This versatile Nats prospect got his glove ... where?
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Nats' prospects bring heat, energy to Spring Breakout
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The inaugural Spring Breakout saw the Nationals' top prospects from across affiliate levels take the field together in a big-picture snapshot of the club’s future. From players who were in high school last year to those who are knocking on the door at the big
Nats' White rebounds with authority at Spring Breakout
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – It admittedly took T.J. White some time to put his 2023 season out of his mind. His .170 average for Wilmington was third-worst among 259 batters with at least 250 plate appearances while his 36.4 percent strikeout rate placed eighth among the same group. He
LIVE: Nationals-Mets Spring Breakout
The Mets are hosting the the Nationals on Friday in Spring Breakout, a first of its kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event. “It’s a pretty good list, I’m pretty excited about it,” said Nationals
Ben's Biz: 2024 Triple-A promotional night highlights
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Local kid drawing eyes in camp with Nats
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Infielder Trey Lipscomb, Washington's No. 16 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is a local kid. He is from Frederick, Md., which is about an hour away from Nationals Park. So it would be fitting if Lipscomb made his mark at that stadium this year. Lipscomb’s
Best of Spring Breakout: Catchers, pitchers, infielders, outfielders
Spring Breakout is here, and if you can’t tell, we’re just a little excited. It all started on Thursday, when No. 7 Reds prospect Cam Collier hit the first homer in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers' prospects, and the showdown of the night saw MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall
Spring Breakout start part of Nats' evaluation of No. 15 prospect
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Right-hander Jackson Rutledge, the No. 15 prospect in the Nationals’ system according to MLB Pipeline, is slated to start the Spring Breakout game against the Mets on Friday afternoon. Rutledge is expected to pitch an inning-plus in the game, maybe two. “I’m excited. It’s a
Ranking the 10 best Spring Breakout rosters
The 2024 MLB Pipeline preseason Farm System Rankings were published Friday night, giving fans an idea of how the young talent of each organization lines up. Supporters for all 30 clubs will get a closer look at the next generation of stars this week during MLB's inaugural Spring Breakout --
After whirlwind '23, No. 17 prospect Pinckney finding his place
JUPITER, Fla. -- At first glance, Nationals outfielder Andrew Pinckney is low key with a soft tone in his voice. But don’t be fooled. The man from Peachtree City, Ga., can rake. After being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft out of the University of Alabama,
'They're fired up': Nats prospects ready for Breakout
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These 3 pitchers could show out in Spring Breakout
JUPITER, Fla. -- With two weeks remaining in Spring Training, the Nationals made their first round of roster moves on Monday. Among the seven players sent down were five pitchers, as the need to get stretched out for the regular season nears. Washington optioned right-handers Joan Adon, Cole Henry (No.
Sykora aiming to channel hero Ryan's advice in 1st pro season
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Travis Sykora knocked on the door. He knew who was on the other side, and as much as he wanted to run right in, this entrance was monumental. It’s not every day Nolan Ryan is there to talk to you. “It’s pretty surreal,” said Sykora,
Here's the Nationals' Spring Breakout roster
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- You have seen a handful of Nationals prospects playing in Major League Spring Training games. Next Friday, you can see a game with exclusively prospects on the field. The debut of the Spring Breakout is a showcase of the top emerging talents around baseball. The
'It's always a good feeling': Crews launches 1st spring HR
JUPITER, Fla. -- Dylan Crews belted 58 home runs during his stellar, three-year collegiate career at LSU. On Wednesday, the No. 2 overall pick in last year's Draft connected for his first of Major League Spring Training. Crews rocked a changeup from Marlins southpaw Jesús Luzardo for a two-run homer
Nats prospects, stars dish on dream guest instructors
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Angel Feliz highlights
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Here are the Nationals' Top 30 prospects
There will be a ton of celebrating when Mr. Crews goes to Washington. And Mr. Wood and Mr. House and … The Nationals have been in a rebuilding cycle since trading Juan Soto at the 2022 Deadline, but given the quality and proximity of their top prospects, the club could
Lile (back contusion) out of hospital after fall into bullpen
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Despite the downpour that canceled Washington’s game vs. Miami, there was good news in the Nationals’ clubhouse on Sunday: Daylen Lile, who was carted off the field in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday after falling into the Red Sox’s bullpen, is out of the hospital
Q&A with DJ Herz: Football, pasta and more
This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. In the first Q&A of the season, get to know Nationals No. 16 prospect DJ Herz. The 23-year-old southpaw was drafted out of high
Lile carted off with back injury after scary flip over OF wall
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A scary situation unfolded Saturday afternoon, as Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile was carted off the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Nats' 4-2 loss to the Red Sox after going head-over-heels into Boston's bullpen attempting to rob a home run. Immediately following
'Really excited about the future here': Nats prospects add to highlight reel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationals’ coveted core of prospects has already put together highlight moments just four games into Spring Training. After James Wood (No. 14 overall, Nats’ No. 2) homered in his first two contests and has yet to go hitless in a game, Dylan Crews (No.
No. 2 prospect Wood putting 6-foot-6 frame to use
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Six-foot-six James Wood has a way of making running look like gliding. The smooth steps blend into a blur of athleticism as he dashes on the basepaths and in the outfield with agility and speed. The 21-year-old, ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 14 prospect and
Wood keeps crushing pitches, hits 2nd spring HR in 2nd game
JUPITER, Fla. -- It’s only been two games, but Nationals outfield prospect James Wood has looked impressive in the batter’s box. During Washington’s 6-3 victory over Miami on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, the left-handed-hitting Wood crushed his second home run in as many days. In the fifth