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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Third Base

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading

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Thoughts and Notes around the Washington Nationals as Opening Day is just 5 days away!

The Washington Nationals 2023 season officially kicks off in five days. The Nationals are building from the ground up in what general manager Mike Rizzo has called a quick rebuild or a reboot. He has shipped away three stars from … Continue reading

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Patrick Corbin named opening day starter

Today was the day that Washington Nationals’ manager Dave Martinez has finally announced who will take the mound on Opening Day. Nationals’ southpaw Patrick Corbin has been named the Opening Day starter for back-to-back years.

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Washington Nationals’ Roster Begins to Take Shape With Latest Round of Cuts

The Washington Nationals continue to trim their roster as Opening Day is nine days away. Washington’s management has optioned OF Stone Garrett and Jose Ferrer to Triple-A Rochester. Both of them were considered strong possibilities for the roster just a … Continue reading

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Shortstop

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading

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Mike Rizzo announces Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery

The news that was expected on Cade Cavalli‘s elbow was realized this morning when Nationals’ general manager, Mike Rizzo, announced that the right-handed pitcher Cade Cavalli will undergo Tommy John Surgery. The prospect suffered a grade 3 UCL sprain during his … Continue reading

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Talk Nats 2023 Seasonal Positional Preview – Second Base

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading

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Keibert Ruiz, Nationals agree on terms for a 8-year extension

After a decade of success, the Washington Nationals are rebuilding following two consecutive losing seasons of 97 or more games. At the trade deadline in 2021, the Nationals’ traded away All-Stars Trea Turner and Max Scherzer. In return, Washington received … Continue reading

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Talk Nats 2023 Season Positional Preview – First Base

Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview! Between now and Opening Day, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond. Below is a deep dive into the … Continue reading

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Nationals announce a series of roster moves.

The Washington Nationals announced a series of roster moves as spring training nears its halfway point. The team optioned one 40-man player, Joan Adon, to Triple-A while assigning 15 other players to Minor League camp.

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