Rafael Soriano Rumors & News
- New York Yankees
- #29 | RP/CL BatsRThrowsR
- Height6-1
- Weight220
- Age32
- Experience 10 years
- Salary $11,000,000
- BirthplaceSan Jose, Dominican Republic
Burch Shows Improvement, But Huston is Streets Behind in Padres' Extra-Inning Loss
Gaslamp Ball — It was a hard fought game last night, but the Padres were unable to follow through in the end, dropping the second game against the Nationals and failing to tie up the series. After a thrilling 9th inning rally by San Diego against Rafael Soriano sent the game into extras, Huston Street gave up a two-out game-winning home run to pinch hitter Chad Tracy in the 10th inning. It was the sixth homer Street has allowed this season and third in his last three appearances. There were some silver linings in last night's loss. The Padres got on the board in the 1st inning thanks to an RBI single...
San Diego Padres May 18, 2013Rafael Soriano can't hang on to late lead
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano was unable to hang on to a late lead as he blew his second save of the season Friday night against the Padres.Soriano, who entered the game in the ninth with a two-run lead, surrendered a run-scoring single to Chase Headley and a run-single to Kyle Blanks that tied the game. Soriano, who also picked up the win, has allowed three runs and six hits over his last three innings of relief.
May 17, 2013Rafael Soriano unable to preserve tie
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano (0-1) permitted two hits and the game-winning run in the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Cubs Sunday. It was the first time Washington has lost a game Soriano has appeared in this season. The deciding run scored on a throwing error by catcher Kurt Suzuki. Soriano had not allowed a run since April 9, a span of 12 games, and has a 2.12 ERA.
May 12, 2013Rafael Soriano and his workload
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Rafael Soriano warmed up with one out in the ninth inning of Friday’s 7-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Manager Davey Johnson called down to the bullpen when Craig Stammen walked a batter and allowed a double with one out. … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals May 11, 2013Denard Span untucked Kurt Suzuki's shirt yesterday
The Nationals Enquirer — In the moments after the Nats' 5-4 win over the Tigers yesterday, a bunch of new Nationals players joined in on Rafael Soriano's ceremonial untucking-of-the-shirt routine: Drew Storen, Ryan Mattheus, Steve Lombardozzi, Kurt Suzuki, possibly Chad Tracy and Gio Gonzalez....
Washington Nationals May 10, 2013Revisiting the Rafael Soriano Signing
Citizens of Natstown — When the Nats signed Rafael Soriano it was met with mixed reaction. Stats don't back up the need for a lock down closer. When leading heading into the ninth baseball teams have a greater than 90% chance to win that game, and that is right around where the Nationals have been this season. The current MLB average win percentage with a lead heading into the ninth is 94.9% and the Nationals are at 94.7%. That misses quite a bit of the nuisances of the Nationals bullpen this season and why even as an overpay paying for the marginal wins Soriano has provided was worth it. Imagine the Nats bullpen ...
Washington Nationals May 10, 2013Nats win, even more Nats players untucked their shirts.
The Nationals Enquirer — Nats beat the Tigers 5-4 on Thursday, and Rafael Soriano's untucking-of-the-shir thing seems to be gaining traction in the Nats clubhouse. Drew Storen, Ryan Mattheus (above), Steve Lombardozzi, Kurt Suzuki, and possibly Chad Tracy and Gio (below) joined the Untuck...
Washington Nationals May 9, 2013Washington 5, Detroit 4: Nationals sweep 2-game series vs. Tigers
Detroit Free Press — The Tigers had one on and two out in the ninth inning, but Prince Fielder's blast to center off Nationals closer Rafael Soriano was caught at the warning track. And that left the Tigers with a 5-4 loss Thursday to the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Detroit Tigers May 9, 2013Rafael Soriano escapes on loud out
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals closer Rafael Soriano came a few feet from blowing it, but he saved his 12th game of the season Thursday against the Tigers. Soriano got the first two outs of the ninth easily, but hit a speed bump when faced with the heart of the lineup. Soriano allowed Miguel Cabrera to reach on a two-out single, and came five feet from blowing the save against Prince Fielder. Fielder drove a ball to the deepest part of the park, but center fielder Denard Span tracked the ball down for a loud out at the warning track to preserve a 5-4 win. Soriano has 12 saves in 13 opportunities, with a 2.25 ERA. ...
May 9, 2013Rafael Soriano continues to dominate
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals closer Rafael Soriano threw his 11th consecutive scoreless inning Wednesday, picking up his 11th save of the year in his team's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Since posting two straight two-run appearances in early April, Soriano has lowered his ERA to 2.40 and his WHIP to 0.87 this season.
May 9, 2013New closer Rafael Soriano feels at home with the Nationals
Washington Post — Out in the Washington Nationals’ bullpen, Rafael Soriano throws his warmup pitches softly, except the last one, which he fires as hard as he can. He spins on one foot, walks to the gate and jogs from the outfield to the middle of the diamond. He speaks into his hat and writes in the dirt with his finger. He does not share those words; not even his mother knows, he said. Soriano, finally, climbs to the rubber and faces the hitter, his face placid, his temperament ice cold. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals May 8, 2013Jayson Werth joins 'the untuck team'
Washington Post — Jayson Werth emerged from the Nationals' dugout Saturday afternoon with his shirttail hanging out, almost down to his knees, in tribute to closer Rafael Soriano. After each save, Soriano ritually untucks his shirt, the sign that his workday is done. Ian Desmond became the first National to mimic him earlier this year, and Werth joined him yesterday. Read full article >>
Washington Nationals May 5, 2013Jayson Werth joins ‘the untuck team’
Nationals Journal | Washington Post — Jayson Werth emerged from the Nationals‘ dugout Saturday afternoon with his shirttail hanging out, almost down to his knees, in tribute to closer Rafael Soriano. After each save, Soriano ritually untucks his shirt, the sign that his workday is done. … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals May 5, 2013Nats win today, Jayson Werth untucks his shirt
The Nationals Enquirer — Jayson Werth may be sitting out all weekend because of his sore hammy, but he got in on the ceremonial untucking of the shirt action on Saturday after Rafael Soriano nailed down the save. First Ian Desmond, then F.P. and...
Washington Nationals May 4, 2013Rafael Soriano picks up 10th save
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Nationals closer Rafael Soriano entered Saturday's contest against the Pirates in the ninth inning with a one-run advantage.The right-hander only needed 12 pitches, despite allowing a single to Russell Martin, to make it out of the frame unscathed. Soriano struck out one and secured his 10th save in a 5-4 victory. Soriano has struck out eight and has not allowed a run in his last nine innings. He has a 2.77 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP through his first 13 appearances.
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