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• Zimmerman wins first Gold Glove award

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 11, 2009 Comments

  Nats third baseman honored for his defensive work.

• What's ahead for the Nats?

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 10, 2009 Comments

  Within the next week, Washington could have a manager, Ryan Zimmerman could have a Gold Glove and the Nats will have money to begin spending on free agents.

• Strasburg named AFL pitcher of the week

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 9, 2009 Comments

  Nats prospect earns honor after his five-inning, one-run start last Monday.

• Strasburg scratched from Rising Stars Game (UPDATED AT 3:15 P.M.)

  By Ben Goessling — Published November 6, 2009 Comments

  Stephen Strasburg, scheduled to start in Saturday's Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game, was scratched because of a strained neck muscle.

• Nats acquire Slaten off waivers

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 5, 2009 Comments

  29-year-old lefty reliever picked up from Diamondbacks

• Mattingly out of the running

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 3, 2009 Comments

  Dodgers hitting coach declines to be interviewed by Nats; Riggleman looking more likely to be retained.

• World Series going back to NY

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 3, 2009 Comments

  Thoughts, analysis and observations in the wake of the Phillies' 8-6 Game 5 win over the Yankees.

• Will Series end tonight?

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published November 2, 2009 Comments

  Though the Yankees can finish it off, the Phillies are better positioned to win Game 5.

• Another solid start for Strasburg

  By Ben Goessling — Published November 2, 2009 Comments

  Stephen Strasburg allowed one run on four hits in five innings, striking out six in his fourth Arizona Fall League start today.

• Rainy Game 3 ahead

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 31, 2009 Comments

  It's drizzling right now at Citizens Bank Park, and it's going to get worse right around first pitch.

• Phillies take 1-0 series lead

  By Ben Goessling — Published October 29, 2009 Comments

  Cliff Lee pitched a complete game in the Phillies' 6-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

• Leftover fall league stuff

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 28, 2009 Comments

  Wrapping up two days watching the Nats in the Arizona Fall League.

• Strasburg allows 1 hit in 4 1/3 [updated]

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 27, 2009 Comments

  Stephen Strasburg is starting this afternoon for the Phoenix Desert Dogs, and I'm in attendance. Check back for updates after each inning.

• Live from the AZ Fall League

  By Mark Zuckerman — Published October 26, 2009 Comments

  Stephen Strasburg pitches tomorrow, but first an update on some of the Nats' other prospects playing out here.

• Washington Nationals: Web Gem Champs?

  By Tim Lemke — Published October 26, 2009 Comments

  The Nationals, believe it or not, will be getting a special award for their defensive skills on ESPN tonight. Ryan Zimmerman will also be honored.