By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Sunday was the latest example of how the Nationals’ bullpen may be a bit off-kilter as they pass the quarter mark of the 2013 season. The personnel is exactly the same as it was when the Nationals opened the season, but the way they’ve been used hasn’t always been consistent — and neither has the performance.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
The not-so-subtle implication racing through the Internet of a concussion conspiracy by the Nationals makes as much sense as, well, running into walls. What could they possibly gain by pretending Harper didn't have a concussion or engaging in a game of semantics to avoid using the word?
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Forty-four games into the 2013 campaign, the Nationals have never overcome more than a two-run deficit. As the Padres' assault continued to mount on Sunday, the Nationals needed plenty more than two.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
In the Nationals' brief history, Greinke represents one of their greatest "What if?" questions. What if the right-hander hadn't nixed the rumored trade that would've brought him to D.C. instead of Milwaukee before the 2011 season — and possibly cost the Nationals multiple members of their core?
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press
Replay has been in place for potential home run calls since August 2008. Selig initially wanted to add trap plays and fair/foul calls down the lines, but Joe Torre said a far larger expansion is possible.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
Harper's second unsuccessful encounter this month with the physics of smacking into an outfield wall led to him doubling down on the hair-on-fire approach. He told reporters "I'm trying to kill myself out there" and, really, that's what the collision looked like.
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
The untuck thing is a celebration that is a lot like Soriano. It's understated, easy to miss. It's also effective. And cool. Most important, for all its simplicity, it's fun. Sports are supposed to be fun, remember?
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
As blood dripped down his neck and head trainer Lee Kuntz examined him Monday night, Harper tried to convince manager Davey Johnson that he could stay in the game. That wasn't happening.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
Regardless of how long he plays, or how many ballparks he does it in, Dodger Stadium will always have a special designation for the Nationals outfielder. "Absolutely," he said. "It was my first park."
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The moment Gio Gonzalez walked off the mound in the seventh inning Sunday afternoon, he figured his day was probably done. So it was that Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson pulled his left-hander in the hope of adding some offense, and watched the game devolve into a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs over the final two innings.
By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times
The Nationals' victory over the Tigers on Thursday was their sixth in the past seven games as they improved to 19-15.
By Tom Withers - Associated Press
Umpires failed to reverse a disputed tying home run by Oakland's Adam Rosales after a video review Wednesday. MLB executive vice president Joe Torre says the judgment call by umpire Angel Hernandez and his crew "stands as final."
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Chicago Cubs have viewed Anthony Rizzo as a part of their future since they acquired him. Published May 13, 2013
By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press
Justin Upton felt a little strange entering the visitors' clubhouse at Chase Field. Published May 13, 2013
By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press
Justin Upton homered in his return to Chase Field as a visiting player for the first time Monday night with the Atlanta Braves. Published May 13, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Zack Greinke will pitch on Wednesday. Published May 13, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain scolded teammate Mariano Rivera before Saturday night's game, telling the star closer never to "shush" him. Published May 12, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan needs season-ending surgery on his right forearm, which will be require a recovery time of six-to-nine months. Published May 11, 2013
By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press
Take heart, baseball fans. Expanded instant replay is on its way, though it may not be the game changer the sport needs. Published May 11, 2013
By BEN WALKER - Associated Press
Major League Baseball suspended umpire Fieldin Culbreth for two games on Friday because he was in charge of the crew that allowed Astros manager Bo Porter to improperly switch relievers in the middle of an inning. Published May 11, 2013
By BEN WALKER - Associated Press
Major League Baseball suspended umpire Fieldin Culbreth for two games on Friday because he was in charge of the crew that allowed Astros manager Bo Porter to improperly switch relievers in the middle of an inning. Published May 10, 2013
By BEN WALKER - Associated Press
Major League Baseball admitted Friday that umpires made a mistake for the second straight day, this time when they messed up by allowing Astros manager Bo Porter to switch relievers in the middle of an inning. Published May 10, 2013
By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press
Bryce Florie wonders why any pitcher would resist wearing a little extra protection on his head. Published May 10, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Published May 10, 2013
