Jessica Camerato

United States, Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Nationals Beat Reporter at MLB

Washington Nationals beat reporter, https://t.co/oaUwerR7od | Previously: Philadelphia (Sixers), Boston (Red Sox, Celtics) | Rescue dog volunteer | IG: jcamerato

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Mother's Day reflection: Finnegan in awe of 'superstar' wife

3 days ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato’s Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Kyle Finnegan grinded for seven seasons in the Minor Leagues. As his journey took ups and downs through the Athletics organization, he had a grounding support.
Back in Nats' 'pen after a surprise phone call, Brzykcy hopes to stick

4 days ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

WASHINGTON -- A sleepy Zach Brzykcy was resting on his couch at the Red Wings' team hotel in Scranton, Pa., when he received a phone call from Triple-A Rochester manager Matthew LeCroy. "He's like, ‘Oh, my bad. I thought you called me, I was calling you back,’” Brzykcy recounted. LeCroy wished Brzykcy a nice night. Brzykcy didn’t think anything of the seemingly accidental phone call. LeCroy hung up and went to the hotel lobby, where the players’ wives and girlfriends were playing cards.
Back in Nats' 'pen after a surprise phone call, Brzykcy hopes to stick

4 days ago | bvmsports.com | Jessica Camerato
DeJong upbeat, grateful on long comeback trail from HBP

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Jessica Camerato
DeJong upbeat, grateful on long comeback trail from HBP

5 days ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

WASHINGTON -- Paul DeJong arrived at Nationals Park on Friday afternoon with positive updates to share. He had been cleared to drive and was upbeat being back in the Nationals’ clubhouse. “The surgery went well, and I'm recovering,” DeJong said. “The eye doctor is happy with how my eye looks, and my functionality of everything is improving each day.”DeJong is recovering from being hit in the face by a fastball from Mitch Keller on April 15 at PNC Park.
Soroka cruises early in return as Nats shuffle staff to make room

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

WASHINGTON – For the first time since March 31, Michael Soroka was back on the mound of a Major League game Wednesday afternoon. The right-hander returned from a right biceps strain he sustained during his season debut and started the Nationals’ series finale against the Guardians. Soroka cruised for five scoreless frames before Cleveland staged an eight-run rally in the sixth inning.
Soroka cruises early in return as Nats shuffle staff to make room

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Jessica Camerato
James Wood homer ranks him with Nationals greats

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

This story was excerpted from Jessica Camerato's Nationals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. WASHINGTON -- James Wood delivered a special souvenir to the Nationals’ bullpen on Tuesday afternoon. Wood sliced a laser off Guardians right-hander Luis L. Ortiz into the ’pen in right field in the third inning of the Nats’ 10-9 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park.
José Tena drives in go-ahead runs as Nationals win doubleheader opener

1 week ago | mlb.com | Jessica Camerato

WASHINGTON – The Nationals had only 30 minutes between games of their doubleheader against the Guardians on Tuesday. But they took their time in a back-and-forth seventh inning to rally and win Game 1, 10-9, at Nationals Park. “There’s a lot of fight in this dog,” said starting pitcher Jake Irvin. “I think that this team knows that we are built for bigger and better things.”The Nats had squandered a four-run lead in the top of the seventh when Jose A. Ferrer and Jorge López allowed six runs.
Nationals take doubleheader opener in game of wild swings

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Jessica Camerato