Tag: Washington Nationals

Nationals reach deal with McLouth

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Baltimore, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – Nate McLouth will have a new address next season, though it won’t be far from his old one. The former Baltimore Orioles outfielder has agreed to a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals, the Baltimore Sun […]

Nats acquire Fister from Tigers

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals have added another strong arm to an already solid rotation, acquiring Doug Fister from the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The Nationals sent infielder Steve Lombardozzi and a pair of 22-year-old left- handers, Ian […]

A’s acquire Abad from Nationals

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics acquired pitcher Fernando Abad from the Washington Nationals in exchange for outfielder John Wooten on Monday. The left-hander was 0-3 for the Nationals last season with a 3.35 ERA in 39 relief […]

Nationals sign Young, Alfaro to minor league deals

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Washington Nationals signed pitchers Chris Young and Gabriel Alfaro to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. This past season, Young spent all his time in the minors due to injuries. He went 1-2 […]

Nationals officially name Matt Williams manager

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Williams officially became the new manager of the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The Nationals gave Williams a multi-year contract. A five-time All-Star and former Arizona Diamondbacks coach, Williams replaces Davey Johnson, who retired following the […]

Nats’ Strasburg, Harper undergo surgeries

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Three prominent Washington Nationals players had successful surgeries during the past week, the team’s official website reported Saturday. Ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg had an arthroscopic procedure to remove bone chips from his right elbow Friday in […]

Matt Williams to become new Nationals manager

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Matt Williams will reportedly be the new manager of the Washington Nationals. Fox Sports and the Washington Post have reported that Williams is the choice to replace Davey Johnson, who retired following the 2013 season. Williams, […]

Strasburg scratched, Nats send Ohlendorf to the hill

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals scratched ace Stephen Strasburg from his scheduled start on Friday and will instead send right-hander Ross Ohlendorf to the mound. Strasburg apparently felt soreness on Thursday while experimenting with a new pitch. […]

Nats recall Solano, Cedeno

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Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals have recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano and pitcher Xavier Cedeno from Triple-A Syracuse. Solano hit .167 with two RBI in 16 games this season for Washington. The 28- year-old has played in […]

Rays acquire DeJesus from Nationals

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St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) – Outfielder David DeJesus’ time with the Washington Nationals was short-lived. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired DeJesus from the Nationals on Friday in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. DeJesus had […]