The Nationals loaded up on pitchers and are betting their season on those arms
Washington has 29 pitchers in spring training and dreams of a deep postseason run.
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Spring Training Minute — Feb. 17
Welcome to the Spring Training Minute! Check back at the end of each day for a daily glimpse and what’s happening in West Palm Beach as…
Which pitchers are ready to conquer the competition in 2019?
A slightly different way of ranking pitchers reveals a handful of pitchers who should be much better this year than last (and some that may be worse).
Kyle Barraclough doesn’t know his role yet. He’s not alone in the Nationals’ bullpen.
Barraclough came to the Nationals in a trade with the Marlins this past November.
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The #Nats roster formation just got clearer!
It was a year ago that Howie Kendrick re-signed with the Nationals on a two-year deal. Sometimes life kicks you in the shin, and in Kendrick’s case it bit him in his right Achilles tendon early last season. There was … Continue reading →
Washington Nationals: Amid all the uncertainty, Adam Eaton fully focused
The Bryce Harper cloud continues to loom over the Washington Nationals. However, the man he may replace, Adam Eaton, remains as fully focused as ever. You ...
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First workout schedule, plus uniform number changes - Nationals Pastime
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - After Wednesday’s soft landing start to spring training, camp really opens for business this morning. Pitchers and catchers reported for ...
Sean Doolittle, Nationals’ bullpen cart champion, wants a say in its next driver
“If they’re going to be driving me and my friends around, I would like to at least have some input,” says the veteran closer, the only Nationals pitcher to use the cart last season.
Washington Nationals: Coaching staff needs to flip the script early this year
After a poor season in 2018, the Washington Nationals coaching staff rightly drew criticism. Now heading into 2019, they need to flip the script early. The...
Three roster battles to watch during Nationals spring training
The Nationals will be looking to solidify their fifth starter, bullpen and center field situations in time for the start of the season.
Washington Nationals: Matt Grace the unsung hero of the bullpen
This time last year, Matt Grace still had work to do to secure his spot in the Washington Nationals bullpen. Now, he's the team's most underrated pitcher. ...
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'Pen provides most room for roster opportunity
WASHINGTON -- There is not a lot of wiggle room on the Nationals roster as the team prepares to head to West Palm Beach, Fla., this week for the start of Spring Training, which makes forecasting the 25-man roster an easier task. There will be a few...