Nationals prospect Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his major league debut sometime over the next week or so.
Not only will he help Washington in the standings, but the Boston Globe reports that he'll give them a financial boost as well.
In his last start for Syracuse, the Triple A team reportedly netted $100,000 more than it usually does in concessions, tickets, and other purchases at the stadium.
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Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg appears to be set for his final Triple-A start this week.
Strasburg will start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday against Buffalo.
He will throw six innings or 95 pitches, according to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.
After the start, the right-hander is tentatively scheduled to make his major league debut.
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May 29, 2010 10:56 AM EST
The Nationals played Friday night's game against the Padres under protest after San Diego committed an error on their lineup card.
The Padres listed Adam Russell as the starting pitcher, but scheduled starter Clayton Richard started.
Russell was sent down to Class AAA Portland on Friday.
Washington went on to beat San Diego 5-3.
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Nationals May 2010 Archive
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ESPN | May 28, 2010
Stephen Strasburg will likely make his first start against the Pirates.
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Washington Post | May 26, 2010
Stephen Strasburg will pitch for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
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ESPN | May 25, 2010
Stephen Strasburg struck out five batters and didn't walk anyone.
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Washington Post | May 24, 2010
Ivan Rodriguez has been placed on the disabled list.
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ESPN | May 22, 2010
Scott Olsen left his start on Friday against the Orioles.
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ESPN | May 21, 2010
The Nationals had designated Willy Taveras for assignment on Sunday.
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ESPN | May 20, 2010
Angel Pagan was part of two rare plays on Wednesday.
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AP | May 20, 2010
The Nationals top pick, Stephen Strasburg, had another dominant start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday night.
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Washington Post | May 19, 2010
Stephen Strasburg is getting closer to the major leagues.
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Washington Post | May 17, 2010
The first half of Washington's electric pitching duo has arrived in the majors.
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Talking Chop | May 14, 2010
The Braves have signed Minor League free agent Mike Daniel.
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Yahoo! Sports | May 13, 2010
Stephen Strasburg has been aunhittable in Triple-A.
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Washington Post | May 13, 2010
Jason Marquis will miss four to six weeks of action.
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AP | May 13, 2010
Stephen Strasburg threw six innings of no-hit ball in his second Triple-A start on Wednesday night.
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Yahoo! Sports | May 8, 2010
Adam Dunn scored the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch.
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RealGM Staff Report | May 7, 2010
Stephen Strasburg allowed just one hit and struck out six batters.
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ESPN | May 7, 2010
Scott Olsen retired 22 of the first 23 Braves he faced on Thursday.
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San Diego Union-Tribune | May 6, 2010
Mark Prior sees the obvious similarities between himself and Stephen Strasburg.
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ESPN | May 4, 2010
Stephen Strasburg is getting closer to the Nationals.
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MLB.com | May 3, 2010
Stephen Strasburg will throw a very important bullpen session on Tuesday.
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MLB.com | May 2, 2010
Stephen Strasburg had his worst professional start on Sunday.
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MLB.com | May 1, 2010
Stephen Strasburg is getting closer to the major leagues.
