Author Archives: Ben Belford-Peltzman

Series preview: Nationals vs Diamondbacks

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals are on the road again as they went west to face the Arizona Diamondbacks and then the San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Alex Call laced a game-winning walk-off homer yesterday as Washington won 4-3 in a thrilling game. … Continue reading →

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Nationals’ Jake Irvin to make major-league debut Wednesday; Cory Abbott optioned back to Triple-A Rochester

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

After the National’s 4-1 win Tuesday night, Nationals manager Davey Martinez told reporters, and anyone watching the postgame show, that Jake Irvin will start for the Nationals on Wednesday in his MLB debut. The Nationals optioned Cory Abbott to Class AAA Rochester … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Nationals vs Cubs

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Nationals continue to play host to the N.L. Central as they prepare to face off with the Cubs for a four-game series. Washington has had an inconsistent two weeks, posting a 5-5 record which is the good news that … Continue reading →

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Nationals recall Cory Abbott from Triple-A Rochester; place Chad Kuhl on IL

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Nationals have announced two roster moves ahead of their four-game series with the Chicago Cubs. The Washington Nationals recalled RHP Cory Abbott from Triple-A Rochester and placed RHP Chad Kuhl on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to April 30) with right foot metatarsalgia … Continue reading →

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Series preview: Pirates vs Nationals

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals are back home to start a three-game weekend set against the Pirates (weather permitting). The Nationals finally started playing quality baseball against their division foe, the New York Mets. Washington played three games in New York, winning … Continue reading →

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Series Preview: Nationals vs Mets

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

After winning two-of-three against the Twins, the Washington Nationals travel to New York to face a division rival, the New York Mets; the Nats will play three games in New York before heading back to D.C. when they host the … Continue reading →

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Series preview: Nationals vs. Twins

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals travel north to take on another American League opponent, the Minnesota Twins. The Nationals will begin a three-game weekend series on Friday as they look to rebound from their embarrassing two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Series preview: Nationals vs. Orioles

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

It’s time for the Beltway series to get underway as the Baltimore Orioles prepare to play the Washington Nationals. Led by manager Brandon Hyde, the O’s are off to a decent start in 2023, posting a 9-7 record. The Orioles … Continue reading →

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Series preview: Nationals vs. Guardians

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals will host the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game set this weekend, the first meeting between the two since 2019 … when the Nats clinched the Wild Card against the team known as the Cleveland Indians.

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Official: Nationals activate Jeter Downs, Place Vargas on the IL

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Ben Belford-Peltzman

The Washington Nationals announced two roster moves ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. First, according to Nationals communications, the team has re-called former Red Sox’s top prospect, Jeter Downs, from Triple-A Rochester. … Continue reading →

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