Articles by Tom Schad
The 22-year-old Harper will appear in his third All-Star Game on Tuesday night, marking the latest highlight for a budding star who's put together the finest season of his young career.
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July 13, 2015
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The Nationals placed Span on the DL with back tightness, reinstated Aaron Barrett, put Jordan Zimmermann on the paternity list and recalled infielder Wilmer Difo on Friday.
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July 10, 2015
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For every outfield or shortstop prospect in the minors, there are umpires like Erich Bacchus, 24, and Chase Eade, 26, pursuing a parallel dream.
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July 9, 2015
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The decision to postpone Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds will create scheduling challenges later in the year, but allow Washington to have back-to-back days off, with the all-star break approaching.
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July 8, 2015
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Lobaton has caught seven of Gonzalez's past eight starts, including a rain-shortened outing in Philadelphia, and it would be no surprise if he was behind the plate again Friday.
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July 7, 2015
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Span said he was still waiting for a specialist to read the results of the MRI on Tuesday night, but he is anxious to find out what's causing his back spasms. Span plans to see the specialist Thursday.
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July 7, 2015
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Wilson Ramos drove in two of Washington's three runs, and Jordan Zimmermann continued his recent run of dominance as the Nationals swept their fifth series of the season.
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July 5, 2015
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Less than two weeks after coming off the 15-day DL, Strasburg went back on the shelf Sunday afternoon. "It's unfortunate, because he felt good and was pitching great," Matt Williams said.
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July 5, 2015
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Harper finished a triple shy of the cycle, Moore drove in four runs and hit two doubles, and Washington cruised past the San Francisco Giants, 9-3.
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July 4, 2015
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Strasburg left Saturday's game in the fourth inning, grimacing after delivering his 56th pitch of the afternoon. Manager Matt Williams said the right-hander will be further evaluated Sunday.
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July 4, 2015
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Four months ago, Robinson was unsure if he'd even make Washington's roster. On Friday, in his 29th start of the season, he hit the go-ahead two-run home run in a 2-1 victory over the Giants.
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July 3, 2015
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A 30-year-old rookie who was a longshot to even make the roster five months ago, Robinson hit the go-ahead two-run home rune in the seventh inning Friday. Washington beat San Francisco, 2-1.
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July 3, 2015
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The 20-year-old pitched seven no-hit innings Wednesday, the latest benchmark in a period of marked improvement, and is set to appear in the Futures Game later this month.
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July 2, 2015
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The right-handed reliever struck out two batters and walked one Wednesday night, nearly three weeks after he was placed on the disabled list with a right bicep strain.
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July 1, 2015
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A little more than three weeks after making his season debut, Rendon was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday, this time with what the team said is a strained left quadriceps muscle.
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June 26, 2015
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Fister threw seven scoreless innings, continuing a torrid stretch for Washington starters. The Nationals won, 7-0, and swept the Braves.
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June 25, 2015
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Harper came down with a cramp in his right leg Wednesday night, while Rendon has been playing with soreness in his left quadriceps muscle.
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June 25, 2015
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Desmond hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 11th inning to lead Washington past Atlanta, 2-1.
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June 25, 2015
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After a stellar start by Jordan Zimmermann and a blown save by Drew Storen, Desmond drove in the deciding run with one out in the 11th inning. The Nationals beat the Braves, 2-1.
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June 24, 2015
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After a brief and rocky stint in New York, Carpenter is back in the National League East with the Nationals and close to his hometown in West Virginia.
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June 24, 2015
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