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OF Bryce Harper returns to Nats' lineup

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:51:14 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Outfielder Bryce Harper is back in the Washington Nationals' lineup after missing two games because of a bruised left knee.

Nationals bemoan inconsistent play after 13-4 loss

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:47:25 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Nearly a quarter of the way into the season, the Washington Nationals are hovering just two games above .500.

Blanks, Venable, Alonso homer in Padres' 13-4 win

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:29:23 -0400

SAN DIEGO - After losing to Stephen Strasburg on Thursday night and then blowing an extra-inning game Friday night, the San Diego Padres righted themselves rather nicely against the defending NL East champion Washington Nationals.

Nationals put Ramos on DL, recall Solano

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:40:03 -0400

SAN DIEGO - The Washington Nationals have placed catcher Wilson Ramos on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring and recalled catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse.

Kershaw, Ethier lead Dodgers past Nationals 2-0

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:41:25 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Clayton Kershaw wanted to give the Dodgers' tired bullpen a rest. He did just that.

Cubs use unearned run to rally past Nationals 2-1

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:48:19 -0400

WASHINGTON - Welington Castillo got his bat on the ball at precisely the right time.

Harper sits again; Werth to DL; Perez called up

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:04:54 -0400

WASHINGTON - Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper was out of the lineup Saturday for a second consecutive game after having an ingrown toenail removed, while right fielder Jayson Werth went on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

Nationals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2-game sweep

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:51:35 -0400

WASHINGTON - Rafael Soriano has been so successful closing games for Washington that his teammates want to follow his lead, right down to the untucked jersey.

Nats reverse ticket policy on postponed games

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:12:15 -0400

WASHINGTON - One day after announcing a new rule regarding the use of tickets from postponed games, the Washington Nationals have reversed the policy.

Moore, Espinosa homer, Nationals beat Pirates

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:36:22 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Tyler Moore knew what Clint Hurdle was thinking.

Nationals' Bryce Harper ejected against Pirates

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:00:04 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper has been ejected by third base umpire John Hirschbeck for arguing a checked-swing third strike.

TV worker dies after collapsing at Turner Field

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:48:08 -0400

ATLANTA - The Washington Nationals say an Atlanta-area television worker has died after collapsing before their game against the Braves.

Zimmermann, Desmond lead Nationals past Braves 2-0

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:33:47 -0400

ATLANTA - With apologies to Stephen Strasburg and 20-game winner Gio Gonzalez, the Washington Nationals appear to have a new ace of their pitching staff.

Nats' Strasburg pain-free, but Werth still hurting

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:08:28 -0400

ATLANTA - Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg was expected to make his next scheduled start after experiencing no pain during a bullpen session Wednesday before the Nationals played the Atlanta Braves.

Johnson: Strasburg may have irritated nerve in arm

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:50:15 -0400

ATLANTA - Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg may have irritated a nerve in his right arm using an electrical stimulation machine.

Nationals' Wilson Ramos returns from 15-day DL

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:28:55 -0400

ATLANTA - Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Cingrani strikes out 4 in 1 inning for Reds

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:32:27 -0400

WASHINGTON - Tony Cingrani started the fourth inning with a strikeout, but the batter reached on a wild pitch. The next hitter doubled, and after striking out Bryce Harper, another batter walked to load the bases.

Nats manager Johnson jokes about pregame pushups

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:47:52 -0400

WASHINGTON - Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson likes to stay in shape. Apparently, that includes some pregame calisthenics in the dugout now and then.

Nationals claim LHP Cedeno off waivers from Astros

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:26:05 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals claimed left-handed reliever Xavier Cedeno off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Buck's 7th homer leads Mets over Nationals 2-0

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:14:41 -0400

NEW YORK - Everyone knows the Mets need more than just Matt Harvey on the mound. So when Dillon Gee finally pitched in Sunday, he wasn't the only one smiling in the clubhouse.