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Cade Cavalli's total pitching line so far this spring: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K. Fastball has averaged 97 mph. Still 3 weeks to go, but at this point he's on a 5-day schedule that lines up with Opening Day.

Nats RHP Cavalli vs Astros RHP Burrows in West Palm Beach (1:05/nationals.com)

Discussing Jacob Young & Harry Ford as Opening Day is Later This Month — Nats Chat Podcast Discussing Jacob Young & Harry Ford as Opening Day is Later This Month

New episode of @natschatpodcast.bsky.social
* Young's defensive vs. offensive value
* Ford's chances of catching Opening Day
* Griffin's debut start vs. Venezuela
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

Nationals' roster for their March 19 Spring Breakout prospect game vs. Cardinals

Nats RHP Mikolas vs Mets RHP Hagenman in West Palm Beach (1:04/Nationals.TV/Nationals.com)

"Win every single moment" Nasim Nuñez treats every play on the field like it's the most important play of his life, but can he maintain that level of intensity and force his way into the Nats' lineup?

Nasim Nuñez treats every play on the field like it's the most important play of his life. Can the dynamic infielder maintain that level of intensity over the long haul and force his way into the Nats' lineup?
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Hmm, I didn't realize any cable systems had declared yet where the station would fit on their programming or what it would cost. What I was told is it should be on the same tier as MASN.

Nats LHP Griffin vs Venezuela LHP Rodriguez (6:05/Nationals.TV)

Nationals have announced their second round of cuts: INF Warming Bernabel, UTL Phillip Glasser, LHP Shinnosuke Ogasawara, OF Andrew Pinckney, INF Cayden Wallace all reassigned to minor-league camp.

Is there enough production in Young's bat to complement elite defense? The Nationals insist Jacob Young's Gold Glove-caliber defense is good enough to keep him in the lineup. But the outfielder is determined to be a more complete player.

Is it enough for Jacob Young to be one of MLB’s best center fielders if he’s also one of the sport’s least-productive hitters? “I think it can be enough. That’s how good he is.”
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Who's on first? For Nats, it might be everyone. After treating it as a premium position through most of their history, the Nationals seem to be preparing to mix and match at first base this season

Who’s on first? For the Nationals, it might be everyone. natsjournal.com/p/whos-on-fi...

Josiah Gray threw 38 pitches (25 strikes) over 1 2/3 innings in his first MLB game in nearly 2 years. Only threw 9 fastballs, but averaged 92.5 mph and topped out at 94 mph. Struck out 3 (all on breaking balls).

First round of cuts: RHP Andry Lara, C Max Romero, RHP Jarlin Susana, RHP Travis Sykora and RHP Eddy Yean reassigned to minor-league camp.

Nats RHP Gray vs Astros RHP Brown in West Palm Beach (1:05/1580 AM)

How can Lord best serve the Nationals? After impressing as a rookie, Brad Lord should be a lock to make the Opening Day roster. But do the Nats view him as a starter or reliever?

Should he be a starter? Should he be a reliever? How can Lord best serve the Nationals? natsjournal.com/p/how-can-lo...

Dylan Crews has been scratched with left thumb soreness. Updated lineup:

Abrams - SS
García Jr. - 2B
Franklin - RF
Hassell III - CF
Tena - 3B
Millas - C
Wiemer - LF
Ortiz - DH
Bernabel - 1B

Lord - RHP

Nats RHP Lord vs Marlins RHP Paddack in West Palm Beach (1:05/106.7 FM)

Nats RHP Irvin vs Mets RHP Myers in Port St. Lucie (1:10/MLB.TV-SNY feed)

Hey everyone! I'm joining the @thebaltimorebanner.com as a sports enterprise & features reporter. I’ll also help out w/the Banner's Nats/O's coverage.

Growing up in Baltimore County, it's a privilege to write about the intersection of Baltimore community, culture and sports.

Nats RHP Mikolas vs Astros RHP McCullers, 6:05 in West Palm Beach

James Wood Playing RF in Grapefruit League — Nats Chat Podcast James Wood Playing RF in Grapefruit League

New episode of @natschatpodcast.bsky.social
* Is Wood going to play right field?
* How much rope does House get?
* Any chance of more FA signings this spring?
www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

James Wood Playing RF in Grapefruit League — Nats Chat Podcast James Wood Playing RF in Grapefruit League

The #Nats are playing actual games in Florida and James Wood has seen action in RF. Hear about Wood, Brady House, and more:

www.natschatpodcast.com/episode-post...

The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

Well, Nats fans, I’m sticking around.

Thrilled to announce that I’m joining the @theathletic.com as the Washington Nationals beat reporter.

I’m amped about our plans for the beat, and believe you will be, too.
www.nytco.com/press/the-at...

Nats LHP Eder vs Phillies RHP Walker, 1:05 in Clearwater. (Phillies video feed available on MLB.TV)

Butera answers reader questions Founding Members of Nats Journal were given the opportunity this week to submit questions for new manager Blake Butera. Here's how he answered them.

Nats Journal subscribers wanted to know what Blake Butera thinks about leadership, lineups, sabermetrics and James Wood playing first base. So I asked him. natsjournal.com/p/butera-ans...

Nats LHP Alvarez vs Yankees LHP Weathers, 6:35 in Tampa on Nationals.TV (Yankees’ YES feed)

Can free-swinging House find the patience to succeed? Brady House had one of the worst chase rates in the majors last season. The Nationals need their young third baseman to improve there if he's going to stick long-term.

Can free-swinging Brady House find the patience to succeed as a big-league hitter? natsjournal.com/p/can-free-s...

Game Report: Cavalli and Cornelio impress as Nats win again The Nationals improved to 4-0-1 this spring behind a dominant pitching performance led by right-handers Cade Cavalli and Riley Cornelio

Cade Cavalli impressed, Riley Cornelio overwhelmed and the Nationals remained undefeated this spring with another win tonight over the Cardinals.
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Final: Nats 6, Cardinals 1. Cade Cavalli looked good. Riley Cornelio looked good. They scored 5 runs with 2 outs in the 8th on only 2 hits. They remain undefeated this spring at 4-0-1.