Nationals Journal: Pitchers


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

Haren in the middle

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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