Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The stat line for the Nationals’ young star may look a long way off his usual standard, but he may not be doing as badly as it seems... When an entire fanbase focuses primarily on a single player on a team, every little detail, every slight dip or peak comes under an immense amount of scrutiny. That’s where the Washington Nationals are … [Read more...] about Is Juan Soto slumping? Sort of, but also, not really…
Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez on Aaron Sanchez DFA; Nelson Cruz streaking
Highlights from Davey Martinez’s media availability on Sunday... Aaron Sanchez Designated For Assignment: Late on Saturday night, after the Nationals split a doubleheader with the Rockies in D.C., the team sent out a press release via Twitter: “The Nationals have designated Aaron Sanchez for assignment. Andres Machado remains on the active roster. The 40-man roster is now at … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez on Aaron Sanchez DFA; Nelson Cruz streaking
Surging Victor Robles plays key role in the Washington Nationals’ first home series victory
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The Nats’ center fielder raked against the Rockies. Now can he turn it around against the NL East? What is it with the Washington Nationals, their mythical milestone, and Memorial Day? Here we are at the first major checkpoint of the 2022 season, the one where we had to fish or cut bait on a last-place team at the infamous 19-31 mark in … [Read more...] about Surging Victor Robles plays key role in the Washington Nationals’ first home series victory
Washington Nationals Series Preview: Nine-game road trip begins against New York Mets
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images On the back of a series win, the Nationals head to Citi Field to take on the Mets for the first time since they booed their home fans... The Washington Nationals finally won a series again! The Colorado Rockies now account for 22% of the wins the Nationals have had this season, read into that however you wish. It was the first time the Nats … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Series Preview: Nine-game road trip begins against New York Mets
Washington Nationals’ lineup for the series opener with the New York Mets
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Davey Martinez and Co. are back on the road. A three-game set in Citi Field starts at 7:10 PM. With a win in the finale with the Rockies, the Nationals took 3 of 4 in the series and wrapped up their seven-game homestand 4-3 with a 9-18 record at home this season. Davey Martinez, the Nats’ manager, talked after the club’s 6-5 win on … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ lineup for the series opener with the New York Mets