Solis impresses in Arizona Fall League
We haven’t given as much attention this year to the Arizona Fall League as in years past — that’s unfortunately what happens when there are no Nationals prospects the likes of Stephen Strasburg, Bryce...
View ArticleSolis, Taylor, Barrett added; Abad, Robertson dropped
Needing to make tweaks to their 40-man roster before Thursday’s midnight deadline to protect players from being lost in next month’s Rule 5 draft, the Nationals purchased the contracts of pitchers...
View ArticleMinor league spotlight: Sammy Solis
Age on Opening Day 2014: 25 How acquired: Draft (2nd round), June 2010 Position: Pitcher Prospect Rank: No. 6 in Nats’ org. (Baseball America) 2013 Team/Level: Potomac Nationals (Single-A), Gulf Coast...
View ArticlePoint/Counterpoint: Impact rookie in 2014?
THIS WEEK’S DEBATE: WHICH MEMBER OF THE NATIONALS’ FARM SYSTEM WILL MAKE HIS MLB DEBUT IN 2014 AND BECOME A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTOR? MARK ZUCKERMAN: Unlike the last two seasons, there isn’t an obvious,...
View ArticleObservations from Monday’s workout
VIERA, Fla. — This morning’s session on the practice fields outside Space Coast Stadium saw a bevy of pitchers throw off the bullpen mounds for the second time in camp. Among the participants was Doug...
View ArticleFister, Solis stand out in first live BP session
VIERA, Fla. — A fast-developing downpour threw a wrench into today’s workout on the fields outside Space Coast Stadium, forcing right-handers Taylor Jordan and Chris Young to abort their sessions...
View ArticlePodcast: Baseball in The District – Sammy Solis talks spring
In this episode of ‘Baseball in The District,’ Nationals prospect Sammy Solis calls in to chat with Tim Murray about his spring training experience. I also called in from the road in Texas to discuss...
View ArticleSouza, Solis, Goodwin among latest cuts
The Nationals made another round of cuts Monday morning, removing six more players from their big-league camp roster, including outfielders Steven Souza Jr. and Brian Goodwin and left-hander Sammy...
View ArticleNats send three to minors
The Nationals made a trio of roster moves on Monday, sending outfielder Brian Goodwin and pitchers Sammy Solis and Felipe Rivero to the minors. Goodwin was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, while Solis...
View ArticleTaylor, Solis called up; Johnson to DL; Cole sent down
Updated at 6:39 p.m. ATLANTA — The Nationals made another flurry of roster moves Wednesday afternoon, promoting outfielder Michael Taylor and left-hander Sammy Solis to the majors, placing outfielder...
View ArticleImpressive win for Nats to open series in New York
If the Nationals’ intention Thursday night was to make a statement to the Mets, consider their mission accomplished. With a lopsided, 8-2 victory at Citi Field, the Nationals took the first game of...
View ArticleMarlins 2, Nats 1: Strasburg exits early, bats go silent
GAME IN A NUTSHELL: After a 28-minute rain delay, Stephen Strasburg took the mound trying to duplicate his rotation mates’ recent string of dominance and pitch the Nationals to their fourth straight...
View ArticleAdjusting nicely to bullpen, Solis thrilled about trip home
PHOENIX — When he was called up two weeks ago to make his major-league debut, Sammy Solis immediately checked out the Nationals’ upcoming schedule and couldn’t help but notice the next road trip he’d...
View Article‘Baseball in the District’– Sammy Solis and Mike Ferrin
Click to listen to the show On this week’s episode of ‘Baseball in the District,’ Tim Murray of ESPN 980 and I welcomed two excellent guests on to the show: Mike Ferrin of Sirius/XM radio and Nationals...
View ArticleUPDATE: Janssen activated, Solis placed on DL
Updated at 6:41 p.m. The Nationals made their long-anticipated move to activate Casey Janssen off the disabled list Friday, bolstering their bullpen with an experienced reliever but forcing them to...
View ArticleInjury updates: Rendon, Fister, Span and Solis
Anthony Rendon returned to Nationals Park with the Harrisburg Senators off on Monday to go through a workout and be evaluated by Nats trainers. Rendon played three games over the weekend with Double-A...
View ArticleWilliams gives updates on Fister, Solis and Strasburg
Pitchers Doug Fister, Sammy Solis and Stephen Strasburg have all made progress in their respective rehab stints, according to manager Matt Williams. Fister, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list...
View ArticleUPDATED: Carpenter to DL, Solis recalled
[Updated 4:58 p.m.] The Nationals’ ever-changing bullpen will open the second half of the season with another alteration after the club placed right-hander David Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list...
View ArticleGame 99: Nats at Marlins
Jonathan Papelbon has officially joined the Nationals in Miami. Sammy Solis has been optioned to Class AAA Syracuse to clear a spot on the roster for the new closer. And Doug Fister has changed uniform...
View ArticleSeverino, Solis, Uggla are 1st September additions
The Nationals’ first round of September call-ups include a third-string catcher making his major-league debut, an extra long reliever with experience earlier this season and a veteran hitter returning...
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