Get your baseball fix with two "Nationals Classics" this week

Get your baseball fix with two "Nationals Classics" this week
This past weekend, the Washington D.C., area saw the area's first few snowflakes. Personally, the snow and frigid temperatures have left me feeling a little sad and missing the warm temperatures of the summer. With summer comes baseball games virtually every day. If the weather has you feeling a little down, don't fret. You have a few opportunities to catch a pair of "Nationals Classics" games. Here's what's on deck this week: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.: On May 28, 2005, the...

Don't miss five "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week

Don't miss five "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD this week
Last week, shortstop Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon won Silver Slugger Awards for being the top offensive players at their respective positions. Tomorrow, manager Matt Williams will find out if he's been named National League Manager of the Year for leading the 2014 Nationals to the best record in baseball. I know, I know, - awards season is not the same as watching actual baseball games. If you're missing your Nationals, however, you have the opportunity to watch five "Nationals...

Catch six "Orioles Classics" games this week on MASN HD

Catch six "Orioles Classics" games this week on MASN HD
Although the season has been over for almost two weeks, baseball fans have tried to fill the void with awards season and the opening of free agency. Despite that fact, many Orioles fans are still missing watching their Birds play baseball. Well, we have a solution: Catch six "Orioles Classics" games this week on MASN HD. The games airing include three postseason games, the Orioles' 60th anniversary special and a few more. Here's what's on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.:...

Catch this week's "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD

Catch this week's "Nationals Classics" on MASN HD
It's been nearly a month since the Nationals played their last game. While spring training is still months away, MASN HD is airing five "Nationals Classics" games this week. Make sure you tune in this week to get your fix of some of the greatest games in Nats' history, including a pair of walk-off wins courtesy of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Here's what MASN has on deck this week: Monday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.: Zimmerman has earned the reputation of "Mr. Clutch" throughout his time in...

Don't miss this week's "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD

Don't miss this week's "Orioles Classics" on MASN HD
The baseball offseason is only five days old, but it sure feels like it's been longer. Do you have a case of the offseason blues? Need a dose of Orioles magic? Well, you're in luck. In fact, you have six opportunities to catch some of the greatest games in Orioles' history this week on MASN HD. That's right, MASN will air six of the greatest games in Orioles history this week, including three games from the 1996 American League Division Series and a couple of World Series games. Here's...

Williams on Fister's Game 1 performance (with Game 2 lineups)

Williams on Fister's Game 1 performance (with Game 2 lineups)
With Doug Fister's complete-game shutout against the Marlins in Game 1 of the doubleheader, the Nationals secured home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs. Fister threw 104 pitches, 77 for strikes, allowed just three hits, walked none and struck out nine. It was the seventh complete game of Fister's career and his 16th win of the season, which is a career-high. Here is what manager Matt Williams had to say about the Game 1 performance of the Nats. On Fister's...

Back the Nats during MASN Social Media Weekend presented by COX

Back the Nats during MASN Social Media Weekend presented by COX
It's hard to believe the regular season is coming to a close. The Nationals will host their final home series of the regular season this weekend. MASN will also host its final social media weekend, presented by COX. We want to reward you for being loyal in backing the Nats this season. By using the hashtag #IBackTheNats throughout the weekend, you have a chance to win awesome prizes including autographed memorabilia, special #IBackTheNats koozies, Nats prize packs, and more! Also, be...

Updates on LaRoche and Zimmerman

Updates on LaRoche and Zimmerman
Last night, none of the Nationals' regular starters played in the team's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Manager Matt Williams indicated most, if not all of the starters would return to the lineup tonight as the Nats begin a four-game series with the Marlins. First baseman Adam LaRoche is the lone starter that will be on the bench tonight. According to Williams, LaRoche is still battling a sore back which has plagued him for most of the month. "He's been battling that back issue for a while,"...

Hearing from Williams, Treinen and Souza after Nats' 3-1 loss

Hearing from Williams, Treinen and Souza after Nats' 3-1 loss
The Nationals fell short in their quest to sweep the Braves, but they do leave Atlanta with a National League East title in their hands. Washington finished the season series against Atlanta with an 8-11 record. Tonight, rookie pitcher Blake Treinen pitched five scoreless innings, but the Nats fell to the Braves 3-1. The lone Nats run came on Steven Souza Jr.'s first major league home run. Here's clubhouse reaction from manager Matt Williams, Treinen and Souza. Williams: On Treinen's...

We're scoreless in Atlanta (Nats fall 3-1)

We're scoreless in Atlanta (Nats fall 3-1)
Well, we have a pitchers' duel in Atlanta. Nationals rookie Blake Treinen and Atlanta starter Alex Wood have each thrown three scoreless innings. Wood has allowed one hit, a single to Danny Espinosa, and has struck out five. Treinen has given up three hits and struck out two. Before the game, manager Matt Williams said Treinen is expected to throw between 60 and 70 pitches. Treinen has thrown 29 pitches through three innings. Update: Steven Souza Jr. broke the scoreless tie in the...

Williams on resting players and Zimmerman's progress

Williams on resting players and Zimmerman's progress
Manager Matt Williams is fielding a noticeably different lineup tonight as the Nationals try to sweep the Braves in Atlanta. He wanted to rest all of his regular starters one night after clinching the National League East title, but Williams anticipates that most of his position players will be back in the lineup tomorrow night in Miami. "There's a long way to go yet. It's gratifying," Williams said to reporters of the division title. "It's a culmination of a lot of hard work for guys...

Mets take early lead (Nats fall 4-3)

Mets take early lead (Nats fall 4-3)
The Mets took advantage of Gio Gonzalez's early first inning troubles. Gonzalez allowed a leadoff single to Mets' left fielder Eric Young Jr., hit Juan Lagares with a pitch, and with one out, walked Lucas Duda. Catcher Travis d'Arnaud followed with a bases-clearing double to give the Mets a 3-0 lead after one inning. With two runs scored, Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos dropped the ball at the plate, which allowed Duda to score. We head to the second inning with the Nats trailing 3-0. Update:...

Nats and Mets lineups

Nats and Mets lineups
The Nationals will continue their four-game series with the Mets tonight. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez will face right-hander Dillon Gee. Gonzalez is 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA in 11 starts against the Mets, while Gee is 7-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 13 starts against the Nats. First baseman Adam LaRoche is 6-for-28 in his career with three home runs against Gee. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 2B Asdrubal Cabrera 3B Anthony Rendon 1B Adam LaRoche SS Ian Desmond LF Bryce Harper C Wilson Ramos RF...

Hearing from Storen, Gonzalez, LaRoche and Hairston after win over Phillies

Hearing from Storen, Gonzalez, LaRoche and Hairston after win over Phillies
The Nationals salvaged their series against the Phillies with a 3-2 win on Sunday. Left-hander Gio Gonzalez outdueled fellow southpaw Cole Hamels for the win. The offense was powered by two solo home runs from Adam LaRoche and a sacrifice fly from Scott Hairston. Drew Storen also earned his second save of the season after working a perfect ninth inning. The win could not have come at a better time as the Nats begin a three-game series with the Braves tomorrow night. Here's what the...

Early miscues hurt Nats (Nats win 3-2)

Early miscues hurt Nats (Nats win 3-2)
Well, things are off to an interesting start this afternoon at Nationals Park. With one out in the top of the first, Grady Sizemore singled to center fielder Denard Span. With two outs, Marlon Byrd singled on a line drive to Span, which scored Sizemore. Byrd was able to advance to third following throwing errors by Span and third baseman Anthony Rendon. The Phillies lead the Nationals 1-0 at the end of one inning. The run was charged as an earned run to Gio Gonzalez, who threw 19 pitches...

Williams breaks down Nats' 14-6 win over Giants

Williams breaks down Nats' 14-6 win over Giants
In the fourth inning of the Nationals' finale against the Giants, the team was down 5-0 and held hitless. At that moment it was hard to predict what would happen. The Nats' bats broke out for 18 hits and scored 14 to runs to earn a series win over the Giants and finish their homestand 9-1. Stephen Strasburg was out after four innings and manager Matt Williams relied on his bullpen to complete the game. Here is what Williams told reporters following the Nats' win. On what comeback says...

Williams on the Nats' 3-1 loss to Braves

Williams on the Nats' 3-1 loss to Braves
The Nationals will leave Atlanta with their lead down to 3 1/2 games in the National League East. Gio Gonzalez was a victim of a high pitch count. He was unable to make it out of the fifth inning as he allowed two runs on 111 pitches. Jerry Blevins allowed the other run of the night in the eighth inning. Shortstop Ian Desmond provided the Nats with their lone run of the night, courtesy of a solo home run in the fourth inning. Here's what manager Matt Williams said to reporters following the...

Gonzalez rolling in Atlanta (Nats fall 3-1)

Gonzalez rolling in Atlanta (Nats fall 3-1)
Stop me if you've heard this before. The Nationals and Braves have played three innings and remain in a scoreless game. Gio Gonzalez settled down after a 29-pitch first inning when he loaded the bases to strikeout the side in the second inning. Overall, Gonzalez has seven strikeouts through the first three innings. The Nats offense has been held in check by Braves starter Alex Wood. Wood has allowed just two hits through three innings. Update: Just as I finished typing that last...

Nationals and Braves lineups for series finale

Nationals and Braves lineups for series finale
Jayson Werth is currently in the Nationals lineup for the series finale at Turner Field. Werth pinch-hit in the 11th inning of last night's extra-inning win. With a win tonight, the Nats would extend their National League East lead to 5 1/2 games. Gio Gonzalez will face fellow lefty Alex Wood. Gonzalez has struggled in his career against the Braves. He is 2-7 with a 5.31 ERA in 10 career starts against Atlanta. For the Nationals CF Denard Span 3B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam...

We're scoreless in Atlanta (Nats win 4-1)

We're scoreless in Atlanta (Nats win 4-1)
The Nationals and Braves had to wait three hours and 47 minutes to play baseball tonight; in return, we've seen a pretty decent pitching matchup between Tanner Roark and Aaron Harang. Neither pitcher has allowed a run through three innings of work. Roark has allowed three hits, walked one and struck out two, while Harang has allowed two hits, walked one and struck out one. It appears the rain delay did not bother either pitcher. Update: Denard Span extended his on-base streak to 35...