Juan Soto homered in the 1st to give the Nats an early 1-0 lead. For five innings, LHP Patrick Corbin (4IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 4k) and newly signed RHP Steve Cishek (1IP, 1H, 0R, BB, 0K) conspired combined to shut down the Marlins. Alas, Kyle Finnegan was not in on the gameplan as Miami got …
This probably seems too soon, but with an accelerated timeline, it’s probably about right. Yesterday, the Nats announced a series of options and cuts to trim down the major-league camp roster. OPTIONED TO AAA ● OF Yasel Antuna ● RHP Gabe Klobosits ● LHP Evan Lee ● LHP Seth Romero REASSIGNED TO MINOR-LEAGUE CAMP ● RHP Alberto Baldonado ● SS Jackson …
A three-run double erased an early 2-0 lead in the 5th as the Cards handed the Nats their third loss in four spring training games, 7-3. Erick Fedde, one of 17 or so candidates for Washington’s #4 or #5 spot in the rotation, got the start and tossed two scoreless innings. He gave up two …
For the third straight year, MLB released its Top 30 list for the Washington Nationals in the midst of spring training. Unlike years past, there are some stark differences between MLB’s and BA’s Top 30’s, though some of it is because MLB uses the rookie standard for… wait for it… MLB while BA ignores service …
The third time was the charm as the Nats got two in the 8th to edge the Astros, 3-2 and win their first Grapefruit League game of 2022. TBD was a late scratch, with Aníbal Sánchez getting the nod for Washington. The free agent, one of several in camp from the 2019 World Series team, …
Three first-inning homers were more than enough to put the Nats away as they lost again, 6-2 to the Mets. Josiah Gray gave up four runs on those three dingers and four hits total over his inning and 2/3rds. He walked none and struck out two. The regulars once again needed the help of an …
The Nats picked up where they left off in October, giving up two homers and struggling to score in an 8-3 loss to the Marlins. Josh Rogers got the start and served up the first longball in the second of his two innings pitched for the “L.” Recently signed FA Erasmo Ramírez (and former Tiger) …
Ordinarily, this about the time that I stop the charade of covering spring training. Instead, thanks to the owners, we’re just beginning. As it’s been for quite some time now, there’s not much drama in terms of prospects. Sure, some folks (*cough* Baseball America *cough*) want so desperately to include Luis García in that mix, …
Sorry I’m a little late with this; had to go to the dentist yesterday morning. For those of you who don’t do that regularly, well, you know the drill… Baseball America put out its first transaction post in three weeks, from which we’ve learned the Nats have made some minor-league signs: RHP Carl Edwards RHP …
While most people are celebrating the reported end of the MLB lockout, a more careful reading of the details reveals a key—and unresolved—point: whither the International Draft? The next generation, after all, is what we’re focused on here. And the MLBPA’s track record is not good when it comes to looking out for the players …