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Young At Heart: Phils pull out big win in Washington

Phils-ville | phillyBurbs — WASHINGTON — Delmon Young was standing on the bag when he saw Bryce Harper’s throw coming in behind him.

Philadelphia Phillies 9 hours ago

Nationals-Phillies lineups

Washington Post — Before the game, first base coach Tony Tarasco, who coaches the outfield, watched as Tyler Moore and Bryce Harper caught flyballs at the warning track and wall in right. Denard Span joined in as well. Danny Espinosa seemed to move in the right direction in the Nationals' West Coast finale, walking and smacking an opposite-field single. But the second baseman is out of the lineup today in favor of Steve Lombardozzi. Manager Davey Johnson also moved Kurt Suzuki up from the eight spot with Tyler Moore in left field. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 25, 2013

Orioles' Manny Machado continues to thrive on the road at the plate and in the field

Orioles Insider | Baltimore Sun — TORONTO – It’s become a popular question this year, whether Orioles third baseman Manny Machado belongs in the same class as the Angels’ Mike Trout and the Nationals’ Bryce Harper.

Baltimore Orioles May 24, 2013

Nationals-Phillies lineups

Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Before the game, third base coach Tony Tarasco, who coaches the outfield, watched as Tyler Moore and Bryce Harper caught flyballs at the warning track and wall in right. Denard Span joined in as well. Danny Espinosa seemed to move … Continue reading →    

Washington Nationals May 24, 2013

Exploring the Nationals' Depth

Citizens of Natstown — I've recently complained that the Nationals' lack of organizational depth is a major reason for their mediocre start to the season.Key contributors C Wilson Ramos (twice), 3B Ryan Zimmerman, RF Jayson Werth and RHP Ryan Mattheus have all gone on the disabled list while LHP Ross Detwiler and LF Bryce Harper have narrowly avoided their own stints. None of that is even to mention 2B Danny Espinosa, who is playing with a torn rotator cuff. Kurt Suzuki has filled in admirably for the injured Ramos, but out of that bunch, that's pretty much the only bright spot. Anthony Rendon and Chad Tracy stru...

Washington Nationals May 24, 2013

Nationals vs. Giants: Stephen Strasburg’s stellar start goes to waste in 4-2, 10-inning loss in San Francisco

Washington Post — SAN FRANCISCO — More than a year into his assault on baseball, baseball finally struck back. The game, at the most wicked of moments, revealed a way in which Bryce Harper is closer to normal. He is not like the rest of us in most ways, but he shares at least one trait with the greater human population. Running into that wall in Los Angeles made him unwilling to run into another one. Read full article >>    

Washington Nationals May 23, 2013

Learning from his mistakes

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — USA Today Sports ImagesBryce Harper clubbed his 12th homer of the season during yesterday's win.Contrary to the mythology that has been constructed around him, Bryce Harper actually is human. He has flaws as a baseball player. And he even makes mistakes every once in a while.Here's the thing, though, about Harper and those mistakes: When he does make one, he learns his lesson and inevitably gets it right the next time around.We've seen it throughout his brief tenure with the Nationals, and we certainly saw it multiple times during a just-completed, 10-game road trip during which Harper experie...

Washington Nationals May 23, 2013

Bryce Harper did everything except untuck his shirt yesterday...

The Nationals Enquirer — Confront his fear of walls? Check (video here). Hit an opposite field home run? Check (video here). Make a great sliding catch in the eighth? Check (video here). Hurt his knee again on that catch and scare the crap out...

Washington Nationals May 23, 2013

Bryce Harper conquers the wall, at least for one day

Nationals Journal | Washington PostBryce Harper admitted Tuesday night to a specific kind of vulnerability, and Wednesday afternoon another deep fly ball and another looming wall tested it. On Tuesday night, Gregor Blanco smashed a ball over his head that could have been the … Continue reading →    

Washington Nationals May 23, 2013

Bryce Harper provides big boost in win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper homered Wednesday against the Giants for the first time since missing time with a bruised left knee. Harper went the other way with a solo home run in the sixth inning to open the scoring. He added a double in the 10th and came around to score the winning run in a 2-1 game. Harper went 2 for 5 with an RBI and two runs scored. He struck out once. He's hitting .288 with 12 home runs, 23 RBI and a .994 on-base plus slugging percentage. 

May 22, 2013

Nationals | Bryce Harper pulls up before meeting wall Tuesday

KFFL — Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper pulled up Tuesday, May 21, before charging into the scoreboard ...

May 22, 2013

Teammates laud Bryce Harper after he makes seamless catch near right field wall

Nationals Watch | Washington Times — Teammates laud Bryce Harper after he makes seamless catch near right field wall

Washington Nationals May 22, 2013

San Francisco Giants done in by Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper

San Jose Mercury News — Washington Nationals beat San Francisco Giants in 10 innings, with Bryce Harper hit a homer in the sixth and making a nice defensive play in the eighth.

San Francisco Giants May 22, 2013

POSTGAME NOTES: This may just be the beginning for Bumgarner, Harper

Giants Extra | San Jose Mercury News — Like most in their age group, Madison Bumgarner and Bryce Harper went hard on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in May. But this was no beer pong game in a backyard or run of touch football on the beach. The 20-year-old Harper and the 23-year-old Bumgarner are stars on two of the best teams in the [...]

San Francisco Giants May 22, 2013

Game 47: Nats at Giants

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Associated PressThe Nats try to salvage one win at AT&T; Park this afternoon.So, to recap for anyone who hasn't been paying attention over the last 10 days: Bryce Harper nearly decapitated himself crashing into the fence in L.A., Ross Detwiler and Wilson Ramos got hurt in the same (with Ramos landing on the DL and Detwiler forced to miss at least one start), Jayson Werth suffered a setback in his attempted return from the DL, Ryan Mattheus broke his hand punching his locker in San Diego, Rafael Soriano blew two saves and called out Harper for contributing to the second one and Yunesky Maya gav...

Washington Nationals May 22, 2013

Latest Washington Nationals Rumors & News

  • Ross Detwiler cleared to start on Tuesday Washington Post
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  • Instant analysis: Nats 5, Phillies 2 Nats Insider | CSN Washington

Bryce Harper Photos

  • Young At Heart: Phils pull out big win in Washington
    WASHINGTON — Delmon Young was standing on the bag when he saw Bryce Harper’s throw coming in behind him.
  • A fan, center, is taken out of the stands after being hit by a foul ball off the bat of Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    A fan, center, is taken out of the stands after being hit by a foul ball off the bat of Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • Learning from his mistakes
    USA Today Sports ImagesBryce Harper clubbed his 12th homer of the season during yesterday's win.Contrary to the mythology that has been constructed around him, Bryce Harper actually is human. He has flaws as a baseball player. And he even makes mistakes every once in a while.Here's the thing, though, about Harper and those mistakes: When he does make one, he learns his lesson and inevitably gets it right the next time around.We've seen it throughout his brief tenure with the Nationals, and we certainly saw it multiple times during a just-completed, 10-game road trip during which Harper experie...
  • Desmond lifts Nationals over Giants in 10 innings The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Desmond lifts Nationals over Giants in 10 innings The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, scores behind San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, scores behind San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, scores behind San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond The Associated Press
    Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper celebrates after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the 10th inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Francisco. Harper scored on a hit by Nationals' Ian Desmond. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
  • Game 47: Nats at Giants
    Associated PressThe Nats try to salvage one win at AT&T; Park this afternoon.So, to recap for anyone who hasn't been paying attention over the last 10 days: Bryce Harper nearly decapitated himself crashing into the fence in L.A., Ross Detwiler and Wilson Ramos got hurt in the same (with Ramos landing on the DL and Detwiler forced to miss at least one start), Jayson Werth suffered a setback in his attempted return from the DL, Ryan Mattheus broke his hand punching his locker in San Diego, Rafael Soriano blew two saves and called out Harper for contributing to the second one and Yunesky Maya gav...