Fister Pleased With Debut, Nationals Beat Marlins
VIERA (AP) — Doug Fister struck out the first two batters he faced in his spring debut with Washington, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 10-3 Sunday. Despite feeling a little erratic at times,...
View ArticleFister Shines, Espinosa Homers Twice In Nats’ win
VIERA (AP) — Doug Fister pitched 3 2-3 scoreless innings in only his second spring training start and Danny Espinosa hit two home runs, his second a game-ending shot that lifted the Washington...
View ArticleMarlins Go For Series Sweep, 7th Straight Win
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Wednesday’s series finale between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals will feature a display of perseverance on the pitching mound. Starting pitchers Brad Hand and Tanner...
View ArticleLaRoche Hits 2-Run Homer, Nats Beat Marlins 3-2
MIAMI (AP) — Adam LaRoche hit an early two-run homer to support Doug Fister and lead the NL-leading Washington Nationals to a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Fister (15-6) allowed...
View ArticleMarlins To Take On The Nationals
MIAMI (AP) — Although he’s already reached a career high in victories and secured a spot in Washington’s playoff rotation, Doug Fister is hoping to nail down one more key victory in his final...
View ArticleNats Clinch NL Home-Field Edge, Split With Marlins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kike Hernandez’s grand slam, J.T. Realmuto’s three-run triple and Adeiny Hechavarria’s four hits helped the Miami Marlins beat the NL East champion Washington Nationals 15-7 for a...
View ArticlePlayoff Pinch Hits: High Payrolls Reign Supreme In National League Playoffs
By Sam McPherson In the American League playoffs, the wild-card matchup was between teams with low payrolls — obviously one of them had to advance. But in the National League wild-card game, the team...
View ArticleBelt HR In 18th Gives Giants 2-0 Lead In NLDS
WASHINGTON (AP) – Brandon Belt, Yusmeiro Petit and the rest of the San Francisco Giants did what they do so well in October: They never give in, never give up, and win. Simple as that. No matter what...
View ArticlePlayoff Pinch Hits: Nationals One Loss Away From Another Playoff Disappoinment
By Sam McPherson Sometimes, you have to wonder why Major League Baseball even bothers with a 162-game season if the results mean so little come October. The grind of a long season can come to an abrupt...
View ArticleMarlins & Nats Combine For 7 Homers, But Fish Fall 11-7
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter VIERA (CBSMiami/AP) – It was basically a home run derby between the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals on Sunday, with the Nats going home with an 11-7 win....
View ArticleLatos, Marlins Limit Nationals To 3 Hits In 2-1 Victory
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter WASHINGTON (AP) — Mat Latos and four relievers combined on a three-hitter, and the Miami Marlins beat Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals 2-1 Tuesday...
View ArticleFernandez Remains Perfect In Miami, Marlins Top Nats 4-1
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Playing a home game for the first time in weeks, the struggling Miami Marlins gave their fans something to cheer about. Jose Fernandez...
View ArticleKoehler Set To Take The Mound Against Nationals
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (AP) — While the offense for the Washington Nationals is finally healthy, their bullpen just became much stronger – but perhaps unhappier. Armed with new...
View ArticleWith Seven Weeks Left, Make Sure Your Fantasy Team Is On Proper Pace
By Sam McPherson It happens every season in a lot of fantasy baseball leagues: The first-place team suddenly reaches some league limits for games played by outfielders or games started by starting...
View ArticleMarlins Blow Early Lead, Lose To Nationals 7-4
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter WASHINGTON DC (CBSMiami/SportsDirect) – The Miami Marlins’ struggles inside their division continued this weekend. Leadoff man Jayson Werth had a homer, double,...
View ArticleHarper Strikes Out 3 Times, Nats Lose To Marlins 2-1
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (AP) — NL batting leader Bryce Harper struck out three times and stranded five runners, and the fading Washington Nationals lost their fourth straight...
View ArticleMarlins’ Jose Fernandez Back From DL To Face Fading Nats
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (SportsDirect Inc.) – When healthy, Jose Fernandez has been dazzling during his brief career – especially at home. The young Miami Marlins ace will try to...
View ArticleCan You Find Potential All-Star Players In Fantasy Baseball On The Waiver Wire?
By Sam McPherson Every year, Major League Baseball goes through this miniature drama of picking All-Star rosters for the American and National league in the Midsummer Classic. A lot of weight gets put...
View ArticleWith One Week Left, Diligent Fantasy Baseball Owners Are About To Be Rewarded
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter By Sam McPherson This is it, fantasy baseball owners: The last week of the Major League Baseball season has arrived, which means it’s no time to give up if your...
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