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The Washington Nationals bullpen has found a surprising boost in the second half of the season, courtesy of 24-year-old left-hander Jose A. Ferrer. After missing the first half with a shoulder injury, Ferrer has burst onto the scene, rapidly ascending the bullpen hierarchy to become a trusted asset in high-leverage situations. His success can be attributed to strategic … [Read more...] about Young Nationals Reliever Could Be Closer of the Future

Six weeks have passed since the trade deadline, and the Washington Nationals are already reaping the benefits of the prospects they acquired. In particular, First baseman Andrés Chaparro and infielder José Tena have emerged as standout performers in their early tenure with the Nationals. Their contributions have been especially promising, suggesting that they could become … [Read more...] about Nationals Trade Deadline Acquisitions Paying Dividends

On Saturday, the Indianapolis Indians, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Triple-A team, will retire the number of former Montreal Expo Razor Shines. Indianapolis was the Expos’ Triple-A affiliate from 1984-92. Shines played there from 1984-89, interrupted by three stints with the Expos, and again from 1991-93. He was the property of the Pirates in 1990 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1993, … [Read more...] about Pirates Affiliate to Retire Number of Former Montreal Expo