Rookie right-hander scratched. Ross Detwiler will start instead against the Reds. Published June 9 2009
The Nats had a few after Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Mets. None was really valid. Published June 7 2009
Craig Stammen settled down and didn't give up another run, but the Nats still can't do anything with Livan Hernandez. Published June 7 2009
Rookie right-hander gives up five in top of first, putting Nats in a big hole. Published June 7 2009
Covering the Nats, these are the kinds of nights you don't see very often. In a 7-1 win, there's not too much Washington could have done better. Published June 6 2009
This is the best start the Nationals have had in a couple weeks--they're being aggressive against John Maine, playing good defense and getting a smooth start from John Lannan. The Nats lead 3-0 after 3. Published June 6 2009
Joel Hanrahan's second stint as the Nationals' closer this season is over. Mike MacDougal, who was called up from Class AAA Syracuse on May 29, is the new closer. Published June 6 2009
Here are the extra quotes from Tony Gwynn on Stephen Strasburg that I promised yesterday. There's a lot here, so make sure you have some time before you start: Published June 6 2009
At the heart of the Nationals' 3-1 loss to the Mets was Joel Hanrahan's approach to three batters in the 10th inning. Here is a detailed breakdown. Published June 5 2009
Our latest story on Stephen Strasburg, plus some information on Jim Bowden's stalled foray into TV. Published June 5 2009
Adam Dunn's (deadpanned) reaction to the called third strike that preserved Randy Johnson's 300th win. Published June 4 2009
Big Unit allows two hits over six strong innings to best Jordan Zimmermann and the Nats, becomes 24th member of 300-win club. Published June 4 2009
Randy Johnson was finally scored upon in the sixth, but he's still in line for his 300th win. Published June 4 2009
Randy Johnson has retired all nine Nationals he's faced, and the Giants are ahead 2-0. Published June 4 2009
The Nationals had four players in for pre-draft workouts today, including a couple of pitchers they might be looking at with the No. 10 pick. Published June 4 2009
The tarp is coming off, and the starters are getting ready to warm up. Published June 4 2009
A doubleheader is supposed to get going at 4:35 p.m., with Randy Johnson again going after win No. 300. But the tarp is on the field, and there's more rain in the forecast. Published June 4 2009
After a 3 1/2-hour wait, umpires and Nats officials decide the field was unplayable. There will be a true doubleheader tomorrow, with Randy Johnson pitching the opener at 4:35 p.m. Published June 3 2009
Nats president says they will play tonight once the rain stops the field clears. Published June 3 2009
A club source won't rule out the possibility of the released Braves lefty coming to D.C., but says it's unlikely. Published June 3 2009
'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
