⚾️⚾️ The Morning Briefing: Nats drop game two to the Brewers
Good Morning Washington Nationals Fan,
Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, August 1st. My name is Haden Raymer and this is your morning briefing. Yesterday the Nats didn’t trade anyone and lost to the Brewers. Let’s talk about it.
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Leading today’s Morning Briefing: Nats drop game two to the Brewers
After trading Jeimer Candelario two night ago to the Cubs for two minor league prospects, Mike Rizzo and the Nationals front office did not make any other moves. The Nationals’ farm system is now top five in the league, so a successful July for the team after drafting Dylan Crews and trading their biggest rental piece.
The Nationals continue their series against the Brewers, but fell 6-4. Josiah Gray allowed five runs over 3.2 innings while walking three and striking out three batters. Jake Alu earned his first RBI while going 1-3 with a stolen base. CJ Abrams went 2-4 with a double, while Corey Dickerson went 1-3 with a triple. Dom Smith went 2-4 with a stolen base.
The Nats Report Player of the game is CJ Abrams. The next game is 1:05 p.m. on MASN.
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Down on the Farm
Some quick transaction updates.
A bunch of moves announced 📣⬇️
Sammy Infante (INF)➡️ @WilmBlueRocks.
Cortland Lawson (INF) ➡️ @WilmBlueRocks
Matt Merrill (RHP) ➡️ @WilmBlueRocks
Elijah Green (OF) was placed on the 7-day🤕 list.
Christopher De La Cruz (OF) 👋
#Natitude
— TheNatsReport ⚾ 🇺🇸 (@TheNatsReport)
Aug 1, 2023
More roster news 📰
Yohandy Morales (INF)➡️@FXBGNats from Complex
Andrew Pinckney (OF) ➡️ @FXBGNats from Complex
Marcus Brown (INF) ➡️ @FXBGNats from Complex
Gavin Dugas (OF)➡️ @FXBGNats from Complex
Jared Simpson (LHP) ➡️ @FXBGNats from Complex
Elijah Nunez (OF) ➡️ @FXBGNats… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— TheNatsReport ⚾ 🇺🇸 (@TheNatsReport)
Aug 1, 2023
The Rochester Red Wings began a series against the Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and lost 5-4. Jackson Rutledge threw five innings of two-run ball with six strikeouts. Catcher Jacob Nottingham went 2-4 with a home run.
The Harrisburg Senators began a series on the road against the Erie SeaWolves and won 3-1. Dustin Saenz threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts. Trey Lipscomb, who played shortstop, went 2-4 with a triple and a double. Brady House went 2-4 with a double.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks begin a series at home against the Hudson Valley Renegades and won 8-4. Daylen Lile went 1-5. Carter Kieboom went 0-1 and Israel Pineda went 2-5 with a home run in rehab appearances. Jeremy De La Rosa went 2-4 with a home run.
The FredNats began a series at home against the Salem Red Sox and won 5-1. Yohandy Morales went 1-4 with a double, Andrew Pinckney went 2-4 with a double, and Gavin Dugas went 1-4 in their Low-A debuts.
Links around the league
Mets eyeing 2026 for contention via MLB Trade Rumors
Justin Verlander returns to the Astros via MLB Trade Rumors
Marlins swap Jean Segura; Kahlil Watson for Guardians’ Josh Bell via MLB Trade Rumors
Padres snag Rich Hill and Ji Man Choi from Pirates via MLB Trade Rumors
Ryan Yarbrough heads to LAD via MLB Trade Rumors
LHP Ryan Weathers heads to Miami via MLB Trade Rumors
Royals closer goes to San Diego via MLB Trade Rumors
Marlins acquire Jake Burger via MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays get Paul DeJong via MLB Trade Rumors
Phillies shore rotation with Michael Lorenzen via MLB Trade Rumors
Tommy Pham heads to D-Backs via MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees add Keynan Middleton to bullpen via MLB Trade Rumors
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Aug 1, 2023
