The Nationals announced that first baseman Joey Meneses, utilityman Ildemaro Vargas, and right-hander Michael Rucker are all free agents after clearing waivers and being outrighted off Washington’s 40-man roster. Meneses was eligible for minor league free agency, while Vargas (due to service time) and Rucker (a past outright assignment) were each eligible to elect free agency … [Read more...] about Joey Meneses, Ildemaro Vargas, Michael Rucker Elect Free Agency After Nationals’ Outrights
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García named Silver Slugger finalist at second base
Washington Nationals news & notes: Luis García, Jr. named a Silver Slugger finalist
Notes and quotes on Luis García, Jr. being named a finalist for the NL Silver Slugger award at second base... “He’s just really staying behind the baseball, he really is, and when you’re able to use your legs, a lot of good things can happen,” Washington Nationals’ manager Davey Martinez said in September in discussing Luis García, Jr.’s breakout season at the plate (and in the … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Luis García, Jr. named a Silver Slugger finalist
Man smelling like fuel, carrying torch and flare gun arrested at Capitol
A man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun was arrested at the Capitol on Election Day. … [Read more...] about Man smelling like fuel, carrying torch and flare gun arrested at Capitol
Prince William promotes conservation in South Africa, walks on trails near Table Mountain
Prince William went on an early-morning nature walk near South Africa's Table Mountain on Tuesday to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park. … [Read more...] about Prince William promotes conservation in South Africa, walks on trails near Table Mountain