Author Archives: Quinn Riley

Yadiel Hernandez released by Nationals after 10 games with Triple-A Rochester

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Yadiel Hernandez has been released by the Nationals 10 games into the Triple-A season, per the team’s transaction log. Hernandez, 35, posted a .205 batting average (8-for-39) and a 16 wRC+, striking out at a clip of 37.5 percent. It … Continue reading →

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Minors Monday: Darren Baker red hot for Triple-A Rochester

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Another week, another Minors Monday. Nationals wrap up Week 2 of the minor leagues with several players on rehab assignments in the lower levels while Darren Baker is the MVP of this week.

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Nationals 7, Guardians 6: Nats storm back to win it, avoid sweep

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals avoided the sweep Sunday and grabbed their fifth win of the season. This salvage win over the Guardians, had Jeimer Candelario leading the way offensively while Stone Garrett was back in the lineup and made a case to … Continue reading →

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Nationals notebook: Dave Martinez explains why Stone Garrett hasn’t been in lineup for past five games

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Quinn Riley

Stone Garrett has been glued to the bench for the past five games despite leading the team in most statistics through just three games and 14 plate appearances. He has not even been used in a pinch-hitting situation. Why is … Continue reading →

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Guardians 6, Nationals 4: Chad Kuhl struggles, Nats drop another close one

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals have continued to drop tight and winnable games, and the same occurred Saturday, where the Nats built up a lead early but couldn’t hang on. Washington did get on the board in a hurry though, as in the … Continue reading →

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Guardians 4, Nationals 3: Bullpen can’t hold despite impressive Trevor Williams start

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals fell to 4-10 Friday night to open a three-game weekend series with the Guardians. Trevor Williams pitched five nearly flawless innings but was kept in for the sixth, and that’s where troubles began. Luis Garcia got the Nats … Continue reading →

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The Nationals have the lowest strikeout rate in baseball — but that’s not necessarily a good thing

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals have the second most singles in baseball, with 86. They strike out the least in the entire league (17.8%) and get on base an average amount while having the 12th-best batting average in the league.

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Angels 3, Nationals 2: Nats drop another close one

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals fell in their third contest out of the last four on Wednesday on getaway day, as MacKenzie Gore lasted just 3 2/3 innings on the mound while Washington only salvaged two runs off Griffin Canning and the Angels … Continue reading →

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Angels 2, Nationals 0: Shohei Ohtani holds the Nats to just one hit

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Quinn Riley

The Nationals saw a strong outing on the mound from Josiah Gray on Tuesday night, though it was mooted by Shohei Ohtani‘s seven nearly hitless innings, leading the Angels to a 2-0 win.

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Minors Monday: Welcome to the Elijah Green show

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Quinn Riley

We’re officially underway at all four levels in the minor leagues, and that prompts the start of Minors Mondays (okay, technically it’s Tuesday) here on TalkNats. (editor’s note: This was written while Monday’s game was in play, prompting us to … Continue reading →

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