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JUNKIES: Mike Rizzo praises 'electric' DJ Herz after 10-strikeout performance
“Anytime you can strike out 10 and walk none and give up only one run against that lineup it’s a pretty darn good job,” Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said about DJ Herz’s start against the Mets on Tuesday night.
Mike Rizzo tells Junkies about 'supreme athlete' James Wood's 'great' MLB debut
James Wood rocketed a single – 106.7 mph off the bat, of course – in his first MLB at-bat. Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talked about the “electric” debut of the “Gold Glove-calibre” outfielder.
Josiah Gray shut down after feeling elbow discomfort in last rehab start, will have another MRI
Gray was removed from Sunday’s rehab start after reporting elbow discomfort and more fatigue than usual, and Davey Martinez said he will have another MRI and visit Dr. Keith Meister in the coming weeks.
James Wood's MLB Debut: 106.7 The Fan reacts
James Wood went 1-for-4 with a walk in his MLB debut and had a chance to score the winning run in the ninth (although he did not) - and by all accounts, it was a huge success! Take a listen as our hosts broke down Wood’s long-awaited debut!
James Wood, Dylan Crews, Brady House chosen for All-Star Futures Game festivities
Wood and Crews, the Nats’ top two prospects and two of MLB’s Top 4, were both selected for the Futures Game, though Wood will be replaced. House, the No. 3 prospect, will take part in the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase event.
James Wood singles in first MLB at-bat, registers exit velocity of…106.7!
How much does James Wood love us at Audacy DC? Wood recorded his first MLB hit in his first major-league at-bat Monday night, hitting a bullet past Mets third baseman Mark Vientos in the infield shift at an exit velocity of…106.7 MPH!
Capitals acquire D Jakob Chychrun from Ottawa for D Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick
In addition to a slew of signings, the Capitals made a big trade on Day 1 of 2024 NHL free agency, acquiring defenseman Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Nick Jensen and a 2026 third-round pick.
NHL Free Agency: Capitals sign D Matt Roy, extend Connor McMichael in flurry of moves
The Washington Capitals made some waves last week and kept going as NHL free agency opened Monday, signing defenseman Matt Roy to a six-year, $34.5 million deal, extending Connor McMichael, and making a few other additions or re-signings.
BMitch: DC sports are looking up because we now have 'leaders instead of bosses'
“One thing people know about me is I believe in leadership; I know people want to say I’m the boss, but what does a boss really mean? If you are a boss and you’re not doing the proper things as a leader, you are a waste of damn time,” Brian said.
Nationals designate Eddie Rosario for assignment to make room for James Wood
Rosario, 32, signed a $2 million deal in the offseason, but was DFA’ed Monday to make room for top prospect James Wood. Rosario slashed 186/.226/.329 with seven home runs and 26 RBI in 67 games.
Wizards signing Jonas Valanciunas to three-year, $30 million deal
The No. 5 overall pick in 2011, Valanciunas averaged 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in playing all 82 games with New Orleans, shooting 56 percent from the field and 31 percent from beyond the arc.
The Junkies get Will Dawkins to dish on the recent French flair in the NBA's draft lottery
“I think what France is doing is just developing players at a rapid rate at a good young age,” Dawkins said. “The coaching is better, the resources are better, and I think they see more examples of themselves in the NBA.”
Will Dawkins gives the Junkies the lowdown on the Wizards' draft strategy and picks
“This was a talented draft, and I tried to tell people when we came out of the lottery that if you have some patience, there’s gonna be some good players down the line that will be in that All-Star category,” Dawkins said.
Clinton Portis did NOT have good things to say about the Jim Zorn era in DC…allegedly
He didn’t come out and say it was Zorn, but in an interview with Grant & Danny, Portis let out a few secrets about ‘a bad era’ in DC football, and he wasn’t talking about Joe Gibbs or Mike Shanahan…
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