Washington Nationals News

Boras's Next Assault on Draft Might Come From Far East

Washington PostAgent Scott Boras might consider steering top pick Stephen Strasburg toward Japan if negotiations with the Nationals break down. ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Un-bee-lievable: Bee Swarm Delays Astros' Win in San Diego

Washington PostSAN DIEGO -- Talk about adding a late-inning buzz to a ballgame. The Houston Astros - who once had the "Killer Bs" - beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday, but only after waiting out a 52-minute delay in the top of the ninth inning caused when a swarm of bees took over part of left field at P... ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Report: Rangers Borrow Money from MLB

Washington PostNEW YORK -- Major League Baseball has loaned millions to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks, Yahoo! reported. ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Report: Top Prospect Defects From Cuba

Washington Post-- A top Cuban pitching prospect with a 100 mph fastball has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Mets Rally From 5 Down to Top Pirates

Washington PostPITTSBURGH -- Ryan Church singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 Thursday after overcoming a five-run deficit and then wasting a ninth-inning lead. ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Votto Leads Reds Over Diamondbacks

Washington PostCINCINNATI -- Joey Votto singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds ended an afternoon of wasted chances by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Thursday. ...
Washington Nationals23 hours ago

Nationals Send Down Slumping Outfielder Elijah Dukes to Minors

Washington PostMIAMI, July 1 -- The Washington Nationals sent Elijah Dukes to Class AAA Syracuse on Wednesday morning, saying Dukes was not a "finished product" and needed to play every day rather than sit on the bench in the majors. ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago

Baseball Expands All-Star Rosters to 33

Washington PostNEW YORK -- Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago

Errors, Bullpen Contribute to Another Loss in Florida

Washington PostMIAMI, July 1 -- One simply cannot make this stuff up. The story line for the Washington Nationals' 5-3 defeat by the Florida Marlins defied reason and belief. Snickers might be justified. Consider: ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago

Romero Wins Third Straight Start for Toronto

Washington PostTORONTO -- Ricky Romero pitched four-hit ball over eighth innings, Rod Barajas, Adam Lind and Scott Rolen each homered and the Toronto Blue Jays end the Tampa Bay Rays' seven-game winning streak with a 5-0 victory Wednesday. ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago

Pelfrey Helps Mets Break Slide

Washington PostMILWAUKEE -- Mike Pelfrey bailed the New York Mets out of a season-worst losing streak, overcoming a career-high 12 strikeouts by young Milwaukee Brewers ace Yovani Gallardo in a 1-0 victory Wednesday. ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago

Dodgers Beat Rockies on Furcal's Pinch Single

Washington PostLOS ANGELES -- Rafael Furcal had a pinch hit RBI single in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 1-0 in the final game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy. ...
Washington Nationals1 day ago
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