Good Morning, Washington Nationals Fans,

Here are the latest headlines and analyses around the Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball for today, April 3.

Welcome to the Morning Briefing! Haden here. Let’s talk about today’s game!

Leading this Morning’s Briefing: Nats get Williams; the Pirates get their ace

The Nationals will rely on Trevor Williams to get them their second win of the season today as they take on Mitch Keller and the Pirates. While he is not an ace in the grand scheme of baseball, over the past two seasons Keller has thrown 353.1 innings with a 4.08 ERA and a 3.84 FIP, which is good for 5.3 fWAR.

Keller will also be the only right-handed pitcher the Nationals face over the next two games and only one of the two they will face over their next six. Nats pitchers rejoice, as they no longer have to pitch in front of the worst outfield defense in the majors.

The game starts at 6:45 pm ET and will be on MASN.

Down in the Minors

Triple A: The Rochester Red Wings

The Rochester Red Wings had their game against the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs rained out yesterday. As long as the weather permits, today should be their home opener.

Double A: Harrisburg Senators

The Harrisburg Senators' season will start on Friday, April 5th, against the Erie SeaWolves in Harrisburg. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m.

High A: Wilmington Blue Rocks

The Wilmington Blue Rocks will kick off their season on Friday, April 5th, in Wilmington against the Brooklyn Cyclones. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Single A: Fredericksburg Nationals

The Fredericksburg Nationals will kick off their season on Friday, April 5th, against the Delmarva Shorebirds in Fredericksburg. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Featured Stories of the Day

Pirates trade for catcher Bart via MLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers claim former top OF prospect Trammell from Mariners via MLB Trade Rumors

Harper had himself a day via MLB.com

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