Schwarber debuts, leads Nats over Cardinals 5-2
Kyle Schwarber doubled in a run in his delayed Nationals debut, Andrew Stevenson had a pinch-hit homer and Washington beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RYAN ZIMMERMAN #11 - FIRST BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals
Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Game 2 Zimmerman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.
Impact Zimmerman started Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double, one run and two strikeouts. Hernan Perez will take over at first base for the second game of the doubleheader, batting sixth.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th
Juan Soto drove in the winning run with a single on a 3-0 pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the coronavirus-depleted Washington Nationals to a 6-5 comeback victory ov...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing
The Washington Nationals finally got their season started five days later than they were supposed to after a delay because of a coronavirus outbreakAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Begins season as cleanup hitter Zimmerman will start at first base and bat cleanup in Tuesday's season opener against Atlanta, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Coming out of spring training, Zimmerman had been expected to fill a short-side platoon role at first base, but he now looks like he'll be an everyday player after Josh Bell was one of nine players placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. Bell is expected to remain in quarantine for at least 7-to-10 days before gaining clearance to rejoin the Nationals, so Zimmerman's time atop the depth chart at first base could be short-lived. The 36-year-old was one of the Nationals' standout performers this spring, batting .481 with six home runs in 27 at-bats in the Grapefruit League.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could get start in opener Zimmerman could be in the starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta after Josh Bell was not on the field for the Nationals' workout Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post rep...
Impact Eleven players in total are reported to be in quarantine for the Nats due to positive COVID-19 tests or being designated a close contact, and Bell's absence from the workout suggests he's probably in one of those groups. Zimmerman might have gotten the nod anyway against Atlanta starter Drew Smyly, as he figures to see most of his action this season against left-handers. If the veteran slugger does suit up, he could be a strong DFS option.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves
The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting Atlanta after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus outbreakAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Nats set to start short-handed vs Braves
The Washington Nationals are finally set to start their season, hosting the Atlanta Braves after their three-game series against the New York Mets was postponed by a coronavirus ou...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves
The Washington Nationals have held a workout at their stadium as they prepare to finally start their seasonAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Welcome back, fans! MLB openers bring stars, hope and crowds
Major League Baseball is set to start the season Thursday and opening day brings a welcome change for fansMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the seasonMARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard twice Wednesday Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with two home runs and a strikeout in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
Impact Both blasts came off Jake Odorizzi, as Zimmerman took him yard in both the first and second innings. The veteran first baseman has been absolutely raking this spring, slashing .474/.524/1.368 with seven of his nine hits going for extra bases (two doubles and a team-leading five homers), but Josh Bell (.385/.457/.897) has been locked in as well, and without a regular DH in the National League this season, Zimmerman has no path to consistent at-bats right now.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Soto, Turner, healthy rotation key for champ-to-chump Nats
Juan Soto and Trea Turner are expected to lead the lineup again for the Washington Nationals as they try to get back to winning baseball after tying for last place in the NL EastMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looking good early Zimmerman launched his second home run of the spring in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets. He also added a double, and per Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, both ball...
Impact The veteran first baseman opted out of last season, but the time off doesn't seem to have slowed down his bat any. Zimmerman will take on a bench role behind Josh Bell this season, getting spot starts at first base against some left-handed pitchers and joining the lineup for interleague contests when the DH is available, but he should still have fantasy value in deep NL-only leagues and daily formats.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'
New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action MondayMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In-game video returning to baseball for 2021
Major League Baseball has cleared the way for the return of in-game video on dugout iPads beginning on opening day, with catcher signals clipped when they are displayed on a comput...MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ignoring 'Twitter World': Kieboom still at 3B for Nationals
Carter Kieboom is still the starting third baseman for the Washington Nationals and he was at that spot for the team's Grapefruit League home openerMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot
Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto is sitting out the team’s exhibition home opener because he fouled a ball off his right foot a day earlierMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After COVID opt-out, Zimmerman 'nowhere close' to retirement Back with the Washington Nationals after sitting out last season because of COVID-19 concerns, Ryan Zimmerman said Thursday the time away ma...
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
After COVID opt-out, Zimmerman 'nowhere close' to retirement
Ryan Zimmerman is back with the Washington Nationals after sitting out the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns and says the time away made him realize he is “nowhere close” to...FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
