JOE ROSS NEWS

Fans seven in no-decision Ross went 6.1 innings Thursday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on five hits and a pair of walks with seven strikeouts. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Ross pitched into the seventh inning for the fourth time in his last six starts but gave way to the bullpen after Odubel Herrera's RBI single pulled the Phillies to within 5-3. The outing pushed Ross passed the 100-innings threshold for the first time since 2016. He's 5-9 in 19 starts this season, logging a 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 107:33 K:BB in 103 frames.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto, Hoskins help streaking Phils rally past Nats 7-6

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AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ross scheduled to start for Washington against Philadelphia

The Nationals are expected to send Joe Ross to the mound Thursday and the Phillies plan to give Aaron Nola the start

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies extend winning streak to 4 with 9-5 win over Nats

The Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbles against Cubs Ross (5-9) took the loss Saturday, giving up five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings as the Nationals fell 6-3 to the Cubs. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander might be the Nats' de facto ace right now with Max Scherzer in Los Angeles and Stephen Strasburg (neck) having undergone thoracic outlet surgery this week, but he didn't pitch like it Saturday. Ross tossed 54 of 84 pitches for strikes in his shortest outing since May 26, and he'll take a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 100:31 K:BB through 96.2 innings into his next start.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Nationals

The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Sunday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick Fedde

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks earns majors-best 13th win as Cubs beat Nats 6-3

Kyle Hendricks earned his major league-leading 13th victory, Rafael Ortega homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Saturday Ross will start Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Ross returned from the injured list Monday against the Phillies and tossed five shutout innings in the no-decision. The righty tossed 72 pitches Monday and could attempt to increase his workload in Saturday's outing.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals defeat Cubs 4-3 after both sell off at deadline

Josh Bell and Luis García homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to cap a day when both franchises completed trade deadline teardowns

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals

The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the mound

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five shutout innings in return Ross (elbow) allowed three hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out four over five shutout innings in a no-decision versus Philadelphia.

Impact Ross had been out with elbow inflammation since July 7, but he was effective Monday. The right-hander threw 72 pitches (44 strikes) and didn't have his best command, but Philadelphia was unable to punish him for it. He had completed six innings in five of six starts prior to his stint on the injured list. For the year, Ross owns a 3.80 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 95:30 K:BB through 92.1 innings. He lines up for a home start versus the Cubs this weekend.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen's 3-run HR in 9th gives Phillies 6-5 win over Nats

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the sinking Washington Nationals

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated prior to start Ross (elbow) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ross spent three and a half weeks on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, but he'll start Monday's series opener in Philadelphia after he completed a bullpen session this weekend without issue. The right-hander struck out a season-high 11 batters in his last start, and he's generated a 2.25 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 20 innings across his last three outings. Outfielder Yadiel Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Rochester to make room on the active roster.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 Howard

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles complete three-game sweep of Nationals with 5-4 win

Ryan McKenna scored on a grounder by Ramon Urías for the winning run as the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals with a 5-4 victory

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nola's gem lifts Phillies over Braves 2-1

Aaron Nola allowed four hits and struck out nine, coming within one out of a shutout, and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to earn a split of their four-game...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning Monday Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Ross (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday's series opener in Philadelphia, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com report...

Impact Ross' inflamed right elbow kept him on the shelf for his first two turns through the rotation to open the Nationals' second-half schedule, but he looks like he'll be good to go after he completed a bullpen session earlier in the weekend without issue. Before the elbow issue surfaced, Ross had emerged as one of the Nationals' most dependable arms after a rough start to the season. Dating back to the beginning of June, Ross has gone 3-3 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 44:6 K:BB across 39 innings.

JULY 25, 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 start

JULY 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 start

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws another bullpen Ross (elbow) threw another bullpen session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ross has missed nearly three weeks with elbow discomfort. If all goes well following his latest bullpen session, he could potentially head straight back into the rotation without a rehab assignment.

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 start

JULY 23, 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 start

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bell hits 100th career HR, Nats beat Marlins, 3rd win in row

Josh Bell hit his 100th career home run and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Miami Marlins 6-3 for their third straight win

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bullpen session scheduled Ross (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ross has been out since early July with right elbow inflammation. He felt some discomfort following a bullpen session last week but hasn't been shut down. If he gets through his next session Wednesday without issues, it's possible he heads straight back into the starting rotation, though a live batting practice session or rehab start have also been mentioned as possibilities.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 start

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS