Nationals Journal: Pitchers


Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Haren in the middle
By Harry Pavlidis
A look at Haren's lines from his first six starts will remind you of the slow start and subsequent -- and recent -- improvement.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  10:19 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Analytics, dan haren, PITCHf/X, Starting pitchers

Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Why has April been unlucky for so many aces?
By Barry Svrluga
Is it trend or coincidence that so many aces are struggling?

By Barry Svrluga  |  12:37 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Starting pitchers

Posted at 10:31 AM ET, 04/19/2013

All eyes on Stephen Strasburg and Matt Harvey
By Harry Pavlidis
Friday's Nats-Mets series opener features two of the most exciting young arms in the major leagues.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  10:31 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Analytics, Matt Harvey, Nats-Mets, Pitching, Starting pitchers, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 02:17 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Dan Haren on his cutter usage, rough start to the season
By James Wagner
The Nationals' new starter has been upset with his start to the season but he's noticed a few ways to improve.

By James Wagner  |  02:17 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dan haren, Starting pitchers, starting rotation

Posted at 02:20 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Nationals preview 2013: The pitching staff
By Harry Pavlidis
A look at the Nationals' pitchers in 2013.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  02:20 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 preview, Analytics, Bullpen, Nationals' pitchers, pitching staff, starting rotation

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Chris Young takes next step in minor league game
By Adam Kilgore
Pitcher says he's ready to face big leaguers after he threw 41 pitches in a minor league game.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:13 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chris Young, Nationals, Starting pitchers

Posted at 08:07 PM ET, 02/16/2013

Davey Johnson will emphasize preventing stolen bases
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals manager wants his pitching staff to improve at holding runners on base.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:07 PM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  davey johnson, Pitchers, stolen bases

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 02/15/2013

What Dan Haren's bullpen session revealed
By Adam Kilgore
Bullpen sessions from Dan Haren and Ryan Perry provided insight on how both pitchers are attacking the spring.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:25 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dan haren, Pitchers

Posted at 04:34 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Christian Garcia's new role, Stephen Strasburg's first bullpen session
By Adam Kilgore
Christian Garcia is waiting to see how he'll become a starter, and Stephen Strasburg throws a sterling first bullpen session.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:34 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Christian Garcia, Pitchers, Spring Training, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Cole Kimball says he is 100 percent: 'It's like I never had surgery'
By James Wagner
The Nationals reliever had a faced a long path to recovery since his 2011 rotator cuff surgery and insists he is healthy again.

By James Wagner  |  04:23 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bullpen, Cole Kimball, Pitchers

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Jordan Zimmermann's arbitration hearing date set, 'a little progress' in talks
By James Wagner
The Nationals right-handed starter has a Feb. 19 arbitration hearing date but says sides still have issues to work through for a 2013 contract.

By James Wagner  |  02:38 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jordan Zimmermann, Pitchers

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 10/13/2012

Edwin Jackson interested in talking to Nationals about contract
By James Wagner
The 29-year-old right-hander signed a one-year deal to come to Washington and is interested in staying here, wanting a multi-year deal.

By James Wagner  |  12:39 PM ET, 10/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Edwin Jackson, Pitchers

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 09/24/2012

Christian Garcia could start for Nats next season
By James Wagner
The 27-year-old right-hander has impressed many since his call-up this month, enough so that the Nationals will have him begin next spring training as a starter.

By James Wagner  |  01:32 PM ET, 09/24/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Christian Garcia, Pitchers

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 09/10/2012

Boswell: Nats pitchers and stolen bases
By Tom Boswell
Tom Boswell says the Nationals pitching staff has one problem -- the number of stolen bases it surrenders. And he says the problem could become a bigger issue down the stretch.

By Tom Boswell  |  01:08 PM ET, 09/10/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nationals relievers, Nationals' pitchers, Nationals' pitching

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 09/03/2012

Christian Garcia, after a long path from injury, finally gets his call-up
By James Wagner
After recovering from two Tommy John surgeries, Christian Garcia is called up to the majors for the first time.

By James Wagner  |  01:54 PM ET, 09/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Christian Garcia, Nationals call-ups, Nationals relievers, Nationals' pitchers

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 09/03/2012

Sean Burnett dealing with irritation in his left elbow, will rest for a couple days
By James Wagner
Reliever Sean Burnett has experienced irritation in his left elbow and will rest for a couple days.

By James Wagner  |  12:58 PM ET, 09/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nationals, Nationals' injuries, Nationals' pitchers, Nationals' pitching, Sean Burnett