by Andrew Lang
by Andrew Lang
by Andrew Lang
The Washington Nationals bullpen and the lack of one extra run in the first 9-innings has cost this team several wins in the past three weeks. Hunter Harvey is at the middle of much of the issues in the bullpen as he has gone from one of the best relievers in baseball in April and May to one of the worst in June.
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The Washington Nationals just promoted James Wood on Monday to make his MLB debut, and this morning he was named as Baseball America‘s №1 prospect in all of baseball. Of course Wood will keep his prospect ranking while playing for the Washington Nationals unless he is dethroned in the next update or until he graduates to rookie status at the earlier of 130 at-bats in the Major Leagues -or- 45 total days on the active MLB roster with the Nats.
Along with Wood, outfielder Dylan Crews is Baseball America’s №4 prospect and third baseman Brady House is at №78 in all of baseball and in the prestigious Top-100 rankings.
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At the last Winter Meetings, the Nats contributed a “Groundskeeper for an hour” experience to the auction. I was the lucky winner, and scheduled it for July 1. I knew there was a risk it would be hot and awful, but since it was a 6:45 game — I figured I’d at least be avoiding the worst of the sun.
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The Washington Nationals played a clean game of baseball on Saturday and won. Yesterday, they were back to sloppiness and bad decisions and lost a game they should have won. The atmosphere in Nationals Park felt like a playoff game — but this was just a regular season game with the added bonus that top prospect, James Wood, was making his MLB debut.
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Baseball, often dubbed America’s favorite pastime, holds a treasure trove of trivia that delights fans and historians alike. From quirky anecdotes to record-breaking achievements, every aspect of the game has a story to tell.
Let’s step into the ballpark and uncover some fascinating baseball trivia that will not only entertain but also deepen your appreciation for the sport.
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The Washington Nationals have James Wood batting 6th and playing left field in the lineup tonight for his MLB debut. In 2018, manager Dave Martinez penciled in Juan Soto into left field and batting 6th for his first MLB start. Soto faced a lefty starter just like Wood will in this Monday night game just like Soto went through on his Monday night first start.
In Soto’s first at-bat, he took the lefty, Robbie Erlin, deep in an oppo shot as most of you remember. Soto finished 2-4 with the home run and three RBIs and a star was born. Let Wood be James Wood and put good swings on the ball and see what happens tonight. Of course we hope this is a déjà vu moment by two players who will always be intertwined.
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The Washington Nationals have been in a need of a game without mistakes, and the only one came on the stadium construction that should have been a pop-up out that turned into a freebie do-over that led to a home run — and the only run that Tampa would score in the game. The Nats were as close to flawless as you could get. Without the do-over, starter Jake Irvin would have had a 6.0 inning no-hitter and a shutout going. Instead, manager Dave Martinez gave the ball to his bullpen after the 6th inning — or should we say — his rested bullpen, to close it out an 8-1 win.
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The Washington Nationals have a lot of work ahead of them as they have fallen to fourth place in the NL East. The mathematical second half of the season begins today. With T-2 days until the arrival of James Wood, here is to new beginnings. Right now, we have to find our optimism in tiny slivers of hope. Do you remember the “Hope Row” story? This is just the beginning as general manager Mike Rizzo said there would be top prospects (plural) called up. You have to think Dylan Crews is enjoying the strike zone and ABS challenge system in Triple-A. He’s pushed his K rate down to nearly 10 percent. Wood will likely head out of Rochester with an OPS over 1.000. Help is on the way from Hope Row.
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