Washington Nationals Name De Jon Watson Director of Player Development

November 16, 2021 - The Washington Nationals named De Jon Watson their Director of Player Development on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Watson spent the last five seasons (2017-21) as a special assistant to Mike Rizzo. He returns to the player development role where he will oversee Washington's Minor League system. Watson brings extensive player development experience, having led the Los Angeles Dodgers player development system from 2007... Full Story


November 8, 2021 - WILMINGTON, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks have announced scheduled first pitch times for all 2022 home games at Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium. After playing only 60 home games in 2021, fans will get to see more Blue Rocks baseball next season. The schedule consists of 132 games - 66 at home and 66 on the road. The Blue Rocks will kick off their 30th year at home on Friday, April 8, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM. Wilmington opens the season against the Brooklyn Cycl... Full Story

October 25, 2021 - FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals have promoted Ticket Sales Account Executive, Ally Chism, to Special Events & Hospitality Manager. With their Inaugural Season under their belts, the FredNats are excited to expand their private event capabilities at the ballpark. FredNats Ballpark will now host a multitude of events from weddings, private dinners, retirement parties, concerts, and other stadium rentals. Ally Chism joined the FredNats in the fall of 2019 as a Ticket Sales Acc... Full Story

October 19, 2021 - The Washington Nationals selected the following players as their 2021 Minor League Award winners: - Player of the Year - INF/OF Jake Noll - Pitcher of the Year - RHP Cade Cavalli - Defensive Player of the Year - OF Donovan Casey - Baserunner of the Year - INF Jordy Barley - "Nationals Way" Award - INF/OF Jack Dunn Noll, 27, led Washington's Minor League system in batting average (.300), doubles (28), RBI (69), slugging percentage (.494), OPS (.840), hits (131), extra-base hits ... Full Story

• Washington Nationals Announce 2021 Minor League Awards - Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A East) October 19
• Jordy Barley Named Nationals Minor League Baserunner of the Year - Fredericksburg Nationals (Low-A East) October 12
• FredNats Oktoberfest Coming October 16 - Fredericksburg Nationals (Low-A East) October 5
• Blue Rocks to be Represented in 2021 MLB Postseason - Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A East) October 5
• Noll Named Triple-A East All-Star - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 5
• Thank You, Fans - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 4
• Joan Adon Becomes 200th Blue Rock to Major League Baseball - Wilmington Blue Rocks (High-A East) October 4
• Noll Named Red Wings 2021 Team MVP - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 3
• Wings Fall 5-2 Saturday Night - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 2
• Red Wings Announce 2021 Team Awards - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 2
• Wings Lose 10-3 Friday Night - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) October 1
• RailRiders Use Late Rally to Top Plates Thursday Night - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) September 30
• Ryan Callahan Foundation to Host Families from Golisano Children's Hospital - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) September 30
• Wings Fall 10-6 Wednesday Night - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) September 29
• Red Wings Homestand Highlights - Wednesday, September 29-Sunday, October 3 - Rochester Red Wings (AAA East) September 29
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Extended fan safety netting at Frontier Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings

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• Minor league player calls potential change ‘the right direction for all of baseball’ - AA Northeast Harrisburg Patriot-News (October 19)
• Rochester Red Wings struggeld in 2021: Jake Noll is team's MVP - AAA East Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (October 6)
• RailRiders wrap up 2021 season with win - AAA East Citizens Voice (October 4)
• RailRiders end season with win over Rochester - AAA East Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (October 4)
• For the RailRiders, chess is the game behind the game - AAA East Citizens Voice (October 3)
• RailRiders win fourth straight over Wings - AAA East Scranton Times-Tribune (October 3)
• Cabrera, Andújar help RailRiders bash Rochester - AAA East Scranton Times-Tribune (October 2)
• RailRiders closing strong, jump on Rochester early for third straight win - AAA East Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (October 2)
• Down to their final strike, RailRiders stun Rochester - AAA East Citizens Voice (October 1)
• RailRiders overcome six errors, clip Wings - AAA East Citizens Voice (September 30)
• RailRiders open final series of 2021 with 10-6 win in Rochester - AAA East Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (September 30)
• Fredericksburg Nationals 2022 schedule - Low-A East Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (September 27)
• Worcester Red Sox, principal owner Larry Lucchino, Polar Park, inaugural season - AAA East Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 27)
• Sox’ home finale Sunday - AAA East Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 25)
• Josh Winckowski, Triple-A debut, Worcester Red Sox, Rochester Red Wings - AAA East Worcester Telegram & Gazette (September 25)
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