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Nationals activate RHP Jordan Weems, recall SS Jose Tena
The Washington Nationals activated right-hander Jordan Weems from the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled shortstop Jose Tena from Triple-A Rochester.,In corresponding moves, third baseman Trey Lipscomb and right-hander Joan Adon were optioned to Rochester.,Weems, 31, has been out since July 2...
Nationals turn away Angels with walk-off win in 10th
Alex Call's one-out RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the host Washington Nationals to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.,With Angels left-hander Matt Moore (5-3) on the mound to start the 10th, the Nationals' Nasim Nunez bunted automatic runner Jacob Young t...
Giants hope power surge continues vs. Nationals
For the second time in three days in Washington, the San Francisco Giants will have the chance to move above .500 and inch closer to contention for a National League wild-card spot.,The Giants haven't had a winning record since May 29, but after taking nine of their past 12, they are on the brink as...
MLB Trade Deadline Sellers Won This Year's Baseball Trade Frenzy
It's never fun watching your team shell out their best players in exchange for prospects that you've never heard of. But these four sellers won the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline....
Mets, Nationals begin 3-game series in search of spark
The New York Mets' momentum stalled with losses in the final two games of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals last week.,But the consecutive wins didn't provide a much-needed boost for the Nationals.,A pair of teams seeking a spark will meet on Tuesday night, when the Mets host the N...
Fresh off comeback win, Nationals seek series split vs. Mets
For the Washington Nationals, an 11:05 a.m. first pitch Thursday provides an immediate opportunity to build off an exciting comeback win.,For the New York Mets, the quick turnaround moves them one game closer to getting back Edwin Diaz and their bullpen finally becoming whole again.,The Nationals wi...
Nationals request release waivers on veteran OF Eddie Rosario
The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment Monday.,The move to DFA Rosario was made to get outfield prospect James Woods on the active roster.,Rosario, 32, had seven home runs with 26 RBIs i...
After holding on for thrilling win, Mets oppose Nats again
The second half of the season for the New York Mets began in a familiarly chaotic fashion Monday night, but they still came away victorious in their 82nd game of the year.,The Mets will look to climb over .500 Tuesday night, when they visit the Washington Nationals in the second game of a four-game ...
Nationals call up OF James Wood to make debut
The Washington Nationals called up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut on Monday.,Wood, 21, is ranked as the league's No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and has been tearing the cover off the ball this season at Triple-A Rochester.,He is batting .353 with a 1.058 OPS in 5...
Nationals' top prospect expected to debut in series opener vs. Mets
The New York Mets surged into contention in June thanks to a pair of fresh faces.,Beginning Monday night, the Washington Nationals hope a new addition can provide a similar impact.,Top prospect James Wood is expected to make his major league debut Monday night, when the Nationals host the Mets in th...
Report: Nats preparing to promote OF James Wood
The Washington Nationals plan to call up outfield prospect James Wood to make his major league debut Monday, 106.7 The Fan reported Friday.,Wood, 21, is ranked as the league's No. 3 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and is tearing the cover off the ball this season at Triple-A Rochester.,He entered F...
Resurgent Rays set to put winning ways up against Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays have reached the halfway point of the 2024 campaign, and while it has taken some time, good times finally appear to be ahead.,Manager Kevin Cash's squad begins its serious second-half push for a sixth straight postseason berth Friday night, hosting the Washington Nationals in the ...
Padres send surging Matt Waldron to take on Nationals
The first San Diego Padres starter to deliver five straight quality starts this year isn't an obvious choice.,It's not Yu Darvish, their Opening Day pitcher. It's not Joe Musgrove, owner of the franchise's only no-hitter. It's not even Dylan Cease, who was pitching at an All-Star level for the first...
Nationals hope latest young arm up to task vs. Rockies
The Stephen Strasburg era in Washington ended at the beginning of this season, but now the Nationals have another young pitcher to take his place.,And he looks like he's ready for the role after just three major league starts.,DJ Herz struck out 13 Miami batters to earn his first win on Saturday and...
Eyeing return to .500, Diamondbacks take on Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to reach .500 for the first time since mid-April when they play the second of three games against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.,Arizona defeated the Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night to move into the third wild-card spot in the National League.,"I'm proud ...
After eventful series opener, Nats seek more success vs. Marlins
If the Washington Nationals can overcome a scrum between their starting pitcher and third baseman, they should be able to brush aside just about anything.,The Nationals will try for their second straight win over the visiting Miami Marlins when the teams meet in the second game of a three-game serie...
Nationals surge into road series against Tigers
The Washington Nationals had their most satisfying weekend of the season, taking the last three games of a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves.,Up next for the Nationals is to step outside the National League and visit the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, which begins Tuesday night.,I...
Charlie Morton, Braves look to solve Nationals
Atlanta right-hander Charlie Morton will be looking for a measure of revenge when the Braves visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,Morton (3-2, 3.88 ERA) faced the Nationals in Atlanta on May 27 and it did not go well. In his worst outing of the season, Morton allowed eight runs on 12 hits in ...
Mets look to turn it around, start series vs. Nationals
The slumping New York Mets hit the road to face the resilient Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,After a players-only meeting led to two quick wins, the Mets reverted to their recent form and dropped the final two games of a four-game series against the Arizona Diam...
Nationals request release waivers on OF Victor Robles
The Washington Nationals officially requested unconditional release waivers on outfielder Victor Robles after he was designated for assignment on Monday. ,Robles, who turned 27 last week, was batting just .120 with three runs and four stolen bases in 14 games this season.,He hit .299 in 36 games las...