Author Archives: SaoMagnifico

How are the #Nats top prospects doing?

Posted on June 26, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

July is almost upon us, and with it will come…at some point…an updated MLB Pipeline ranking of organizational top-30 prospects. The Washington Nationals’ list of top prospects has already changed quite a bit from the preseason rankings, and it will … Continue reading →

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The 2018 #Nats MLB draft is in the books; TalkNats covers Seth Romero’s first Suns start!

Posted on June 7, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals followed a pitching-heavy draft last year by once again drafting mostly pitchers in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft this week. The group of 23 pitchers drafted by the Nats is headlined by right-hander Mason Denaburg (first-round … Continue reading →

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Almost all of the #Nats non-roster invitees are gone!

Posted on March 24, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have cut their list of non-roster invitees down from an original 21 to two (one of whom wasn’t even originally part of that list!) with a series of moves today meant to streamline their slate of players … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Hellickson officially joins the #Nats…so, now what?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals were looking at a competition for the fifth starter job in their rotation that, quite frankly, wasn’t too appealing. A.J. Cole spent years as a pitching prospect before finally graduating from prospect status last season. But while … Continue reading →

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And then there were…45! #Nats roster battle coming into focus in WPB

Posted on March 14, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

It’s an off-day for the Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach, but nobody with anything to prove is going to be relaxing too much today. The Nats made their third round of cuts immediately after last night’s 7–4 victory over … Continue reading →

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The #Nats run up the score early and hold on in their first night game of 2018!

Posted on March 13, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

Night baseball is back! The Washington Nationals played under the lights for the first time in the New Year and topped the division-rival New York Mets 7–4. Sure, it’s just spring training, but this had the atmosphere of a real … Continue reading →

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There’s no tying in baseball! (Except in spring training…)

Posted on March 10, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

Everyone is a winner today at The Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, as the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals deadlocked 2–2 for the Nats’ second tie of the year. Their record in Grapefruit League play, which will be … Continue reading →

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The #Nats are dealing with some injuries!

Posted on March 9, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals had hoped for better health at this point in spring training. Several players (Joe Ross, Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy) entered camp still rehabbing from surgeries they underwent in 2017. A few more have been put on the … Continue reading →

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#Nats sweep the simultaneous double-header!

Posted on March 4, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have stormed back into relevance in the all-important Grapefruit League standings, winning both their split-squad games today to improve to 6–4–1. They capped off a 6–2 win at home versus the Detroit Tigers minutes after defeating the … Continue reading →

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What will the #Nats do with an open 25-man roster spot?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by SaoMagnifico

We’re now a week into Grapefruit League action, and while that’s still very early, we’re beginning to see some patterns emerging and perhaps a few hints for Opening Day from the Washington Nationals. It appears increasingly likely that second baseman … Continue reading →

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