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The Nationals announced that right-hander Paxton Schultz has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester. In a corresponding move, left-hander Matt Krook has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count goes from 39 to 38. Krook has been on and off the roster this month. He was claimed off waivers from the Athletics on July […]
One thing you have to realize about the Nats is they HAVEN'T made a big push to remain in the Wild Card hunt. 6-4 in last 10. 8-7 in last 15. In mid June they reached 39-35 and they've gone 15-17 since and they've gone from in the WC and up a game to one game out of the Wild Card. The middle of the NL is extremely soft. There are no very good teams beyond possibly the Phillies (and I'm not 100% sold on them). There are six basically equal teams looking to ge...
The MLB trade deadline is officially under a week away, which means that it’s crunch time for the Nats to prove whether or not they deserve to be invested in. They currently sit 2 games above .500 and 1.0 game back of the last Wild Card spot, making these next few series’ as important as […]
I mean, this isn’t going to be the easiest choice of three players that deserve the accolades they are all clearly dying for since the team kind of stunk up the joint. Maybe the “three up” portion is something of a stretch, but bear with me here. Three up Trea Turner – Offensively, Turner had […]
Recaps [AZ Central] Perdomo eyeing pitching upgrade as Diamondbacks fall to Nationals – It is understandable why starting pitching would be on Perdomo’s mind. Over the past two days, the Diamondbacks have handed the ball to a pair of rookie lefties in Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake. Bratt got through five innings on Saturday, July […]
Well, the trade deadline movement has officially started. Boston and Washington kicked things off with a surprising move that sent Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for Curtis Mead. A deal that no one saw coming, but one that offers upside for both sides. You can read more about the trickle-down effect, how different players […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 27 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nationals All-Star garnering big interest ahead of MLB trade deadline.
According to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Phillies were among a pair of teams to scout Washington Nationals starter […]
If Atlanta wants to poach Abrams from their rivals in Washington, it will take an arm and a leg.
It was not pretty in the 9th inning, but the Nats held on to secure a much needed 10-7 win over the Diamondbacks. With the win the Nats are only a game out of the third Wild Card spot with the trade deadline on the horizon. The offense did not skip a beat without Curtis […]
The Red Sox officially kicked off their trade deadline by acquiring infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.Boston entered deadline season as the hottest team in baseball and firmly in the American League Wild Card race. With the offense still in need of another impact bat, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed one of the club's biggest needs by landing Mead.
After acquiring starting pitcher Connelly Early from the Boston Red Sox, the Washington Nationals reportedly could be making more moves before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completed a surprising late-night trade, as the young left-hander Connelly Early goes to the Nats in exchange for Curtis Mead. BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026 The 24-year-old Early is having a terrific rookie season, and is a great addition for the Nationals who were looking to bolster their pitching ...
The Boston Red Sox reportedly acquired third baseman Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals on Saturday night for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Here is everything that Boston Red Sox fans must to know about Curtis Mead following Saturday’s trade with the Washington Nationals.
Paul Toboni made his first trade of the deadline season, and it was a doozy. He went back to his Red Sox roots and acquired left handed starter Connelly Early for Curtis Mead. This is a swap that makes sense for both teams. The Nats obviously needed more pitching while the Red Sox needed another […]
The Red Sox and Nationals kickstarted trade deadline activity last night in a one-for-one swap of young talent. Left-hander Connelly Early heads to D.C., while infielder Curtis Mead goes to Boston in return. Mead has mostly played third base this year and could slot in there for the Sox. Speaking before the trade, incumbent third […]
We have our first real move of the trade deadline. Late Saturday night, Jeff Passon reported that the Boston Red Sox were trading lefty starter Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. A move that caught many by surprise, even causing confusion, although the deal does make sense for both sides. There’s […] The post Understanding a Very Surprising Trade: Connelly Early for Curtis Mead appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Athletic | Spencer Nusbaum and Will Sammon: The Nationals’ CJ Abrams is in the midst of a 24 home run, 144 wRC+ season at just 25 years old, which has made him an attractive target for teams at this trade deadline. The Yankees are one of the teams who have at least checked in […]
The Red Sox traded Connelly Early to the Nationals today in a trade that may or may not prove to to be a good move. That’s right: I’m not afraid of the hot takez! It’s hard to say farewell to Early. A homegrown left-handed starter is the single most valuable commodity in baseball. But, moreover, […]
The Red Sox are sending left-hander Connelly Early to the Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The teams have not announced the deal. It’s a fascinating one-for-one swap between two teams in the thick of the playoff race. Boston currently holds the final AL Wild Card spot. The club adds a […]
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a Donald Trump claim about Shohei Ohtani, José Caballero’s battle with MLB about his pre-pitch routine, Yandy Díaz spurning ABS, James Wood’s impressive results with a seemingly suboptimal approach, whether the Nats […]
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has drawn some trade interest from the Yankees and is “expected to” get some interest from the Brewers as well, as per The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum and Will Sammon. Milwaukee reportedly also looked into acquiring Abrams from Washington last offseason, Nusbaum/Sammon write, but talks went nowhere due to the very high […]
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS NATIONALS Corbin Carroll – RF James Wood – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Curtis Mead – 3B Gabriel Moreno – DH Andres Chaparro – 1B Ketel Marte – 2B CJ Abrams – SS Ildemaro Vargas – 1B Dylan Crews – RF Nolan Arenado – 3B Jacob Young – CF Tim Tawa – […]
Last night was not your usual Nationals game. The pitching gave them a chance to win, but the offense could not deliver. That led to a frustrating 3-2 loss. Now, the Nats will need to win this contest to give themselves a chance at a series win. With Foster Griffin on the mound, they will […]