We won't talk to Jordan Zimmermann for a little while yet--I'm told he's a workout nut who insists on riding a stationary bike and lifting weights after he pitches--so for now, you'll have to make do with my impressions of his outing today: Published March 10 2009
The big news of the morning is the Nationals' first round of spring cuts. So far, 10 players are gone, Ross Detwiler, Chris Marrero and Mike O'Connor being the most prominent names. Published March 10 2009
Collin Balester said mechanical issues were at the heart of his struggles tonight, when he gave up four runs in three innings, including two home runs, against the Astros. Published March 9 2009
The Nats lead the Astros 6-4 after three innings in a game that's featured some offensive performances that have to be encouraging for Washington -- and an outing from Collin Balester that the Nationals probably aren't thirlled about. Published March 9 2009
A couple updates from Manny Acta's pregame press conference: Published March 9 2009
Collin Balester will face the Astros tonight, while Jordan Zimmermann pitches against the Mets tomorrow. Both pitchers had previously been throwing the same day. Published March 9 2009
A few notes (and something for the baseball geeks) from the Nats' 8-3 win over the Mets on Sunday. Published March 8 2009
Wrapping up this one from Port St. Lucie, where the Nationals win 7-5. Here are a few things to chew on: Published March 7 2009
Hello from Port St. Lucie, where the Nats start a home-and-home matchup with the Mets (followed by one more on Tuesday, just in case the Nats' scouts need to do a little more homework on Daniel Murphy). Here's the lineup for today's game, followed by an update on a few injuries: Published March 7 2009
Just wanted to pass along an update on Shawn Hill's elbow: Published March 6 2009
Here's one for all you spring training optimists: Shawn Hill was scratched from his start today against the Tigers and will see Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla., tomorrow to examine soreness in his right arm. Published March 5 2009
Just a few notes to wrap up Wednesday at Space Coast Stadium: Published March 4 2009
Stan Kasten and Mike Rizzo met with the media this morning to announce that Rizzo will be taking on responsibility for the major-league team until a permanent GM is named. Published March 4 2009
Just a quick update: Ryan Zimmerman's agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, was at Space Coast Stadium today to talk with Stan Kasten about a long-term contract for the third baseman. Published March 3 2009
Good morning from Space Coast Stadium, where it's currently 53 degrees with a 60 percent chance of focusing on baseball today. Published March 3 2009
Stan Kasten just met with reporters a few minutes ago, shortly before he appeared on 980 AM. Here's what he had to say, first to us and then a few snippets from his radio appearance: Published March 2 2009
Pretty quiet day here at Space Coast Stadium; a few players are trickling in and out of the clubhouse, and Randy St. Claire engaged in a spirited game of Wiffle ball with some of his pitchers. But since you're probably more interested in how this team is functioning a day after Jim Bowden's resignation, here's what I know: Published March 2 2009
Much of Manny Acta's post-game press conference after a 7-5 loss to the Orioles, predictably, was about the resignation of Jim Bowden. Here's the transcript of what he had to say about his former boss (more news to follow at the bottom): Published March 1 2009
Adam Dunn will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, the Nationals announced today. Published March 1 2009
Scott Olsen threw two scoreless innings in his first start of the season, though he had at least one would-be homer knocked down by the wind. The Nationals trail 6-1 through six innings. Published March 1 2009
By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years
