The Nationals haven't formally named their starting pitcher for Saturday's game in Seattle, but all signs point to Tyler Clippard returning from Class AAA Columbus and making another fill-in start for Odalis Perez. Published June 12 2008
Two news items to report as the Nats prepare for tonight's game against the Pirates: 1) Elijah Dukes is back in the lineup and 2) Ryan Zimmerman returned from his doctors appointment in Cincinnati and was told he'll spend the next four to six weeks rehabbing his left shoulder, at which point a decision will be made whether or not he needs season-ending surgery. Published June 11 2008
By now you're probably aware of the dugout dust-up between Manny Acta and Ellijah Dukes in the ninth inning of last night's 7-6 win. It wasn't a pretty sight, and very out of character for Acta (usually the picture of patience and calm temper). Published June 11 2008
The Racing Presidents made the trip up here to Pittsburgh to compete in a relay race against the Pirates' Perogies. Published June 10 2008
A quick rain storm just blew through PNC Park, causing the start of tonight's game to be delayed. But the tarp is currently being taken off the field and the game is expected to begin at 7:15 p.m. Published June 10 2008
Published June 10 2008
Greetings from Pittsburgh, where the train wreck that currently is the Nationals open a three-game series against the Pirates. Published June 10 2008
Ronnie Belliard finished his rehab assignment with Class A Potomac, and was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Published June 9 2008
A few items to pass along in the sixth inning of the Nationals-Giants series finale: Published June 9 2008
Rob Mackowiak was released while Garrett Mock will be called up on Sunday. Published June 7 2008
The Nationals haven't formally announced this yet, but it appears they're going to call up both Garrett Mock and Tyler Clippard to pitch the final two games of this series against the Giants. Published June 6 2008
The Nationals' second- and third-round picks in the MLB draft are in. Here's a little bit about them: Published June 5 2008
Same old story for the Nationals in game one of today's doubleheader: no offense. Published June 5 2008
Aaron Crow, the Missouri right-hander the Nationals took with the ninth pick in this afternoon's MLB draft, is no stranger to the team. Scouting director Dana Brown has been watching him for two seasons and the team had a representative at each one of his starts this season. Published June 5 2008
The Nationals just took Missouri right-hander Aaron Crow with the ninth pick of the first round in today's MLB draft. with the ninth pick of the first round in today's MLB draft. Published June 5 2008
Straight from PR man Bill Gluvna's warped brain and laptop, here's the Nationals' weekly minor-league report... Published June 5 2008
Hello from Nationals Park, where they're about to hold two ballgames and the draft. Published June 5 2008
The Nationals and Cardinals will try it again at 1:10 p.m. tomorrow. John Lannan and Todd Wellemeyer, who were supposed to start tonight, will start the first game. Published June 4 2008
It's official. Tonight's game has been postponed. Published June 4 2008
Just a few things to pass along while we wait out the rain delay: Published June 4 2008
