Wire Taps: Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg throws bullpen; Juan Soto false positive?; bullpen talk... Catch up on the last 24-48 hours in Nationals news while you wait to see if the Nats and Mets actually play some of the baseball tomorrow...

1 DAY AGO • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Completes bullpen session Strasburg (hand) completed a 31-pitch bullpen session Sunday and felt "really good," Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Throws on flat ground again Strasburg still isn't feeling any more pain in his hand and threw on flat ground Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wire Taps: Washington Nationals take two from Toronto Blue Jays; Stephen Strasburg update + more... Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news before the start of your four-day long-weekend before the next game...

4 DAYS AGO • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Indians' Bieber strikes out 13 against Twins to tie record

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor, Suzuki lift Nats past Jays 6-4 before 4-day break Michael A

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg feeling better as he progresses towards return... Stephen Strasburg’s next step will be throwing off a mound again, but today he’s going to mix in all his pitches while he throws on flat gro...

5 DAYS AGO • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

MLB hitters slow out of the box to start 60-game season Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocks

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No longer feeling nerve issue Manager Dave Martinez said Strasburg is no longer feeling "the little nerve issue" in his hand anymore, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg day-to-day with nerve issue in wrist... Davey Martinez updated reporters on Stephen Strasburg’s status before last night’s matchup with the Blue Jays...

5 DAYS AGO • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

MLB News: Latest on Stephen Strasburg, Clayton Kershaw Injuries, More The 2020 season was lining up to be a big one for Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg , but the World Series MVP's debut has been pu...

5 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Ryu scheduled to start as Toronto hosts Washington The Toronto Blue Jays face the Washington Nationals

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nats OF Soto awaits DC clearance to return after COVID test Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is still waiting to be cleared to play by the city government after getting the OK from Major League Baseball to return from the COVID-19...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing again Wednesday Strasburg (hand) is scheduled to throw from 75-80 feet Wednesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation for now Fedde will make another start Thursday against the Blue Jays, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays to start Pearson in home opener against Washington The Toronto Blue Jays host the Washington Nationals for the 2020 home opener

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to throw again Strasburg (hand) is scheduled to throw again Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández hits 2 of 4 Blue Jays homers in 4-1 win at Nats Teoscar Hernández hit two of Toronto’s four solo homers off Aníbal Sánchez to account for all the Blue Jays’ scoring in a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws lightly Strasburg (hand) threw very lightly and felt less tingling his thumb Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez expected to start for Washington against Toronto The Washington Nationals face the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend Major League Baseball returned to action this weekend with a flourish of highs and lows as the sport attempts to play a 60-game regular season amid a coronavirus pandemic still pla...

JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hand issue not new Strasburg admitted Saturday that he's been pitching through numbness in his hand for weeks, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees to face Nationals on the road The New York Yankees square off against the Washington Nationals

JULY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minus Strasburg, Nats top Yanks 9-2 on Robles' 3 hits, 4 RBI Victor Robles jump-started Washington’s dormant offense by delivering three hits and four RBIs to help the Nationals beat the New York Yankees 9-2 despite needing to scratch World...

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes four on short notice Fedde was charged with two runs (one earned) on four hits over four innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday. He struck out three and issued one walk.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Many happy returns to MLB mounds Several pitchers make long-awaited returns to major league mounds Sunday

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Víctor Robles, Nationals batter Paxton and Yankees 9-2

JULY 25 • Fox Sports

Stephen Strasburg has nerve issue in right hand, will miss start against Yankees “I wouldn’t say like I’m extremely concerned by it. I don’t think it’s something that will keep me out too long," Strasburg said.

JULY 25 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Stephen Strasburg dealing with nerve injury, makes missing extended time seem possible The bad news continues to roll in for the defending World Series champions The Washington Nationals haven't had the greatest start to their...

JULY 25 • FANSIDED.COM

Series MVP Strasburg misses 1st start with hand nerve issue World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from what was supposed to be his first start of the season for the Washington Nationals because of a nerve issue with his righ...

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg Ruled out vs. Yankees Because of Hand Injury Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start against the New York Yankees because of a nerve issue i...

JULY 25 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Doesn't expect long absence Strasburg doesn't believe the nerve issue which caused him to miss his scheduled start Saturday against the Yankees will keep him out "too long," Jesse Dougherty of The Washington...

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on short notice Fedde will start Saturday against the Yankees, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Saturday's start Strasburg was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday with a nerve issue in his right hand, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Paxton expected to start for Yankees at Nationals The Washington Nationals face the New York Yankees

JULY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole, Stanton lead Yanks past Nats 4-1 in stormy MLB opener The pandemic-shortened Major League Baseball season has finally started — with zero fans, Nationals star Juan Soto sidelined by COVID-19 and a 4-1 storm-halted victory for the New...

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Most experts don’t see the Nats repeating as World Series champs in 2020 Juan Soto, Stephen Strasburg and Carter Kieboom get some preseason love for individual awards.

JULY 23 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Record drought: Nats aim to be 1st repeat champ since Yanks The Washington Nationals begin the defense of their World Series championship against the New York Yankees — a franchise that in one way they're trying to replicate

JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stephen Strasburg: Nationals' Baltimore Road Trip 'Pretty Intense' Amid COVID-19 Washington Nationals star Stephen Strasburg provided some insight Monday into what players will go through before road games during the 2020...

JULY 21 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Dominant in final tuneup Strasburg allowed one run on six hits while striking out six over five innings in Monday's exhibition game against the Orioles.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Strasburg Ks 6 Orioles in final tune-up before MLB season starts later this week Stephen Strasburg’s final tune-up before his 2020 debut: 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 Ks, 81 P, 52 S, 7/1 GO/FO.

JULY 21 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Nats turn in dress rehearsal for the real thing The Nationals got their first taste of competing on the road this year when they traveled north of the Beltway on Monday for an exhibition g...

JULY 20 • MLB.COM

Strasburg gets feel for pitching on the road in a pandemic With all the protocols in place, Stephen Strasburg got a good feel for what pitching on the road will entail this season during the coronavirus pandemic

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perspective | Stephen Strasburg never moved on from Washington. He moved in. After winning a World Series MVP, many thought Stephen Strasburg might head home. Turns out, he'd found a new one.

JULY 20 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Pitching from stretch Keuchel did not allow a baserunner while pitching from the stretch for 3.2 innings during Wednesday's intrasquad game, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

MLB State of the Position 2020: Every Team's 5-Year Plan for Starting Rotation Offense might put fans in the stands, but pitching still wins championships. The money handed to Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg and Zack Whe...

JULY 15 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

'4 Horses' still key for World Series champion Nationals Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez figures his team’s bid for a rare repeat World Series championship during this pandemic-affected season might very well come down to what...

JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington Nationals’ Adam Eaton and Davey Martinez on sim game; Stephen Strasburg & hitters building towards opener... Stephen Strasburg was on the mound today in the nation’s capital, and Adam Eaton and Davey Martinez talked after the game about what they sa...

JULY 10 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Spelling error? Strasburg was nervous opening his World Series ring Stephen Strasburg’s name was spelled wrong on the box for his World Series ring.

JULY 9 • NBC.COM

Notes: Strasburg, Kieboom looking good Stephen Strasburg ran laps around the warning track of Nationals Park during Tuesday’s workout. He had thrown a bullpen session in a mini-si...

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Defending champion Nats return healthy, careful on protocols The Washington Nationals showed up to training camp hoping to follow manager Dave Martinez's mantra on the way to winning the World Series: go 1-0 every day

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Yankees vs champ Nationals in DC on opening day Gerrit Cole could make his New York Yankees debut in a tasty opening-day treat for fans, facing Juan Soto and World Series champion Washington at Nationals Park

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Stephen Strasburg is the Nationals most important player in a 60-game season If the Nationals want to successfully defend their 2019 World Series title they'll need Stephen Strasburg to pitch at a high level during th...

JUNE 25 • FANSIDED.COM

After 60 games in 2019, Series champ Nats were in trouble The Washington Nationals' championship season last year might give fans a sense of what it will mean to have a Major League Baseball season shrunk down to just 60 games during the...

JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Livan Hernandez to Stephen Strasburg, a look back at every home run by a Nationals pitcher The days of pitchers batting may be over, which is a great reason to examine each and every long ball hit by those who pitched for Washingto...

JUNE 19 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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JUNE 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wire Taps: Washington Nationals & Stephen Strasburg 10-year anniversary; MLB’s new 2020 season proposal & response + more... Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news while you wait for the next update on whether or not the 2020 season will happen...

JUNE 9 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

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JUNE 8 • THESCORE.COM

A look back at big hits, bad calls as MLB eyes new draft era A look back at big hits, bad calls as MLB eyes new draft era

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wire Taps: Washington Nationals 2020 MLB Draft talk; Stephen Strasburg debut revisited + more Nats links... Catch up on the last 24 hours in Nationals news as we all wait for the 2020 MLB Draft to start...

JUNE 6 • FEDERALBASEBALL.COM

Why one Red Sox writer thinks Nationals made David Price-esque mistake by signing Stephen Strasburg The Nationals signed Stephen Strasburg to a seven-year deal just over a month after he led them to their first World Series title in franchi...

MAY 18 • YAHOO.COM

Re-Drafting Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, Stephen Strasburg and the 2009 MLB Draft The 2009 MLB draft was headlined by pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg , who put together one of the most dominant pitching performances in c...

MAY 12 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Revisiting the extension that kept Stephen Strasburg with the Nationals We revisit the massive extension that Nationals handed to Stephen Strasburg on its four-year anniversary.

MAY 10 • YARDBARKER.COM

Paxton, Bauer sit alone atop Mitchell's list of potential 2021 free agent starters Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg got paid big bucks in the offseason. So which starting pitchers stand to cash in once the 2020 MLB season...

MAY 7 • TSN.CA

Nats trivia: Who did Strasburg hit his four home runs against? Stephen Strasburg is the current staff leader in home runs. Who was on the mound when he went yard?

MAY 6 • NBC.COM

Stephen Strasburg, Max Scherzer help younger Nationals pitchers WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Stephen Strasburg chatted by his locker early in spring training with Wil Crowe — just a World Series MVP and a non-...

MARCH 4 • NEWS-HERALD.COM

Aces up: Strasburg, Scherzer help younger Nationals pitchers Fans know what Stephen Strasburg and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer can do when they’re on a mound for the Nationals. Less kn...

MARCH 4 • HERALDMAILMEDIA.COM

Spring training roundup: Strasburg struggles in spring debut World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg had a rough spring debut, giving up three run...

FEBRUARY 29 • REUTERS.COM

Strasburg, Corbin ramping up slowly after long postseason WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg will throw at least one more bullpen session before taking the mound in a...

FEBRUARY 24 • RECORDERONLINE.COM

FEBRUARY 24 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM

Strasburg, Corbin ramping up slowly after long post-season - Sportsnet.ca Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg will throw at least one more bullpen session before taking the mound in a spring training game.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTSNET.CA

Pssst. Don't ask World Series MVP Strasburg how he's feeling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Strasburg has no interest in engaging in the typical spring training chatter between a pitcher and his...

FEBRUARY 15 • NCNEWSONLINE.COM

Pssst. Don’t ask World Series MVP Strasburg how he’s feeling WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP)Stephen Strasburg has no interest in engaging in the typical spring training chatter between a pitcher and his man...

FEBRUARY 15 • CENTRALILLINOISPROUD.COM

FEBRUARY 15 • GAZETTETIMES.COM

FEBRUARY 15 • DEMOCRATHERALD.COM

FEBRUARY 15 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM

FEBRUARY 15 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Adam LaRoche never saw the hugging, dancing side of Stephen Strasburg coming Former Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was "shocked" to see Stephen Strasburg messing around with his teammates in the dugout last seas...

JANUARY 30 • YAHOO.COM

Strasburg returns, hopes to play whole career with Nationals Stephen Strasburg thinks he could now play his entire career with the Washington Nationals

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Top 3 post-Winter Meetings MLB storylines to follow | Ken Rosenthal

DECEMBER 12, 2019 • Fox Sports

Ken Rosenthal: Strasburg's record contract makes Rendon, Nationals reunion unlikely

DECEMBER 9, 2019 • Fox Sports

Yankees to meet with Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg next Top free agent pitcher Gerrit Cole was set to meet with New York Yankees officials in California

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Boras bashes lack of competition, senses faster-paced market Boras bashes lack of competition, senses faster-paced market

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Washington Nationals reflect on World Series title during White House visit

NOVEMBER 4, 2019 • Fox Sports

Strasburg opts out of Nats deal, $100M, to become free agent Stephen Strasburg opts out of final 4 years of his contract with Washington Nationals, days after star pitcher chosen MVP of World Series

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Stephen Strasburg goes from shutdown to World Series MVP Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg voted World Series MVP after Nationals win title

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Stephen Strasburg wins the 2019 World Series MVP Trophy

OCTOBER 31, 2019 • Fox Sports

Colin Cowherd applauds the Nationals' handling of Stephen Strasburg — 'Last night, it all paid off'

OCTOBER 30, 2019 • Fox Sports

Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon help Nats to World Series Game 7 | Nationals-Astros MLB Highlights

OCTOBER 30, 2019 • YOUTUBE

Frank Thomas: 'He was dynamite tonight... he showed up big when his team needed him the most'

OCTOBER 30, 2019 • Fox Sports

The Latest: Nats beat Astros 7-2, force Game 7 The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Stephen Strasburg explains key adjustment on the mound that helped him win Game 6

OCTOBER 29, 2019 • Fox Sports

Verlander can end it, Strasburg can extend it | MLB on FOX crew on World Series Game 6

OCTOBER 28, 2019 • Fox Sports

The Latest: Cole pitches Astros to 3-2 Series lead over Nats The Latest on Game 5 of the World Series

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Alex Rodriguez: 'Watching his stuff reminded me of Pedro Martinez'

OCTOBER 24, 2019 • Fox Sports

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