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Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings. We are already onto Week 18, and we are a week away from the MLB trade deadline. We saw the Red Sox acquire infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early. At RotoBaller HQ, we have freshly updated our waiver wire […]
The Boston Red Sox opened their seven-game road trip to California with a 4-2 win over the Athletics on Monday night. Curtis Mead was in the lineup for the first time since being acquired from the Washington Nationals over the weekend, slotted into the second spot in the order at second base. The energy around […] The post Red Sox Get Curtis Mead Injury Update After Debut Cut Short appeared first on HEAVY .
Where is Tarik Skubal going? Is Mason Miller on the move? Will the Nationals actually trade CJ Abrams? MLB trade deadline talk gets stale fast, because the same names get floated over and over. I’m always searching for updates, but at some point, how many do we really need on the same handful of players? […] The post 4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s daughter’s first MLB game, and Ben briefly interviews the four-year-old Sloan about her spectator experience. Then they discuss the MVP races (with an emphasis on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s status as the NL frontrunner over Shohei Ohtani), the Nationals and Red Sox swapping Curtis Mead and Connelly Early, a […]
Blue Jays 3 Nationals 2 A lot happened in that game. But that Kazuma Okamoto stole a base was the biggest surprise to me. And it led to a run. He singled with one out. Stole second and scored on a Myles Straw single (yes, there was a Luis Urías walk that would have moved […]
The Washington Nationals have rattled off three straight series victories since the All-Star break, and star infielder CJ Abrams has been a major reason for the team’s success.Abrams has also been the subject of trade rumors ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. While it appears unlikely he’ll be moved, the Nationals would reportedly need to […] The post Baseball World Reacts to MLB’s CJ Abrams Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
Game 107. The first of three against the Nationals. Tomorrow’s is a 6:45 start time too, then a 1:00 game on Wednesday/ It is Max Scherzer starting for us tonight. And James Wood, taking a few years off acting, leads off for the Nationals. I was trying to think of the best movies I’ve seen […]
After a massive series win this weekend, the Nats kick off another series against the Blue Jays. Last season’s AL pennant winners have not had a great season, and are likely to sell at the deadline. However, the Jays still have plenty of firepower. The Nats also welcome back the greatest pitcher in franchise history […]
Joey Votto made his broadcasting debut during NBC‘s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast of the Phillies’ win over the New York […]
On Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays will open up a series with the Washington Nationals (on the road).They are coming off a 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (who batted 2nd) finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ChangeFor Monday’s game, the Blue Jays […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Change Before Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
We have speculated about some relievers the Nats could target in the past, but with the deadline just a week away, it is time to do it again. I am going to take a look at three potential hidden gems the Nats could look at. These guys will not grab a ton of headlines, but […]
The Nationals announced that right-hander Paxton Schultz has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester. In a corresponding move, left-hander Matt Krook has been designated for assignment. The club’s 40-man roster count goes from 39 to 38. Krook has been on and off the roster this month. He was claimed off waivers from the Athletics on July […]
One thing you have to realize about the Nats is they HAVEN'T made a big push to remain in the Wild Card hunt. 6-4 in last 10. 8-7 in last 15. In mid June they reached 39-35 and they've gone 15-17 since and they've gone from in the WC and up a game to one game out of the Wild Card. The middle of the NL is extremely soft. There are no very good teams beyond possibly the Phillies (and I'm not 100% sold on them). There are six basically equal teams looking to ge...
The MLB trade deadline is officially under a week away, which means that it’s crunch time for the Nats to prove whether or not they deserve to be invested in. They currently sit 2 games above .500 and 1.0 game back of the last Wild Card spot, making these next few series’ as important as […]
I mean, this isn’t going to be the easiest choice of three players that deserve the accolades they are all clearly dying for since the team kind of stunk up the joint. Maybe the “three up” portion is something of a stretch, but bear with me here. Three up Trea Turner – Offensively, Turner had […]
Recaps [AZ Central] Perdomo eyeing pitching upgrade as Diamondbacks fall to Nationals – It is understandable why starting pitching would be on Perdomo’s mind. Over the past two days, the Diamondbacks have handed the ball to a pair of rookie lefties in Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake. Bratt got through five innings on Saturday, July […]
Well, the trade deadline movement has officially started. Boston and Washington kicked things off with a surprising move that sent Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for Curtis Mead. A deal that no one saw coming, but one that offers upside for both sides. You can read more about the trickle-down effect, how different players […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 27 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nationals All-Star garnering big interest ahead of MLB trade deadline.
On Saturday night, the Boston Red Sox agreed to trade left-handed pitcher Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals in exchange for infielder Curtis Mead.The move comes roughly a week before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, and after Boston’s win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, the team announced a roster update involving Mead.Red Sox […] The post Boston Red Sox Announce Major Roster Decision After Nationals Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
According to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Phillies were among a pair of teams to scout Washington Nationals starter […]
If Atlanta wants to poach Abrams from their rivals in Washington, it will take an arm and a leg.
It was not pretty in the 9th inning, but the Nats held on to secure a much needed 10-7 win over the Diamondbacks. With the win the Nats are only a game out of the third Wild Card spot with the trade deadline on the horizon. The offense did not skip a beat without Curtis […]
The Red Sox officially kicked off their trade deadline by acquiring infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.Boston entered deadline season as the hottest team in baseball and firmly in the American League Wild Card race. With the offense still in need of another impact bat, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow addressed one of the club's biggest needs by landing Mead.
After acquiring starting pitcher Connelly Early from the Boston Red Sox, the Washington Nationals reportedly could be making more moves before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completed a surprising late-night trade, as the young left-hander Connelly Early goes to the Nats in exchange for Curtis Mead. BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are trading left-hander Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2026 The 24-year-old Early is having a terrific rookie season, and is a great addition for the Nationals who were looking to bolster their pitching ...