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Notes and quotes on Darren Baker’s MLB debut ... 56-ish years after his father Dusty Baker’s... Washington’s Nationals drafted Darren Baker out of high school in 2017, but he opted to go to college at the University of California, Berkeley, then they drafted him again, taking the son of former Nationals’ skipper Dusty Baker in the 10th Round in 2021 and signing him the second … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Darren Baker makes MLB debut with Dusty Baker in D.C.

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ second straight loss to the Cubs in the nation’s capital... DJ IN D.C.: In his previous four starts before facing the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in D.C., DJ Herz gave up 6 of the 15 hits, 7 of his 11 walks, and 4 of the 7 runs he allowed in the outings in the first innings of those appearances. “The first inning over the last couple … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop second straight to Cubs; 5-3 in D.C.; DJ Herz runs into trouble in 5th…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series opening loss to the Cubs last night in D.C. ONE [REALLY] BAD INNING: It’s a cliché, of course, the talk of one bad inning dooming a start. But for Jake Irvin Friday night in the nation’s capital, the second inning was a doozy. In an otherwise effective turn in the rotation for the Nationals’ starter, Irvin, 27, gave up three straight … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin & one bad inning in 7-6 loss to Cubs…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series win over the Yankees this week ... TAKING 2 OF 3 NOT NOTHING: With the debut of 2023 1st Round pick (No. 2 overall) Dylan Crews this week, another piece of the core of the next competitive Nationals’ roster is in the majors, playing and learning alongside several other highly-regarded, young prospects Washington has assembled since … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats and Cubs play three in D.C.; Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez on young club…

Notes and quotes on Dylan Crews hitting his first MLB HR and MacKenzie Gore returning to form... GORE GORE AGAIN: For just the second time in 26 starts this year, MacKenzie Gore avoided walking any batters in his six-inning, 88-pitch outing against the Braves last week in Atlanta. Gore, 25, gave up just one run on seven hits in Truist Park, striking out four of the 24 batters … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Dylan Crews hits first MLB HR in 5-2 win over the Yankees + Gore is Gore again…