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Notes and quotes from Josiah Gray’s recent appearance on MLB Network Radio... As he prepared for the 2023 campaign, Josiah Gray decided to work a cutter into the mix a bit more, after throwing it 0.5% of the time (13 total pitches) in his first full major league run in 2022. Nationals’ Pitching Coach Jim Hickey was open to the possibilities when he first saw Gray throw the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Josiah Gray working on changeup; working with Jim Hickey + more…

Dylan Floro, Richard Bleier, Robert Gsellman, and Adonis Medina (if you were wondering). Images via Getty Images. Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ bullpen needs and the additions they’ve made so far this winter... Washington Nationals’ President of Baseball Operations and GM Mike Rizzo talked back in mid-September 2023, as the regular season wound down, about the work … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats’ 2024 bullpen talk; pitching depth + more…

Notes and quotes from Joey Gallo’s first interview as a National… Joey Gallo played 51 games in left field last year with Minnesota and 51 games at first base for the Twins, and the two-time Gold Glove winner (2020/21 — when he was with the Texas Rangers, playing mostly in right field) told reporters he’s going to play some left and some first base again in 2024. “That’s kind … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Joey Gallo on role in D.C.; versatility, and Davey Martinez…

Notes on the Nationals’ non-roster invitees to Spring Training... Talking to reporters at the Winter Meetings in early December, Davey Martinez looked forward to Spring Training and the possibility of the ballclub having a number of their prospects in big league camp playing with and learning from both the young players already in the majors and veterans on the roster for the … [Read more...] about Wsshington Nationals news & notes: Nationals announce non-roster invitees to Spring Training…

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ left-handed slugger... “I don’t look at average,” Joey Gallo told reporters in an introductory Zoom call with the D.C. press corps on Monday, when he was asked what stats he looks at as he measures his own production at the plate. “That’s my singles a lot of times is getting on base. Drawing walks, maybe having an eight-pitch at-bat.” - Joey … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Joey Gallo and the three true outcomes…