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Lucas Giolito, MLB’s Top Prospect Has Debut Shortened by Rain
Lucas Giolito, the top prospect in Major League Baseball, had his pitching debut in the big leagues shortened by rain. The Washington Nationals right-hander was leading 1-0 during the fourth inning when rain delayed the game. He did... More of this article »
Bryce Harper, Two More Home Runs To Continue Hot Streak
With the amount of expectations built upon them, the month of April was exactly the kind of start to the season that the Washington Nationals wanted to avoid. Even with eight wins in their last ten contest, Washington still finds themselves... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sign Max Scherzer, Trades Coming?
The Washington Nationals have signed Max Scherzer to a seven year deal worth more than $180 million reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Scherzer lingered on the free agent market long after other top free agents had signed. However,... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Acquire Yunel Escobar from Oakland A’s
The Oakland Athletics busy offseason continues. Today they sent shortstop Yunel Escobar to the Washington Nationals. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported the deal and speculates that relief pitcher Tyler Clippard will be going to the... More of this article »
Rays Deal Wil Myers in Blockbuster Trade with Padres, Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays sent outfielder Wil Myers to the San Diego Padres as part of a three team trade that involved 11 players. Myers heads to San Diego as the centerpiece of the trade. San Diego also receives young minor league arms... More of this article »
Jordan Zimmermann Fires No-Hitter in Washington Nationals Season Finale
The Washington Nationals ended the regular season with a bang, as Jordan Zimmermann threw his first career no-hitter against the Miami Marlins. Zimmermann faced just one batter over the minimum, as he fanned 10 in a 1-0 victory.... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Lineup Makes Them Favorites in the NL
Despite some injury-fueled early season struggles, the Washington Nationals are sitting pretty. With a 91-64 record, they own the best record in the NL, and will rest their starters as they head into the postseason, where they will... More of this article »
Jordan Zimmermann Having Career Year in Loaded Nats Rotation
The Washington Nationals starting pitchers have had a remarkable year. Their 14.5 fWAR leads the National League. Stephen Strasburg is among the league leaders in strikeout rate, Tanner Roark has a sub 3.00 ERA, Doug Fister has accumulated... More of this article »
Anthony Rendon Key to Washington Nationals Success
Thanks in large part to a catastrophic slide by the Atlanta Braves, the Washington Nationals own a five game edge in the National League East. Their odds of winning the division sit at 94 percent, and they have the best World Series... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Send Asdrubal Cabrera to Nationals
The Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals agreed on a deal that will send infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and cash from the Indians in exchange for minor-league shortstop Zach Walters. Cabrera, 28, is batting .246/.305/.386 (96 OPS+)... More of this article »
Rays Rumors – Ben Zobrist Trade Possibilities
2014 has been a disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they currently own the worst record in the major leagues. The Rays have several attractive trade chips on their roster, one of which is the versatile second baseman Ben... More of this article »
Nationals Stephen Strasburg Racking up Strikeouts
The Washington Nationals rotation is piling up strikeouts at a historic rate, and Stephen Strasburg is leading the pack. Through his first seven starts the right-hander is fanning hitters at a 33.3 percent rate, which is the second... More of this article »
Gio Gonzalez, Nationals Rack up Strikeouts in Win over Mets
After their pitching staff tallied 18 strikeouts in an Opening Day win over the New York Mets, the Washington Nationals managed 13 strikeouts in a 5-1 victory, shutting out the Mets over the last eight innings. Stephen Strasburg... More of this article »
Nationals Sign Luis Ayala to Minor League Deal
The Washington Nationals have signed veteran reliever Luis Ayala to a minor league deal, reports Andrew Rickli of SportsReelBoston. The 36 year old Ayala spent most of last season with the Atlanta Braves after being traded from... More of this article »
MLB News: Seven Extension Candidates Before Season Starts
With Spring Training mercifully around the corner, it’s that time of the year when teams start negotiating contract extensions. Clayton Kershaw started off the extension season with a deal that guarantees him $215 million, and... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Will Again Lead Loaded Nationals Rotation
The Washington Nationals had a disappointing 2013 season. After winning a major-league best 98 games in 2012, they missed out on the playoffs. Late season surge notwithstanding, they finished 86-76, ten games back of the Atlanta... More of this article »
Carroll, Nix, Francoeur, Slowey, Minor Moves Roundup
Jamey Carroll, Jayson Nix, Jeff Francoeur and Kevin Slowey recently signed minor league deals. Slowey, a 29 year-old right-hander, signed with the Miami Marlins. He threw 92 innings for the Marlins in 2013, posting an ERA of... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Sign Nate McLouth to Two-year Deal
The Washington Nationals signed veteran outfielder Nate McLouth to a two-year deal worth $10.8 million with a third-year option. Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reported the deal. McLouth revitalized his career with the Baltimore... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Swindle Detroit Tigers, Grab Doug Fister
The Washington Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Doug Fister from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infielder Steve Lombardozzi, lefty reliever Ian Krol, and pitching prospect Robbie Ray. The deal was originally reported... More of this article »