Nationals Journal: Stephen Strasburg


Posted at 10:14 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Nationals-Giants discussion thread: Game 46
By Adam Kilgore
With Bryce Harper hitting second, the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg will face Matt Cain.

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Posted at 10:10 PM ET, 05/04/2013

Stephen Strasburg goes seven innings, shows no sign of arm trouble
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg bounced back from his last start, after which Davey Johnson caused alarm about the condition of his right arm.

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Posted at 08:29 PM ET, 05/01/2013

Jayson Werth still nursing injuries; Stephen Strasburg's clean bullpen session
By James Wagner
Jayson Werth sits out again with a sore ankle and hamstring and Stephen Strasburg throws a pain-free bullpen session.

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Posted at 07:37 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Stephen Strasburg forearm discomfort gone; expected to make next start
By James Wagner
A day after suffering from what was described as forearm tightness, the Nationals say their prized ace is fine and victim of his own high standards.

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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 04/30/2013

Stephen Strasburg 'structurally perfect,' not expected to miss a start after forearm tightness
By Thomas Boswell and Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg has “no problem” in his right forearm, general manager Mike Rizzo says.

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Posted at 11:25 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Stephen Strasburg dealing with forearm tightness
By James Wagner
The Nationals starter was dealing with the forearm tightness during the game, Manager Davey Johnson said.

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Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 04/20/2013

Stephen Strasburg's search for efficiency
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg has had a fine start to the season despite his record, but he has not met his own high standard.

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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 11:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013

A look at the Nats' pitchers so far
By Harry Pavlidis
It's early, but let's jump into our year-to-date PITCHf/x numbers.

By Harry Pavlidis  |  11:16 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Analytics, Craig Stammen, dan haren, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Henry Rodriguez, Jordan Zimmermann, PITCHf/X, Pitching, rafael soriano, ross detwiler, Ryan Mattheus, Stephen Strasburg, Tyler Clippard, Zach Duke

Posted at 07:34 PM ET, 04/07/2013

Stephen Strasburg's preposterous change-up
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg was not at his best today, but one pitch offered a glimpse at his full brilliance.

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Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 04/02/2013

A deeper look at Stephen Strasburg's opening day efficiency
By Adam Kilgore
The Nats starter has produced more dazzling performances, but he has rarely been so practical in his dominance.

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Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Stephen Strasburg winds down his spring
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg finished up his spring training with a 73-pitch appearance against minor leaguers.

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Posted at 05:43 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Nats' Stephen Strasburg shakes off scare, primed for opening day
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg threw 89 pitches while surviving a line drive off his left wrist.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:43 PM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 03/22/2013

Nationals vs. Tigers discussion thread: Game 26
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg will square off against Prince Fielder today in Viera.

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Posted at 12:06 PM ET, 03/18/2013

Stephen Strasburg: What to expect in 2013
By Harry Pavlidis
Looking at the Nats starter's workload, performance and adjustments heading into the 2013 season.

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Posted at 10:28 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Stephen Strasburg goes deep
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg threw 93 pitches Saturday night, and he wants the Nationals to increase his pitch counts during the regular season.

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Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Stephen Strasburg named Nationals' opening day starter
By James Wagner
Manager Davey Johnson confirms the least surprising news at spring training, the Nats’ ace will get the first start of the season.

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Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 03/11/2013

Stephen Strasburg working to hold runners on base
By James Wagner
The right-hander struggled to keep runners honest last season. This spring, he is trying to improve while not letting it affect his command.

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Posted at 11:04 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Stephen Strasburg's change-up, Anthony Rendon homers, Roy Halladay on Strasburg
By James Wagner
Notes from today's game in Clearwater, a rare meeting between the teams in the spring.

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Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Did Roy Halladay retaliate for Stephen Strasburg hitting Chase Utley?
By James Wagner
A winter of words waged between both teams, and on Wednesday this rivalry added another chapter.

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Tags:  Chase Utley, Phillies-Nationals, Roy Halladay, Stephen Strasburg, Tyler Moore

Posted at 08:45 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Stephen Strasburg working through minor kinks in second spring start
By James Wagner
The Nationals right-handed starter improved his rushed delivery and fastball command in his second start but says he still has more to go.

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Posted at 06:02 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Stephen Strasburg, Ross Detwiler lead Nationals in first live batting practice
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals participated in live batting practice for the first time today.

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Posted at 02:13 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Stephen Strasburg will start Nationals' first Grapefruit League game
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson outlined the top of the Nationals' rotation for spring.

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Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 02/18/2013

The adjustment Stephen Strasburg wants to make
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg wants his pitches to break less, but with more purpose.

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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 12:14 PM ET, 01/30/2013

More on Stephen Strasburg's offseason
By James Wagner
The Nationals standout right-hander reflects on his winter, his workouts, the team's offseason moves and the addition of Dan Haren.

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Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 10/31/2012

Stephen Strasburg’s 2013 salary
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg's draft contract ran out after four years, which left a clause in the deal to determine his 2013 salary.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:15 PM ET, 10/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:56 PM ET, 10/17/2012

Adam Wainwright wanted no part of Strasburg-like innings limit
By Barry Svrluga
The Cardinals right-hander, who also received Tommy John surgery, wanted no part of a Stephen Strasburg-like innings limit.

By Barry Svrluga  |  03:56 PM ET, 10/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:20 AM ET, 10/13/2012

Mike Rizzo stands behind Stephen Strasburg shutdown as players say it wasn’t on their minds
By Adam Kilgore
Many fans and observers will live with the gnawing doubt the NLDS would have been different if Stephen Strasburg pitched, but the sentiment did not permeate the Nationals' clubhouse.

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Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 10/09/2012

Stephen Strasburg more accepting of shutdown as Nationals prepare for NLDS Game 3
By Adam Kilgore
As the Nationals play the postseason without him, Stephen Strasburg has softened his stance on the Nationals’ decision to shut him down.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:13 PM ET, 10/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:24 PM ET, 10/06/2012

Stephen Strasburg is watching the playoffs, and Adam Wainwright knows the feeling
By Adam Kilgore
Under different circumstances, if the Nationals had reached a different conclusion on how best to bring him back from Tommy John surgery, Stephen Strasburg might have been preparing for a Game 1 start Sunday.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:24 PM ET, 10/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:01 PM ET, 09/16/2012

Stephen Strasburg thinking along with the Nationals, even if he can’t pitch
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg has been shut down for one week now, but the Nationals are still treating him, in some ways, as an active member of the rotation.

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Posted at 06:54 PM ET, 09/13/2012

Dr. Lewis Yocum clarifies role in Stephen Strasburg shutdown decision
By Adam Kilgore
The surgeon who performed Stephen Strasburg's elbow reconstruction says he supported the Nationals' decision to shut down the pitcher.

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Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 09/13/2012

Scott Boras: Lewis Yocum, Nationals have been in ‘repeated communication’ regarding Stephen Strasburg
By Adam Kilgore
Scott Boras, the agent for Stephen Strasburg, refuted the claim made today that the Nationals have not spoken recently with the surgeon who performed Tommy John surgery on Strasburg.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:24 PM ET, 09/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:55 PM ET, 09/12/2012

Stephen Strasburg, pinch hitter?
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson told Stephen Strasburg to keep taking batting practice in case he chooses him to pinch hit.

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Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 09/12/2012

John Lannan stands tall, steps into void left by Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown
By Adam Kilgore
Today was supposed to be Stephen Strasburg's final start of the season. Instead, John Lannan will make his return to the Nationals.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:10 PM ET, 09/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 09/12/2012

Are Nationals fans actually upset about Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown? An informal review.
By James Wagner
Fans' feelings are mixed, but at a casual perusal reveals a general understanding of the team's decision to shutdown the pitcher.

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Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 09/09/2012

Mark DeRosa talks with Stephen Strasburg: ‘I don’t want to see him beat himself up’
By James Wagner
Veteran Mark DeRosa, one of the team's leaders, talks with Stephen Strasburg hours after being shut down to offer support.

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Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 09/08/2012

Stephen Strasburg says shutdown is ‘something that I’m not happy about at all’
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg responded angrily to the Nationals shutting him down.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:50 PM ET, 09/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 09/08/2012

Stephen Strasburg shut down for the season
By Adam Kilgore
Manager Davey Johnson informed Stephen Strasburg this morning he will not pitch again this season, ending the ace's season with 24 games remaining and the Nationals leading by 6 1/2 games in the National League East.

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Posted at 06:04 PM ET, 09/07/2012

Ozzie Guillen: ‘It’s nobody’s … business what they do with Strasburg’
By Rick Maese
Marlins Manager Ozzie Guillen shares his profane views on Stephen Strasburg's impending shutdown.

By Rick Maese  |  06:04 PM ET, 09/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 09/07/2012

Can a closer win the NL Cy Young?
By Adam Kilgore
Aroldis Chapman and Craig Kimbrel have dominated enough to work their way into the NL Cy Young conversation, but closers don't get much consideration for the award.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:32 PM ET, 09/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  closer, Gio Gonzalez, Pitching, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 06:31 PM ET, 09/06/2012

Stephen Strasburg to make final home start of season on Friday
By James Wagner
The right-hander will make his final home start of the season on Friday against the Miami Marlins, and his season finale on Sept. 12 in New York against the Mets.

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Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown and how baseball teams insure contracts
By Adam Kilgore
When Scott Boras brought up legal ramifications pertaining to Stephen Strasburg’s impending shutdown, he alluded to an often-overlooked aspect of baseball’s financial order – the insurance policies teams take out on player contracts.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:03 PM ET, 09/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:48 PM ET, 09/03/2012

Stephen Strasburg meets with Nationals brass about innings limit
By Adam Kilgore
Three Nationals officials held their most formal meeting yet with Stephen Strasburg to discuss the shutdown they mapped out him.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:48 PM ET, 09/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/03/2012

Jayson Werth on Stephen Strasburg’s shutdown: ‘This is our guy on our team’
By Adam Kilgore
Jayson Werth delivered one of the more thoughtful, level-headed takes about the Stephen Strasburg shutdown any player has shared, saying no one should be surprised about the decision.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:00 AM ET, 09/03/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:40 PM ET, 09/02/2012

President Obama asked about Stephen Strasburg shutdown
By James Wagner
The President's press secretary is asked about baseball fan Obama's thoughts on Stephen Strasburg's shutdown.

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Posted at 05:57 PM ET, 09/02/2012

Stephen Strasburg will make two more starts, final one on Sept. 12
By James Wagner
Stephen Strasburg will make two more starts this season, the final one on Sept. 12 in New York, Nationals Manager Davey Johnson said.

By James Wagner  |  05:57 PM ET, 09/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:13 PM ET, 08/31/2012

Stephen Strasburg brushes aside shutdown talk, opens up about pitching
By Adam Kilgore
With his next start coming Sunday afternoon, Stephen Strasburg opened up about what went wrong in Miami, how he’ll fix it and what else he’s learned in his first full season.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:13 PM ET, 08/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 08/30/2012

Stephen Strasburg told he has ‘a few more’ starts left
By Adam Kilgore
With September arriving this weekend and Stephen Strasburg sitting at 150 1/3 innings, the Nationals ace’s season will end within a handful of starts.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:33 PM ET, 08/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/18/2012

Now it’s Jordan Zimmermann’s turn
By Adam Kilgore
Jordan Zimmermann will try not to be the one who breaks the remarkable run of the Nationals’ rotation.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nationals Journal | Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, Edwin Jackson, Ross Detwiler, Chien Ming-Wang

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 03/09/2012

Davey Johnson: The Nationals’ rotation matches up with the Phillies’
By Adam Kilgore
Never one to back down, Davey Johnson says the Nationals’ top three starters matchup with the Phillies’ vaunted trio.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:32 PM ET, 03/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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