Yean, meanwhile, makes his MLB debut after his promotion from Triple-A, where he had a 3.60 ERA, 1.150 WHIP, nine saves and 45 strikeouts in 40 innings. The 265-pound right-hander noted the work he’s done to improve his command – he lowered his walk rate from 5.7 to 4.3 per nine innings over the last year – as critical to his ascension.

The Nationals also made a series of transactions Saturday evening, optioning right-hander Zak Kent to Triple-A, designating right-hander Andre Granillo (who had been at Rochester) for assignment and claiming left-hander Matt Krook off waivers from the Athletics.

The heat is the main story for both games. Storms probably stay away.

Friday: Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, first pitch 6:45 p.m.

• Temperatures: Starting in upper 90s to near 100, dropping into mid-90s.
• Chance of rain: 20% (only an isolated storm possible across DC region)
• Chance of delay: 20%
• Chance of postponement: 5%

Saturday: Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, first pitch 11:05 a.m.

• Temperatures: Mid-90s to near 100.
• Chance of rain: 15% (storm chance on Saturday is mainly after 3 or 4 p.m.)
• Chance of delay: 15%
• Chance of postponement: 5%

https://www.nextstoptheatre.org/2026-27-season

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Parker, who was placed on the 15-day IL prior to Monday’s game, was awaiting results of that afternoon’s MRI to learn just how serious the injury was. It proved to be quite serious.

If the ligament replacement surgery takes place as expected, it will sideline Parker not only for the rest of this season but the majority of the 2027 season as well, with a chance he returns for the final month or two if everything goes smoothly in the rehab process.

“It’s not the end of the world,” the 26-year-old said. “It’s inconvenient, but it’s not the end of the world.”

https://open.substack.com/pub/markzuckerman12/p/parker-likely-needs-tommy-john-surgery

//Plan for USGS campus under discussion

Meanwhile, the PBRB provided few details about the plans for the Powell building in Reston, indicating only that 20 acres of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Center campus could net over $37 million in savings over 30 years with a “surplus land sale.”

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Also, on Mondays:

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https://folkclubofrestonherndon.org/?page_id=918

https://folkclubofrestonherndon.org/

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Fairfax County Summer Carnival and Fair

• Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
• Big Truck Night Friday, July 31, 5-7 p.m.

 Frying Pan Farm Park

• Old-Fashioned Family Fun
• Carnival Games & Rides
• Tractor Demos
• Exhibits & Shows
• Fair Food
• Visit Farm Animals

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/fairfax-fair

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/carnival-fair/073026

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//The Massachusetts-based chain is permanently closing its location in the Spectrum at Reston Town Center on July 15, according to a sign recently posted to the restaurant’s front door.

At the end of April, the Nationals bullpen had a National League-worst 5.11 ERA. The coaching staff insisted that the fix was straightforward: Pitchers needed to get ahead in the count more. As they did, better results followed. But opponents seem to have adjusted, which leaves the bullpen (7.39 ERA in June) searching for a solution to a new problem that Butera outlined Tuesday: They cannot put hitters away with two strikes.

Local police and parks officials across Northern Virginia are working to raise awareness of how to safely ride and share paths with electric bicycles in response to reported upticks in complaints about reckless behavior.

“This lane split, which will be in place for approximately 18 months, will allow crews to safely work on the eastbound Dulles Toll Road bridge over Route 123 while minimizing disruptions to the flow of traffic,” VDOT said. “All of the eastbound Dulles Toll Road ramps to and from Route 123 will remain open.”

https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/news/northern-virginia-district/dulles-toll-road-eastbound-temporary-lane-split-at-route-123-in-mclean-begins-june-25.php

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/hunter-mill-nights

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An MRI taken of DJ Herz’s arm over the weekend revealed a flexor muscle strain, forcing the left-hander to shut down just as he was approaching the final stages of his rehab from Tommy John surgery...

* Jake Irvin will throw a bullpen Tuesday

* Max Kranick is here today after making a rehab start yesterday in Fredericksburg