Central News & Rumors: E. Rosario, A. Rosario, Rodon, Lester, Kuhl
The Brewers have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, according to Robert Murray of Fansided. Rosario, on the open market since the Twins non-tendered him in December, stands out as...
View ArticleJon Lester Will Undergo Surgery To Remove Thyroid Gland
Nationals left-hander Jon Lester will undergo surgery to have his thyroid gland removed on Friday, manager Dave Martinez announced today (link via Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post). Assuming all...
View ArticleNL Notes: Rodgers, Carrasco, Cardinals, Nationals
Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers left yesterday’s Spring Training contest after pulling up while trying to steal second base. He has since been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain, per Thomas...
View ArticleNationals To Begin Season On Tuesday
TODAY: In another announcement from MLB, the Braves and Nationals will play a doubleheader on Wednesday to account for today’s postponement. The Nats are currently working out on their home field, and...
View ArticleNationals Set Opening Day Roster
After having their first four games postponed due to positive Covid-19 tests within the organization, the Nationals have announced their roster for today’s season opener. Four Nationals players are...
View ArticleCOVID Notes: 4/11/21
The latest on coronavirus situations around baseball… Latest Updates The Nationals are hopeful the four players who remain in COVID-19 protocols- Josh Harrison, Josh Bell, Kyle Schwarber and Jon...
View ArticleNL Injury Notes: Yelich, Cardinals, Inciarte, Lester
Although Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich hasn’t appeared in a game since Sunday, the team doesn’t seem overly concerned about his ailing back. Manager Craig Counsell said Yelich began baseball...
View ArticleEast Notes: McHugh, Orioles, Nationals, Sanchez, Jays
The Rays placed reliever Collin McHugh on the 10-day injured list with a back strain, relays Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter link). Fellow righty Chris Mazza, who had recently been...
View ArticleNationals Activate Jon Lester
2:00pm: The Nationals officially announced that Lester has been reinstated from the injured list. The team optioned righty Steven Fuentes to open a spot on the 26-man roster and moved southpaw Luis...
View ArticleNationals Place Stephen Strasburg On 10-Day Injured List
JUNE 2, 10:23 pm: Today’s MRI revealed nerve irritation in Strasburg’s neck, Martinez told reporters (including Zuckerman). He’ll rest and rehab the injury for now. JUNE 2, 4:35 pm: The Nationals...
View ArticleNationals’ GM: Upcoming Week Of Play To Determine Trade Deadline Plans
No team from the NL East has yet separated themselves from the pack. The Phillies, Braves and Nationals are all within five games of the division-leading Mets, with much of the division hovering within...
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Nationals, Cardinals Swap Jon Lester For Lane Thomas
The Cardinals added a second veteran lefty just prior to the trade deadline, agreeing to acquire longtime division rival Jon Lester from the Nationals in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas. Both teams...
View ArticleNL Central Notes: Cardinals, Lester, Flaherty, Pirates, Brault
Jon Lester is one of the most decorated active players in Major League Baseball, but his career could be nearing its end, per MLB.com’s Jeff Jones (via Twitter). Lester was evasive when asked about...
View ArticleHave Certain Free Agent Former MLB Stars Already Played Their Last Game?
This year, we’ve seen former quality MLB players such as Joakim Soria, Daniel Murphy, Cody Allen, Nick Markakis, Hector Rondon, Jordan Zimmermann, Welington Castillo, and Nate Jones decide to retire....
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Jon Lester Announces Retirement
After a 16-year major league career, Jon Lester tells Jesse Rogers of ESPN he’s made the decision to retire. “It’s kind of run its course,” the 38-year-old said of his career. “It’s getting harder for...
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