Baseball News - Nationals

N/A	February 18, 2007 05:00:00 There is a lively debate brewing among the Talkbackers in agreement with the Lerner/Kasten plan to develop young players and those in favor of competing for free agents in 2007. - [Read more]

N/A	Dykstra Files for Bankruptcy July 8, 2009 18:40:35 LOS ANGELES -- Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has sought bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles, citing more than $31 million in debts. - [Read more]

N/A	'Healed' Guzman Sits Out February 21, 2007 05:00:00 VIERA, Fla., Feb. 20 -- Though his injured shoulder is healthy, Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman didn't throw during the club's first full-squad workouts Tuesday and will be held out until later in the week. - [Read more]

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'Low-key' phenom puts on a display
March 25, 2010 04:00:00

VIERA, FLA. -- For his first four days among his new teammates at the Washington Nationals minor league facility, Stephen Strasburg blended in. He introduced himself to the guys he hadn't met before. He threw in the bullpen. He ran sprints. If not for the name stitched across his shoulders, he co...

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N/A	'Not long for the minors': Could Stephen Strasburg be on the fast track? March 10, 2010 05:00:00 Stephen Strasburg makes his spring training debut for the Nationals. Let's not kid ourselves. This is the start of a saga. - [Read more]

N/A	A (Warning) Shot in the Dark July 14, 2009 04:00:00 The Nationals never wanted to fire Manny Acta, but there comes a point, when things get, in Team President Stan Kasten's words, "stupid enough," that a change must be made. - [Read more]

N/A	A first at NatsFest: Washington players hop from hope to confidence February 1, 2010 05:00:00 With a long list of new and talented players added to the team, the Washington Nationals put confidence on display at Sunday's NatsFest. - [Read more]

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A Franchise, and a City, Pin Their Hopes on Stephen Strasburg and His Mighty Arm
August 19, 2009 04:00:00

Stephen Strasburg is 21 years old. He has never thrown a professional pitch. He is so newly rich, he hasn't yet been paid. He is a blank slate, for now known only by his contract -- a four-year, $15.1 million deal, the most lucrative in amateur history -- and by his professional record, 0-0. His ...

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A Rooting Interest in the Bottom Line
June 25, 2009 03:48:58

To some, the capacity crowds at Nationals Park this week for Red Sox games have been a heart-lifting sight. This is what baseball in Washington was always supposed to be: a roaring crowd of about 41,000 in a beautiful ballpark on a perfect, balmy summer night.

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N/A	A Skipper's First-Day Jitters February 16, 2007 05:00:00 While critics have been keying in on the lack of a rotation for the Nationals as pitchers and catcher report, first-year manager Manny Acta is focusing on shaking off jitters on the "biggest day" of his career. - [Read more]

N/A	A Time of Rebirth for Church January 31, 2007 05:00:00 After a horrendous spring training last season cost Ryan Church his job, the center fielder is ready to prove everybody wrong this season. - [Read more]

N/A	A Torn Labrum Will Sideline Nationals Catcher Jesus Flores for 3-6 Months September 16, 2009 04:00:00 The Nats learn Tuesday that catcher Jesus Flores has a torn right labrum, which will require surgery and force him to miss three to six months. - [Read more]

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A's Provide Another Blow to Texas's Playoff Chances
September 16, 2009 03:33:20

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rajai Davis scored the first run then matched a career best with four RBIs for the Oakland Athletics, who delivered another blow to the Texas Rangers' playoff chances with a 6-1 victory Tuesday night.

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N/A	A's Shut Out Slumping Rangers September 17, 2009 03:23:10 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Unable to score, the Texas Rangers are fading out of the AL playoff picture. - [Read more]

N/A	A-Rod Finally Comes Through for Yankees June 25, 2009 03:43:45 ATLANTA -- The New York Yankees must have been wondering if they'd ever get a hit, much less score a run. - [Read more]

N/A	A-Rod's Homer in 15th Gives Yanks Victory August 8, 2009 05:24:20 NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez broke up an electric pitchers' duel in the 15th inning with his first homer in three weeks, giving the New York Yankees a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. - [Read more]

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A-Rod, Thames rally Yankees past Red Sox 11-9
May 18, 2010 03:40:28

NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez hit a tying homer off Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning and Marcus Thames connected moments later for a two-run shot of his own, giving the New York Yankees a wild 11-9 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.

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N/A	Acta and Nationals Will Have Options at Season's End July 14, 2009 04:00:00 Come October, the Washington Nationals will be searching for a permanent manager and Manny Acta will be searching for a job. Both could have several enticing options. - [Read more]

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Acta Opts for Dunn, Milledge and Kearns in Nationals' Outfield
April 5, 2009 04:00:00

Manager Manny Acta has settled on a starting outfield of Adam Dunn, Lastings Milledge and Austin Kearns, for the moment leaving Elijah Dukes and Josh Willingham on the bench after a spring training-long running debate over who would get the most playing time in a crowded outfield.

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N/A	Acta's big league tour March 9, 2010 05:00:00 Before joining the Indians -- the victors in the competition for his services -- Manny Acta bounced around with mostly middling results. - [Read more]

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