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Washington Nationals insider, podcaster & host for @masnNationals . D.C. sports & nerd stuff. @UofMaryland & @GonzagaGoodNews grad. @PMICpodcast on the side.
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Davey Martinez is about to begin his 7th season as the Nats manager. But this spring, he was more vocal & hands-on than ever.
On Martinez the coach & teacher, & the relationships he's building with the top prospects he hopes to one day manage in the bigs.
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Juan Soto has his PS5 on the shelf but his Silver Slugger on the floor 😂
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Luke Voit said the rain delay helped him get to know his new teammates more. The Hall of Fame Game was on TV and Voit started a new fantasy football league for the team.
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The spray chat of Juan Soto's 69 career home runs is ridiculously even and beautiful. 😍
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Audio and video of Lane Thomas' ejection. He literally doesn't say a word before he's tossed by home plate umpire Emil Jimenez, who is a second-year ump.
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Jayson Werth says his favorite Nats moment is when they won the World Series, even if he wasn't on the team, because it was the culmination of everything he envisioned and worked for when he signed here.
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Max Scherzer: "I signed a seven-year deal here to win a World Series and we won."
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Juan Soto also said he might try to convince Trea Turner to come back to Washington at the All-Star Game.
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Juan Soto called his shot.
This is a video of him from yesterday’s workout showing exactly where he was going to homer tonight. He’s incredible.
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Three years ago, the Nats had Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon, Trea Turner, Juan Soto, Ryan Zimmerman and Sean Doolittle on the roster.
After tonight, only Strasburg, Soto and Zimmerman may remain.
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The
@Nationals
just sent out this sheet supporting Juan Soto’s case for the National League MVP Award.
Pretty compelling points here.
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Sean Doolittle and his wife, Eireann Dolan, have rooted their lives in D.C. since arriving in 2017. And after being named Washingtonians of the Year, they look forward to staying committed to the city.
"I think we’re here to stay. You’re stuck with us.”
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Joey Meneses announced the birth of his son, Joseph, on his Instagram.
Congrats to Joey and his family!
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Nats pitchers and catchers report today.
Baseball is back!
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Juan Soto just met with the media. On his first time facing Max Scherzer this weekend: “It’s gonna be fun. … He’s going to try to strike me out. And I’m going to try not to strike out because I know that’s what he wants.”
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Daylen Lile is out of the hospital and back in West Palm Beach. He’s sore, but all tests were negative and he’s been diagnosed with a lower back contusion.
Davey Martinez said Lile is very lucky and this was the best-case scenario.
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I guess if Max Scherzer starts on Thursday, he'll continue the streak of either him or Stephen Strasburg starting in every Nationals Opening Day game since 2012. 🤷♂️
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Brian Dozier said pregame he hopes his shirt doesn’t come off today.
That lasted until the second inning. (Obviously “Calma” was playing.)
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Juan Soto when asked about his future after winning the Home Run Derby: "Right now, I'm not even thinking about it. I'm a champion and I will be a champion for the Nationals."
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I don’t care about any athlete coming out of recent retirement unless it’s Ryan Zimmerman.
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Davey Martinez said Luis García has been getting work in at second base in anticipation of C.J. Abrams' arrival. Sounds like Abrams will take over SS duties when he comes up to the majors and García will slide over to 2B.
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Very small detail (and idk why or how I noticed it), but the
#Nats
’ four division championship banners at Nationals Park are now all blue instead of red and white.
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Juan Soto's hot zone in his home run spray chart is the baseball field. 😮
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Nats have officially activated Luke Voit. He’s in the visitors clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park and will wear … No. 34.
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Juan Soto is an MVP finalist for the first time.
Probably won’t be the last.
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If you're around my age, growing up a baseball fan in D.C. was weird. Then came the Nats and Ryan Zimmerman.
On how Mr. National became the face of the franchise for the fan base and the face of the sport for the younger generation.
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Double-A Harrisburg’s outfield now: Dylan Crews, James Wood and Robert Hassell III.
The Nationals are promoting Dylan Crews to Double-A Harrisburg after he hit .351 with 5 HR, 24 RBI and a 1.073 OPS in 13 games at low-Single A Fredericksburg, source confirms. Tells you just how close to MLB-ready they believe he is. (
@granthpaulsen
had it first)
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Some good news for Nats fans: James Wood went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBIs and run scored in his debut for low Single-A Fredericksburg.
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Adam Jones and Christian Walker homer. T.J. McFarland closes it out. The 2014 Orioles beat the Nats 10-3.
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Juan Soto says he hopes Ryan Zimmerman comes back next year.
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The Nats are over .500 for the first time in three years. The energy in the clubhouse is different.
Kyle Finnegan: "It's the mentality that nobody sees us coming. We're kind of lurking in the shadows. We know how good we are. And maybe the league will start to take notice."
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Jesse Winker, who has also been booed alot in San Diego, just launched a two-run home run to give the Nats a 4-2 lead.
The Nats exploded in the duguout. And that's where they kept the celebration, off the field.
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Unbelievable throw by Jacob Young. Electric play by the rookie.
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Josiah Gray has been named as the Nationals' representative in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. It's his first-ever selection.
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Dylan Crews just hit his second home run with Triple-A Rochester. Adjusting nicely.
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Max immediately jumps to defend Zimmerman when asked if he thought about the possibility of tonight being his last game in front of
#Nats
Park crowd: “I don’t think this his last game. Only you think this is his last game.”
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Nats just announced highlights of their 2024 promotional schedule:
*2019 World Series replica ring (4/20)
*Harry Potter Day house jersey (8/3)
*Nationals soccer jersey (6/8)
*Nationals hockey jersey (9/28)
*Nationals football jersey (8/11)
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Stone Garrett is helping to distribute turkeys for the Nats’ 6th annual Turkeypalooza outside Nationals Park.
He said it’s important to him to give back to the community, especially during the holiday season.
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No. 11 is officially retired at Nationals Park.
It’s misty out here.
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BREAKING: The Nats have completed a three-game sweep for the first time in over 2 years, beating the Giants 6-1. Lane Thomas balled out and MacKenzie Gore struck out 8 over 5 scoreless innings.
TOG: 2:28
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The Nationals will play what they’re calling “On Deck: Nationals Futures Game” on March 26 instead of a major league exhibition game. It will be played at 12:05 p.m. at Nats Park and feature top prospects against the major league club.
What an awesome idea.
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Good news: The tarp just came off at Nats Park.
Great news:
@Dcwash1
is performing the National Anthem on Opening Day.
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Jayson Werth was just asked to say something about former teammate Ryan Zimmerman: "Pass. ... I'm just here for the party."
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The Nationals have matched their 2022 season win total of 55.
It's only August 17.
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Here's the full incident in the dugout between MacKenzie Gore and Nick Senzel.
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Adam LaRoche just said he became a grandfather two weeks ago. Son Drake is now married with a kid.
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Juan Soto smiling and nodding as he walks off after striking out.
He has absorbed the information he needs against Justin Verlander.
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Yan Gomes is making his return to D.C. tonight. He was just chatting with Davey Martinez around the batting cage at Nats Park. The two exchanged a big hug.
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Final: The Nats mop the Marlins with a 7-2 win. They are back to .500 for the first time since July 2, 2021 (not including 1-1 on opening weekend). The boys are playing good ball.
TOG: 2:21
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Cade Cavalli just struck out his 10th batter and completed seven innings for the second straight start in Rochester.
He's starting to heat up at Triple-A.
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Jacob Young just walked into the clubhouse and Josiah Gray was the first to walk up to him, introduce himself and congratulate him.
Pretty cool moment.
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Big ovation for Juan Soto before his first at-bat. He waves and tips his cap to the crowd before giving Keibert Ruiz a big hug.
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James Wood has been activated off the 7-day injured list and Dylan Crews has been added to the roster at Triple-A Rochester.
The Nats' top two prospects are sharing an outfield once again.
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Nats have now won 7 straight home series.
Final: Nats 4, Phillies 3. Lineup scored all 4 runs before making an out. Williams tossed 6 scoreless. Bullpen hung on. That's 7-of-9 series won (5 vs. contenders) and 19-10 since July 21. This was a good day for the organization.
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Davey Martinez confirmed the plan is for CJ Abrams to be the Nats’ everyday shortstop for the rest of the season and Luis García to move over to second base when he returns.
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Some personal news: I’m getting married today!
One tweet is not enough to express my love and joy. Neither is a single blog post. But I tried my best here. On love and baseball:
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Gerardo Parra says he feels like Nationals fans are a part of his family.
I would think it's safe to say that feeling is mutual.
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WOW: The Nats unconditionally released Corey Dickerson and optioned Luis García to Triple-A Rochester.
Major and surprising roster moves.
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Before his debut tonight, Joey Meneses said: "In all of the years that I've played in the minor leagues coming up, I've been very consistent with my offense at the plate. And I think that's the reason why I'm here, and hopefully that continues up here.”
It did.
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This
@richiemartinjr
interview is why you shouldn’t “feel sorry” for the
#Orioles
or those of us who cover the team. These guys play their tails off every day and have a great attitude about the game. We’re lucky to have them.
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Aníbal Sánchez announced his retirement on Instagram. World Series champion with the Nats in 2019. Returned to pitch 14 games last year. Pitched 7.2 no-hit innings in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Cardinals.
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Josiah Gray was visibly emotional upon learning he was named an All-Star for the first time.
On a major achievement for the young pitcher and the organization that started its rebuild with him.
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Josiah Gray's night is done after six scoreless innings and nine strikeouts.
His ERA now stands at 2.93, the first time it's dipped below 3.00 in his major league career.
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International competitions are the best. Unreal moment for Joey Meneses.
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Watching Jesse Winker's home run on the broadcast, a field mic caught him talking to the Nats bench on his way into the dugout saying, in parts, "Let's win a series. (Expletive) all that."
Winning the series would put the Nats ahead of the Padres in a Wild Card spot.
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Notes after back in the Nats clubhouse for the first time since the World Series:
*Juan Soto has Ryan Zimmerman's old locker, in between Nelson Cruz and Josh Bell
*Sean Doolittle has his old locker
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Elijah Green just hit a home run in his second at-bat in the Florida Complex League. The big power bat sent the second pitch of the AB over the left field wall.
Here we go.
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The Nats are enjoying this off-day as winners of 7 of their last 10 games, at .500, in sole possession of third place in the NL East and as the third NL Wild Card.
It’s still so early, but that’s gotta feel good.
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Josh Bell talking with
@scorebook_bob
and
@masnKolko
to start "Nats Xtra" postgame show says his parents were in attendance today to see him play in person for the first time in 2 years.
Treated them with the game-winning 2-run homer.
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Luke Voit and MacKenzie Gore took different red eyes to meet the Nats in Philly. Both said it’s been a long day, but excited to be here.
Voit said he, his wife and their baby passed out when they got to the hotel. Said he’ll feel better getting a couple of hits tonight.
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Here is the Employee No. 11 shirt the
@Nationals
are handing out for Friday night’s game to kick off Ryan Zimmerman Weekend.
Nats are expecting a lot of traffic Saturday, so they’re telling fans to show up early. Gates open at 2:30 pm and ceremony starts at 3:10 pm on Saturday.
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Davey Martinez has started a new tradition of going to see the fans in the Diamond Club after each win. He’s 3-for-3 this weekend: “We keep winning!”
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As expected, the Nats land another top prospect in Cristian Vaquero as the international signing period opens today.
The $4.9 million deal is a new club record on an international prospect by $1 million and uses up most of the Nats’ pool for this period.
The
@Nationals
have come to terms with outfielder Cristian Vaquero, No. 2 on the Top 50 International Prospects list, for a deal estimated to be in the $4.9 million range.
More:
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I wrote a lot of words about Sean Doolittle. It still doesn't feel like enough.
An ode to a D.C. legend, both on and off the field.
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From Nats PR: Jacob Young is the first player in Nationals history (2005-pres.) to record his first hit, stolen base and outfield assist in the same game, per
@EliasSports
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Not the right context. This is not what Davey Martinez was suggesting at all. He was refering to Keibert Ruiz having a conversation with Jurickson Profar.
Full quote: "He confronted him. That's all it really took. For me, it was it was a good way to send the message."
Davey Martinez suggests the Nationals hit Jurickson Profar on purpose
Washington took exception to Profar celebrating a walk-off hit in the direction of the Nationals' dugout
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Davey Martinez getting really emotional right now, almost crying: "I love this city. This city's my home. It can get crazy, we all know that. And we all want to feel safe. I can tell you, inside this ballpark, I feel safe, I really do."
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Cade Cavalli just walked into the Nats clubhouse in Miami.
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Mitchell Parker is now occupying what was Stephen Strasburg’s locker in the Nats clubhouse at Nationals Park.
Must be reserved for those pitchers who earn the win in their MLB debuts with the Nats.
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An 18-win improvement pace at the big leagues and the fastest-rising farm system in the sport are tangible evidence of the Nats' progress.
Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez knew the challenge when they started it two years ago. Now their success has been rewarded with new contracts.
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Final: Nats have their first walk-off win 7-5 thanks to a 3-run home run by Joey Meneses. Because of course.
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James Wood homer the opposite way. Red Wings are exciting.
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