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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.

Street allows Tracy's HR in 10th as Padres fall

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:32:22 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Huston Street gave up two home runs all of last season. The San Diego Padres closer has allowed six already in 17 games this year, and most have cost his team dearly.

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 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.

Moore, Espinosa homer, Nationals beat Pirates

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

PITTSBURGH - Tyler Moore knew what Clint Hurdle was thinking.

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.

Cardinals beat Strasburg, Nationals 4-2 for sweep

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:14:14 -0400

WASHINGTON - The St. Louis Cardinals' very first batter, Matt Carpenter, got it started against Stephen Strasburg by stretching a single into a double when Bryce Harper's throw to second base was bobbled and fell to the dirt.