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Martinez's plan for catchers and No. 5 starters

February 15, 2019, 8:57am

Mark Zuckerman

Nationals

Martinez's plan for catchers and No. 5 starters

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Most teams have to find ways to give their No. 1 catcher days off without losing too much in production. Davey Martinez is going to have to find ways to play two No. 1 catchers as much as possible this season. The Nationals' winter acquisitions of Yan Gomes and Kurt Suzuki leave their manager in an enviable position. Few teams can boast two front-line catchers of this stature, but general manager Mike Rizzo felt it was the smart play after seeing minimal production from...

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Nationals release 2016 schedule, Marlins visit D.C. for home opener

September 08, 2015, 9:30am

Josh Land

Nationals

The Washington Nationals announced their 2016 schedule this afternoon. The season will begin with a two-game series in Atlanta on April 4-6, with an off-day April 5. Opening day in D.C. will follow with the Marlins visiting Nationals Park for a three-game set beginning April 7. The Nats will once again celebrate the Fourth of July in the nation's capital when the Brewers start a three-game series. The Nationals' other home holiday game will come against the Phillies on Labor Day (Sept....

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Orioles release complete 2016 schedule

September 08, 2015, 6:37am

Roch Kubatko

Orioles

NEW YORK - The Orioles will open the 2016 season with home series against the Twins and Rays before hitting the road for the first time on April 11 against the Red Sox. Opening day is set for April 4 against the Twins at Camden Yards. The Orioles are off the following day before playing the next two nights. They host the Rays on April 8-10. As I wrote earlier today, the Orioles are matched against the National League West in interleague play. They host the Padres on June 21-22 and travel to San...