Nats Continue To Trim Roster
With spring training wrapping up this month and Opening Day just two weeks away, the Nationals continue to trim their roster towards the 25-man opening day limit. The Nationals now have 33 players in camp.
Six players have been optioned to Syracuse, two re-assigned to minor league camp and veteran catcher Chris Snyder was released.
Syracuse
Ryan Perry-...
Nats Links: Gio to the World Baseball Classic
Team USA announced that Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez has been added to the World Baseball Classic roster. The Classic begins March 2 and we will keep you updated on Nats players that are in the Classic.
The World Baseball Classic begins March 2 and will involve 16 teams from 4 continents. The United States will compete in Pool D against Mexico, Italy,...
NatsFest This Saturday
NatsFest will take place Saturday, January 26 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Washington Convention Center.
More than 25 Nationals players and prospects are expected to attend the fun-filled baseball festival, including but not limited to*: Corey Brown, Tyler Clippard, Ian Desmond, Ross Detwiler, Danny Espinosa, Christian Garcia, Gio Gonzalez, Brian Goodwin, Bryce Harper,...
2012 Player-By-Player Wrap Up: Corey Brown
Throughout the offseason, The Nats Blog will look back at every player’s 2012 season to summarize and analyze his performance, and we’ll look ahead to his possible role in 2013. We’ll go from #1 Steve Lombardozzi all the way to #63 Henry Rodriguez with about two posts per week until Spring Training. Enjoy.
Outfielder Corey Brown was one of the reasons...
Nats Almost Make Miraculous Comeback And Umpires Make The News Again
The second game of tonight’s doubleheader between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers shows exactly why you should never leave a game early and why the Nats are in the position to clinch a playoff birth any day now. It was a rough start and almost an outstanding finish at Nats Park with a crowd that got quite a show in the late innings by the Nats offense...
Nationals 7, Marlins 6(10)
Pinch hitter Corey Brown's single drove in Ian Desmond with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins.
After Adam LaRoche singled off Chad Guadin (3-2) to open the inning, Desmond singled him to third and Danny Espinosa was intentionally walked to load the bases. With the infield in, Kurt...
Top Play: Rosin bag hit to avoid double play
Norichika Aoki received a little help from the rosin bag behind the mound on Saturday night, allowing the Brewer outfielder to avoid an inning ending double play against the Nationals.
The 30 year old rookie from Hyuga City, Japan would have grounding into an inning ending double play had the ball not struck the bag.
The Nationals wen on to win the game 4-1, as rookie center fielder...
Jordan Zimmermann, Homecoming King
"They were out in the parking lot tailgating since 3 today so I'm sure they're all feeling pretty good right now."(Jordan Zimmermann, via Washington Times, 7/29/2012)
Nationals 4, Brewers 1: Jordan Zimmermann wins in first big league start in his home state of Wisconsin, 3 hour drive from his home town of Auburndale (population ~700).
Apparently...
Nationals 4, Brewers 1
Wisconsin-native Jordan Zimmerman pitched his first game against Milwaukee, and his teammates hit three home runs in the Washington Nationals' 4-1 victory over the Brewers on Saturday night.
Zimmerman (8-6) struck out six and gave up five hits in six innings. He was born in Auburndale and played at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Tyler Clippard pitched the ninth...
Ian Desmond Headed To DL, Corey Brown Likely To Replace
There was some huge, bad news after a nice series win for the Washington Nationals, as Ian Desmond is headed to the 15-day disabled list. Desmond had been nursing an oblique injury, but after an MRI, it became apparent that Desmond had a tear in his oblique, according to manager Davey Johnson in his post-game press conference.
With the loss of Desmond, Danny Espinosa will take over...
Eh-dwin!
(Edwin Jackson seen here shaking his head 'no' to Davey Johnson as he walked off the mound at the end of the 8th inning. Screencap via MASN/TV.)
"Edwin Jackson pitched one heck of a ball game...he was shaking his head at me. I thought that meant he was done after eight, I had my bullpen ready. He came in and said no, I want to go, I want to finish this...
Nationals activate Morse for season debut
Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Morse has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, the team announced Friday. To make room on the roster, the Nationals optioned outfielder Corey Brown to Class AAA Syracuse. Morse, 30, has missed the Nationals' first 50 games with latissimus dorsi strain. He batted .381 with one homer and five RBIs in seven minor-league games...
Marlins try to cap May surge with Nats sweep
Tune into FOX Sports Florida at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals.
After battering the pitching of one division rival, the Washington Nationals have had little luck at the plate in their first two games against the Miami Marlins.
Given their history against Josh Johnson, it seems they could have another tough time in the series finale.
Johnson...
Nationals PH Tracy goes on DL with groin injury
Washington Nationals infielder Chad Tracy, who leads the major leagues with nine pinch-hit RBIs, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury.
The Nationals selected the contract of outfielder Corey Brown from Triple-A Syracuse, and he joined them for Monday's game at Miami.
Tracy was hurt Saturday against Atlanta, and he's scheduled to undergo an MRI...
Minor League Update - Players to Watch
Here’s a look at how some of the prospects are doing down in the minor leagues. You should be watching this closer as the calendar turns to June as teams will start calling guys up knowing they are more likely to avoid the dreaded ‘Super Two’ status. The call-up date for some of these guys seems to be very close while others will have to wait it out. International League...
Re-Evaluating the Josh Willingham Trade
Ever since Mike Rizzo’s promotion to the General Manager position for the Washington Nationals, he has built a reputation as one of the most aggressive managers in the major leagues. From signing almost every top draft pick to pursuing tons of big name free agents, Rizzo has made it his mission to bring Washington, DC their first World Series championship. In doing so, he has...
Tigers, Nationals tie in 10 innings
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit allowed home runs after Justin Verlander scattered three hits over four innings and a Washington Nationals split squad tied the Detroit Tigers in a game that ended 5-5 after 10 innings Saturday.
Corey Brown and Andres Blanco homered off Tiger closer Jose Valverde and setup man Joaquin.
Benoit to lift the Nationals into a 5...
Nationals 5, Tigers 5(10)
Jose Valverde and Joaquin Benoit allowed home runs after Justin Verlander scattered three hits over four innings and a Washington Nationals split squad tied the Detroit Tigers in a game that ended 5-5 after 10 innings Saturday.
Corey Brown and Andres Blanco homered off Tiger closer Jose Valverde and setup man Joaquin
Benoit to lift the Nationals into a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning...
Nats lose Kimball to Toronto, outright Brown
The Nationals made a pair of minor moves on Wednesday, losing right-handed reliever Cole Kimball -- who had been placed on waivers -- to the Blue Jays and outrighting outfielder Corey Brown to Triple-A Syracuse.
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