Pham homers leading off, Padres pile on in 8-1 win over A's
Tommy Pham homered leading off the game, Austin Nola had four hits and two RBIs and the San Diego Padres thumped the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on TuesdayAUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press
YAN GOMES #15 - CATCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
2 HR •
7 RBI •
.154 AVG
2 HR
7 RBI
.154 AVG
Homers in Athletics debut Gomes went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Angels.
Impact Gomes made his Athletics debut Sunday, homering in his second at bat for his new team. In addition, he knocked in Jed Lowrie on a single in the fifth frame. The catcher is slashing .274/.325/.791 with 10 long balls, 38 RBI and 31 runs scored in 230 plate appearances. The catcher has been hot on offense, batting .435 with two homers and eight RBI over his last seven games.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Instant impact: Gomes homers in A's debut ANAHEIM -- Among the bevy of deals that were struck just before Friday’s Trade Deadline, the buzz around baseball surrounding the A’s acquis...
AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Ohtani's RBI, Barria's gem gives Angels 1-0 victory over A's
Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 1-0JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Championship shells: Cubs, Nats complete teardown trades
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wears his 2019 World Series ring as a reminder of the goal each seasonJULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
Deal 'em up! Scherzer, Turner, Bryant, Báez and Berríos move
Now this truly was an All-Star trade deadline dayJULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press
The A's add depth on deadline day with trade for Nats' Yan Gomes and Josh Harrison After making two trades earlier in the week, the A's added significant depth pieces just before the deadline in a trade with Washington.
JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nationals trade Yan Gomes, Josh Harrison and Jon Lester to cap off fire sale Harrison and Gomes were both starters for the Nationals, who will debut a whole new look against the Cubs this weekend.
JULY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Cardinals get veteran lefty Jon Lester from rebuilding Nats
The Washington Nationals completed their final trade of a dizzying sell-off, sending veteran left-hander Jon Lester to the St. Louis Cardinals at the deadlineJULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Nationals trade Gomes, Harrison to A's amid big overhaul
The Washington Nationals kept wheeling and dealing, trading catcher Yan Gomes and utilityman Josh Harrison to the Oakland AthleticsJULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press
Shipped to Oakland Gomes was traded from the Nationals to the Athletics along with Josh Harrison for an undisclosed package Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Gomes was just reinstated from the injured list after missing a few weeks with an oblique injury. He is hitting .271/.323/.454 with nine home runs in 63 games this year and will be a high-end backup to primary catcher Sean Murphy. Gomes is a free agent after this season.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer shines in possible Nats bow; Phils split twinbill
Max Scherzer delivered a signature performance in what might be his last start for the Nationals, allowing three hits in six innings in the opener of a doubleheader that Washington...JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Reinstated from 10-day IL Gomes (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Gomes had been taking swings and running recently, and he'll be able to rejoin the active roster without a rehab assignment. The 34-year-old should immediately reclaim his role as the Nationals' starting catcher after he slashed .266/.320/.439 with eight home runs, 33 RBI and 29 runs to begin the year.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington Nationals to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Thursday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Washington
The Nationals will start Patrick Corbin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack WheelerJULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Moore expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Erick Fedde on Tuesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Matt MooreJULY 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Howard expected to start for the Phillies against the Nationals
The Nationals will start Joe Ross on Monday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Spencer HowardJULY 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Adds running to rehab regimen Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Sunday that Gomes (oblique) was able to do some baserunning work and jogging out of the batter's box, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post re...
Impact The activity marks another step forward in the rehab process for Gomes, who is on the mend from a left calf strain. If he continues to increase the intensity of his workouts in the next few days, he could be cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment by the end of the week. With Alex Avila (calves) also currently on the shelf, Tres Barrera has taken over as Washington's No. 1 catcher.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Orioles
The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Paolo Espino the startJULY 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Harvey expected to start for Baltimore against Washington
The Orioles are expected to send Matt Harvey to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the startJULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Takes swings Friday Gomes (oblique) took swings in the batting cage Friday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Gomes took about 40 swings during his hitting session Friday, and he felt good afterward. He should continue to get work in the cage for a few more days, and the Nationals hope to get the 34-year-old back on the field shortly after. It's not yet clear when Gomes will be able to return to game action, but he's expected to require a rehab assignment before he's cleared to rejoin the big-league roster.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lopez expected to start as Baltimore hosts Washington
The Orioles will roll out Jorge Lopez to the mound Friday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the startJULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press
Alfaro has run-scoring double in 10th, Marlins beat Nats
Pinch-hitter Jorge Alfaro drove in the go-ahead run with a double, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Washington Nationals in 10 inning...JULY 22, 2021 • Associated Press
Alcantara scheduled to start for Miami against Washington
The Nationals are expected to send Erick Fedde to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins will give Sandy Alcantara the startJULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Espino expected to start as Nationals host the Marlins
The Nationals will send Paolo Espino to the mound Tuesday and the Marlins will give Trevor Rogers the startJULY 20, 2021 • Associated Press
