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Harper gets day off with sore left knee Saturday, 18 May 2013, 11:47 pm
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was out of Saturday's lineup against the Padres because of soreness in his left knee. Harper hurt the knee after he banged into the wall Monday against the Dodgers.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Duke to get the spot start on Monday vs. Giants Saturday, 18 May 2013, 11:47 pm
Nationals manager Davey Johnson has decided that left-hander Zach Duke will start Monday night against the Giants at AT&T Park.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Tracy's 10th-inning HR lifts Nats Saturday, 18 May 2013, 7:58 am
Chad Tracy's pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning helped the Nationals edge the Padres, 6-5, at Petco Park on Friday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Werth: 'No setback' with hammy Saturday, 18 May 2013, 1:46 am
Nationals right-fielder Jayson Werth, on the disabled list because of a right hamstring injury, was not involved in any rehab assignments the last two days because he felt tightness in the injured hamstring.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Strasburg happy to have family in stands Saturday, 18 May 2013, 1:46 am
There were 50 members of Stephen Strasburg's family who watched him pitch a career-high eight innings and allow two runs -- one earned -- on three hits in a 6-2 victory over the Padres.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Detwiler to miss next start due to back injury Saturday, 18 May 2013, 1:46 am
Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will not make his next start Monday against the Giants due to a lower back injury.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Johnson hopes to get more from Espinosa on offense Friday, 17 May 2013, 8:00 am
Manager Davey Johnson decided not to start second baseman Danny Espinosa in Thursday's game against the Padres because of his recent struggles with the bat.
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Harper homers in return to starting lineup Friday, 17 May 2013, 7:30 am
On Thursday, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper started his first game since Monday night and showed no ill effects after crashing into the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Strasburg cruises in homecoming start Friday, 17 May 2013, 7:24 am
It's safe to say that Stephen Strasburg had a nice homecoming on Thursday night as the Nationals defeated the Padres, 6-2, at Petco Park.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Werth misses rehab game with tight hamstring Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:59 am
Right fielder Jayson Werth was scheduled to play for Class A Potomac on Thursday, but he went to see his doctor in New York because he felt tightness in his right hamstring.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
After inconclusive MRI, Detwiler to receive another Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:10 am
Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler arrived at Petco Park early Thursday afternoon and was informed that he had to go to the doctor and get an MRI on his lower back, which he hurt Wednesday night against the Dodgers.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Nats place Ramos on 15-day DL with hamstring injury Friday, 17 May 2013, 12:10 am
The Nationals placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Nats fall short against Dodgers, Greinke Thursday, 16 May 2013, 6:20 am
The Nationals continue to have problems on offense. This time their troubles were caused by Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, who helped Los Angeles edge Washington, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Detwiler, Ramos injured against Dodgers Thursday, 16 May 2013, 4:00 am
Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler and catcher Wilson Ramos left Wednesday night's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium because of injuries.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
San Diego native Strasburg ready for Petco Park debut Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:33 am
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to start against the Padres in San Diego on Friday. It will mark the first time Strasburg will pitch in his hometown as a Major Leaguer.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Harper getting crash course in Majors Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 6:00 pm
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is a hustler, and that's one of the many things to love about him. He doesn't hesitate or meditate or otherwise complicate a sport that often rewards instinct, and Harper's instincts are wildly and often wondrously aggressive.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Anthony Castrovince
Moore, Espinosa trying to break out of funks Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 7:01 am
Some of Davey Johnson's hitters look overmatched at the plate, especially outfielder Tyler Moore and second baseman Danny Espinosa, who struck out a combined five times against the Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon
Haren outdueled as Nats can't crack Kershaw Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 6:30 am
Left-hander Clayton Kershaw proved to be too much for the Nationals, who were blanked by the Dodgers, 2-0, in front of a sellout crowd of 51,729 at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Perez starts in center as Nats rest Span Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:08 am
Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided to give Denard Span the day off on Tuesday and start Eury Perez in center field.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon
Rendon rakes after return to Minors from Nats Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:02 am
When the Nationals optioned third baseman Anthony Rendon back to Double-A Harrisburg on May 3, he didn't pout. Instead, he hit.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon
Prospect Goodwin learns to control aggressiveness Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1:42 am
Brian Goodwin focuses his game around aggressiveness, and harnessing that may be the key to the Nationals' 22-year-old center-field prospect unlocking his considerable collection of tools.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon
Feeling nauseated, Harper out of Nats' lineup Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1:28 am
A day after crashing into the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium, Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper said he was feeling nauseated and wouldn't play against the Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Harper day to day after collision with wall Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 7:52 am
Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper left Monday's game against the Dodgers in the fifth inning after crashing into the right-field wall. He is day to day with a jammed left shoulder and a cut under his chin.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Zimmermann first in Majors to seven wins Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 7:20 am
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann showed once again why he is the best pitcher on the Nationals. He pitched 7 2/3 innings and helped the Nationals defeat the Dodgers, 6-2, at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
No word on possible discipline for Suzuki Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 2:39 am
Nationals manager Davey Johnson and catcher Kurt Suzuki have not heard from Major League Baseball regarding Suzuki's ejection from Sunday afternoon's game against the Cubs.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Nationals getting catchers consecutive starts Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 2:36 am
Manager Davey Johnson would like to see some of his hitters get going at the plate. So he decided to start catcher Kurt Suzuki for the second straight game. Johnson is planning to play Wilson Ramos in consecutive games sometime this week.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Bill Ladson
Zimmerman shows support with pink bat, cleats Sunday, 12 May 2013, 10:46 pm
Pink bats, shoes, wrist bands and other apparel were commonplace around Major League Baseball on Sunday, and it was no different at Nationals Park. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman used a pink bat and also wore pink cleats.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Andrew Simon
Gio flirts with perfect game, but 'pen can't hold lead Sunday, 12 May 2013, 10:42 pm
Gio Gonzalez was perfect through the first five and yielded just two hits over seven shutout innings, but the bullpen couldn't close it out in a 2-1 loss to the Cubs on Sunday at Nationals Park.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Andrew Simon
Nationals recognize Honorary Bat Girl Bennett Sunday, 12 May 2013, 6:41 pm
When Nell Bennett received her breast cancer diagnosis in August 2011, she didn't dwell on it. Her focus turned immediately to overcoming the challenge.
Source: WAS Homepage News | Andrew Simon
