Notes and quotes from a news-filled day in D.C. DJ IN D.C.: This past Friday, the Nationals’ Player Development account on X/Twitter hyped up lefty DJ Herz, the 23-year-old 2019 8th Round pick by Chicago (NL) acquired in last summer’s deal which sent Jeimer Candelario to the Cubs at the trade deadline, noting that in his last three outings at Triple-A Rochester, Herz had a … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: DJ Herz makes MLB debut in Nats’ 6-3 loss to Mets + Trevor Williams to IL…
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The Nationals Will Have a Second Pitching Prospect Make His MLB Debut
DJ Herz will make his MLB debut when he starts Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets. Herz will get his first big league start less than a year after being acquired in a trade that sent Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals to the Chicago Cubs. Herz, 25, has mixed results in the minors this year. On the other hand, his 3.75 ERA and 27.5 percent strikeout rate with … [Read more...] about The Nationals Will Have a Second Pitching Prospect Make His MLB Debut
Biden, Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024’s last primary contests
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Democratic and Republican primaries in a handful of states Tuesday, among some of the last contests on the 2024 primary calendar. … [Read more...] about Biden, Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024’s last primary contests
Columbia University, Jewish student reach settlement that imposes more safety measures
Columbia University has agreed to take additional steps to make its students feel secure on campus under a settlement reached Tuesday with a Jewish student who had sought a court order requiring the Ivy League school provide safe access to the campus amid protests over the Israel-Hamas war. … [Read more...] about Columbia University, Jewish student reach settlement that imposes more safety measures
Texas D.A. asks court to reverse governor’s pardon of man who shot Black Lives Matter protester
A prosecutor said Tuesday he is asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reverse the governor's pardon of a former Army sergeant who was convicted of fatally shooting a Black Lives Matter demonstrator. … [Read more...] about Texas D.A. asks court to reverse governor’s pardon of man who shot Black Lives Matter protester