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Bobby Blanco

@bobby_blanco

Nats insider for @masnNationals. Managing Editor MASNsports.com. D.C. sports & nerd stuff. @UofMaryland & @GonzagaGoodNews grad. @PMICpodcast on the side.

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More on MacKenzie Gore's injury and who the Nationals might call up to take his spot in the rotation. masnsports.com/blog/entry/gor…

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LHP Andrew Alvarez will make his MLB debut tomorrow vs the Marlins, taking MacKenzie Gore’s rotation spot, Miguel Cairo just announced.

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The worst summer in Nationals history concluded today with their 8th straight loss and (for the first time) not a single 10-win month during the June-July-August stretch. masnsports.com/blog/entry/nat…

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Andrew Alvarez and C.J. Stubbs are making their MLB debuts together today. It’s only the second time in Nats history for a pitcher-catcher combo. The other: Shairon Martis and Luke Montz on Sept. 4, 2008.

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Final: Nats 2, Marlins 0. Andrew Alvarez tossed 5 innings of 1-hit ball, joining Mitchell Parker as the only Nationals starting pitchers to win their MLB debuts since Stephen Strasburg in 2010.

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Per Elias Sports Bureau, CJ Stubbs is the first Nationals (2005-pres.) catcher to catch a shutout in his Major League debut. He is the first Major League catcher since Oakland's Sean Murphy on Sept. 4, 2019 to catch a shutout in his MLB debut.

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Five weeks ago, Andrew Alvarez was winless at AAA. Today, the 26-year-old lefty won his MLB debut with 5 scoreless innings of 1-hit ball. "You dream of this as a kid. And to have it come to fruition is no more than a miracle." masnsports.com/blog/entry/alv…

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While Andrew Alvarez got most of the attention yesterday, C.J. Stubbs also was making his MLB debut. It was no less memorable for the 28-year-old catcher. masnsports.com/blog/entry/stu…

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Nats announce they have agreed to terms with catcher Jorge Alfaro on a one-year contract, optioned C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester and transferred Drew Millas to the 60-day injured list.

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Keibert Ruiz is beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg tonight, his first game action since he went back on the concussion IL two months ago.

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More injury updates: * MacKenzie Gore played catch today, a good sign only 4 days after going on the IL with shoulder inflammation * Josiah Gray threw 30 pitches over 2 “innings” of live BP today in West Palm Beach

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More on the Jorge Alfaro signing, C.J. Stubbs demotion, Keibert Ruiz rehab assignment and MacKenzie Gore and Josiah Gray throwing sessions: masnsports.com/blog/entry/nat…

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Eddie Longosz on Jarlin Susana on Nationals on MASN broadcast: "Right now, it's just a wait...Got an MRI earlier today, so just waiting on a text. We'll see how it is." Susana was diagnosed with right triceps soreness after he left his Double-A start on Saturday in the 2nd inning.

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The Nationals have to cling to whatever bright spots remain this year. And there may be no bigger bright spot the rest of this month than the one that continues to follow Cade Cavalli almost every time he takes the mound. masnsports.com/blog/entry/cav…