The height of the pine tar on Bryce Harper's bat, of all things, sparked a mini-controversy Sunday at Marlins Park that ended with Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen calling the Washington Nationals' rookie "unprofessional." Published July 15 2012
After playing in 84 of the Washington Nationals' first 85 games, Ian Desmond and his troublesome left oblique will get Sunday -- and possibly more -- off. Published July 15 2012
A trip to the disabled list is a "big consideration" for left-hander Sean Burnett, Nationals manager Davey Johnson said Saturday. Published July 14 2012
Drew Storen's rehabilitation from surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow will continue at least a few days longer. Published July 13 2012
Minutes before Friday's 5 p.m. deadline to sign draft picks, the Washington Nationals agreed to terms with first-round selection Lucas Giolito. Published July 13 2012
Inside the National League's clubhouse Tuesday afternoon the atmosphere was a relaxed but busy one. Players were being shuffled to and from media appearances, jerseys were being wheeled around the room for the players to sign and take home as keepsakes. Published July 10 2012
The Washington Nationals had four players named to the 2012 National League All-Star team. Three of them are here in Kansas City for the event, joined by principal owner Ted Lerner and several members of his family, representing a team that has become one of the most intriguing in baseball this season. And as the Nationals’ surge onto baseball’s main stage continues the question arises: when will Washington play host to the All-Star Game? Chances are it could be as soon as 2015. Published July 10 2012
Without divulging specifics, Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig expressed at least mild frustration with the ongoing negotiations between the Washington Nationals and the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network on Tuesday. Published July 10 2012
Maybe it was an ironic twist of fate or maybe it was planned but an hour after 20-year-old Angels outfielder Mike Trout vacated his seat -- the first one when you walked into the room -- Bryce Harper took it. Published July 9 2012
For the first time in their history, the Washington Nationals have four players named to the National League All-Star team. While only three were heading to Kansas City on Sunday night, the Lerner Family, the principal owners of the team, flew them there on their private plane. Published July 9 2012
It was just about two months ago that Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels stood on the mound at Nationals Park, watched Bryce Harper step into the batters box and decided to use the moment to administer a message to the Nationals' 19-year-old rookie. Published July 9 2012
La Russa discusses why he added Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper to the NL team. Published July 9 2012
Turns out, Nationals rookie phenom Bryce Harper will be heading to Kansas City, Mo., after all. Published July 7 2012
For Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, getting named to the 2012 All-Star Game was a huge honor. The fact that manager Tony La Russa hand-picked him to be on it made the designation that much more special for Desmond. But given the Nationals' season, where the team is at as they head into the All-Star break with the best record in the National League, Desmond has decided to take the break to rest the sore left oblique issue that has been nagging him instead of playing in Kansas City on Tuesday. Published July 7 2012
Updates on Chad Tracy, Drew Storen, Chien-Ming Wang and Xavier Nady. Published July 7 2012
‘Chemistry’ is not a word Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson throws around a lot when talking about the dynamics of his team. Published July 6 2012
Washington Nationals closer Drew Storen got through his first rehab assignment seamlessly with a 1-2-3 inning at Single-A Potomac Thursday night. Published July 5 2012
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth has been out in the outfield at Nationals Park during batting practice shagging fly balls lately, good progress for Werth as he comes back from a broken left wrist. The doctors have told Werth that he remains on schedule in his rehab. Swinging, however, is still causing him some issues. Published July 5 2012
The Washington Nationals are being plagued by unbearable heat lately. With temperatures on Saturday expected to soar well above 100 degrees, the 102 that is right now on Thursday afternoon will likely seem downright springlike. But for now, it's pretty darn hot. Published July 5 2012
Good morning and Happy Independence Day to all as the Nationals and Giants are preparing for an 11:05 a.m. start time on this Fourth of July. It is believed that this is the first morning game in Nationals' history and with an 85-minute rain delay that pushed last night's game late there were more than a few sleepy faces in the Nationals' clubhouse this morning. (Or was that just the pressbox?) Published July 4 2012
By Elaine Donnelly
Extending sexual misconduct to combat units
