Nationals Journal: Washington Nationals


Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 10/09/2012

Frank Robinson to throw out first pitch
By Barry Svrluga
Former Nationals manager Frank Robinson will throw out the first pitch at the first postseason baseball game in Washington since 1933 on Wednesday.

By Barry Svrluga  |  06:33 PM ET, 10/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  frank robinson, National League Division Series, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals

Posted at 07:28 PM ET, 09/28/2012

Mike Rizzo under contract for one more guaranteed year, two club options
By Adam Kilgore
According to people familiar with the details of Mike Rizzo’s contract, only the first three years are guaranteed and the final two years – 2014 and 2015 – are option years that can be exercised by the team

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:28 PM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  mike rizzo, Washingtion Nationals, Washington Nationals

Posted at 10:02 PM ET, 09/20/2012

Nationals beat Dodgers, 4-1, to secure first Washington postseason berth since 1933
By James Wagner
The Nationals defeated the Dodgers, 4-1, and have guaranteed a trip to the postseason.

By James Wagner  |  10:02 PM ET, 09/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ross detwiler, Washington Nationals

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Danny Espinosa key to the Nationals’ offensive outburst
By Adam Kilgore
Danny Espinosa has put his first half behind him and become one of the top two-way second basemen in the league.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 09/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, danny espinosa; ian desmond; morning brushback; washington nationals; nationals beat cubs;, Morning Brushback

Posted at 12:15 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Bryce Harper blasts two homers, ranks third all-time among teenagers
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper's home runs gave him 17, which moved him to third-most all-time for a teenager in a single season.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:15 AM ET, 09/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals

Posted at 10:36 PM ET, 09/02/2012

How Kurt Suzuki worked with Nationals coaches to shorten his swing, spark hitting surge
By James Wagner
Working with Nationals Manager Davey Johnson and hitting coach Rick Eckstein, Kurt Suzuki shortened his swing and it sparked a recent hitting surge.

By James Wagner  |  10:36 PM ET, 09/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kurt Suzuki, washington nationals

Posted at 09:40 PM ET, 09/02/2012

President Obama asked about Stephen Strasburg shutdown
By James Wagner
The President's press secretary is asked about baseball fan Obama's thoughts on Stephen Strasburg's shutdown.

By James Wagner  |  09:40 PM ET, 09/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Stephen Strasburg, washington nationals

Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Jayson Werth, Bryce Harper give Nationals a dynamic 1-2 punch
By Adam Kilgore
Johnson did not envision Werth as a leadoff hitter this season, but he has been a perfect fit as the Nationals have played with a full complement for the first time all year.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  bryce harper, jayson werth, leadoff hitter, Morning Brushback, washington nationals

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 07/30/2012

Nationals’ unheralded contributor: their defense
By James Wagner
Not to be lost among the strong pitching performances and the offensive bursts is the effectiveness of the team’s defense.

By James Wagner  |  02:22 PM ET, 07/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washington nationals

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 06/19/2012

Nationals’ home attendance is up
By James Wagner
Five of the 10 most-attended games in Nationals Park history have occurred this season.

By James Wagner  |  08:31 AM ET, 06/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 06/17/2012

Brad Lidge designated for assignment; Ryan Mattheus reinstated from the disabled list
By James Wagner
The 35-year old reliever and former closer was ineffective since returning from injury.

By James Wagner  |  12:55 PM ET, 06/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 06/11/2012

Nationals-Blue Jays lineup
By Washington Post sports editors
Bryce Harper is back in the lineup.

By Washington Post sports editors  |  03:05 PM ET, 06/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 06/06/2012

The Nationals will probably use an eight-man bullpen
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals will use an eight-man bullpen once Brad Lidge and Ryan Mattheus come off the disabled list, but they’ll still need to make a tough choice.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:48 PM ET, 06/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 08:04 AM ET, 06/04/2012

Ryan Zimmerman: ‘I just stink right now’
By James Wagner
The third baseman kills a rally in the eighth inning and admits he “stinks” right now at the plate.

By James Wagner  |  08:04 AM ET, 06/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washington nationals

Posted at 01:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012

Davey Johnson wants Danny Espinosa to change his approach
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson believes Danny Espinosa needs to alter his approach at the plate.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:30 PM ET, 05/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:25 PM ET, 05/23/2012

Stephen Strasburg still on track after bullpen session
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg felt “great” throwing his bullpen session today, another sign he’ll make his next start with no issue.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:25 PM ET, 05/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 05/22/2012

Ian Desmond credits home run binge to ‘Daddy strength’
By Adam Kilgore
Ian Desmond has a funny explanation for his recent power surge at the plate.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:49 PM ET, 05/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 05/21/2012

Stephen Strasburg will make his next start on schedule after arm fatigue Sunday
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals do not appear concerned about the arm fatigue that ended Stephen Strasburg’s start an inning early Sunday.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:53 PM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:23 AM ET, 05/21/2012

Bryce Harper on playing in Philly: ‘Hopefully I get a couple of boos ... and they don’t throw any batteries’
By James Wagner
The Phillies are improved, the Nationals are dealing with injuries and Harper heads north for a trip.

By James Wagner  |  08:23 AM ET, 05/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  washington nationals

Posted at 05:39 PM ET, 05/17/2012

Timetable for Michael Morse’s return could accelerate
By Dave Sheinin
Injured outfielder Michael Morse is feeling good and could return to the Nationals’ lineup well before the stated target date of June 8.

By Dave Sheinin  |  05:39 PM ET, 05/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 05/16/2012

Drew Storen tosses, still aiming for return around the all-star break
By Adam Kilgore
Drew Storen has begun a long, tedious throwing program as Davey Johnson sticks by Henry Rodriguez.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:50 PM ET, 05/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:59 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Chase Headley, Sandy Leon meet the day after their collision
By Adam Kilgore
Chase Headley apologized to Sandy Leon, who says he could return in four weeks.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:59 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Sandy Leon, Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 05/15/2012

Stephen Strasburg had issue with Hot Stuff ointment in rocky outing, Davey Johnson says
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson said Stephen Strasburg had Hot Stuff in the wrong place Tuesday afternoon.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:24 PM ET, 05/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:41 PM ET, 05/14/2012

Chien-Ming Wang will make another rehab start as Nationals buy time on rotation decision
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals will give Chien-Ming Wang another rehab start, which allows them to buy time in making a tricky decision with their rotation.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:41 PM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:39 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Bryce Harper fine, and fortunate, the day after he became Bam Bam
By Adam Kilgore
Last night Bryce Harper texted Davey Johnson that he wanted to play today. Johnson says the injury could have been far worse.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:39 PM ET, 05/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 05/12/2012

Roger Bernadina making the most of his latest chance
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals are giving Roger Bernadina another opportunity to assert himself, and he responded with home runs in consecutive games.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:05 PM ET, 05/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:50 PM ET, 05/11/2012

Bryce Harper loves getting booed
By Adam Kilgore
As the 19-year-old rookie prepares to play in his third road city, he says being booed is a sign of respect.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:50 PM ET, 05/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:45 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Chien-Ming Wang to make rehab start at Syracuse tonight, return not imminent
By Adam Kilgore
Chien-Ming Wang will pitch in Syracuse tonight, but he’ll make at least one more rehab appearance before he returns to the majors.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:45 PM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 05/09/2012

Davey Johnson sticks with Danny Espinosa as sophomore slump continues
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson says Danny Espinosa will be back in the lineup tonight even as his vicious sophomore slump continues.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:10 PM ET, 05/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Nationals sign reliever Mike Gonzalez to help bullpen depth
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals agree to a deal with veteran reliever Mike Gonzalez to bolster their bullpen depth.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:20 PM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 05/08/2012

Mike Rizzo fined by MLB for comments about Cole Hamels
By Adam Kilgore
The league fined Mike Rizzo an undiscloed amount for his comments on Cole Hamels.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:14 PM ET, 05/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 05/04/2012

Davey Johnson on Natitude: ‘What’s going to sell tickets is if we win ballgames’
By Adam Kilgore
Manager Davey Johnson says the Nationals will take back Nationals Park by winning, not marketing.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:53 PM ET, 05/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:17 PM ET, 05/02/2012

Mark DeRosa out at least 2-3 weeks with oblique strain, Tyler Moore will come off bench
By Adam Kilgore
Even with Mark DeRosa on the disabled list for at least two or three weeks, Tyler Moore will remain in a bench role.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:17 PM ET, 05/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 02:01 PM ET, 05/01/2012

Bryce Harper has a plan in the batter’s box
By Adam Kilgore
At the plate, Bryce Harper displays nuance beyond his 19 years.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:01 PM ET, 05/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 04/28/2012

Don’t be surprised if Bryce Harper bunts in his major league debut
By Adam Kilgore
In several debut-type games, Bryce Harper has tried to lay one down and leg it out.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:51 PM ET, 04/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:28 PM ET, 04/26/2012

Nationals minor leagues: How Hagerstown scored 24 runs and the rise of Danny Rosenbaum
By Adam Kilgore
Hagerstown scored 24 runs, Syracuse hit two grand slams and Danny Rosenbaum continued his rise.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:28 PM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:43 PM ET, 04/26/2012

The Nationals’ starting rotation by the numbers
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals’ rotation has become difficult to place into perspective, producing layer upon layer of absurdity.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:43 PM ET, 04/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 04/18/2012

Reliever Lidge dealing with vertigo
By Gene Wang
Disorder has bothered pitcher for four days, according to Manager Davey Johnson.

By Gene Wang  |  06:24 PM ET, 04/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 04/12/2012

Drew Storen relieved, in good spirits after surgery
By Adam Kilgore
A day after undergoing surgery, Drew Storen feels relieved and confident in a full return.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:07 PM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Michael Morse shut down for six weeks after re-aggravating lat strain
By Adam Kilgore
Michael Morse will miss an extended period of games after re-injuring his strained right lat.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:51 AM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper

Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 04/11/2012

Nationals sending Michael Morse’s tests results to Dr. James Andrews
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals are sending Michael Morse’s test results to Dr. James Andrews, while still awaiting word on Drew Storen.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:24 PM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 04/11/2012

Stephen Strasburg, Johan Santana set for marquee matchup
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg has not opposed many aces in his brief career, but he will today.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:36 AM ET, 04/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:02 PM ET, 04/09/2012

Michael Morse likely to return for the Nationals home opener
By Adam Kilgore
While Michael Morse is eligible to return tomorrow, the Nationals plan on holding him out until Thursday.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:02 PM ET, 04/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 04/09/2012

Bryce Harper will play center field and right field at Class AAA Syracuse
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals sent Bryce Harper to Class AAA Syracuse to learn center field, but he won’t stop playing right field, either.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:46 AM ET, 04/09/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 04/05/2012

Brad Lidge and Henry Rodriguez will alternate as the Nationals’ closer
By Adam Kilgore
Brad Lidge is up first in Davey Johnson’s plan to split the closing duties between him and Henry Rodriguez.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:57 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 04/04/2012

The Nationals’ schedule will not make a possible playoff run easy
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals’ biggest impediment to the postseason likely has nothing to do with their roster. It’s their schedule.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:56 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 04/04/2012

Bud Selig: Nationals-Orioles negotiations over MASN ‘under very serious discussion’
By Adam Kilgore
The negotiations between the Nationals and Orioles owner Peter Angelos over the Nationals’ share of the revenue produced by MASN remain ongoing.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:15 PM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 04/04/2012

The Nationals set their opening day roster, are ready to face expectations
By Adam Kilgore
With opening day almost here, the Nationals are ready to take on new expectations.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 04/04/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nationals Journal | Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 05:38 PM ET, 03/30/2012

Mike Rizzo: Nationals not looking to add roster pieces
By Adam Kilgore
Mike Rizzo says the Nationals will not look to add any last-minute pieces to their roster.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:38 PM ET, 03/30/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:41 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Edwin Jackson’s strong start, Brett Carroll’s Little League grand slam, Sean Burnett’s return
By Adam Kilgore
Wrapping up the Nationals’ 6-3 win over Atlanta.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:41 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nationals Journal | Tags:  Edwin Jackson, Washington Nationals

Posted at 05:58 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Adam LaRoche makes a promising return
By Adam Kilgore
Adam LaRoche went 1 for 2 with a walk in his first game in two weeks.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:58 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 03/29/2012

Nationals cut Jason Michaels, Andres Blanco, move closer to final roster
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals moved closer to their opening day roster by reassigning Jason Michaels and Andres Blanco.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:59 AM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 03/28/2012

Jordan Zimmermann throws six scoreless innings in Nationals’ best start this spring
By Adam Kilgore
Jordan Zimmermann produced the best start of the Nationals’ spring today, six scoreless innings against the Mets.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:24 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 03/28/2012

Michael Morse cleared to ‘accelerate’ baseball activity, still unlikely for opening day
By Adam Kilgore
Michael Morse will be cleared to “accelerate” baseball activities after a sonogram revealed the slight tear in Morse’s right lat muscle has “flattened out and healed,” Manager Davey Johnson said.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:33 PM ET, 03/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:49 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Gio Gonzalez rebounds with an assist from Mark DeRosa
By Adam Kilgore
Gio Gonzalez started slow, but he made an adjustment suggested by an unlikely source.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:49 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 03/27/2012

Rick Ankiel leaves game as a precaution
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals pulled Rick Ankiel today after he felt discomfort in his quadriceps, but only as a precaution.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:45 PM ET, 03/27/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:03 PM ET, 03/26/2012

Roger Bernadina catches fire, but can he make it last?
By Adam Kilgore
Roger Bernadina has had a great past two days — but we’ve seen that before.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:03 PM ET, 03/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Roger Bernadina, Washington Nationals

Posted at 06:59 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Gio Gonzalez still smiling after rough start
By Adam Kilgore
Gio Gonzalez put up a horrid line score today, but he was still all smiles afterward.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:59 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 03/22/2012

Michael Morse’s status for Nationals opening day is unclear [updated]
By Adam Kilgore
Cleanup hitter Michael Morse undergoes a second treatment for his strained right lat, and Drew Storen is getting tests on his right arm.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:16 PM ET, 03/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Steve Lombardozzi plays the outfield, Chad Durbin can opt out, Ryan Perry takes his hacks
By Adam Kilgore
Steve Lombardozzi makes his first appearance in the outfield, Chad Durbin may be pitching himself onto a different team, Ryan Perry has to hit.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:19 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Steve Lombardozzi, Washington Nationals

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 03/21/2012

Drew Storen feeling better, confident he’ll be ready for opening day
By Adam Kilgore
Drew Storen returned to the Nationals’ clubhouse and played catch this morning, a day after the Nationals sent him home with strep throat.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:34 PM ET, 03/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:34 PM ET, 03/20/2012

Mike Rizzo explains Bryce Harper moving to center, playing at Class AAA
By Adam Kilgore
Mike Rizzo sent Bryce Harper to the minors not to change, but to gain experience and seasoning while refining his play in center field.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:34 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 03/20/2012

Notes on Drew Storen, Michael Morse, Chien-Ming Wang
By Dave Sheinin
Some injury/illness updates on Nationals pitchers Drew Storen and Chien-Ming Wang, and outfielder Michael Morse.

By Dave Sheinin  |  12:11 PM ET, 03/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:01 PM ET, 03/16/2012

Gio Gonzalez annoyed at his command issues
By Dave Sheinin
Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez turned in a solid performance on paper against the New York Yankees, but afterward he said he has a long way left to go.

By Dave Sheinin  |  06:01 PM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:52 PM ET, 03/16/2012

Lombardozzi states his case for making team
By Dave Sheinin
Infielder Steve Lombardozzi has a memorable afternoon against the New York Yankees and shows why the Nationals are considering him for a bench job this season.

By Dave Sheinin  |  05:52 PM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 03/16/2012

Updates: Nationals at Yankees
By Dave Sheinin
The Nationals and Yankees get underway at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

By Dave Sheinin  |  01:27 PM ET, 03/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Jason Michaels moves on from dropped fly ball
By Adam Kilgore
Jason Michaels deals with dropping a fly ball.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:30 AM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:45 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Michael Morse will take at-bats in a minor league game Wednesday, and more from tonight
By Adam Kilgore
Rather than travel to Orlando with the Nationals, Michael Morse will take at-bats in an intrasquad minor league game

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:45 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:09 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Edwin Jackson allows four runs, two earned, against Tigers
By Adam Kilgore
Despite an unsighly line, Edwin Jackson says he felt his best against the Tigers.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:09 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Nationals’ bench competition will go down to the wire
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson is making the last spot on the Nationals a priority.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:51 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 03/13/2012

Bryce Harper set to play after workout, updates on Michael Morse, Rick Ankiel
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper looks good to go after working out, plus updates on Michael Morse and Rick Ankiel.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:42 PM ET, 03/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:10 PM ET, 03/12/2012

Ryan Zimmerman would rather see curveballs than hit home runs in spring training
By Adam Kilgore
Ryan Zimmerman has been crushing the ball in spring training, but he’s just as happy to see some curveballs.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:10 PM ET, 03/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 03/11/2012

Gio Gonzalez continues stellar spring with family on hand
By Adam Kilgore
In his second start this spring, Gio Gonzalez threw four more scoreless innings.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:06 PM ET, 03/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 03/11/2012

Nationals pleased with Chien-Ming Wang after start
By Adam Kilgore

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:55 PM ET, 03/11/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 03/08/2012

Bryce Harper scratched from Nationals lineup with left calf tightness
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper did not play today after feeling tightness in his calf before the game, but the injury is “nothing serious.”

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:42 PM ET, 03/08/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:47 PM ET, 03/07/2012

The meaning of Mark DeRosa’s home run
By Adam Kilgore
By blasting a pitch over thefence, Mark DeRosa showed himself he can still hit for power.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:47 PM ET, 03/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 01:29 PM ET, 03/06/2012

Davey Johnson may wait to put Adam LaRoche in the lineup after all
By Adam Kilgore
While Adam LaRoche said this morning he planned to be in tomorrow’s lineup, Davey Johnson may wait another day.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:29 PM ET, 03/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/02/2012

Nationals hand out contracts to 17 zero-to-three players; Drew Storen, Roger Bernadina renewed
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals officially hand out contracts to their zero-to-three players.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:56 PM ET, 03/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 03/01/2012

Ryan Mattheus shows off his improved arm strength
By Adam Kilgore
With an improved slider, Ryan Mattheus impresses his teammates during live batting practice.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:37 PM ET, 03/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Ryan Mattheus, Washington Nationals

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 02/29/2012

Sean Burnett’s new approach at Nationals spring training
By Adam Kilgore
Sean Burnett was probably the Nationals’ best pitcher last spring. So why did he think he struggled?

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:28 PM ET, 02/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Nationals prospect Sammy Solis to undergo Tommy John surgery
By Adam Kilgore
Nationals prospect Sammy Solis, a 2010 second-round pick, will undergo ligament-replacement surgery next Tuesday in Los Angeles.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:58 PM ET, 02/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals, Sammy Solis

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Danny Espinosa will play some shortstop this spring, but don’t jump to any conclusions
By Adam Kilgore
Danny Espinosa will play shortstop a few games this spring, but only in case Ian Desmond gets hurt.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:59 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, Washington Nationals

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Adam LaRoche feeling good, but doesn’t expect to be at full strength by opening day
By Adam Kilgore
Adam LaRoche is making steady progress with his surgically repaired shoulder, but he doesn’t expect to be at full strength by opening day.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:46 PM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 02/22/2012

Edwin Jackson will try to stop tipping his pitches
By Adam Kilgore
In Edwin Jackson’s first bullpen session of the spring, the Nationals studied how he can stop tipping pitches.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:51 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 02/22/2012

Henry Rodriguez expected at Nationals spring training later today
By Adam Kilgore
Henry Rodriguez, who missed the first days of camp with an excused absence, is expected to arrive later today.

By Adam Kilgore  |  03:19 PM ET, 02/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Washington Nationals, Henry Rodriguez

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Stephen Strasburg kicks off his spring, Gio Gonzalez fits in and Drew Storen keeps tinkering
By Adam Kilgore
Stephen Strasburg gets to be one the boys, Gio Gonzalez tries to fit, Drew Storen keeps tinkering and Chien-Ming Wang looks healthy.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:20 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 02/21/2012

Davey Johnson addresses Nationals pitchers, catchers
By Adam Kilgore
Davey Johnson stresses two points to pitchers and catchers: the importance of communication and the primacy of staying healthy.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:16 PM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 02/21/2012

At Nationals spring training, Chris Marrero rehabbing torn hamstring
By Adam Kilgore
Rather than trying to make the Nationals, Chris Marrero is running stairs, playing catch and hitting off a tee.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:39 AM ET, 02/21/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 02/20/2012

Nationals will replace Mike Cameron from within
By Adam Kilgore
After Mike Cameron’s retirement, the Nationals aren’t worried about filling his role.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:36 PM ET, 02/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 02/14/2012

Mike Rizzo on Bryce Harper: ‘There’s an ego bone’
By Washington Post Sports
Columnist Jason Reid talks to the Nationals’ general manager about the 19-year-old’s maturity.

By Washington Post Sports  |  02:18 PM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:38 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Nationals, John Lannan have arbitration hearing, will learn his 2012 salary on Thursday
By Adam Kilgore
The team and pitcher go to an arbitration hearing and will learn his salary for next season on Thursday.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:38 PM ET, 02/01/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Nationals Journal | Tags:  john lannan, washington nationals

Posted at 11:27 AM ET, 01/26/2012

Brad Lidge, Nationals agree to terms
By Adam Kilgore
Washington beefs up an already excellent bullpen by adding former Phillies closer on a one-year deal.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:27 AM ET, 01/26/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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