Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ second win in a row in the Marlins’ home... WINK AND A NOD SLAM: Jesse Winker started the day hitting .345 against right-handed pitchers in the first month-plus (19 for 55, with five doubles, a home run, and seven talks vs RHP on the year), but he struck out on three pitches/a two-strike foul-tip first time up against Miami Marlins’ … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals news & notes: Jesse Winker hits grand slam, sparks Nats in 11-4 win over Marlins…
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Al Capone’s pistol to go on sale at auction, expected to fetch millions
"Sweetheart," the Colt 1911 .45 pistol faithfully used by mobster legend Al Capone, is going on sale at Richmond Auctions on May 18. … [Read more...] about Al Capone’s pistol to go on sale at auction, expected to fetch millions
Jesse Winker’s big grand slam helps the Nationals win big in Miami
Washington eclipsed 10 runs for the first time during an 11-4 rout of the scuffling Marlins. … [Read more...] about Jesse Winker’s big grand slam helps the Nationals win big in Miami
Stop & stare: Winker’s slam ignites Nats’ offense
Nationals Place Joey Gallo On 10-Day Injured List
The Nationals have placed Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list, as the first baseman/outfielder is dealing with an AC sprain in his left shoulder. Outfielder Alex Call was promoted from Triple-A to take Gallo’s spot on the active roster. (The Talk Nats blog reported earlier today that Call was headed to the majors, but the corresponding move wasn’t known at the time.) Gallo … [Read more...] about Nationals Place Joey Gallo On 10-Day Injured List