http://mlb.mlb.com WAS Homepage News Sun, 19 May 2013 15:32:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=46318482&vkey=news_was&c_id=was Sun, 19 May 2013 09:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=46318482&vkey=news_was&c_id=was Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916388&notebook_id=47923092&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916388&notebook_id=47923092&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916388&notebook_id=47922990&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916388&notebook_id=47922990&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Nationals manager Davey Johnson has decided that left-hander Zach Duke will start Monday night against the Giants at AT&T Park. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=was Sat, 18 May 2013 23:52:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=was Andrew Cashner will try to continue his hot streak on the mound against Dan Haren and the Nationals in Sunday afternoon's series finale at Petco Park. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Sun, 19 May 2013 00:55:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann and left-hander Eric Stults found themselves in a pitchers' duel on Saturday evening at Petco Park. When it was over, Stults and the Padres won the battle, 2-1. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837966&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837966&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837962&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837962&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837960&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47819562&notebook_id=47837960&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will not make his next start Monday against the Giants due to a lower back injury. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Sat, 18 May 2013 03:58:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47781366&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47781366&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47780740&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 03:30:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47780740&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47741700&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Thu, 16 May 2013 20:59:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47741700&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47736800&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Thu, 16 May 2013 20:10:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47736800&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47736796&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Thu, 16 May 2013 20:10:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47735218&notebook_id=47736796&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Fri, 17 May 2013 03:24:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_16_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Thu, 16 May 2013 02:20:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652466&notebook_id=47684970&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652466&notebook_id=47684970&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652466&notebook_id=47672746&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Wed, 15 May 2013 22:33:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47652466&notebook_id=47672746&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605374&vkey=news_was&c_id=was Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605374&vkey=news_was&c_id=was 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. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47589710&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Wed, 15 May 2013 03:01:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47589710&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47546212&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 22:08:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47546212&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided to give Denard Span the day off on Tuesday and start Eury Perez in center field. Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47545320&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 22:02:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47545320&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was When the Nationals optioned third baseman Anthony Rendon back to Double-A Harrisburg on May 3, he didn't pout. Instead, he hit. Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47541214&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 21:42:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47540998&notebook_id=47541214&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson and Andrew Simon http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526314&vkey=news_was&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 21:28:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47526314&vkey=news_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Wed, 15 May 2013 02:30:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 03:20:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_wasmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47464136&vkey=news_was&c_id=was Tue, 14 May 2013 03:52:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47464136&vkey=news_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47450352&notebook_id=47452648&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47450352&notebook_id=47452648&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47450352&notebook_id=47452276&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was Mon, 13 May 2013 22:36:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47450352&notebook_id=47452276&vkey=notebook_was&c_id=was 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. Bill Ladson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_chnmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=was Sun, 12 May 2013 18:42:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_chnmlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=was 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. Andrew Simon