Prospects in the Nationals' 2020 player pool
As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an
Kieboom, Cate form next wave for Nats
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Nationals' first World Series-winning roster boasted a collection of several homegrown first-round picks,
Potomac Nationals Players Recognized in 2019 Minor League Awards
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - The Washington Nationals selected the following former Potomac Nationals players for their 2019 Minor League Players of the year: -Pitcher of the Year - Left-Handed Pitcher Tim Cate (2019) -Defensive Player of the Year - Infielder Luis Garcia (2018) -Baserunner of the Year - Infielder Cole Freeman
Carolina notes: Cate ready to prove clutch
Tim Cate was introduced to pressure-packed, season-hanging-in-the-balance moments during his freshman season at the University of Connecticut, and those intense games continued throughout his three seasons on campus.The Huskies were perennial contenders to win the American Athletic Conference and advance to regional play, and Cate was asked to toe the
Prospect Roundup: Games of July 15
Phillies RHP Adonis Medina, Double-A Reading: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K -- In his first start in two weeks, the second-ranked Phillies prospect picked up where he left off and did not allow an earned run for his second straight start. Medina faced
Three Unearned Runs Give Suns 4-2 Win
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 30, 2019) - A three-run first inning was enough to propel Hagerstown to a 4-2 victory over the Rome Braves at Municipal Stadium Thursday.Cody Wilson started it off by homering on the first pitch of the day from Braves starter Gabriel Noguera (L, 2-2). Then after two two-out
Suns Pitching Dazzles in 5-1 Win
HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 9, 2019) - Tim Cate continued on his roll of dominance in the Suns 5-1 victory over the Lakewood BlueClaws at Municipal Stadium Thursday night.Cate (W, 3-2) tossed six sensational innings, allowing just one run on five hits and striking out seven Lakewood hitters, while not issuing a
Quality Cate Gets Fourth Consecutive in 4-2 Win
AUGUSTA, GA (May 3, 2019) - Tim Cate opened up the Suns' series with the Augusta GreenJackets with his fourth consecutive quality start to lead Hagerstown over Augusta 4-2 at SRP Park Friday night.Cate (2-2) offered six innings, fanning eight batters and allowing just three hits and one earned run in the
Cate Dominant in 6-2 Win Over Drive
HAGERSTOWN, MD (April 22, 2019) - Tim Cate rolled out his second consecutive quality start in Hagerstown's 6-2 win over the Greenville Drive at Municipal Stadium Monday night.Cate (W, 1-1) spun six scoreless innings, while fanning seven Drive (7-10) hitters and just allowing a handful to reach base safely against him.The
Suns Survive Late Lakewood Push to Take Series Finale
LAKEWOOD, NJ (April 10, 2019) - Behind a KJ Harrison three-for-five outing, Hagerstown outlasted the BlueClaws 5-3 Wednesday night at FirstEnergy Park.Harrison drove in the tie-breaking run in the seventh after both teams were tied 2-2 since the third inning. After Harrison's single to score Kyle Marinconz, Jamori Blash lined his own base knock
Nationals Prospect Primer: Capital talent
Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Major League-ready: Victor Robles, OFMLB.com's
Suns Fall 9-4 in Season Finale as Kannapolis Clinches Wild Card
Hagerstown, MD - Tim Cate earned his second quality start of the season and Alex Flores homered as the Hagerstown Suns fell 9-4 to the Kannapolis Intimidators in the regular-season finale on Monday afternoon. The Suns finish the regular-season with a 25-40 second record and 52-81 overall.Kannapolis scored two runs
Upshaw Homers in 4-1 Loss on Wednesday
Charleston, WV - Armond Upshaw blasted his second home run of the season as the Hagerstown Suns fell to the West Virginia Power 4-1 on Wednesday night at Appalachian Power Park. The Suns fall to 24-36 in the second half with an overall record of 51-77. The Suns and Power