Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports Davey Martinez had good advice for his 23-year-old starter… Joan Adon, the Washington Nationals’ 23-year-old starter, threw 43 pitches in the first two innings in his 2022 debut, but managed to extend his initial outing with a couple efficient frames in the third and fourth (18 pitches total). He was 25 pitches into the fifth inning, … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ rookie Joan Adon learning on the job in majors…
Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A team and community leader, Ian Desmond matured with the team as it transformed into an annual contender... Ian Desmond was never anyone to do things in a big, splashy way, so it wouldn’t have been hard to miss the former Washington Nationals’ shortstop’s retirement announcement, tucked away … [Read more...] about Ex-National Ian Desmond announces retirement
Patrick Corbin falters late in start vs Pirates; Nationals drop finale in PNC Park…
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Patrick Corbin looked good for a while on Sunday, but it did not last... Patrick Corbin put together a solid-enough outing in his 2022 debut, holding the New York Mets to five hits, two walks, and two earned runs in 4 1⁄3 innings pitched, but in his second start of the season this past week in Atlanta, the Washington Nationals’ … [Read more...] about Patrick Corbin falters late in start vs Pirates; Nationals drop finale in PNC Park…
Washington Nationals Series Preview: Heading home to face the Arizona Diamondbacks
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports With a disappointing series against the Pirates in the rearview mirror, the Nationals turn their attention to the D-Backs... Coming off the high of winning a series in Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves, the Washington Nationals came crashing back down to earth at PNC Park this past weekend. A combination of poor fielding, lack of offense … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals Series Preview: Heading home to face the Arizona Diamondbacks
Washington Nationals postpone tonight’s series opener with Arizona; Doubleheader with D-backs tomorrow…
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images They’ll play at 1:05 and 7:05 tomorrow after the Nationals postponed tonight’s game... With rain in the forecast for the nation’s capital through 1:00 AM tomorrow morning, the Washington Nationals took the proactive route this afternoon and postponed the first of four with the Arizona Diamondbacks in D.C. The club … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals postpone tonight’s series opener with Arizona; Doubleheader with D-backs tomorrow…