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Erick Fedde stars as the White Sox beat the Nationals 4-0 for doubleheader split

Erick Fedde pitched seven sparkling innings against his former team, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 for a doubleheader split

MAY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Speed and pitching lift the Nationals to a 3-0 victory over Baltimore in Beltway Series opener

Trevor Williams struck out eight in five scoreless innings, and the Washington Nationals stole four bases in a 3-0 victory over Corbin Burnes and the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Eddie Rosario hits 2-run HR in 7th to help Nationals outlast Blue Jays 11-8

Eddie Rosario’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke an 8-8 tie and the Washington Nationals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-8

MAY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

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MAY 5, 2024 • MLB.COM

Meneses hits 2-run single in 8th to lift Nationals to 3-1 win over Marlins

Joey Meneses hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-1

APRIL 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Joey Meneses hits an RBI single in the 10th inning to lead Nationals past Astros 5-4

Joey Meneses hit an RBI single in the 10th inning after Ryan Pressly blew the save in the ninth for Houston and the Washington Nationals came back to defeat the Astros 5-4

APRIL 20, 2024 • Associated Press

CJ Abrams' leadoff homer lifts Nationals over Dodgers 2-0

CJ Abrams homered in the first at-bat of the game and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 to take the series

APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Juan Soto, Mike Trout headline Ben Verlander's Team of the Week

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APRIL 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Juan Soto, Mike Trout headline Ben Verlander's Team of the Week

Picks up save No. 5 Finnegan picked up the save Saturday in Oakland, striking out one in a perfect inning.

Impact Finnegan was tasked with protecting a two-run lead and did so without a sweat, requiring just nine pitches to dispose of the Athletics in order. While he has an un-closer-like 4.26 ERA, Finnegan is tied for the National League lead with his five saves. Hunter Harvey -- who pitched a scoreless eighth inning Saturday -- has yet to notch a save.

APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore strikes out 11 as Nationals beat Athletics 3-1

MacKenzie Gore tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, CJ Abrams hit an RBI triple and the Washington Nationals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Saturday

APRIL 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Abrams homers, drives in 3 as Nationals beat Giants 5-3

CJ Abrams homered and drove in three runs after missing three games with a bruised left pinkie and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Clean inning for save No. 2 Finnegan picked up the save during Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Pirates. He didn't allow a hit or a walk during one inning while striking out two.

Impact Finnegan bounced back from a three-run, two-homer blown save on March 31 to deliver the Nationals their second win of the season and nail his second save. The rebound performance likely adds a little length back to Finnegan's hypothetical leash, with Hunter Harvey sitting behind him as a solid replacement arm if the Nats don't feel Finnegan is up to par.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Gallo goes from 0-for-12 to 3 hits, including a homer, and the Nationals beat the Pirates 5-3

Joey Gallo emphatically ended an 0-for-12 season-opening drought with an upper-deck homer that traveled 447 feet and two other hits to help the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsb...

APRIL 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Blows save, takes loss Finnegan (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Sunday against the Reds. He allowed three runs on three hits and no walks with no strikeouts over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Finnegan began his outing Sunday by promptly generating two outs via lineouts and looked well on his way to a second save in as many days. However, the Reds lineup had a different idea as the next three batters each produced extra bases. Finnegan yielded a double to Jonathan India, game-tying homer to Will Benson then a walk-off homer to Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Finnegan didn't have the strongest grip on the Nationals' closer job before this game, so keep an eye on this bullpen as Hunter Harvey could easily enter the discussion for saves in Washington.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Rosario's sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Eddie Rosario capped a three-run ninth inning off All-Star closer Alexis Díaz with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6

MARCH 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration Finnegan agreed to a one-year contract with the Nationals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Finnegan served as the Nationals' primary closer in 2023, recording 28 saves. He had an uneven performance overall, however, posting a 3.76 ERA and 1.30 WHIP to go along with a 63:24 K:BB across 69.1 innings. He'll likely begin the 2024 campaign in the ninth-inning role, but Hunter Harvey could overtake him fairly quickly.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records save to end 2023 Finnegan picked up his 28th save of the year in a 10-9 win over Atlanta on Sunday. He allowed one run on two hits and struck out one over an inning.

Impact Finnegan was spotted a two-run lead after the Nationals were able to climb ahead in the top of the ninth. He allowed a solo home run to Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris followed up with a double, but Finnegan was able to retire the next two batters to put a cap on the season with a win. The 31-year-old finishes 2023 with a 3.76 ERA and 63:24 K:BB in 69.1 innings and should be the frontrunner to close again for the Nationals next year as long as he isn't traded.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save in Game 1 Finnegan allowed a run on one hit over one inning and earned the save in a 3-2 win over Atlanta in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.

Impact Finnegan added a little drama after allowing a solo home run to Sean Murphy, but he was able to preserve the Nationals' lead. This was Finnegan's second save in a row, and he's allowed 10 runs (nine earned) over 8.2 innings in a shaky September. He's at a 3.74 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 61:24 K:BB through 67.1 innings while adding 27 saves, eight holds and eight blown saves this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for 26th save Finnegan picked up the save Tuesday against the White Sox. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over an inning.

Impact The White Sox made things interesting in the ninth, cutting the Nats' lead to 4-3, but Finnegan ultimately got Elvis Andrus to fly out, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base. It's been a rocky stretch for Finnegan, who's now allowed eight runs over his last six appearances (5.2 innings). Still, the right-hander appears to have a solid grasp on the closing job in Washington as he improved to 26-for-34 in save chances this season. Through 66.1 innings on the campaign, Finnegan sports a 3.66 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 61:24 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows eighth save Finnegan gave up a run on a hit and two walks in the ninth inning Saturday to blow the save in an eventual 7-6 win for the Nationals. He struck out one.

Impact Called upon to protect a 5-4 lead, Finnegan and battery-mate Keibert Ruiz instead found themselves helpless to stop the Dodgers' running game. The three baserunners the right-hander put aboard swiped four bags between them, and it took a great defensive effort by Luis Garcia to escape the inning without further damage. Finnegan's had a rocky last few weeks, getting tagged for runs in six of his last 10 appearances, but while he's now blown eight of his 33 save chances on the season, this was his first since July 14. Hunter Harvey also coughed up two runs in the eighth, but he's been the more effective reliever of late and could reclaim his spot as the Nats' primary closer down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes trouble for save No. 25 Finnegan gave up one run on two hits and a walk in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his 25th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander loaded the bases with nobody out to begin the ninth, but Finnegan kept his focus and the only run he gave up came on a Vladimir Guerrero grounder. He's converted 14 straight save chances since July 17, and while Hunter Harvey is healthy again and on hand to share the high-leverage load, Finnegan remains manager Dave Martinez's top choice to close out games.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cold-blooded Finnegan earns huge save in 'playoff' atmosphere TORONTO -- On a warm late-August evening, with the low sun beaming into Rogers Centre, manager Dave Martinez saw something in Kyle Finnegan....

AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nails down 24th save Finnegan gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 24th save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact The right-hander needed only nine pitches (eight strikes) to dispatch Miami, getting Jesus Sanchez to ground into a double play to erase his lone baserunner. Hunter Harvey got the save Friday after Finnegan had worked Thursday, but it's the latter that still looks like the primary closing option for the Nationals. Since his last blown save July 14, Finnegan has a sparkling 1.47 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB through 18.1 innings.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes with 23rd save Finnegan picked up the save Thursday against the Yankees, allowing one run on three hits while striking out two over 1.1 innings.

Impact Finnegan entered the contest with a two-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and made things interesting by allowing singles to Oswald Peraza and Gleyber Torres in two of the first four at-bats. The former would then come around to score on a Giancarlo Stanton single to make it a one-run game, but Finnegan was able to retire the next batter and escape with his 23rd save of the season. The right-handed reliever has now converted his last 12 save opportunities, though he's also allowed one earned run in three of his last four appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 22nd save Finnegan picked up the save Tuesday against the Yankees, working around a walk in a scoreless inning.

Impact Finnegan's now converted his last 11 save opportunities, though he'd allowed two runs over his previous two appearances (1.1 innings). Still, the 31-year-old right-hander's been solid since reclaiming the closing job in Washington, allowing just two runs over his last 17 appearances (16 innings). Overall, Finnegan's 22-for-29 in save chances with a 2.77 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 54:17 K:BB across 55.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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