Kyle Williams
@kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social
Current: The Banner’s Nationals reporter/The Full Go pod (Ringer)/Medill alum/ RFA/SNL enthusiast Past: @nandosports/@WatchMarquee / NABJ/ Kylew99@hotmail.com
Bullpen issues (what else?) sink Nationals in loss to Phillies, @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social recaps. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)
Bullpen issues (what else?) sink Nationals in loss to Phillies
Entering Monday, the Nationals’ bullpen had the fourth-lowest bullpen ERA, worst strikeout rate and the 10th-highest walk rate.
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Nationals outfielder James Wood is going on the 10-day IL with a mild oblique strain. Andrew Pinckney will join the 26-man roster.
After the trade deadline dust has settled, I am wondering what Paul Toboni and company see as their timeline for becoming a competitive club? Are they planning to add major league talent and put the team in a position to win in 27? 28? Thank you!
Nats fans! I’m doing a post-trade deadline mailbag. Send me any questions you have on here or to Kyle.williams@thebanner.com!
Foster Griffin is being traded to the Guardians, a source confirmed. The Nationals are receiving pitchers Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick Mitchell from the Guardians
The Nationals have recalled Abimelec Ortiz from Triple-A Rochester.
The return is Jake Bird, Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz and Jack Cebert, a source confirmed.
The Nationals are trading Luis García Jr. to the Yankees, a source confirmed.
… in advance of the deadline. Doesn’t mean he will get dealt, but as was the case both last year at the deadline and this offseason, he’s not untouchable as the Sox seek upgrades prior to Monday’s deadline.
Franklin Arias is not in the WooSox lineup today - but per a source, it was a scheduled day off after he’d played the first five games of the series (Arias has been on a 4-5x a week schedule throughout this year). That said, the Sox have certainly been open to considering deals involving him …
Connelly Early (30 pitches) threw a BP Wednesday. DJ Herz threw a live BP Wednesday. Mitchell Parker had elbow ligament repair with an internal brace, per Nationals.
Brady House struggled immensely in his first major-league stint. Back in the majors, he hopes his refound confidence translates this time around. “I’m not gonna put any pressure on myself in any type of way, but I am gonna keep trying to do my thing.” www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
Nationals’ Brady House has a clear lane to make third base his own
“It means a lot that I’m back up here and they believe in me,” House said. “I’m not gonna put any pressure on myself in any type of way, but I am gonna keep trying to do my thing and just trust myself...
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Howard is so good. You should read this story if you haven’t already!
Howard Beck@howardbeck.bsky.social · 2w agoNBA execs and coaches were stunned when LeBron chose Philly. (So was I.) After 23 years, they shouldn’t have been. (And yeah, I shouldn't have been either.) Latest from me, at The Ringer:
It's Paul Toboni's job to balance the present with the future. In trading Curtis Mead, he acquired a promising lefty in Connelly Early who can help this season's team in the playoff push while also bolstering the rotation in the ensuing years. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
Paul Toboni shows ‘belief’ in Nationals after acquiring Connelly Early
Brady House, who posted an .842 OPS at Triple-A Rochester, was recalled to take Mead’s spot on the roster and man third base.
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Boston fans, if you want to read the work that the coaching staff did to help Curtis Mead maximize his talent and tap into his extra-base power: www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
A fresh start with the Nationals has revitalized Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
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I think this is a win-win deal for both sides. Mead had a standout season, but the team has numerous infield options at its disposal to replace his production. Boston gets another power bat for its lineup. The Nationals get a controllable arm for the rotation going forward.
Curved Toe Link@curvedtoelink.bsky.social · 2w agoThis seems like a big win for the Nats.
If you want to read the work that the coaching staff did to help Curtis Mead unlock more power: www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
A fresh start with the Nationals has revitalized Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
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A source has confirmed that the Nationals are trading Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for left-hander Connelly Early. Early has a 3.44 ERA this season and will be a boon to the rotation. Jeff Passan was first.
“It starts and stops with those two guys and being able to build around them.” “He’s special to watch.” The All-Star game was a reminder that the Juan Soto trade continues to pay dividends for the Nationals in the present, and possibly in the future. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
Washington's All-Stars hitters show the Juan Soto trade is still paying off
CJ Abrams and James Wood have been the driving forces behind the Nationals’ high-powered offense.
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“It starts and stops with those two guys and being able to build around them.” “He’s special to watch.” The All-Star game was a reminder that the Juan Soto trade continues to pay dividends for the Nationals in the present, and possibly in the future. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
Washington's All-Stars hitters show the Juan Soto trade is still paying off
CJ Abrams and James Wood have been the driving forces behind the Nationals’ high-powered offense.
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I’ll try to be better about posting my Nats coverage on here in the second half! The first half was a whirlwind so bare with me lol
LetTeddyWin@blog.letteddywin.com · 3w agoNice feature piece, Kyle. Please post ALL of your coverage here on BlueSky!
James Wood and CJ Abrams are usually among the last to leave the Nationals’ clubhouse after games. That dedication to their post-game lifts and recovery fueled their All-Star first half, and hope to ward off second-half slumps. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
CJ Abrams, James Wood take a new approach to ward off second-half slump
The Nationals stars are staying later than ever to get treatment on their bodies.
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Sharing my story on Curtis Mead’s journey to find stability and production after he just recorded his 15th homer in tonight’s game. www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
A fresh start with the Nationals has revitalized Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
thebanner.com
From MLB: Cade Cavalli will serve a five-game suspension beginning tonight for his actions in the Nationals-Red Sox game on June 30th.
“He’s got 14 of them thangs. I didn’t know that was in there.” I love Curtis Mead, and I love CJ Abrams 🤣 (From @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social) www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
A fresh start with the Nationals has revitalized Curtis Mead
He has a .791 OPS with 14 homers and, for the first time in his major league career, some comfort.
thebanner.com
From me and @kwilliamsmedia.bsky.social, on an Orioles win against the Nationals: www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...
Orioles keep Nationals in check during series-opening win
What Coby Mayo can do against left-handed pitching is not in doubt. The Orioles infielder has established himself as a platoon threat. It’s his results against right-handers that have left more to be ...
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‘He’s never going to get outworked’: How bullpen coach Dustin Glant has made an impact with the Nationals www.thebanner.com/sports/natio...
How bullpen coach Dustin Glant has made an impact with the Nationals
“He loves what he does, so he’s really bought in and trying to have as much information as he possibly can to help us out,” reliever Clayton Beeter said.
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