Byron Kerr

Scherzer believes "Tuesday's realistic" for return from sore back

Scherzer believes "Tuesday's realistic" for return from sore back
PHILADELPHIA - Max Scherzer's back is still sore, and despite being scratched from Sunday's start here at Citizens Bank Park, he believes he will be back for Tuesday's series opener in Baltimore against the Orioles. "Tuesday's realistic," Scherzer confirmed Friday night after his club shut out the Phillies 4-0. "That's what we're hoping for. That's where we're just in a matter of days here. This is not a major thing. We know exactly what this is. We know it's muscular. "The pause...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
anibal sanchez byron kerr max scherzer nationals phillies featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Strasburg battles through early jam to top Phillies 4-0

Strasburg battles through early jam to top Phillies 4-0
PHILADELPHIA - Stephen Strasburg wanted to pick up where he left off. Even with nine days between starts, the big right-hander returned from the All-Star break and continued to shut down opponents. The Nationals provided quick run support and Strasburg got out of an early jam, then fought through six innings in a 4-0 win at Philadelphia before a sold-out 42,318 at Citizens Bank Park. Strasburg has not allowed a run in his last two starts, spanning 13 1/3 innings, both victories over division...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
byron kerr davey martinez juan soto nationals phillies stephen strasburg featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Voth seeks to fine-tune fastball glove side as he preps for Orioles

Voth seeks to fine-tune fastball glove side as he preps for Orioles
Right-hander Austin Voth was unable to set up hitters with his fastball in the spot he wanted to against the Royals last Friday night. When that happens, it has a ripple effect on Voth's other pitches. He ended up throwing 96 pitches in only 4 1/3 innings and allowing four runs. "I'm a little bit, a tick off, I would say," Voth said. "Definitely with my fastball command you can notice that. Like last two games I just haven't been able to stick those fastballs glove side, especially in...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
austin voth byron kerr davey martinez nationals paul menhart phillies featured_sidebar
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Braves may lead NL East, but can they sustain extended run of success

Braves may lead NL East, but can they sustain extended run of success
After a 4-3 extra-inning win Sunday, the Braves lead the Nationals by 8 ½ games in the National League East. So why does it seem the Nationals have the advantage as the season's second half approaches? It's because the Nationals have a more reliable rotation. The Braves have been white-hot during June, but they are doing it with an offense that averages more than seven runs a game. Teams that win by pounding other teams with runs find that difficult to sustain. On the other hand, the...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
braves frontstory_nationals4 mel antonen nationals nl east phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Rosenthal again records three outs, felt pressure to succeed with new team

Rosenthal again records three outs, felt pressure to succeed with new team
Nationals reliever Trevor Rosenthal battled through the eighth inning Tuesday night of the club's 7-3 loss to the Giants. Although he did allow a run in the frame, he recorded three outs and that's a big deal considering where he had been less than a week ago. In the eighth, Rosenthal hit the Giants' Brandon Belt in the leg with a pitch and then walked Brandon Crawford. But he caught Evan Longoria looking for the first out on three pitches. The last two pitches of the at-bat were 99 mph...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
byron kerr davey martinez giants nationals phillies featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Sipp strengthening shoulder, acknowledges game speed is tougher than expected

Sipp strengthening shoulder, acknowledges game speed is tougher than expected
Left-hander Tony Sipp continues to build strength in his shoulder even as the season heads into its fourth week. Sipp said working to strengthen his shoulder has been the focus for him since spring training. But Sipp signed late with the Nationals this offseason, so this first month with the team has felt like an extended spring training as he works the shoulder back to where he can throw every pitch and full velocity and torque. There have been some rough appearances to begin the season for...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
byron kerr nationals phillies pirates tony sipp featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

More notes on Juan Soto's gigantic home run

More notes on Juan Soto's gigantic home run
Juan Soto launched an epic blast into the upper deck last night at Citizens Bank Park, building on his resume as one of the most exciting young power hitters in the game today. The three-run shot turned into the game-winner for the Nationals at Philadelphia, coming on a 1-0 pitch. The ball went over the right field foul pole. The game was tied 6-6 when Soto hit the home run. The Nats came back from a 6-1 deficit by scoring nine unanswered for the signature win 10-6 in 10 frames. Suddenly the...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
byron kerr howie kendrick juan soto nationals victor robles yan gomes featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2 phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Harper's homecoming a time to remember his immense offensive impact

Harper's homecoming a time to remember his immense offensive impact
Bryce Harper will be returning to Nationals Park for the rest of his career, just not the way Nats fans were thinking. Harper, 26, will be wearing Phillies gray for three trips a year into Washington, starting Tuesday night. Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with National League East rival Philadelphia, leaving the only major league city he's called home. Harper will wear No. 3 with the Phillies after wearing No. 34 for the Nationals. Harper's jersey is baseball's...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
bryce harper frontstory_nationals4 mel antonen nationals phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Phillies made their move, but so did rest of NL East

Phillies made their move, but so did rest of NL East
The offseason for the National League East was a steady stream of reinforcements, making it the most competitive division of Major League Baseball's six. Four teams have a chance to win the crown. The biggest offseason splash was the Phillies' trade for catcher J.T. Realmuto. But that was only until halfway through spring training, when they signed free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper. So, how will the Nationals be without Harper, 26, the 2015 NL MVP? And, do the Phillies have enough in their...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
braves marlins mel antonen mets national league east nationals phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Even with Harper, Phillies must improve starting pitching to contend

Even with Harper, Phillies must improve starting pitching to contend
The Phillies this offseason have strengthened their defense, added to their bullpen and added three quality players - shortstop Jean Segura, catcher J.T. Realmuto and reliever David Robertson - and two former National League MVP outfielders, Andrew McCutchen and former National Bryce Harper, who has a 13-year, $330 million free-agent contract to play for one of the Nationals' division rivals. So, does that make the Phillies, who haven't had a winning season since 2011, the odds-on favorite to...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
mel antonen nationals nl east phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Report: Lerner says Nats, Harper reps have not spoken in months

Report: Lerner says Nats, Harper reps have not spoken in months
The door is still not shut. Or ... It's over. Time to move on. The latter message seemed to be the stronger of the two from Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner speaking to NBC Sports Washington today regarding the free agency destination possibilities for Bryce Harper, who has played his entire career with the Nationals. Lerner spoke to NBC Sports Washington and said that the team made an offer to Harper and agent Scott Boras back in October, but have not "heard from them in a couple of...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
bryce harper byron kerr mark lerner nationals phillies featured_sidebar frontstory_nationals2
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

As the holidays approach, some answers to pressing baseball questions

As the holidays approach, some answers to pressing baseball questions
Here are answers to questions that might come up at family gatherings over the holidays: Question: The White Sox haven't had a winning record since winning 85 games in 2012. Why would Bryce Harper or Manny Machado consider going to Chicago's South Side? Answer: The White Sox hope to have two things going for them: money and a team that is loaded with young talent. The White Sox, tired of playing in the shadow of the crosstown Cubs, have to get Harper or Machado to believe that they would be...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
astros bryce harper frontstory_nationals4 frontstory_orioles4 j.t. realmuto manny machado mel antonen mets nationals orioles phillies yasiel puig zach britton
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Spending spree underway, how deep and full are Phillies' pockets?

Spending spree underway, how deep and full are Phillies' pockets?
LAS VEGAS - The Phillies came into the offseason promising to spend money to add pitching, defense and a power bat for the lineup. On Tuesday, the second day of baseball's Winter Meetings at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the Phillies agreed to terms with outfielder Andrew McCutchen on a three-year, $50 million deal, pending a physical. But even with that kind of spending, reports are that the Phillies are could sign either Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. Phillies ownership has a target on its...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
andrew mccutchen frontstory_nationals4 frontstory_orioles4 manny machado mel antonen nationals orioles phillies winter meetings
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Josh Land

Opposite dugout: Series against Nationals looms large for fading Phillies' playoff chances

Opposite dugout: Series against Nationals looms large for fading Phillies' playoff chances
Manager: Gabe Kapler (1st season) Record: 74-68 Last 10 games: 3-7 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (22 HR, 66 RBIs), CF Odúbel Herrera (21 HR, 65 RBIs), 2B César Hernández (.258), LF Rhys Hoskins (30 HR, 88 RBIs), RF Nick Williams (17 HR, 50 RBIs), RHP Aaron Nola (16-4, 2.29 ERA), RHP Seranthony Domínguez (14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 8-8 Pitching probables: Sept. 10: RHP Erick Fedde (1-3) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (10-9). 7:05 p.m., MASNSept. 11: RHP Tanner Roark (8-15)...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
nationals buzz opposite dugout phillies zach brook nationals
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Josh Land

Opposite dugout: Phillies firmly in NL East and wild card races

Opposite dugout: Phillies firmly in NL East and wild card races
Manager: Gabe Kapler (1st season) Record: 70-60 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (22 HR, 66 RBIs), CF Odúbel Herrera (20 HR, 64 RBIs), 2B César Hernández (.259), LF Rhys Hoskins (26 HR, 81 RBIs), RF Nick Williams (17 HR, 49 RBIs), RHP Aaron Nola (15-3, 2.13 ERA), RHP Seranthony Domínguez (14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 7-6 Pitching probables: Aug. 27: RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-7) vs. RHP Zach Eflin (9-4), 7:05 p.m., MASN2Aug. 28: RHP Max Scherzer (16-6)...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
nationals nationals buzz phillies zach brook frontstory_nationals3 opposite dugout
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Scherzer good for Nats, Nola better in 2-0 Phillies win

Scherzer good for Nats, Nola better in 2-0 Phillies win
On this day, in a battle of National League Cy Young candidates, Max Scherzer was good, but Aaron Nola was just a little bit better. Scherzer went seven innings, allowing only a two-run homer by Odúbel Herrera in the seventh that lifted the Phillies past the Nationals 2-0, preventing a three-game sweep. Scherzer allowed just one other hit, struck out 10 and walked four. He threw 109 pitches, 65 for strikes. It was the 14th time this season he has stuck out 10 or more batters in a game and...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
bryce harper byron kerr davey martinez max scherzer nationals spencer kieboom aaron nola featured_sidebar phillies frontstory_nationals3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Byron Kerr

Nats 2019 schedule released; opens March 28 against Mets at home

Nats 2019 schedule released; opens March 28 against Mets at home
The 15th season of Nationals baseball opens the 2019 campaign at home Thursday, March 28 against the New York Mets. It is the earliest start to a season in Nationals history. Major League Baseball wanted to start the season a week early again this season, as they did last season, so that they can build in an extra three or four off days in each campaign. The Nats open with three games at home against the Mets and then two games against the Phillies, April 2 and 3. The Nats will have 13...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
byron kerr nationals schedule featured_sidebar nationals frontstory_nationals3 phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Pete Kerzel

Opposite dugout: Series with Nats looms large over Phillies' playoff chances

Opposite dugout: Series with Nats looms large over Phillies' playoff chances
Manager: Gabe Kapler (1st season) Record: 68-56 Last 10 games: 4-6 Who to watch: 3B Maikel Franco (.281 with 20 HR, 61 RBIs), CF Odúbel Herrera (10 HR, 62 RBIs), LF Rhys Hoskins (25 HR, 77 RBIs), 1B Carlos Santana (18 HR, 69 RBIs), RHP Zach Eflin (9-4, 3.70 ERA), RHP Aaron Nola (14-3, 3.24 ERA), RHP Seranthony Domínguez (14 saves) Season series vs. Nationals: 6-4 Pitching probables: Aug. 21: RHP Vince Velasquez (8-9) vs. RHP Tanner Roark (8-12), 7:05 p.m., MASN2 Aug. 22: RHP Zach Eflin...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
nationals nationals buzz opposite dugout pete kerzel phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Mel Antonen

Braves, Nationals set sights on upending Phillies in NL East

Braves, Nationals set sights on upending Phillies in NL East
As the major league season resumes, the question looms: Can the inconsistent Nationals overtake the Phillies and Braves to win another National League East championship? The Nationals, who have lost in the NL Division Series in four different seasons, will have all they can do to get back to the postseason. They start tonight at home against the Braves. The Nationals, who have been bounced from the postseason in the first round in four different seasons by four different teams, are season...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
alex anthopoulos braves freddie freeman frontstory_nationals4 marlins mel antonen mets nationals nl east phillies
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments
Josh Land

Opposite dugout: Day-tripping Phillies travel down I-95 for makeup against O's

Opposite dugout: Day-tripping Phillies travel down I-95 for makeup against O's
Manager: Gabe Kapler (1st season) Record: 51-40 Last 10 games: 7-3 Who to watch: CF Odúbel Herrera (16 HR, 52 RBIs), 1B Carlos Santana (14 HR, 51 RBIs), LF Rhys Hoskins (14 HR, 56 RBIs), 3B Maikel Franco (.274), RHP Seranthony Domínguez (8 SV) Season series vs. Orioles: 3-0 Pitching probables: 7-3 July 12: RHP Nick Pivetta (5-7) vs. RHP Kevin Gausman (4-6), 6:05 p.m., MASN2 Inside the Phillies: The Phillies split their four-game series with the Mets after allowing a walk-off homer to the...
Continue reading
0
  0 Comments
Tags:
opposite dugout orioles orioles buzz phillies zach brook frontstory_orioles3
LinkedIn Pinterest
0 Comments



LATEST ORIOLES NEWS

LATEST NATIONALS NEWS

       
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10