The batting practice secrets behind Josh Bell's success with the Nationals
The Nationals' Josh Bell has become one of MLB's best hitters, and he shared with Pedro Moura the two keys to his success.MAY 19, 2022
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MAY 18, 2022•MLB.COM
Juan Soto trade rumors: Nationals may be 'motivated' to trade outfielderThe offseason rumor that Soto turned down a $350 million contract extension with the team has people wondering about his future in D.C.
MAY 18, 2022•SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Jorge Soler - Battling stiff backMarlins manager Don Mattingly said Soler isn't starting in Wednesday's game against the Nationals while he contends with lower-back stiffness, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald r...
ImpactMattingly is hopeful that consecutive days out of the lineup coupled with Thursday's team off day will provide sufficient recovery time for Soler, who is expected to rejoin the starting nine for Friday's series opener in Atlanta. With Soler on the bench Wednesday, Brian Anderson will draw the start in left field.
MAY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alcides Escobar - Regains playing timeEscobar will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
ImpactLate last week, Escobar appeared to have slipped behind Dee Strange-Gordon on the depth chart at shortstop, but Escobar has seemingly re-emerged as manager Dave Martinez's preferred option. Escobar will pick up his second consecutive start Wednesday and finds himself in the lineup for the fourth time in six contests.
MAY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Dee Strange-Gordon - Remains out of lineupStrange-Gordon isn't starting Wednesday against Miami.
ImpactEven with right-hander Pablo Lopez on the mound for the Marlins, Strange-Gordon will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games. Alcides Escobar will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
MAY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Victor Robles - Riding pine WednesdayRobles isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
ImpactRobles will get a breather in Wednesday's series finale after he went 2-for-7 with a run, a stolen base and two strikeouts. Lane Thomas will start in center field and bat eighth.
MAY 18, 2022•ROTOWIRE
