Fourteen of the Washington Nationals' spring training games will be broadcast this year, with six games televised on MASN, one game shown on ESPN and 10 broadcast on the radio. Published January 31 2013
The Miami New Times has posted images of the documents they obtained from the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic in Miami that were used as the basis of their story that linked Gio Gonzalez, among other baseball stars, to the facility and suspicions of performance-enhancing drug use. Published January 30 2013
Washington Nationals' left-hander Gio Gonzalez was among several big-name major leaguers to appear in an explosive story from the Miami New Times Tuesday morning linking the players to an anti-aging clinic in Miami believed to sell performance-enhancing drugs. Published January 29 2013
The Washington Nationals had seven arbitration cases this offseason and, with spring training approaching, they have just one they have yet to settle. Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann and the Nationals have not come to terms yet on a salary for the 2013 season and, if they cannot, they'll go to an arbitration hearing in the next few weeks where an arbiter will either select the team's $4.6 million offer or Zimmermann's $5.8 million counter. Published January 27 2013
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was asked to be on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic but the 20-year-old declined the offer, preferring to focus on his first full major league spring training and preparing for the 2013 season. Published January 26 2013
When Jayson Werth made his return to the Washington Nationals' lineup last August, he was frank about the amount of strength he had regained in his surgically-repaired left wrist. It wasn't as much as he'd once had, but he knew with time it would hopefully all return. Published January 26 2013
Danny Espinosa played through a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder for the final weeks of the 2012 season, the Washington Nationals' second baseman revealed on Saturday. Published January 26 2013
The Washington Nationals announced Friday night that they'd "agreed to terms" with William Howard Taft, "pending physical," to become the fifth president in the team's gameday Presidents' Race. Published January 26 2013
In the statistical records, the impact Mark DeRosa had on the 2012 Washington Nationals will be overlooked. It wasn't noteworthy, really. DeRosa, the oldest member of the Nationals last season, appeared in just 48 games after a mix of personal tragedy, injuries and an influx of young talent took their toll on his playing time. Published January 22 2013
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver passed away Friday night at the age of 82, the Orioles announced Saturday morning. Through the Nationals, manager Davey Johnson issued this statement on Weaver's passing. Published January 19 2013
The Nationals made official their agreements with six of their seven arbitration-eligible players Friday afternoon, announcing five of the previously reported deals as well as an agreement on a one-year pact with right-hander Tyler Clippard. Published January 18 2013
The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration and agreed to terms with shortstop Ian Desmond on Friday on a one-year, $3.8 million contract for the 2013 season, according to a source with knowledge of the agreement. Published January 18 2013
The Nationals reached an agreement with a fourth arbitration-eligible player on Friday, agreeing to terms with outfielder Roger Bernadina. According to a source, Bernadina will make $1,212,500 in base salary with $130,000 in possible performance bonuses. Published January 18 2013
The Washington Nationals agreed to a two-year contract with right-hander Craig Stammen on Friday, avoiding arbitration for the 2013 season and giving them salary certainty for Stammen for the 2014 season as well. Published January 18 2013
The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with left-hander Ross Detwiler on Friday, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $2.3375 million contract with performance bonuses for the 2013 season. Published January 18 2013
If there is one thing that Washington Nationals general manager has emphasized during his time at the helm of the team it's the importance of building through the draft. A one-time area scout who worked his way up, Rizzo's belief in the draft has been steadfast and paramount to the way the Nationals have built themselves into one of the best teams in baseball. Published January 18 2013
During the offseason, as the Washington Nationals went through their negotiations with first baseman Adam LaRoche, they fielded preliminary interest in Michael Morse from several teams. They found themselves in a precarious position. Published January 17 2013
The Washington Nationals avoided arbitration with right-hander Drew Storen Thursday night, agreeing to terms on a $2.5 million salary with $1 million in performance bonuses for the 2013 season. His agency, CAA Baseball, announced the agreement on twitter. Published January 17 2013
Team USA's provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic was announced Thursday morning and there wasn't a single Nationals player listed. Published January 17 2013
The Washington Nationals traded Michael Morse on Wednesday evening, accomplishing one of their tasks in starting to replenish their farm system by getting back right-hander A.J. Cole in the three-team deal, along with right-hander Blake Treinen and a player to be named from the Oakland Athletics. So, what do we know about the newly acquired (and re-acquired) Nationals? Published January 16 2013
By Rand Paul
Obama acts as though we no longer have a Constitution
