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6/18/2013 |
Nats-Phils rivalry quiet now, but could erupt
The rivalry between the Nationals and Phillies is newly minted. As a result, it's not as entrenched as some of the more storied contentious relationships in baseball such as Yankees-Red Sox. Dodgers-Giants. Cardinals-Cubs. Expect that to change.
6/18/2013 |
Lannan has no ill will toward Nationals
A day after having a strong performance against the Nationals, Phillies left-hander John Lannan expressed no ill feeling toward his former team. Lannan acknowledged it was weird facing the Nationals, that team that drafted him in 2005 and non-tendered him after last season.
6/18/2013 |
Kendrick looking to help Phils sweep Nats
Philadelphia is 35-37 overall but owns an 18-9 record against the National League East. The Phillies can improve on that number with a win and three-game series sweep over the Nationals on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
6/17/2013 |
Span rests sore right foot in Philly opener
Nationals center fielder Denard Span was not in Monday's lineup because of a deep bruise in his right foot. He is hoping that he is back in the lineup Tuesday.
6/17/2013 |
Harper cleared to begin strength work on knee
Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper saw Dr. Wiemi Douoguih, the team medical director, on Monday morning, and Harper was cleared to begin strengthening activities, which means he can walk and jog. The team is hoping Harper can soon progress toward running.
6/17/2013 |
Johnson: Espinosa needs to be 'comfortable' at plate
With the way Anthony Rendon has been playing with the bat and glove, it seems almost impossible that second baseman Danny Espinosa will reclaim his job at second base.
6/17/2013 |
Nationals agree to terms with 22 draftees
With their top pick, Jake Johansen, locked up to a contract less than 24 hours after the First-Year Player Draft, the Nationals continued in that direction on Monday, when they announced that 22 picks have been signed.
6/17/2013 |
Lee, Detwiler set for southpaw showdown in Philly
Cliff Lee brings an 8-2 mark into Tuesday's start against the Nationals, who will have Ross Detwiler on the hill as they try to even the three-game series with their division rivals.
6/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: June 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
6/16/2013 |
Strasburg's reality needs time to meet perception
Stephen Strasburg has always had to balance reality vs. the public perception. While his big league performance has not yet lived up to the tremendous hype, the Nationals right-hander continues to grow as a pitcher.
6/16/2013 |
Span hurt after fouling ball off his right foot
Nationals center fielder Denard Span injured his right foot for the third time this season during Washington's 2-0 loss to the Indians on Sunday afternoon.
6/16/2013 |
Harper is third among NL outfielders in ASG voting
Although he hasn't played in a while, Bryce Harper still ranks third among National League outfielders in All-Star balloting, with 1,981,030 votes, after Major League Baseball announced the third NL update on Sunday.
6/16/2013 |
Lannan faces Nationals for first start in two months
After eight years in the Nationals organization, Phillies southpaw John Lannan will make his first start against his former team on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. Dan Haren starts for Washington.
6/16/2013 |
Lefty Krol finds his place in Nationals bullpen
When the regular season started, Nationals left-hander Ian Krol wasn't thinking about playing in the big leagues until sometime in May. Now, manager Davey Johnson has made Krol one of his key late-inning relievers.
6/16/2013 |
Werth happy for Brown's success in Philadelphia
Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth is not surprised that Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown is having a breakout season. Entering Sunday action, Brown is leading the Phillies in home runs (19) and RBIs (48)
6/16/2013 |
Rendon still learning, improving at second base
Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon said he's getting more comfortable at second base and is learning the nuances of the position from hitting coach Rick Eckstein, one of two infield coaches on the team.
6/16/2013 |
Missed chances spoil Strasburg's return from DL
Stephen Strasburg allowed only one hit over five innings in his first start off the DL, but the Nats left seven runners on base in the 2-0 loss to the Indians on Sunday. Anthony Rendon has three of the club's seven hits.
6/16/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: June 16
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
6/15/2013 |
Desmond's success comes from staying even
Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond has been hot during the month of June and had seen his batting average climb to .290 entering Saturday's action. Desmond also came in tied for the team lead with 32 RBIs.
6/15/2013 |
Johnson: Harper, Ramos have minor setbacks
According to manager Davey Johnson, outfielder Bryce Harper and catcher Wilson Ramos suffered minor setbacks recently.
6/15/2013 |
Strasburg set to return for series finale against Tribe
In Sunday's rubber game, the Nationals will welcome back their ace, right-hander Stephen Strasburg. Strasburg hasn't pitched since May 31 because of a strained back muscle, and he'll be matched up with the Indians' Corey Kluber.
6/15/2013 |
Given second chance, Rendon comes through for Nats
An error by first baseman Nick Swisher and the first Major League home run by Anthony Rendon helped the Nationals edge the Indians, 7-6, at Progressive Field on Saturday night. The Nationals improved their record to 34-33.
6/14/2013 |
Espinosa's rehab stint underway at Syracuse
Danny Espinosa started a rehab assignment for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday and went 1-for-2 with a single, run scored and a strikeout. He was expected to play at least five innings on Friday against Toledo.
6/14/2013 |
Johnson: Harper will need rehab assignment
While the Nationals are in Philadelphia next week, outfielder Bryce Harper could be involved in baseball activities, according to manager Davey Johnson.
6/14/2013 |
Top prospect Solis has sore shoulder
Class A Potomac left-hander Sammy Solis is currently dealing with "general shoulder soreness," according to a baseball source. The soreness does not appear to be significant though, according to the source. More Results > |
