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Lastings Milledge, OF, Pittsburgh PiratesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPirates | Milledge wins it The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge capped a four-run comeback in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Sept. 27, with a walkoff single. Pirates | Jones, Milledge each record three hits The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OFs Garrett Jones and Lastings Milledge each recorded three hits in a losing effort Tuesday, Sept. 22. Pirates | Milledge goes yard Friday The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge hit his second home run in three games Friday, Aug. 21, and is batting .357 (5-for-14) in his last four games after going through a 1-for-15 stretch. Pirates | Milledge putting in work in outfield Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge has been engaged in extensive extra work in the outfield to shore up his defense since being recalled almost three weeks ago. He has been working on footwork drills, angles to balls, positioning and catching techniques. However, he is only hitting .250 with three doubles and one home run. Milledge admitted that his broken right ring finger likely has had an effect on his lack of power. Pirates | Milledge homers Tuesday The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge hit his first home run in nearly a year Tuesday, Aug. 18. Pirates | Milledge receiving breather Thursday Cheng Sio, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge is receiving a day off Thursday, Aug. 13. Pirates | Pleased with Milledge The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have been pleased with the attitude and play of OF Lastings Milledge. Pirates | Milledge drives in two Friday The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge knocked in two runs in his debut with the team Friday, July 31. Pirates | Milledge recalled CBSSports.com reports the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Lastings Milledge from the minors Friday, July 31. Pirates | Milledge to be recalled Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will recall OF Lastings Milledge from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to general manager Neal Huntington. Pirates | No place for Milledge yet The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge wasn't brought up when the team traded 1B Adam LaRoche. General manager Neal Huntington said this wasn't a slight against Milledge, who has hit .400 in 10 games with Triple-A Indianapolis. There isn't regular playing time for him yet. Pirates | Milledge could be recalled soon Jeff Rabjohns, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge could be recalled to the big leagues very soon. He hit .529 last week and was named the International League Batter of the Week. "For the first time in my career, I have to deserve to be somewhere," said Milledge. "Everything was kind of given to me in the beginning of my career." Pirates | Walker, Milledge return to Class AAA Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Neil Walker (knee) and OF Lastings Milledge (finger) will return to Triple-A Indianapolis for their game Thursday, July 16. Pirates | Milledge to join Class AAA Friday Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge (finger) will report to Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, July 10, after rehabbing in the Gulf Coast League. Milledge has had no issues with his finger, although it remains swollen and could stay that way for some time. Pirates | Milledge ticketed for Class AAA Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Lastings Milledge (finger) will likely be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis by Sunday, July 5. Pirates | Milledge, Hanrahan acquired Updating previous reports, Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired OF Lastings Milledge and RP Joel Hanrahan from the Washington Nationals Tuesday, June 30, in exchange for OF Nyjer Morgan and RP Sean Burnett. Nationals | Morgan, Burnett acquired Updating previous reports, Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals acquired OF Nyjer Morgan and RP Sean Burnett from the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, June 30, in exchange for OF Lastings Milledge and RP Joel Hanrahan. Nationals | Hanrahan part of trade talks Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Nationals RP Joel Hanrahan is part of a potential deal that would also send OF Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates for OF Nyjer Morgan and RP Sean Burnett. Pirates | Burnett part of trade talks Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Sean Burnett is part of a potential deal that would also send OF Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals for OF Lastings Milledge and RP Joel Hanrahan. Nationals | Milledge rehabbing Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge (finger) began his rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Nationals over the weekend and played his third game with them Monday, June 29. The Pittsburgh Pirates are close to working out a trade for him, but likely want to make sure he is 100 percent healthy. Pirates | Close to acquiring Milledge Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are close to finalizing a deal that would send OF Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in exchange for OF Lastings Milledge, according to a team source. The deal could also involve one more player that the Nationals would send to the Pirates. Nationals | Closing in on deal for Morgan Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals are close to finalizing a deal that would send OF Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for OF Nyjer Morgan, according to a team source. The deal could also involve one more player that the Nationals would send to the Pirates. Nationals | Milledge begins rehab assignment Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals minor league OF Lastings Milledge (finger) has started his minor league rehab assignment with the team's Viera, Fla.-based affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, according to Chico Harlan of The Washington Post. He was playing with Triple-A Syracuse before the injury and is unlike to return to the parent club in the immediate future. Nationals | Looking to acquiring Morgan Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Washington Nationals are looking into the possibility of acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates OF Nyjer Morgan, according to sources. The Pirates were offered OF Lastings Milledge but talks broke when the Pirates asked for SP Craig Stammen. The two teams are expected to continue to talk. Nationals | Milledge breaks finger Dave Sheinin, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge (finger) broke his finger while playing with Triple-A Syracuse Monday, May 11. Milledge broke the ring finger on his right hand while trying to bunt. It is unclear if he will have to be placed on the disabled list. Nationals | Dukes likely to be starting center fielder Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Elijah Dukes will most likely be the everyday center fielder after the demotion of OF Lastings Milledge. Dukes is currently 8-for-21 (.381) with one home run and five RBIs in six games. Nationals | Milledge optioned Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals optioned OF Lastings Milledge to Triple-A Syracuse Tuesday, April 14. Milledge was hitting .167 (4-for-24) with one RBI. Nationals | Milledge to return to lineup Friday Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge will return to the lineup Friday, April 10, after sitting Thursday, April 9. He began his first two games of the season 0-for-9 with five strikeouts and a walk in the leadoff spot. Nationals | Milledge fined MLB.com reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge was fined an undisclosed amount of money for missing manager Manny Acta's pep talk Sunday, April 5, according to three sources. Milledge is in the team's starting lineup Monday, April 6. Nationals | Opener lineup released 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 | Zimmerman, Milledge homer Friday Jim Hodges, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman and OF Lastings Milledge both homered in Spring Training Friday, April 3. Nationals | Milledge struggling lately Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge is just 4-for-34 with one run scored and has dropped his average to .224 since he was named the leadoff hitter March 22. Nationals | Milledge to hit leadoff ESPN.com reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge will begin the season hitting leadoff. Nationals | Milledge, Belliard injuries not serious ESPN.com reports the injuries to Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge (knee) and 2B Ronnie Belliard (ankle) are not believed to be serious. Milledge is listed as day-to-day with a left knee contusion and Belliard is expected to be re-evaluated Thursday, March 19, with a left ankle sprain. Marlins | G. Sanchez leaves game early Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins 1B Gaby Sanchez (knee) left the game early Wednesday, March 18, with a bruised left knee after colliding with Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge. It is unlikely that Sanchez will play Thursday, March 19. Nationals | Milledge leaves game Wednesday Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge (knee) left the game early Wednesday, March 18, with a left knee contusion. He is listed as day-to-day. Nationals | Milledge collects three hits Monday Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge went 3-for-4 in Spring Training Monday, March 16. Nationals | Milledge gets two hits Thursday The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge went 2-for-4 Thursday, March 12, in a loss to the Atlanta Braves. Nationals | Sign five to one-year deals Pete McElroy, of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, reports the Washington Nationals signed SP Jason Bergmann, OF Lastings Milledge, SP Mike O'Connor, 2B Anderson Hernandez and IF Alberto Gonzalez to one-year deals Friday, Feb. 20. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed. Nationals | Milledge could be trade bait Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals could look to trade OF Lastings Milledge before the start of the 2009 season. Nationals | Would like Obama to throw out first pitch at 2009 opener Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals have expressed interest in having President-elect Barack Obama throw out the first pitch at the team's home opener April 13. Both manager Manny Acta and OF Lastings Milledge support the plan. Nationals | Milledge on hot streak Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge is batting .368 with a home run and seven RBIs in his last 14 games. Nationals | Milledge gets three hits The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge had three hits and three RBIs Tuesday, Sept. 23. Nationals | Milledge could play corner outfield spot next season Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge may play a corner outfield position next season, according to general manager Jim Bowden. Nationals | Milledge gets three hits The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge recorded three hits for the second straight day Monday, Sept. 15. Nationals | Milledge goes deep Sunday The Associated Press' George Henry reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge hit his 14th home run Sunday, Sept. 7. Nationals | Milledge goes deep The Associated Press' Joseph White reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge went deep for the 13th time this season Tuesday night, Aug. 26. Nationals | Milledge's hit streak snapped at 14 games The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge had his hit streak snapped at 14 games on Thursday, Aug. 14. Nationals | Milledge extends hitting streak The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge extended his hitting streak to 15 games Wednesday, Aug. 13, with a single in the second inning. Nationals | Milledge extends hitting streak The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals OF Lastings Milledge extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games Tuesday, Aug. 12, with a bunt single in the sixth inning. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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