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Nationals | More on Kearns Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:40:18 -0800 Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals declined the $10 million option on OF Austin Kearns and paid him a $1 million buyout.
Nationals | Kearns' option declined Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:18:08 -0800 The Washington Nationals have declined the 2010 contract option on OF Austin Kearns, according to USAToday.com.
Nationals | Kearns, Morgan removed from DL Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:04:01 -0700 CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals removed OFs Austin Kearns (thumb) and Nyjer Morgan (hand) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Nationals | Kearns update Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:51:22 -0700 MASN.com's Pete McElroy reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (thumb) is expected to begin baseball activities in a couple weeks.
Nationals | Kearns underwent surgery Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:00:02 -0700 Ben Goessling, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (thumb) underwent minor surgery to clean out debris in his thumb and should be able to return shortly after his time on the disabled list is up.
Nationals | Kearns headed to DL Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:55:20 -0700 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (thumb) is headed to the disabled list due to continued problems with his right thumb.
Nationals | Kearns to visit doctor Tuesday Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:34:02 -0700 The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (thumb), nursing a sore right thumb, will visit a doctor Tuesday, Aug. 4, to determine the severity of the injury.
Nationals | Kearns scratched due to hand contusion Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:39:49 -0700 The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) was scratched from the lineup Sunday, Aug. 2, due to a hand contusion.
Nationals | Kearns hits walkoff single Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:42:24 -0700 The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns hit a walkoff single in the 10th inning Sunday, July 26.
Nationals | Kearns' RBI drought ends Saturday Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:25:36 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns went 1-for-4 with an RBI Saturday, June 27, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. It was Kearns' first RBI in 34 games since Thursday, May 7.
Nationals | Willingham to return to left Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:58:14 -0700 Mark Viera, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham will return to left field during Interleague action, with OF Adam Dunn serving as the designated hitter and OF Austin Kearns available to play right field.
Nationals | Willingham, Kearns to compete in right field Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:49:27 -0700 Mark Viera, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OFs Josh Willingham and Austin Kearns will compete for playing time in right field moving forward, according to manager Manny Acta.
Nationals | Kearns slumping Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:20:37 -0700 MLB.com's Mark Selig reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns is hitting .193 with one extra-base hit and no RBIs in the last 21 games.
Nationals | Kearns, Maxwell starting Wednesday Wed, 20 May 2009 13:38:20 -0700 Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OFs Austin Kearns and Justin Maxwell are both starting Wednesday, May 20. Kearns is in right field and Maxwell is starting in center.
Nationals | Kearns appears as pinch hitter Tue, 19 May 2009 06:31:53 -0700 The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) appeared as a pinch hitter Monday, May 18, after missing three games with a hand injury.
Nationals | Kearns sits Mon, 18 May 2009 06:52:50 -0700 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) missed his third straight game Sunday, May 17, with a sore left hand.
Nationals | Willingham receiving more playing time Tue, 12 May 2009 14:23:19 -0700 Jayson Addcox, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham has been seeing more playing time lately as his bat heats up. He entered the game Sunday, May 10, hitting .313 (5-for-16) with three home runs, a double and four RBIs in the month of May. He ended up hitting two home runs Sunday and added another Monday, May 11. Manager Manny Acta said he will continue to try and give OF Austin Kearns at-bats while trying to keep Willingham hot. Willingham was hitting only .143 with one home run while striking out 10 times in 15 games in April.
Nationals | Kearns struggles against Lowe Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:15:57 -0700 MLB.com reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns is hitting .118 with one home run and two RBIs in 17 career at-bats off Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe.
Nationals | Kearns hits grand slam Saturday Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:07:24 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns went 1-for-4 Saturday, April 18, against the Florida Marlins, with a grand slam, according to The Associated Press.
Nationals | Shopping Kearns? Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:20:26 -0700 George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports the Washington Nationals are said to be shopping OF Austin Kearns.
Nationals | Kearns, Zimmerman struggle against Lowe Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:32:59 -0700 MLB.com reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns and 3B Ryan Zimmerman have both struggled against Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe in their careers. Kearns is hitting .118 with one home run and two RBIs in 17 at-bats and Zimmerman is .167 with one home run and one RBI in 18 career at-bats against Lowe.
Nationals | Kearns the starting right fielder Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:49:07 -0700 Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns will be the team's starting right fielder heading into the regular season. Kearns had a successful spring and opened his stance up.
Nationals | Opener lineup released Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:06:14 -0700 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge is leading off the season opener. He'll be followed by SS Cristian Guzman, 3B Ryan Zimmerman, OF Adam Dunn, 1B Nick Johnson, OF Austin Kearns, 2B Ronnie Belliard and C Jesus Flores.
Nationals | Kearns the favorite in right field? Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:41:01 -0700 Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta is leading toward starting OF Austin Kearns in right field because he has made the necessary adjustments to his swing this spring. Kearns is hitting .286 with a team-high four home runs and nine RBIs.
Nationals | Three homer Thursday Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:10:08 -0700 Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns, SS Cristian Guzman and SS Alex Cintron all hit home runs in Spring Training Thursday, April 2.
Nationals | Dukes, Kearns battling in right field Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:49:36 -0700 Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OFs Elijah Dukes and Austin Kearns are still battling to win the starting job in right field this year. Dukes has been struggling lately and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Wednesday, April 1. Manager Manny Acta said Dukes has been pulling his head and not using the whole field.
Nationals | Three go deep Tuesday Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:08:46 -0700 Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Justin Maxwell, 1B Dmitri Young and OF Austin Kearns all hit home runs in Spring Training Tuesday, March 31.
Nationals | Kearns returns to action Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:03:56 -0700 Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) returned to the lineup Sunday, March 8, according to The Associated Press.
Nationals | Kearns sidelined due to blister Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:45:58 -0800 MLB.com reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) has been out since Wednesday, Feb. 25, due to a blister on his left palm. Manager Manny Acta said Kearns' hand is doing better as he was able to grip a bat. Kearns should return to baseball activities soon.
Nationals | Kearns dealing with blister Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:36:23 -0800 Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (hand) has missed the past two games because he is dealing with a blister in the palm of his left hand. He could miss another few days before he returns in a game, according to manager Manny Acta.
Nationals | Kearns would welcome Dunn Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:56:11 -0800 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns would welcome free-agent OF/1B Adam Dunn (Diamondbacks) if he signed with the Nationals. Kearns and Dunn came up through the Cincinnati Reds' system together.
Nationals | Kearns update Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:40:55 -0800 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (foot) is running and able to lift weights without limitations. He's hoping to start baseball activities within a month.
Nationals | Kearns unlikely to start Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:16:46 -0800 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns is likely to be a backup next season.
Nationals | Kearns done for year Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:08:04 -0700 The Sports Network reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (foot) will miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot.
Nationals | Kearns placed on DL Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:21:05 -0700 Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals placed OF Austin Kearns (foot) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 26, with a stress fracture in his left foot. He is expected to miss two to four weeks.
Nationals | Kearns not in lineup Friday Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:08:58 -0700 Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday, Aug. 22, because of residual soreness in his surgically repaired elbow. Manager Manny Acta hinted that Kearns' sore elbow may be affecting him at the plate.
Nationals | Kearns hits Marquis well Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:15:29 -0700 Nationals.MLB.com's Kevin Horan reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns is hitting .438 with two homers and four RBIs against Chicago Cubs SP Jason Marquis since 2003.
Nationals | Kearns goes deep Sunday Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:25:18 -0700 The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns homered Sunday, July 20. His two-run shot was his fifth of the year. He also scored five times.
Nationals | Return of players helping Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:56:05 -0700 Zachary Osterman, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden admitted that the Nationals have been playing better lately and the return of 2B Ronnie Belliard and OF Austin Kearns have helped the team.
Nationals | Kearns goes deep Friday Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:55:55 -0700 The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns hit a home run and recorded three RBIs Friday, July 11.
Nationals | Kearns starting Thursday Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:10:00 -0700 Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns is in the team's starting lineup Thursday, July 3, and is playing right field and batting fifth in the order.
Nationals | Kearns activated Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:23:21 -0700 Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports the Washington Nationals activated OF Austin Kearns (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 3.
Nationals | Kearns expected to join team Thursday Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:22:04 -0700 Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) is expected to return to the team Thursday, July 3. Manager Manny Acta said Kearns will start in right field when he returns.
Nationals | Kearns to start rehab assignment Thursday Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:25:24 -0700 Updating a previous report, Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday, June 26. He likely will rejoin the team late next week.
Nationals | Kearns could begin rehab assignment Thursday Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:12:49 -0700 Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said OF Austin Kearns (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment Thursday, June 26, and rejoin the team before the All-Star break. Kearns took batting practice Monday, June 23.
Nationals | Kearns healing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:24:02 -0700 Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) is expected to rejoin the team Tuesday, June 3. Kearns almost has his range of motion back in his elbow and is expected to miss three more weeks.
Nationals | Kearns to undergo surgery Thu, 22 May 2008 13:38:20 -0700 Jon DeNunzio, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) will undergo arthroscopic surgery performed by Dr. Tim Kremchek Friday, May 23, to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. Kearns is expected to miss three to four weeks.
Nationals | Kearns placed on DL Thu, 22 May 2008 13:33:04 -0700 Jon DeNunzio, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals placed OF Austin Kearns (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, May 22. The team will make a corresponding roster move before their game Friday, May 23.
Nationals | Kearns may go on DL Wed, 21 May 2008 16:55:07 -0700 Bill Ladson, of Nationals.MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said the team may place OF Austin Kearns (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list if the swelling in his elbow does not go down. The team will send Kearns' MRI out to other doctors for second and third opinions.
Nationals | MRI on Kearns shows no serious damage Tue, 20 May 2008 17:39:15 -0700 Chico Harlan, of the Washington Post, reports an MRI done on the elbow of Washington Nationals OF Austin Kearns (elbow) showed no serious damage. He is listed as day-to-day, and the team expects to have him back within the next few days.
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