FEBRUARY 26, 2023•WASHINGTONPOST.COM
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CJ Abrams - Flashes as leadoff hitterAbrams went 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
ImpactHitting leadoff in the Nationals' spring opener, Abrams displayed the speed and contact skills that made him the sixth overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft as well as a key part of the package Washington got back from San Diego in last year's Juan Soto trade. The 22-year-old shortstop could wind up hitting at the top of the order for the Nats in 2023, but he'll need to prove he can get on base more consistently after stumbling to a .280 OBP over 302 plate appearances in his big-league debut last season.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
MacKenzie Gore - Looks good in first spring actionGore worked a scoreless first inning in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, allowing one hit and striking out one.
ImpactThe left-hander tossed 13 of 18 pitches for strikes, topping out at 96 mph with his fastball while mixing in his slider and curve and even tossing one changeup to Paul Goldschmidt. Gore hadn't seen action in an MLB game since last July, so the Nationals will bring him along slowly in camp in an effort to keep him healthy, but the 24-year-old is on track to open the regular season in the rotation. He had an impressive start to the 2022 campaign, posting a 1.50 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 57:17 K:BB in 48 innings for the Padres through his first nine big-league appearances before his elbow began acting up, and the Nats believe he can regain something close to that form after picking him up in last year's Juan Soto trade.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Cardinals' Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor 'has zero class'
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said umpire CFEBRUARY 26, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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FEBRUARY 26, 2023•MLB.COM
Cardinals manager says ump 'has zero class' after snubbed handshake
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol attempted to clear the air with umpire C.B. Bucknor on Sunday, but things didn't go as planned.FEBRUARY 25, 2023
Conley's pitch clock violation leaves Braves-Red Sox tied
Baseball's new rules designed to improve pace of play are coming fast at everyone, particularly the playersFEBRUARY 25, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
