Washington Nationals Rumors & News

Bryce Harper out of the Nationals' lineup with swelling in knee

Washington Post — Bryce Harper will miss tonight's game against the Padres and possibly tomorrow with bruising and swelling in his left knee, one of several lingering effects from his violent collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on Monday in Los Angeles. Harper, who missed games Tuesday and Wednesday, may try to play tomorrow. He may return Monday in San Francisco. Read full article >>    

Nationals vs. Padres: Stephen Strasburg goes career-best eight innings to beat San Diego

Washington Post — SAN DIEGO —Stephen Strasburg reached something resembling a crossroads Thursday night, a game that felt more substantial than a typical mid-May start. He climbed the mound at Petco Park after four days of pointed questions about his mental strength. His Washington Nationals had lost two straight. Strasburg pitched for the first time in his hometown, not far from West Hills High and San Diego State. His father, Jim, milled behind the batting cage pregame, and 50 friends and family members sat in the seats. Read full article >>    

A piece of D.C. baseball history

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Photo by USA TodayOver the last few years since my grandmother passed away, my parents have been slowly going through her belongings, items and boxes that scattered across a large basement at her house in Laurel, Md. Among the discoveries they have made is the fact my great grandfather - on my Dad's side - was the batboy for the Washington Senators sometime in the early 20th century. We don't know the exact years, but he was around evidently when Walter Johnson was active as a player. In searching through the boxes, my parents made quite the find: a pamphlet autographed by 'The Big Train' hims...

Nationals-Padres discussion thread: Game 42

Washington Post — At first pitch, the Braves were clinging to a two-run lead in a back-and-forth game against the Dodgers in Atlanta. The Nationals entered the day trailing the reeling Braves by only a half game in the NL East. It's possible they can pull ahead, but more likely they'll be trying to keep pace. Read full article >>    

Ross Detwiler to miss at least one start with slight oblique strain

Washington Post — Ross Detwiler will miss at least one start with a slight oblique strain, a diagnosis the Nationals discovered after he underwent a second MRI exam this afternoon. The severity of Detwiler's injury, Manager Davey Johnson said, will determine who takes his place in the Nationals rotation and where his replacement comes from. Read full article >>    

Zimmermann's in-game adjustments big reason for fast start - Byron Kerr

MASN Sports — Zimmermann's errant throw is not the reason to blame for Nationals' Saturday loss

Zimmermann a hard-luck loser

Nationals Buzz | MASN Sports — Jordan Zimmermann and losses are two things that haven't been paired together too often this year. But on a night when the Nationals right-hander lowered his already-stellar ERA from 1.69 to 1.62, he absorbed just his second loss of the...

Game 43: Nats at Padres

Nats Insider | CSN Washington — Photo by USA TodayThough it took extra innings last night, the Nationals beat the Padres for their second straight win and will now look for three in a row with Jordan Zimmermann on the mound. The Nats' right-hander leads the majors in wins with seven and will look for his eighth against a club he has had success against in the past. Zimmermann has started three games against San Diego, holding a 1.42 ERA across 19 innings pitched. He has taken the mound twice at Petco Park, going 1-0 with a 0.69 mark.Pitching for the Padres will be 33-year-old lefthander Eric Stults. Stults split time with th...

Zimmermann, Nats fall behind early (LaRoche extends streak to 15) - Nationals Buzz

MASN Sports — Jordan Zimmermann has been doing an exceptional job keeping opponents in the ballpark of late, which made Yonder Alonso's blast to start the second so striking. Alonso's fifth homer gave the Padres a 1-0 lead over the Nationals, making him...

Duke to start for Detwiler Monday (Harper out of lineup) - Nationals Buzz

MASN Sports — With Ross Detwiler's back a concern, the Nationals will turn to long reliever Zach Duke for Monday's start, according to multiple reports from San Diego. Detwiler was forced to leave Wednesday's start after three innings because of spasms in his...

Friday's thrilling win in San Diego cannot be understated as Nats look to roll - Byron Kerr

MASN Sports — It is just one game in 162. That is what all the players say, right? Especially when things are not going well. But that game Friday in San Diego was one to remember and one for the record books. The...

Ross Detwiler likely to miss next start with back issue

Washington Post — Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler received an MRI this afternoon to diagnose the full extent of his back injury and may have to miss his next start, scheduled for Monday in San Francisco. Detwiler, who is 2-3 with a 2.76 ERA, left in the third inning of Wednesday's 3-1 Nationals loss after he felt a spasm in the right side of his lower back. Detwiler had experienced small twinges in previous starts, but Wednesday the ailment prevented him from following through and extending to throw his pitches. Read full article >>    

LaRoche's big bat making indelible mark on Nats' latest run - Byron Kerr

MASN Sports — Ever since Adam LaRoche swung the bat in two former familiar homes, he has been locked in. And more recently to start the Nationals' 10-game road trip, he has hit four homers in his past three games, including in back-to-back...

Nationals take a step in the right direction

Washington Post — When Stephen Strasburg reached the dugout after the eighth inning last night, Manager Davey Johnson shook his hand. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman slapped him on the backside. Shortstop Ian Desmond gave him such a fierce high five it could be heard from the upper deck. Read full article >>    

Zack Greinke latest Dodgers pitcher to quiet Nationals bats in 3-1 loss at Los Angeles

Washington Post — LOS ANGELES — The Washington Nationals’ losses have grown familiar in style, a chain of zeroes and ones, of wasted pitching performances and weak offense. Wednesday night, though, brought cruel and potentially damaging variety. It is one thing to lose a series. It is another to lose a left-handed starting pitcher and a star-crossed catcher. Read full article >>    

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