Kevin Frandsen returns to Washington as MASN color commentator

Kevin Frandsen returns to Washington as MASN color commentator
The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and Washington Nationals today named former player Kevin Frandsen as the network's color commentator for Nationals television coverage. Frandsen joins the MASN booth after four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcast. He was a member of Washington's 2014 National League East Division championship team during his Major League playing career, which also included stops in San Francisco (2006-09, 2015), Los Angeles (AL) (2010) and Philadelphia...

Nationals announce minor league player development staff

Nationals announce minor league player development staff
The Washington Nationals announced their 2022 Minor League Player Development staff on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Director of Player Development De Jon Watson made the joint announcement. "We are incredibly excited to announce our expanded player development staff," said Watson. "We added 14 new roles and brought in more than 20 new staff members to the system. This group boasts a wealth of playing and coaching experience at both...

Nationals agree to terms with 10 international free agents

Nationals agree to terms with 10 international free agents
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with ten international free agents on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Vice President and Assistant General Manager of International Operations Johnny DiPuglia made the joint announcement. CUBA PLAYER POS B/T HT WT AGE D.O.B. HOMETOWN SIGNING SCOUT Marlon Perez LHP L/L 5-10 180 21 3/16/00 Havana Modesto Ulloa Cristhian Vaquero CF S/R 6-3 180 17 9/13/04 Havana Johnny DiPuglia *No. 1 prospect in...

Nationals agree to terms with infielder César Hernández

Nationals agree to terms with infielder César Hernández
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder César Hernández on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hernández, 31, hit a career-high 21 home runs in 149 games between Cleveland and Chicago (AL) in 2021. He ranked among American League switch hitters in home runs (5th, 21), extra-base hits (6th, 44) and slugging percentage (7th, .386). In his ninth Major League season, he hit .232...

Nationals claim Lucius Fox off waivers from Orioles

Nationals claim Lucius Fox off waivers from Orioles
The Washington Nationals claimed infielder Lucius Fox off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Fox, 24, hit .245 and posted a .353 on-base percentage with 15 doubles, five homers, 24 RBI, 37 walks, 19 stolen bases and 43 runs scored in 62 games across three levels of Kansas City's Minor League system in 2021. He entered the season rated by Baseball America as the No. 22 prospect in the...

Nationals add Casey, Lee to 40-man roster

Nationals add Casey, Lee to 40-man roster
The Washington Nationals selected the contracts of outfielder Donovan Casey and left-handed pitcher Evan Lee on Friday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Casey, 25, was Washington's Minor League Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 after showing versatility and strong defensive ability following the trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers that brought him to the organization. He is listed by Baseball America as the "Best Athlete" in...

Soto named National League Silver Slugger

Soto named National League Silver Slugger
For the second consecutive season, Juan Soto was honored as a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award winner for National League outfielders. Louisville Slugger made the announcement Thursday on MLB Network. Soto joins Ian Desmond (2012-14), Anthony Rendon (2014, 2019), Daniel Murphy (2016-17) and Ryan Zimmerman (2009-10) as the only players in Nationals history (2005-pres.) to win more than one Silver Slugger Award. Soto, 23, led all National League outfielders in batting average (.313),...

Juan Soto named a finalist for 2021 National League MVP award

Juan Soto named a finalist for 2021 National League MVP award
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was named one of three finalists for the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player award, announced Monday on MLB Network. It is Soto's second time being named a finalist for a Baseball Writers' Association of America award, as he finished second in the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year award voting. The winners of the Most Valuable Player awards will be announced live on MLB Network on Thursday, November 18. Other finalists include Philadelphia...

Nationals claim Francisco Pérez off waivers from Guardians

Nationals claim Francisco Pérez off waivers from Guardians
The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed pitcher Francisco Pérez off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Additionally, the Nationals outrighted right-handed pitcher Kyle McGowin to Triple-A Rochester. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Pérez, 24, went 4-0 with three saves and a 1.87 ERA in 30 games between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in 2021. He struck out 82 batters in 53.0 innings pitched while...

Nationals announce major league coaching staff

Nationals announce major league coaching staff
The Washington Nationals announced the remainder of their 2022 Major League coaching staff on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Manager Dave Martinez made the joint announcement. * Tim Bogar - Bench Coach * Darnell Coles - Hitting Coach * Pat Roessler - Assistant Hitting Coach * Jim Hickey - Pitching Coach * Eric Young Jr. - First Base Coach * Gary DiSarcina - Third Base Coach * Henry Blanco - Catching and Strategy Coach * Ricky Bones -...

Nationals partner with FIS for new Champions Club and payment solutions to enhance the fan experience

Nationals partner with FIS for new Champions Club and payment solutions to enhance the fan experience
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., October 28, 2021 - Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) today announced that it is the newest partner of the Washington Nationals. As the Official Payments Technology Provider for the Washington Nationals, FIS will provide best-in-class merchant processing technology to improve the ballpark experience. The partnership also includes a renovation of the ballpark's Champions Club which features an enhanced and elevated fan experience for Nationals fans. Worldpay...

Nationals name Darnell Coles hitting coach

Nationals name Darnell Coles hitting coach
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with hitting coach Darnell Coles on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Coles, 59, joins the Nationals after spending the previous three seasons (2019-21) as the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2019, the Diamondbacks matched a club record with 220 home runs, an increase of 44 home runs from the previous season. That season, Arizona had six players with at least 25 home...

Nationals announce 2021 minor league awards

Nationals announce 2021 minor league awards
The Washington Nationals selected the following players as their 2021 Minor League Award winners: * Player of the Year - infielder/outfielder Jake Noll * Pitcher of the Year - right-hander Cade Cavalli * Defensive Player of the Year - outfielder Donovan Casey * Baserunner of the Year - infielder Jordy Barley * "Nationals Way" Award - infielder/outfielder Jack Dunn Noll, 27, led Washington's Minor League system in batting average (.300), doubles (28), RBI (69), slugging percentage (.494), OPS...

Nationals agree to terms with Alcides Escobar

Nationals agree to terms with Alcides Escobar
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with infielder Alcides Escobar on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Escobar, 34, hit .288 with 21 doubles, two triples, four homers, 28 RBI, 17 walks, 53 runs scored and three stolen bases in 75 games for the Nationals. He joined the Nationals on July 3rd and from that point through the end of the season, ranked on the club in doubles (1st, 21), hits (1st, 92),...

Nationals recall Joan Adon

Nationals recall Joan Adon
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Joan Adon from Triple-A Rochester and placed infielder Luis García on the 10-day Injured List with a strained oblique muscle on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Adon, 23, went 7-6 with a 4.97 ERA in 21 starts between High-A Wilmington, Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester in 2021. He struck out 122 batters against 40 walks in 105.0 innings pitched. He ranked...

Nationals announce 2021 media awards.

Nationals announce 2021 media awards.
The Washington Nationals announced the winners of the sixth-annual end-of-season awards as voted on by members of the local media. Outfielder Juan Soto was voted 2021 Nationals Player of the Year, while right-handed pitcher Kyle Finnegan was named Pitcher of the Year. First Baseman Josh Bell was given the Good Guy Award, given to a player for his always-professional dealings with members of the media, his work in the community and for representing the Nationals organization with class both on...

Nationals Philanthropies honors World Central Kitchen at Home Plate Celebration

Nationals Philanthropies honors World Central Kitchen at Home Plate Celebration
Washington Nationals Philanthropies, the official charitable arm of the Washington Nationals, held its signature fundraising event Monday evening to recognize the previous year's community impact work. In lieu of its traditional gala where players mingle with supporters, the organization hosted the Nationals Home Plate Celebration at Nationals Park while the team is on the road to highlight the cornerstone elements of the organization's holistic food access program in response to the COVID-19...

Nationals select contract of Jhon Romero

Nationals select contract of Jhon Romero
The Washington Nationals selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jhon Romero from Triple-A Rochester and placed outfielder Yadiel Hernandez on the Paternity List on Thursday. Additionally, the Nationals designated catcher Jakson Reetz for assignment. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Romero, 26, went 2-4 with two saves and a 2.62 ERA in 38 games between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester in 2021. He struck out 69...

Nationals recall Tanner Rainey

Nationals recall Tanner Rainey
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey from Triple-A Rochester and optioned right-handed pitcher Wander Suero to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Rainey, 28, went 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA (1 ER/7.0 IP) in seven games since joining the Red Wings on August 1. He tallied 13 strikeouts against three walks along the way. Opposing batters hit .087 (2-for-23) against him during this...

Nationals Park to host 2021 Battle of the Bases championship game on Sept. 18

Nationals Park to host 2021 Battle of the Bases championship game on Sept. 18
The Washington Nationals are excited to host the return of the Battle of the Bases Championship softball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 18. The championship game will take place after the conclusion of the Nationals 4:05 p.m. game against the Colorado Rockies. The Battle of the Bases Championship is free for fans to attend. The championship game will feature Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall squaring off in a seven-inning game for the title. In...