast Stadium practice facility, hoping to get some of their favorite Nationals players to sign a baseball or take a selfie after team workouts. Most shout for Bryce Harper, Ryan Zimmerman or Max Scherzer to stop for a second, but on Thursday afternoon it wasn't one of the Nats stars who became one kid's most valuable player. "Mr. Moore, can I have your autograph," said the youngster. With that the Nationals part-time...
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Lefty Hill on his way to Viera after signing minor league deal

Lefty Hill on his way to Viera after signing minor league deal
VIERA, Fla. - The Nationals have agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Rich Hill on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. The Angels released Hill last summer after he failed to get an out in two relief appearances. The Yankees signed him to a minor league deal in July. He bounced back and forth from Triple-A to the majors, posting a 1.69 ERA over 14 appearances with New York. The 34-year-old Hill spent the early part of his career as a starter with the Cubs and...
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Williams hasn't decided starter for exhibition opener, updates on Escobar, Zimmerman

Williams hasn't decided starter for exhibition opener, updates on Escobar, Zimmerman
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams said all of his pitchers are healthy and pitching well even after heavy bullpen sessions the past couple of days. The staff will get a day off tomorrow before throwing live batting practice beginning Sunday. "We'll do that for a couple of days and get them some hitters to look at," Williams said. "Everybody's on track. Everybody feels good about it. I think we're where we need to be at this point." It's unknown who will be on the mound in...
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Roundup: Span's birthday, Scherzer's first week, Espinosa's swing (with video)

Roundup: Span's birthday, Scherzer's first week, Espinosa's swing (with video)
VIERA, Fla. - This morning's workout began with the team singing "Happy Birthday" to center fielder Denard Span. "It was heartfelt man," Span said. "It felt good. Birthdays are birthdays. You start to get a little bit older and birthdays don't mean as much as they used to, but it was a lot of fun getting put in the circle and everybody singing." While in the circle, Span showed off some of his best dance moves as teammates clapped and shouted. "They told me to do the Carlton dance...
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No more second thoughts for Yunel Escobar

No more second thoughts for Yunel Escobar
VIERA, Fla. - Yunel Escobar wasn't thrilled when he found out he was headed to the Nationals in a trade last month. That's because Nats general manager Mike Rizzo made the move to acquire Escobar not to play shortstop, but rather second base, a position the 32-year-old hasn't seen action at since his rookie season in 2007. "I had a conversation with him through his interpreter over the phone that day, the day the trade was official, and explained our desire to him," Nationals manager Matt...
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