ROSS DETWILER RUMORS

Death, taxes, and the Marlins beating the Nationals

(Dear Davey Johnson, Please stop pitching to Giancarlo Stanton. Sincerely, NatsTown. Screencap via MASN) "We hit a hot team at the wrong time. We’re still in first place. We have to go out there Friday and say: We’re still in first place. We’re still the team to beat." (Ross Detwiler, via Washington Post, 5/31/2012) Marlins 5, Nationals 3: Johnson beats...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  7 hours ago
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It’s Time To Believe In The Nationals After Series Win Against Braves

The Washington Nationals had a lot to prove going into this weekend’s series against the Atlanta Braves. They’ve been competing with the Braves for first place in the NL East all season, and the Nats finally had a chance to make a statement. They’ve done that in this series. Ross Detwiler had a rough outing in his start on Friday, giving up three earned and just 4.1 innings...
Via The Nats Blog  |  4 days ago
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For the Birds

"I mean, give up six in five innings? That's awful." (Ross Detwiler, via Nats Insider, 5/20/2012) Orioles 6, Nationals 5: In front of second largest crowd in Nationals park history, Nats rally but can't dig all the way out of a 6-run hole dug by Ross Detwiler. "Awful" Ross: 5 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 1 BB, 2 HR. Paging Chien-Ming Wang? Send in the...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  11 days ago
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Daily Notes, With No Little Attention to Ross Detwiler

Table of Contents Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Daily Notes. 1. Featured Game: Arizona at Washington, 19:05 ET 2. Other Notable Games (Including MLB.TV Free Game) 3. Today’s Complete Schedule 4. Crowdsourcing Broadcasters: Atlanta Radio Featured Game: Arizona at Washington, 19:05 ET Regarding a Question the Reader Might’ve Asked A question...
Via Fangraphs  |  28 days ago
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Trend or Mirage: Ross Detwiler

A popular preseason dark horse to win one of the National League Wild Card slots was the Washington Nationals. So far, they've look the part, and a big reason for that has been their pitching. Their starters have the best ERA in all of Major League baseball at 1.82, the next closest team is the St. Louis Cardinals at 2.63. Their ERA is supported by the best FIP and xFIP in...
Via Fantasy Baseball 365  |  April 24, 2012
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Ross Detwiler vs. Chien-Ming Wang: A Looming Decision

The Washington Nationals pitching rotation is certainly not in need of any help at the moment. All five Nats starters have WHIPs under 0.95, all starters are in the Top 16 in FIP in the NL, and Stephen Strasburg has the highest Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the National League. The rotation has a combined 1.82 ERA, oh, and the Nats are 12-4. It’s been a ridiculously good start...
Via The Nats Blog  |  April 24, 2012
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Detwiler And Ankiel Power Washington To 2-0 Win Over Marlins

Behind the arm of Ross Detwiler and the bat of Rick Ankiel, the Washington Nationals gutted out a 2-0 victory last night over the Miami Marlins. The victory helped the club improve to 11-4 to stay 1.5 games ahead of the Atlanta Braves for first place in the NL East. Detwiler earned his second win on the season with a stellar six inning, three hit performance in which he allowed...
Via The Nats Blog  |  April 21, 2012
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Detwiler Dazzles in Season Debut

The Nationals entered Tuesday’s game against the Mets coming off a ninth inning loss the previous night. Despite impressive outings by Stephen Strasburg and Jordan Zimmermann earlier in the season, a Nats starter hadn’t yet earned a win through four games. Ross Detwiler did his best to change that on Tuesday night. Entering the game as the team’s fifth starter, the storylines...
Via The Nats Blog  |  April 11, 2012
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Detwiler, Desmond help Nationals derail Mets

Ross Detwiler pitched five shutout innings and Ian Desmond hit a leadoff home run as the Washington Nationals dealt the New York Mets their first loss of the season with a 6-2 decision on Tuesday. The Mets, who entered the day as one of only four remaining unbeatens, were trying to start 5-0 for the first time since 1985. But they couldn’t generate any offense against Detwiler...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  April 10, 2012
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Michael Morse says he feels like Brad Pitt

(Ross Detwiler and Michael Morse in Taiwan. Screen cap via MLB.com) So Michael Morse and Ross Detwiler were out signing autographs for the adoring public on Wednesday; and here's Morse on the reaction he's getting from fans: "I feel like Brad Pitt or something." (Michael Morse, via MLB.com, 11/2/2011) And in case you're looking for video of Morse...
Via Nationals Enquirer  |  November 03, 2011
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