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Nationals' Bryce Harper has the look of a superstar

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:47:23 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - By MARCOS BRETON

Bumgarner rebounds from tough outing

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:24:03 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner is back on track. After a couple of rough starts in May, he pitched another gem.

Harper leads Nationals over Giants in 10 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:59:24 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - This time, Bryce Harper made the catch. And yeah, it was a relief.

Nats collapse late, lose 4-2 to Giants in 10th

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:57:25 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - As Bryce Harper ran back to chase Gregor Blanco's hard-hit fly in the ninth inning, memories of last week's scary collision with the wall at Dodger Stadium suddenly surged into his mind.

Nationals place Mattheus on DL, recall 2 pitchers

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:09:11 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - The Washington Nationals placed reliever Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after he broke his right pitching hand punching a locker.

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:29 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO - On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.

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.

Dodgers beat Nationals 3-1 in Greinke's return

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:32:31 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Zack Greinke returned early from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is starting to pick up.

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.

Harper sore after collision, sits out vs. Dodgers

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:45:30 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Bryce Harper arrived at Dodger Stadium a little bit smarter Tuesday.

Bloody Harper leaves game after hitting wall

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:33:13 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Bryce Harper has left the game in the fifth inning after the Washington Nationals star ran full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.

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 21:41:06 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Detroit Tigers hit the ball hard for two days against the Washington Nationals with not much to show for it.

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.

Tigers offense struggles against Zimmermann

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:12:55 -0400

WASHINGTON - The potent Detroit Tigers offense had a difficult time against Washington's Jordan Zimmermann on Wednesday night.

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.

Pirates falter against Nationals, lose 6-2

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:14:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Clint Hurdle was confident he has made the right mode, even though if didn't work out.

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.