Nationals Notebook: Padres' big payroll leads to bigger disappointment
The Washington Nationals began their three-team, eight game road trip by taking two of three in San Diego.
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The Washington Nationals began their three-team, eight game road trip by taking two of three in San Diego.
The Nats weren’t able to avoid getting swept Sunday by a plucky Marlins team that despite the fourth-worst run differential in the NL is currently leading the Wild Card race.
In part one of reviewing the Nationals bullpen so far, I went over the unit's performance. In short, it's been awful, with numbers at the bottom of the league in every facet. Who are the candidates to fill the spots in the bullpen?
Regardless of the Nationals' competitive state, it is frustrating to watch an inept bullpen. The team's relievers have combined for a putrid 4.92 ERA, lead MLB with 15 blown saves, and are third worst with 36 home runs allowed. Who should stick around?
For one brief shining moment, the Washington Nationals climbed out of fifth place thanks to their 8-7 win Friday night against Philadelphia, only to slide back into the cellar with losses in the next two games.