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To say that the Nationals’ bullpen has been bad might be the understatement of the century. They’re not just struggling, they’re performing at a level so poor that they redefine the definition of a “bad bullpen”. The group consistently posts some of the worst pitch-based metrics in Major League Baseball, continuously displaying its ineptitude in […]
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently dealing with groin tightness. Injuries have been a concern for Holliday this season. Overall, the Orioles have dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout the season. Holliday, though, could return soon. According to MLB.com, Holliday could “potentially” return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Holliday, […] The post Jackson Holliday injury update is crucial for Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19 after firing manager Rob Thomson on April 28.Fast forward to now, and they are 44-36 under interim manager Don Mattingly entering Thursday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.Phillies Rally Against NationalsOn Wednesday, they trailed the Nationals 4-3 in the ninth inning with two outs and one runner on base. Down […] The post Phillies Make MLB History During Series Against Nationals appeared first on HEAVY .
This series has exposed the Washington Nationals fatal flaw. They cannot close out games to save their life. Nationals pitchers who come in the game in the 9th inning of a close game feel like fish out of water. The Nationals have already blown 23 saves as a team, while no other team has blown […]
Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. Rogers was named the Opening Day starter and after three effective starts to begin the season, he hit a rough patch, went on the injured […]
In Sam Raimi’s 2009 horror flick Drag Me To Hell, a woman makes a mistake at work and is eventually condemned to eternal damnation for it. This is highly relatable for the Nationals’ bullpen arms, who made a mistake at work and were sentenced to hell for it. Well, surrendering a pinch-hit go-ahead homer to […]
The loss last night was absolutely devastating, but at this point, the boys are almost used to it. They have bounced back from demoralizing bullpen meltdowns before, and they will try to do it again tonight. We will also see a new arm for the first time in this one. After being scratched last night, […]
Here are the lineups for the third game in Washington. Let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Nationals:
Clearly, Paul Toboni and the front office knew that they needed to shake up the bullpen in some way. It started with demoting Paxton Schultz for Carson Palmquist. Now, the Nats claimed veteran righty Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Twins. Lawrence has had a rough year, but has been successful in the past and […]
The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Justin Lawrence off waivers from the Twins. Minnesota designated him for assignment a few days ago. In a corresponding move, the Nats designated right-hander Jhancarlos Lara for assignment. Lawrence is out of options and will need an active roster spot once he reports to the team. Lawrence, […]
As we all know, the Nationals need guys with louder stuff in the bullpen. They rank last in stuff+ and whiff rate among relievers. However, I think they have a potential solution sitting in their Triple-A rotation. Paul Toboni needs to unleash Luis Perales, and make him a high velocity bullpen arm. Right now, the […]
With Trea Turner at the plate, Brad Lord and the Washington Nationals were one strike away from completing another emotional win over the Phillies. In what felt like an hour later, Trea Turner came to the plate again in the top of the 9th to single and make it 14-8 Phillies. I would say I […]
The only silver lining to the Philadelphia Phillies’ lackluster home loss to divisional rivals the Washington Nationals on Monday was LF Brandon Marsh‘s homer. But his 10th home run of the season didn’t come without a pep talk. Despite being the team’s most reliable hitter this season, his recent performance was less productive than usual. […] The post $5.2M Phillies Star Raves About Bryce Harper’s Leadership After Key Homer vs Nationals appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of taking on the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, as the club hopes to get back in the win column after suffering a 1-0 loss to Washington on Monday. However, Philly will have to do it without Kyle Schwarber, as he was a last-minute scratch from the contest. Reports […] The post Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber scratched right before Nationals game with back injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kyle Schwarber was scratched in Washington.
Kyle Schwarber was scratched in Washington.
The Philadelphia Phillies are currently taking on the Washington Nationals in a new series this week. The Nats got the better of the Phillies in the first game of the series, and as I’m typing this, game two of the series is underway (at Nationals Park). During the Nationals series, the Phillies have made a […] The post Phillies Sign Recently Released 4-Year MLB Player During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Nationals scratched shortstop CJ Abrams from Tuesday night’s matchup vs. the Philadelphia Phillies because of left side tightness. The late change came shortly before first pitch, creating a notable absence for the Nationals in a key NL East matchup. Talkin’ Baseball shared the update on X, formerly Twitter, after the club made late […] The post Nationals slugger CJ Abrams scratched late vs. Phillies with side tightness appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies share a bitter rivalry, and right now both teams are fighting hard for a playoff spot. This makes their current series very important. On Monday, the Nationals won the first game 4-1. But the biggest moment happened after the game was over. A 27-year-old relief pitcher spoke up. […] The post 27YO Nationals Pitcher Takes Phillies Rivalry to New Heights With Fiery Post-Victory Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Nationals: Lets’s talk about it.
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will continue their series with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.Most recently, the Phillies lost the first game of the series 4-1 on Monday.Alec Bohm went 0-for-4 in the loss.Philadelphia Phillies Announce Alec Bohm ChangeAhead of the game on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies have announced their starting lineup. Phillies […] The post Phillies Announce Alec Bohm Change Before Nationals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Nasim Nunez’s speed and defense have always been exceptional. However, for most of this season, the bat has been so bad that fans questioned whether the juice was worth the squeeze. At the end of May, Nunez’s OPS started with a 4, but he has been red hot in June. It has been a wild […]
Nationals left-hander DJ Herz suffered a setback in his recovery from last year’s Tommy John procedure. Skipper Blake Butera told reporters (including Byron Kerr of MLB.com) that the southpaw has been pulled off his rehab assignment after suffering a flexor muscle strain. The silver lining is that the current issue is muscular rather than renewed ligament […]
After the game, Foster Griffin told me, “You are not done until the manager shakes your hand and says you are done”. Last night, that hand shake did not come until one out in the 8th inning. When Blake Butera took the ball from Griffin, the crowd that stuck through a long rain delay erupted […]
An incredible moment took place on Monday night during the Philadelphia Phillies-Washington Nationals game. Phillies star Bryce Harper was seen giving a pep talk to teammate Brandon Marsh. Right after that, Marsh blasted a home run. The MLB’s X account shared some video of the players’ discussion. Bryce Harper gave Brandon Marsh a pep talk […] The post Bryce Harper’s gesture caught on camera before Brandon Marsh HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .