Pete Kerzel

Breaking down a 5-4 victory

Breaking down a 5-4 victory
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - If Andrew Stevenson hadn't come through with a walk-off RBI single to give the Nationals a 5-4 win over the Astros on Sunday, the teams were planning to go to a 10th inning. Guess there is at least one drawback to sharing a spring training complex with another team after all. "We were going to go 10 because they had some pitching and we had some pitching," Nationals skipper Dusty Baker said. "We were prepared to go 10." But extra innings were rendered a moot point...
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The cases for and against recalling Lucas Giolito to face Mets

The cases for and against recalling Lucas Giolito to face Mets
MILWAUKEE - Dusty Baker said the Nationals will dip into their minor leagues to find a starting pitcher for Tuesday night's home game against the Mets. Since news broke that the Nats would need a starter Tuesday night, social media has been buzzing about the possibility that the hometown fans would get to see right-hander Lucas Giolito, the team's top pitching prospect, make his major league debut. Right now, it appears either Giolito, who is pitching for Double-A Harrisburg, or right-hander...
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Josh Land

Filling out Dusty Baker's lineup card

Filling out Dusty Baker's lineup card
Earlier this month, during what turned out to be a headline-making media session at the Winter Meetings, new Nationals manager Dusty Baker was asked who he plans to bat at the top of his batting order when the season opens in just over three months. "I'm not sure, man," Baker shot back. "You're asking me ... until I see them or until I work with them - I mean, leadoff candidates? You don't know if Trea Turner is ready. I've asked questions. Mike Taylor, you don't know. You don't know...
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Josh Land

Bryce Harper wants to win a World Series with Jonathan Papelbon next year

Bryce Harper wants to win a World Series with Jonathan Papelbon next year
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper didn't play in today's 5-1 win over the Reds. The National League Most Valuable Player frontrunner was held out of the lineup for disciplinary reasons resulting from yesterday's dugout fight with closer Jonathan Papelbon. Following the 5-1 win over the Reds in the home finale, Harper spoke for the first time since receiving the punishment. "I don't want to be out of the lineup, of course," Harper said. "It's something where I just want to play the game...
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Josh Land

After first workout, Williams on Scherzer, Espinosa, Roark and more

After first workout, Williams on Scherzer, Espinosa, Roark and more
VIERA, Fla. - Nationals manager Matt Williams met the media today for the first time since Nationals pitchers and catchers began showing up at Space Coast Stadium on Thursday. Williams, in his second year at the helm, was fresh off the Nationals' announcement that they exercised its 2016 option on his contract. Some of the highlights from today included Williams explaining the plan for Danny Espinosa to hit only from the right side this spring, how he will slot the rotation and how Tanner...
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Josh Land

The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation introduces 50/50 raffle

The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation introduces 50/50 raffle
Nationals fans can purchase Raffle tickets to benefit the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation cornerstone programs The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation announced today that it will begin the new 50/50 Raffle during the Nationals final regular season homestand. Through the 50/50 Raffle, fans will have a chance to win large cash prizes while supporting the Dream Foundation's cornerstone programs. The Raffle tickets will be sold Tuesday, September 23 through Saturday, September 27, and...
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Pete Kerzel

Pirates have no answer for Strasburg early (Pirates rally for 3-2 win)

Pirates have no answer for Strasburg early (Pirates rally for 3-2 win)
The first inning has been a bugaboo for Stephen Strasburg this season, but he got through the first against the Pirates in 1-2-3 fashion, then followed up with a six-pitch second inning, getting an inning-ending 6-3 double play off the bat of Pedro Alvarez after hitting Russell Martin with a pitch. In his first 10 starts of the season, opposing batters battered Strasburg for a .383 average and he posted a 7.20 ERA in the first inning. Second innings have been better: a .222 batting average...
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Strasburg takes hill for Nationals-Marlins finale (Ramos goes deep)

Strasburg takes hill for Nationals-Marlins finale (Ramos goes deep)
The Nationals send Stephen Strasburg to the hill this afternoon in Miami to try and take the series from the Marlins. With Bryce Harper is back in D.C. getting his sore hip looked at, the lineup has a slightly different feel. The Nationals still hope Harper will rejoin them Monday when they open a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. For the Nationals: CF Denard Span 3B Ryan Zimmerman RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos LF Tyler Moore 2B Anthony...
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Josh Land

Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman named NL Player of the Week

Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman named NL Player of the Week
Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman has been named the National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 22nd. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network. In eight games last week, Zimmerman led the Majors with 15 hits and 32 total bases and ranked second in the N.L. with a .500 (15-for-30) batting average. The 27-year-old belted five home runs and notched a 1.067 slugging percentage, ranking second in the Majors in both categories. His nine runs scored...
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Pete Kerzel

Nats drop opener in Miami

Nats drop opener in Miami
Jordan Zimmermann hit his first career home run and Ryan Zimmerman added a two-run double, but the Nationals fell 5-3 to the Miami Marlins on Monday, ending their winning streak at three games. Zimmermann lasted six innings, yielding four runs on eight hits. He walked none and struck out four. Since starting the season 3-1, Zimmermann has gone 2-4 in his last six starts. His solo home run to left off Carlos Zambrano in the third inning staked the Nationals to a 1-0 lead. But Logan Morrison...
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Josh Land

Nationals option Maya and Perez, reassign two others

Nationals option Maya and Perez, reassign two others
The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and outfielder Eury Perez to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Additionally, the Nationals reassigned right-handed pitchers Jeff Fulchino and Waldis Joaquin to minor-league camp. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. The Nationals currently have 41 players in their big league camp.
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Nationals announce final 2012 spring training schedule, including March 15 visit from the Yankees

Nationals announce final 2012 spring training schedule, including March 15 visit from the Yankees
The Washington Nationals today released their 32-game 2012 spring training schedule, which features 15 home games at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Fla, including a March 15 afternoon matchup with the New York Yankees. The Nationals host the Astros on Sunday, March 4 to commence the home portion of the 2012 spring schedule. Washington's initial Grapefruit League contest comes one day earlier via a March 3 visit to play the Astros in nearby Kissimmee, Fla. The March 15 visit from the Yankees...
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Dan Kolko

Nationals exercise Davey Johnson's managerial option

Nationals exercise Davey Johnson's managerial option
The Washington Nationals today announced they have exercised Davey Johnson's managerial option for the 2012 season. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Johnson will continue the on-field efforts he began on June 27, when he assumed the Nationals' managerial helm. "After a series of discussions, it became obvious that the Nationals would be best served if Davey Johnson would continue as manager," Rizzo said....
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Nationals recall RHP Yunesky Maya from Syracuse

Nationals recall RHP Yunesky Maya from Syracuse
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Yunesky Maya from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 29 year-old Maya joins the Nationals for a second time this season, as he went 0-1 with a 6.86 ERA in four starts with Washington from May 29-June 14. Maya, who will get the start tonight vs. New York (NL) in place of the recently-traded Jason Marquis, is...
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Nationals acquire SS Zachary Walters from Diamondbacks

Nationals acquire SS Zachary Walters from Diamondbacks
The Washington Nationals today acquired 21 year-old switch-hitting shortstop Zachary Walters from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. In his second professional season, Walters is a career .302 (192-for-636) hitter with 45 doubles, 10 triples, 13 home runs and 26 stolen bases in 166 games. Walters earned All-Star status (2011 Midwest League,...
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Josh Land

Nationals option infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Syracuse

Nationals option infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Syracuse
Following today's 9-8 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field, the Washington Nationals optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 28 year-old Bixler hit .196 (9-for-46) with a double, one RBI, four stolen bases and four walks in 45 games with the Nationals this season.
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Nationals reinstate OF Rick Ankiel from DL, place INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. on DL

Nationals reinstate OF Rick Ankiel from DL, place INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. on DL
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated outfielder Rick Ankiel from the 15-Day Disabled List and placed infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr. (right wrist fracture) on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to June 30. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Ankiel missed the last 14 games after being placed on the DL on June 19, retroactive to June 15, with a left intercostal strain. The...
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Nationals name Davey Johnson field manager

Nationals name Davey Johnson field manager
The Washington Nationals today announced that Davey Johnson has been named to serve as field manager and will be in uniform Monday for the Nationals game against the Los Angeles Angels. Nationals Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Johnson, a senior advisor to Rizzo since 2009, will direct the Nationals on the field for the remainder of the 2011 season. He also agreed to a three-year consulting contract that will have him remain...
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