Nationals Journal | Washington Post 2 hours ago
Denard Span is walking a ton this month
For stretches of his Nationals tenure, Denard Span has been maligned for his declining on-base percentage atop the team’s lineup. His .327 on-base percentage last season was just below league average for a leadoff hitter, and had declined from previous seasons. This month, Span has made great strides to dispel those notions. He entered July […]
Washington Post 2 hours ago
Nats Journal: Denard Span is walking a ton this month
For stretches of his Nationals tenure, Denard Span has been maligned for his declining on-base percentage atop the team’s lineup. His .327 on-base percentage last season was just below league average for a leadoff hitter, and had declined from previous seasons. Read full article >>
Nationals Buzz | MASN Sports 3 hours ago
David Huzzard: The Nationals at the deadline and the other deadline
When it comes to the Nationals' front office as run by Mike Rizzo there are no leaks. Any rumors about the Nationals leading up to this trade deadline have been mere speculation. Danny Espinosa doesn't have an MLB quality bat...
Newark Star-Ledger 3 hours ago
MLB trade rumors: Nationals call Mets about Daniel Murphy
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that it's doubtful the Mets trade Murphy today.
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Washington Post 2 hours ago
DC Sports Bog: Bryce Harper leads the Nationals in TOOTBLANs this season
The Pittsburgh Pirates committed one of the most ridiculous, embarrassing and inexcusable baserunning blunders in baseball history on Wednesday when a walk that should’ve loaded the bases with one out instead resulted in an inning-ending double play. Read full article >>
Washington Post 3 hours ago
DC Sports Bog: Eric Byrnes says Tanner Roark is the Nationals’ ace
Tanner Roark has been a revelation for the Nationals this season. The 27-year-old leads Washington starters in wins (11) and WHIP (1.08), is second in ERA (2.74), and has gone seven innings while allowing one run in four consecutive starts after Wednesday’s win in Miami. Read full article >>
Nationals Buzz | MASN Sports 4 hours ago
Opposite dugout: Phillies aim to keep Nats on toes with top four starters slated to pitch
Opposite dugout: Phillies aim to keep Nats on toes during four-game series
Nationals Buzz | MASN Sports 5 hours ago
Rachel Levitin: Nats need to pay extra attention to NL East games down the stretch
It hasn't been an easy road trip for the Nationals. They're 4-4 against the Rockies, Reds and Marlins with one more game to be played before heading home on Thursday. The Nats have dropped two of three in Miami with...
Jason Butt / Washington Post 7 hours ago How the Nationals can pull ahead in the NL East
The Nationals and the Braves have been fighting for the NL East lead all season. But the Marlins and the Mets are still in striking distance if they can put together a run. Including the Nationals’ series against the Marlins, which ended Wednesday, Washington is in a stretch of five straight series against NL East opponents (with a makeup game against the Orioles wedged in on Monday). Here’s what the Nationals need to do in their upcoming matchups to take command of the division. Read full article >>
CSN Washington 16 hours ago
Nationals Stock Watch: Roark leading Nats' rotation
After a pair of quality outings this past week, Tanner Roark now leads the team in wins. That and more on this week's Stock Watch.
Dan Steinberg / Washington Post 18 hours ago DC Sports Bog: Nats introduce ‘Nats Plus’ program for half- and full-season ticket holders
The Nationals this week will announce a new membership program for all half- and full-season ticket holders, “Nats Plus,” meant to deepen the team’s connection with its biggest customers by providing increased access to players and coaches, exclusive on-field experiences and bigger discounts on concessions and retail items. Read full article >>
Washington Post 18 hours ago
Nats, O’s prepare for legal battle over rights fees, which worries privacy-conscious MLB
Throughout the bitter saga between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles over rights fees from the regional sports network they share, Major League Baseball wanted above all else to keep the issue out of a courtroom and away from public scrutiny. The latter objective has become impossible, and preventing litigation in a complicated, contentious case has become the priority. Read full article >>
CSN Washington 19 hours ago
Nationals get a big rally, then hang on for dear life
The Nationals produced a late rally, but then had to hang on for dear life to pull out a 4-3 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.
Nats Insider | CSN Washington 19 hours ago
A late rally, and then another late scare
MIAMI — There are days when a team can win a ballgame on the strengths of dominant starting pitching and a robust lineup that does some early damage. And then there are days when victory comes only via some late production in key spots and some key outs recorded by the back of the bullpen.…
MASN Sports 19 hours ago
Matt Williams on the 4-3 win over the Marlins - Byron Kerr
Williams weighs in on Storen's save, Soriano's status, Hairston in a pinch
Miami Herald 19 hours ago
Miami Marlins rally falls short against Nationals as win streak ends at 6
The Marlins opened the ninth inning Wednesday looking like they were ready to steal another game from the division-leading Washington Nationals.
Washington Post 21 hours ago
Tanner Roark throws seven strong innings but bullpen falters before Nats win, 4-3
MIAMI — Scott Hairston came to the plate in the top of the eighth inning of a tie game on Wednesday with little pressure. He would get only one at-bat as a pinch hitter, one of the most difficult jobs in baseball. It was his first in five days. The Washington Nationals had scored only one run over the past 21 innings. Read full article >>
