Tag: Washington Nationals

Nationals trade Kurt Suzuki back to Oakland

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Oakland, CA (Sports Network) – The Oakland Athletics made a trade with the Washington Nationals on Friday to bring their former catcher, Kurt Suzuki, back to the team. The A’s also got cash considerations from the Nationals in exchange for […]

Nats activated Ohlendorf for Wednesday start

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Ross Ohlendorf will return to the Washington Nationals’ starting rotation for Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, with the team activating the right-hander from the 15-day disabled list. Ohlendorf has been sidelined since July 31 […]

Cubs send DeJesus to Nats

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Cubs have traded outfielder David DeJesus to the Washington Nationals for a player to be named later. DeJesus, 33, hit .250 with six homers, 19 doubles and 27 RBI over 84 games this […]

Nationals send P Jordan to DL

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Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) – Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Taylor Jordan was placed on the 15-day disabled Saturday, less than 24 hours after throwing six solid innings in a no-decision against the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals officially termed Jordan’s injury […]

Rounding Third: We have a scapegoat in D.C.

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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – Washington, D.C. is notorious for placing blame anywhere other than where it actually lies. Those in the government, though, apparently don’t have the scapegoat market covered in our nation’s capital as that way of thinking […]

Werth named NL Player of the Month for July

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New York, NY (Sports Network) – Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has been voted the National League Player of the Month for July. Werth hit .367 with 22 RBI and 17 runs scored over the course of the month. The […]

Nats’ Ohlendorf lands on DL

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Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals placed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. Ohlendorf is 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA in two starts and eight relief appearances for the Nationals this […]

Nationals give GM Rizzo new deal, promotion

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals have awarded general manager Mike Rizzo with a new long-term contract and promoted him to the added position of president of baseball operations. The Nationals, who didn’t play Thursday, didn’t have the […]

Schu to replace Eckstein as Nationals’ hitting coach

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Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Washington Nationals have fired hitting coach Rick Eckstein, replacing him with Rick Schu. The Nationals have struggled offensively this season, entering Monday tied for 28th in runs (362) and ranking 27th with a .240 […]

Nats P Zimmermann to miss All-Star Game

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Miami, FL (Sports Network) – Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will miss the 2013 All-Star Game due to neck tightness. Zimmermann had an MRI on Friday that revealed an issue with some soft tissues in his neck, a day after […]