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On a stormy Sunday night in September, the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals, winning the finale 7-5. Both Justin Wrobleski and Nationals southpaw Andrew Alvarez kept the ice frozen until the bottom of the third inning, as a Max Muncy double and Tommy Edman infield single allowed Mookie Betts to bring […]
Justin Wrobleski faces Andrew Alvarez as the Dodgers look to sweep the Washington Nationals. SUNDAY GAME INFO
After a couple of close losses, the Nats are now looking to avoid a sweep. Earlier this year, the Nationals were excellent at avoiding sweeps but that has not been the case lately. Hopefully the boys can change that in this late night showdown. With a lefty on the mound, there are a few changes […]
The San Diego Padres are currently just outside of a playoff spot. The team was hoping to get some pitching help back from injury, but the Padres likely will not have Joe Musgrove this year. While the team will not have Musgrove, they are getting Nick Pivetta back, per Darnay Tripp of NBC San Diego […] The post Padres manager Chris Stammen delivers huge Nick Pivetta update before Nationals series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
TODAY: Kranick cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A, the Nationals announced. SEPTEMBER 4: The Nationals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jack Sinclair. Fellow righty Max Kranick has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Additionally, the Nats relayed that left-hander Tom Cosgrove has cleared outright waivers and been assigned […]
TODAY: Following today’s game, Stammen told reporters (including Jeff Sanders) that Pivetta will be activated from the 60-day IL on Monday to start the Padres’ game against the Nationals. Vasquez will move the bullpen to make room for Pivetta in the rotation. SEPTEMBER 5: Nick Pivetta’s minor league rehab assignment was halted after just one […]
As Nats fans evaulate arms currently within the system who could contribute to their next competitive team, one intriguing name has largely faded from the conversation. DJ Herz has not pitched in the major leagues since 2024, but his successful rehabilitation should remind fans why he was once considered an important part of the Nats […]
The Washington Nationals did it again, and by it, I mean blowing another save. Last night, the Nats blew their 36th save of the season. That obviously leads the league, but is also only one off tying the all-time record. With about 20 games to go, it is very likely that the 2026 Nationals will […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing the Washington Nationals in the final game of their series, and they haven’t been with Shohei Ohtani in any of the contests. Manager Dave Roberts was asked about Ohtani’s status heading into the final game, and he says he’s leaving the door open for a return, according to […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts leaving the door open for Shohei Ohtani return vs. Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have been MLB’s most prolific offense this season, and it hasn’t been particularly close. Chicago leads the league in runs scored by a wide margin, currently holding a 27-run advantage, while also becoming the first team to reach 200 home runs. The New York Yankees and Washington Nationals are the only other [...] The post Striking stat shows importance of home run ball to Cubs this year appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Shohei Ohtani has been absent from the Dodgers lineup for three consecutive games. So far the team has had no problem picking up the pieces, as the team is currently on a three-game winning streak with a chance to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Ohtani hasn’t been his usual self over his last 12 […]
LOS ANGELES — Tommy Edman made a fantastic defensive play to rob extra bases, then rounded said bases after a three-run home run that helped the Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. Down two runs in the seventh inning, Alex Freeland walked with one out and […]
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers originally planned to start Dalton Rushing at designated hitter and Max Muncy at third base on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but both were scratched from the lineup. Rushing has elbow soreness and Muncy is sick, the team said. Rushing spent four weeks on the injured list after a partial […]
While he hasn’t been put on the injured list yet, Shohei Ohtani remained out of the Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday against the Nationals. He’s now missed three straight games. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Katie Woo of The Athletic, that the team will evaluate Ohtani on Sunday. “My expectation is he’s going to hit […]
The Dodgers made their long-awaited move on Saturday, activating right-hander Bobby Miller from the 60-day injured list ahead of their game against the Nationals. To clear a corresponding spot on the active roster, right-hander Kyle Hurt was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, and outfielder Alek Thomas was designated for assignment to open room on the […] The post Dodgers latest roster moves include Bobby Miller being activated appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers finish things off with the Washington Nationals with a rare Sunday night start, a 7:10 p.m. first pitch on the night before Labor Day at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will use a variety of arms to fill innings on Sunday, including Justin Wrobleski and likely Bobby Miller for bulk outings, while left-hander Andrew […]
The Dodgers take on the Nationals with a slightly earlier start than last night. With right-hander Cade Cavalli on the mound for Washington, left-hander Dalton Rushing was set to get the start at designated hitter this time around, with Shohei Ohtani out a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers. But […]
The Nats rallied late last night, but it was not enough. They will look to even this series with the mighty Dodgers tonight. It will not be easy, but the Nats do have an ace up their sleeve. That would be Cade Cavalli, who is on the mound. With a righty on the mound, the […]
As the Los Angeles Dodgers were without Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman for the 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday, the absences continue to happen for the club. While there is speculation that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be put on the injured list (IL), the team is dealing with more concerns for […] The post Dodgers’ Max Muncy, Dalton Rushing scratched just hours before first pitch vs. Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Los Angeles Dodgers going through noticeable recent struggles relative to how well the club has performed over the years, the more pressing news arguably regards the injury to star Shohei Ohtani. As Ohtani missed the Dodgers’ contest against the Washington Nationals on Friday, he will once again be absent for another outing. According […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to miss third-straight game as IL speculation intensifies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Unless you have been living under a rock this year, you would know that the Nationals bullpen has struggled. The unit has an ERA over 5 and has blown a mind boggling 35 saves. However, in the last couple weeks the Nats have called up three home grown relievers who have all gotten off to […]
The Nationals announced in mid-August that shortstop CJ Abrams would transition to second base. The two-time All-Star has had a stellar season at the plate, but he’s been among the worst defenders in the league. Manager Blake Butera further clarified the plan this week, telling reporters (including Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic) that Abrams would […]
Throughout his first full season in the big leagues, we have learned that Cade Cavalli loves a challenge. Whenever he squares off with the marquee teams in the league, Cavalli tends to have his best stuff. He will have an opportunity to do that again tonight against the Dodgers. Cavalli will be facing off with […]
The Dodgers (84-57) pulled off a 5-3 win over the Nationals (67-76) Friday at Dodger Stadium for their second victory in as many games. Snell kept the power-hitting Nationals off the board and navigated around two walks, utilizing his high fastball and curveball to rack up seven strikeouts over six innings pitched. The Dodgers’ bullpen […]
The Dodgers (83-57) open a three-game series against the Nationals (67-75) Friday at Dodger Stadium after they walked off with the series finale win over the Cards Thursday night. Blake Snell (2-1, 2.42 ERA, 1.08 WHIP) counters rookie left-hander Jackson Kent (1-2, 5.59 ERA, 1.71 WHIP). Lineups Friday game info