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• Strasburg's second start

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 10, 2009 Comments

  Top draft pick strikes out six in three innings at the Florida instructional league.

• Strasburg impressive in second start

  By Ben Goessling — Published October 10, 2009 Comments

  Stephen Strasburg struck out six batters in three innings against the Astros in his second instructional league start.

• Game 2 lineups

  By Ben Goessling — Published October 8, 2009 Comments

  Here are the lineups for this afternoon's Game 2 of the NLDS between the Rockies and Phillies:

• Phillies sharp in 5-1 win

  By Ben Goessling — Published October 7, 2009 Comments

  Cliff Lee pitched a complete game in the Phillies' 5-1 win over the Rockies to open the NLDS, and the world champs showed no signs of rust.

• Surgery for Guzman, Norris

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 7, 2009 Comments

  Cristian Guzman needs arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, while top prospect Derek Norris broke a bone in his left hand and won't be able to play in the Arizona Fall League.

• MLB Playoffs, live from Philadelphia

  By Ben Goessling — Published October 7, 2009 Comments

  Hello from Philadelphia, site of today's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Phillies and Rockies.

• Strasburg's pro debut

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 5, 2009 Comments

  No. 1 pick allows one run, three hits in two innings for the Nats' Florida instructional league team.

• "Game of the year"

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 4, 2009 Comments

  The Nats go out in style, winning Game No. 162 in 15 innings to end the season on a seven-game winning streak.

• No Dunn, no Zim, no Hammer

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 4, 2009 Comments

  Nats going with backups for today's finale, so Adam Dunn won't reach the 40-homer mark.

• 6 in a row for Nats

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 3, 2009 Comments

  Washington goes into tomorrow's season finale flying high after extending its winning streak to six games with today's 6-4, 11-inning triumph over the Braves.

• Thru 5: Young guys impressing

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 3, 2009 Comments

  Ian Desmond has homered again, and Ross Detwiler has been sharp as the Nats have opened up a 2-0 lead on the Braves.

• Guzman to have MRI Monday

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 3, 2009 Comments

  The Nats shortstop has an injured right shoulder that may require a clean-up, but team officials are confident he'll be fine for spring training.

• Bring Livo back in 2010?

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 2, 2009 Comments

  The veteran right-hander has pitched well since returning in late August. Well enough for the Nats to re-sign him this winter?

• Thru 4 1/2: Nats bats come to life

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 2, 2009 Comments

  Washington puts up six runs, eight hits against Derek Lowe to take a 6-2 lead in Atlanta.

• Dunn running out of time

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 2, 2009 Comments

  Nats slugger, mired in 0-for-26 slump, needs two homers in next three days to reach 40 for the sixth straight year.