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Notes and quotes from James Wood’s MLB debut... Davey Martinez said before James Wood made his MLB debut tonight in the nation’s capital, going 1 for 4 with a single in his first at-bat and a walk in his final plate appearance, he knew Wood would be up in D.C. this season once he saw the 21-year-old, 2021 2nd Round pick (by the San Diego Padres — acquired by Washington in the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: James Wood singles in first MLB at-bat; Nats drop 9-7 decision to Mets…

Notes and quotes from the series finale with the Rays... CORBIN AND WOOD: “Regardless of what people think of him,” Davey Martinez said of veteran left-handed starter Patrick Corbin, “… he’s been pitching really well his last three outings. “I hear it just like everybody else, but he’s been the guy that I count on to go out there every five days, and take the ball.” - Davey … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Patrick Corbin & one bad inning vs the Rays + James Wood expected in D.C.

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ win over the Rays on Saturday... IRVIN AT THE TROP: Jake Irvin popped Brandon Lowe up with a 1-2 fastball up and in on the Tampa Bay Rays’ left-handed batter, but the ball never came down. Davey Martinez, the one-time Ray as a player and a coach, warned his players about the odd things which sometimes happen in Tropicana Field. “Those fly … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin nails at the Trop; CJ Abrams leads Nats to 8-1 win…

Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports Your home of the world-famous Washington Nationals GameThreads, brought to you since 2007 under the current management here at FBB... Hello. We’re back again for more Washington Nationals baseball. YESSSSSSS!!!!!! And as we did last season, and the year before, we are going to set up one GameThread for the entire 2023 2024 season and we’re … [Read more...] about Copy of Copy of Copy of Washington Nationals GameThread(s) 1-162: 2024 Season GameThread

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ series opening loss to the Rays in Tampa Bay... PARKER AT THE TROP: Mitchell Parker gave up three singles and a run in the first inning of his outing back on June 22nd in Denver, Colorado, and a one-out walk, single, and then a three-run home run on an 89.4 MPH fastball up in the zone and over the middle that went out 436 ft to center field in … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Mitchell Parker vs the Rays in 3-1 loss; James Wood to join Nats in D.C.?