Deni Avdija has become a dogged defender for the Wizards, but his long-term future in the league hinges on improving his shooting, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. Avdija has only made 31.6% of his 3-point tries during his first two seasons. Robbins polled several anonymous scouts to gauge the former lottery pick’s strengths and weaknesses. … [Read more...] about Robbins: Deni Avdija Must Improve Shooting
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Washington Nationals’ lineup for 2nd of 3 with the Chicago Cubs in D.C.
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Davey Martinez and Co. try for two in a row over the Cubs. CJ Abrams went 1 for 4 with a K in his debut for the Washington Nationals in D.C. last night, but the 21-year-old who was acquired from the San Diego Padres in the Juan Soto/Josh Bell trade at the deadline, made a strong impression on his new manager. “I was watching his … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ lineup for 2nd of 3 with the Chicago Cubs in D.C.
Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs: GameThread 118 of 162
Washington and Chicago play the second game of their 3-game series in D.C. at 7:05 PM ET with Patrick Corbin going for the Nationals against Cubs’ lefty Justin Steele. FOLLOW: MASN 2; 106.7 the FAN in D.C. Next Game Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs August 16, 2022 7:05 PM ETNationals Park Patrick Corbin vs Justin Steele WEATHER: Cloudy, 72° • D.C. Starting Lineup: 1. … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals vs Chicago Cubs: GameThread 118 of 162
Washington Nationals battle back, but lose in extras, 7-5 to Chicago Cubs…
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The free runner on second in extras after a rally from a 4-0 deficit just makes us hate the extra innings rule even more... Corbin’s Back: With six earned runs allowed in 2⁄3 of an inning of work in an August 6th start against the Phillies in Citizens Bank Park, Patrick Corbin was left with a 7.02 ERA, a 4.97 FIP, 40 walks, 102 Ks, … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals battle back, but lose in extras, 7-5 to Chicago Cubs…
Washington Nationals want Keibert Ruiz to keep going in first full big league season…
Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Keibert Ruiz got a night off last night, after a rough game in the series opener with the Cubs... Keibert Ruiz hit two home runs off Chicago Cubs’ starter Marcus Stroman when Washington visited Wrigley Field earlier this month. The home runs were the fifth and sixth home runs of 2022 for the Nationals’ 24-year-old catcher, and a good sign, … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals want Keibert Ruiz to keep going in first full big league season…