DJ Herz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Washington Nationals Young Starter Addresses Concerning Dip of His Velocity

Spring training isn't a time to make proclamations about what types of years specific players will have, but for this Washington Nationals group, it sure can determine who will have a job with the Major League club to open the season.

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The Washington Nationals should have brought Max Scherzer home

With Max Scherzer dealing for the Blue Jays this spring, it makes me wonder why the Nats weren’t interested Max Scherzer is the greatest Nationals of all time and my favorite player of all time.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11

Who will emerge as the Nationals' fifth starter?

The Nationals continue to evaluate candidates for the final spot in their rotation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 8

Spring training roundup: Max Scherzer sharp, Jays blank Tigers

Making his third spring training start, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer struck out six over 3 1/3 strong innings in a 5-0 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday in Dunedin, Fla.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / March 8

Washington Nationals Breakout Pitcher Continues Rough Start to Spring Training

The Washington Nationals had some breakout performances in the pitching staff last season, but one of those players have not been able to replicate that success so far in spring training.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 19

DJ Herz is the wildcard of the Nationals rotation

The young left hander has strikeout stuff and a high ceiling, but questions remain Everything about DJ Herz game is a little bit unorthodox. From his funky mechanics to his unique arsenal, the 23 year old left hander is a tough nut to crack.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 18

Washington Nationals Receive Stellar Grade for Max Scherzer Mega Deal

The Washington Nationals were a team that many people were keeping an eye on coming into the 2024 offseason. With a talented young core in place, general manager Mike Rizzo spoke openly about it being time to spend some money.

MLB News / Just Baseball / December 10

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Max Scherzer

After 17 seasons in MLB, free agent pitcher Max Scherzer — who will turn 41 in 2025 — is looking for what’s likely to be his last hurrah. In an injury-ridden 2024 campaign, Scherzer managed just nine starts for the Texas Rangers — but while his time on the mound was limited, he proved he can still turn it on.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / September 30

Three big reasons the Nationals' rebuild is ahead of schedule

For fans looking for the light at the end of the mediocrity tunnel, here are three big reasons the team is actually ahead of schedule in its rebuild.

Phillies beat Nationals in finale, head to playoffs for third season in row

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'No. 2 MLB Draft pick' quiz

MLB stretch run: It's time to put up or shut up

There are only two weeks left for contending MLB teams to make their final pushes to the postseason, and a few of those teams need big performances from their starting pitchers on Wednesday night.

The greatest close-but-not-quite dynasties in sports

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / September 14

Washington Nationals news & notes: DJ Herz and Luis García, Jr. lead Nats to 4-1 win over Marlins...

Notes and quotes from last night’s win over the Marlins in Nationals Park... While Davey Martinez has given Luis García, Jr. days off against tough left-handers

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 13

Nationals' DJ Herz, after exiting hitless outings, faces Marlins

Rookie left-hander DJ Herz will look to build off his first win in more than a month when the Washington Nationals play the second contest of their four-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday.

Washington Nationals News / Field Level Media / September 7

Nationals' DJ Herz overpowers Pirates in Game 1 of doubleheader

DJ Herz logged five no-hit innings as the Washington Nationals topped the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a split doubleheader.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 5

Pirates Bounce Back to Down Nats 9-4, Falter Sets Career-High

A day after being no-hit in Chicago, eight different players for the Pittsburgh Pirates had at least one hit in a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on Thursday.

Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / August 27

Electric Arm Emerges as Key Rotation Piece for Nationals

Left-hander DJ Herz is the modern-day funky lefty. He has the wonky delivery and deception but averages 93.5 MPH on his fastball. Herz has always had the combination of deception and stuff but has had issues throwing strikes.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 25

DJ Herz, Nationals shut down Braves, avoid sweep

Jacob Young had two hits, including an RBI double to highlight a three-run seventh inning, helping the visiting Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday and salvage the finale of the three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

MLB homer props: Let's take a trip to Dinger City

FanDuel has scratched its Dinger Tuesday promotion (at least for this week), so it looks like we'll have to make them pay with a loaded MLB slate on deck.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher Dazzling In 6 Career Starts

Washington Nationals Starting Pitcher DJ Herz had a great outing on Tuesday night at home against the New York Mets. He surrendered one earned run over 5.1 innings of work while punching out 1o as the Nationals lost 7-2 in 10 innings.

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / July 2

Washington Nationals Rookie DJ Herz Joins Stephen Strasburg in MLB History Books

DJ Herz has had an up-and-down first few weeks with the Washington Nationals, but his performance against the New York Mets on Tuesday was certainly one of the highs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 26

MLB strikeout props for 6/26: Fade Nelson vs. the Twins

Coming off a 2-1 mark in strikeout props, we're now 5-1 through two days to start the week. Not too shabby. Let's keep the profit train rolling with another three-pack of K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.

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MLB News / NBC Sports / June 18

Watch: Rotoworld Baseball Add, Hold, Drop: Nationals' DJ Herz, Blue Jays' George Springer

Washington Nationals News / Fastball on SI / June 16

Washington Nationals' Rookie Joins Absolute Legends in Baseball History

It took all of three major league starts for Washington Nationals' lefty D.J. Herz to join some absolute legends in baseball history. The lefty dominated the hapless Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon, going 6.0 innings and allowing no runs on just one hit.

Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 15

Nats hurler makes impressive history in third career start

Nationals hurler DJ Herz makes impressive history in third career start

Washington Nationals prospect DJ Herz impressed in his third career start on Saturday.

Watch: Nationals teammates get into it in dugout

Jonathan Papelbon has great reaction to Nationals’ dugout dustup

Nationals sign OF/DH to minor league contract a day after release

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Washington Nationals News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

The Nationals Will Have a Second Pitching Prospect Make His MLB Debut

DJ Herz will make his MLB debut when he starts Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets. Herz will get his first big league start less than a year after being acquired in a trade that sent Jeimer Candelario from the Washington Nationals to the Chicago Cubs.

Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Nationals place breakout righty on injured list

The Nationals announced Tuesday that they’ve placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list due to a strained flexor muscle in his right forearm.