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Lee, Michael Young lead Phils over Nationals

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:10 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Tracy ties it in 9th, but Phils win in bottom half

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:50:31 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Chad Tracy provided a surge in the Washington dugout, though the good feelings were short-lived.

Strasburg looks good in return, but Nats lose 2-0

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:06:28 -0400

CLEVELAND - Pretty much everything about Stephen Strasburg's return from the disabled list went well except the result.

Strasburg activated to start against Indians

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:15:17 -0400

CLEVELAND - The Washington Nationals have activated right-hander Stephen Strasburg from the 15-day disabled list to start Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians.

Rendon's HR in 9th gives Nats 7-6 win over Indians

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:59:34 -0400

CLEVELAND - Anthony Rendon knows how to take advantage of a second chance.

Gonzalez gem wasted in Nats' 2-1 loss to Indians

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:14:24 -0400

CLEVELAND - Gio Gonzalez was dominant again against the Cleveland Indians. It still wasn't enough to lift the Washington Nationals to a win.

Zimmerman homers, Nationals beat depleted Rockies

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:05:42 -0400

DENVER - The Washington Nationals' pitching staff is getting healthy, and with the way Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond are hitting, the defending NL East champions are hitting their stride just as summer heats up.

Nationals activate LHP Detwiler to start Thursday

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:21:03 -0400

DENVER - The Washington Nationals have activated left-hander Ross Detwiler from the 15-day disabled list to start Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Ohlendorf called up, Karns optioned by Nationals

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:39:47 -0400

DENVER - The Nationals have recalled right-hander Ross Ohlendorf from Triple-A Syracuse and he was scheduled to make his first Washington start in Wednesday night's game at Colorado.

Nationals trade RHP Rodriguez to Cubs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:04 -0400

DENVER - The Washington Nationals have traded right-handed pitcher Henry Rodriguez to the Chicago Cubs for minor league pitcher Ian Dickson.

Nats' Harper gets injection to treat injured knee

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:57:51 -0400

DENVER - Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was given a cortisone injection in his swollen left knee, and he will wear a brace to ensure he rests the joint.

Nationals have a 'fun day' in DH sweep of Twins

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:11:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - The day began with manager Davey Johnson calling a team meeting in which he appealed for more aggression at the plate and mistook his starting pitcher's heat pad for a neck brace.

Nationals recall Marrero, will send down Moore

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:23:05 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals will keep first baseman-outfielder Chris Marrero on their major league roster after recalling him from Triple-A Syracuse for the day-night doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins.

Nationals' struggles continue in 4-3 loss to Twins

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:03:33 -0400

WASHINGTON - Washington manager Davey Johnson is frustrated.

Strasburg throws in bullpen, Harper's knee better

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:30:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson says star pitcher Stephen Strasburg has done well in a bullpen session.

Nationals get LHP Robertson off waivers from Twins

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:50:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Nationals have acquired left-hander Tyler Robertson off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

Twins-Nats rainout gives Washington time to heal

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:48:38 -0400

WASHINGTON - Nationals manager Davey Johnson got what he wanted, a second consecutive rainout to give his battered team an extra day to heal.

2 HRs for Byrd as Mets snap skid, top Nats 10-1

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:33:25 -0400

WASHINGTON - Marlon Byrd called his shots during batting practice, when he was chatting away with teammate Anthony Recker.

Werth's return among 6 moves for struggling Nats

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:28:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - Having stumbled home from a road trip and needing to make up ground in the NL East, the Washington Nationals welcomed back outfielder Jayson Werth among a half-dozen roster moves.

Braves top Nationals 6-3, stretch lead in NL East

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:58:22 -0400

ATLANTA - Fredi Gonzalez doesn't want to discuss the NL East standings.