Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports It’s a 7:05 PM ET start tonight in D.C., in case you missed the change last night. But here’s the Nationals’ lineup... It took some convincing, but the Washington Nationals’ brass had the data to back them up, and with analytics on their side, manager Davey Martinez talked to Juan Soto about the plan to have him hit second in the lineup this … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ Opening Day lineup vs New York Mets…
For starters, it’s House, Theophile In Fredericksburg…
First-round pick begins at low Single-A, while opening day hurler will be followed by Saenz and Lara in the rotation … FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Joel Hanrahan recorded 14 saves while pitching for the Nationals from 2007-09. Now a first-year pitching coach in player development with Washington, the native of Iowa has a key role in guiding the next wave of pitchers to the … [Read more...] about For starters, it’s House, Theophile In Fredericksburg…
No more sign stealing? Electronic pitch calling coming to big league ballparks
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Two days before Opening Day, and about five years too late.... So those wacky baseball owners actually pulled a fast one this week, suddenly announcing an electronic pitch-calling system for pitchers and catchers, two days before Opening Day. Baseball’s operations and strategy officer, Chris Marinak, tells The Associated Press that … [Read more...] about No more sign stealing? Electronic pitch calling coming to big league ballparks
Washington Nationals’ 2022 Rotation: Josiah Gray on pounding the zone; Greg Maddux & more…
Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Josiah Gray is ready to contribute to the Nationals’ cause as part of the club’s rotation when the season begins later this week... Five days before he faced the Houston Astros this past Sunday in Grapefruit League action, Josiah Gray got his work in throwing on a back field in West Palm Beach, Florida’s FITTEAM … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ 2022 Rotation: Josiah Gray on pounding the zone; Greg Maddux & more…
Washington Nationals’ 2022 Rotation: Joan Adon states case for spot in big league mix
Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images Joan Adon started on Monday and gave the Nationals something to think about heading into the season opener... Joan Adon, 23, who signed with the Washington Nationals out of the Dominican Republic for $50K in July of 2016, made his MLB debut in the regular season finale last September. In 5 1⁄3 IP against Boston’s Red … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals’ 2022 Rotation: Joan Adon states case for spot in big league mix