Archives for April 2022

Lauren Roberts/Salisbury Daily Times / USA TODAY NETWORK Nationals struggle, but encouraging news down on the farm on opening weekend for three affiliates … WASHINGTON – It was a rough weekend for the Nationals, as their lack of starting pitching was exposed against the New York Mets while losing three of four games. The news was more encouraging down on the farm as … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Minor League Update: Major events in the minors

Highlights from Davey Martinez’s press availability over the weekend... All The HBPs: With both Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor hit up high (though luckily neither of them was seriously injured) for two of the five hit-by-pitches in the first three games, New York’s Mets were understandably upset with the Washington Nationals, and some of their pitchers’ lack of … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez on all the HBPs; Aníbal Sánchez & his stiff neck + more…

Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Despite a poor series against the Mets, the Nationals hope they can take the momentum from a win in the series finale to Atlanta... For three games to start the 2022 season, it was pretty dismal for the Washington Nationals as they dropped the first three against the New York Mets at Nationals Park. It looked like the series finale might … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Series Preview: First look at the defending champion Atlanta Braves

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Davey Martinez and his club try to get of to a good start in tonight’s series opener in Atlanta... Following 5-1, 7-3, and 5-0 losses in the first three games of the season, the Washington Nationals, sparked by Nelson Cruz’s first home run of the year, and 450th career homer, beat the New York Mets in the series finale. Cruz, the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ lineup for the 1st of 3 with the Braves in Atlanta…