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Nationals | Young, Villone become free agents
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:31:36 -0800

MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that Washington Nationals 1B Dmitri Young and RP Ron Villone have both filed for free agency.


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 | Strasburg has strained neck
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:05:43 -0800

Dave Sheinin, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (neck) has been scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7, because of a strained muscle in his neck. His condition is being listed as day-to-day, and he is expected to pitch again before the AFL season ends Nov. 19.


Nationals | Schu hired, Knorr transferred
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:47:53 -0800

The Washington Post's Alexa Steele, posting on the Nationals Journal blog, is reporting the Washington Nationals have hired Rick Schu as a hitting coordinator, replacing Ralph Dickenson. Schu served as Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach for two seasons. Former bullpen coach Randy Knorr is also on the move, as he has stepped down to become manager of the Double-A Harrisburg Senators.


Nationals | Espinosa has three hits Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:09:02 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SS Daniel Espinosa went 3-for-3 and scored four times in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.


Nationals | Marrero knocks in three Thursday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:08:45 -0800

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals 1B Chris Marrero recorded his fifth straight two-hit game and knocked in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 5.


Nationals | Bard, Hernandez file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:17:14 -0800

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals C Josh Bard and SP Livan Hernandez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.


Nationals | Slaten claimed off waivers
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:32:18 -0800

The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports the Washington Nationals claimed RP Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.


Nationals | Riggleman still has inside track
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:25:58 -0800

The Washington Times' Ben Goessling and Mark Zuckerman report Washington Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman still has the inside track to get the full-time manager's job.


Nationals | Valentine, Showalter unlikely to become manager
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:21 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals are unlikely to hire either free-agent managers Bobby Valentine or Buck Showalter because the team is unwilling to spend top dollar on a manager, according to The Washington Times. General manager Mike Rizzo has made it clear that all of the coaches from last season are assured of jobs somewhere within the organization.


Nationals | Mattingly not interviewing
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:02:53 -0800

Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly has declined to interview for the Washington Nationals managerial position, according to Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti. The move may mean that Mattingly is working on a new contract with the Dodgers that would formalize his succeeding manager Joe Torre.


Nationals | Schueler hired
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:17:25 -0800

The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals hired former Chicago White Sox general manager Ron Schueler as special assistant to the general manager Tuesday, Nov. 3. Bill Singer was also promoted to director of professional scouting.


Nationals | Strasburg to start in AFL All-Star Game
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:49:46 -0800

Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg will start in the Arizona Fall League All-Star Game Saturday, Nov. 7.


Nationals | Strasburg solid again
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:13:30 -0800

The Washington Times' Ben Goessling reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed one run on four hits and struck out six in five innings in his fourth Arizona Fall League start Monday, Nov. 2. He hit 100 mph on four of his first six pitches and threw 68 pitches in all.


Nationals | Two outfielders re-signed
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:37:49 -0800

The Washington Nationals have re-signed OFs Charlie Fermaint and Jesus Valdez, according to BaseballAmerica.com.


Nationals | Marrero has two hits Thursday
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:17 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals 1B Chris Marrero had two hits in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29, to raise his average to .349.


Nationals | Ordered to pay Baez
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:19 -0700

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Washington Nationals was ordered to pay $40,000 in damages to former director of operations in the Dominican Republic Jose Baez. Baez was fired after signing a prospect that lied about his age.


Nationals | Strasburg great in third AFL start
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:57:15 -0700

The Washington Times' Mark Zuckerman reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed a run on one hit and struck out five in 4 1/3 innings in his third Arizona Fall League start Tuesday, Oct. 27. He had a no-hitter through four innings and hit 100 mph three times in the first inning.


Nationals | Add McKeon to front office
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:41:33 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Washington Nationals hired Colorado Rockies special assistant to the general manager Kasey McKeon as a special assistant to the general manager Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to major league sources. McKeon is the son of former MLB manager and executive Jack McKeon.


Nationals | Burke, Padilla outrighted
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:03:05 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals outrighted C Jamie Burke and OF Jorge Padilla to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.


Nationals | Strasburg struggles in second AFL start
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:32:41 -0700

Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg surrendered eight earned runs and seven hits, including three home runs (one grand slam), in a loss in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22. He is currently 1-1 with a 10.50 ERA in the AFL. Strasburg is scheduled to make his third start Tuesday, Oct. 27.


Nationals | Could have interest in DeRosa
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:15:35 -0700

Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals could have interest in 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals) in the offseason.


Nationals | Could pursue Pedro
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:07:19 -0700

Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals could pursue Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez in the offseason.


Nationals | Dunn won't be traded
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:02:09 -0700

Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals aren't looking to trade 1B Adam Dunn.


Nationals | Melvin on managerial list
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:28:48 -0700

According to The Washington Post, former big-league manager Bob Melvin (Diamondbacks) is among the candidates for the Washington Nationals managerial job.


Nationals | Valentine on managerial list
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:27:37 -0700

According to The Washington Post, former big-league manager Bobby Valentine (Mets) is among the candidates for the Washington Nationals managerial job.


Nationals | Asked for permission to speak to Mattingly
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:21:42 -0700

The Washington Times' Ben Goessling reports the Washington Nationals have asked permission to speak to Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly about their managerial opening.


Nationals | Maxwell controls his destiny
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:59:41 -0700

MASN.com's Byron Kerr reports Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said OF Justin Maxwell has a spot on the team to lose and could start against lefties next year.


Nationals | Desmond has a chance
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:54:29 -0700

MASN.com's Byron Kerr reports Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said 2B Ian Desmond has a good chance to make the team next year.


Nationals | Riggleman the favorite
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:47:11 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports Washington Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman is the favorite to land the manager's job.


Nationals | Storen speeding up delivery
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:19:37 -0700

The Washington Post's Tracee Hamilton reports Washington Nationals RP Drew Storen is working on speeding up his delivery in the Arizona Fall League to control the running game.


Nationals | Strasburg expected to pitch Thursday
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:29:24 -0700

Pedro Gomez, of ESPN, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his next start in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22.


Nationals | Strasburg has impressive AFL debut
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:03:31 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed two singles and a walk over 3 1/3 scoreless innings Friday, Oct. 16, in his Arizona Fall League debut with the Phoenix Desert Dogs, according to The Associated Press. He threw 32 of 50 pitches for strikes, and struck out two batters, before being removed from the game because of a predetermined pitch count set by the Nationals. Besides the two hits, the Scottsdale Scorpions were unable to hit a ball out of the infield against Strasburg, who topped out at 99 mph. He is expected to make at least five starts in the Arizona Fall League.


Nationals | Espinosa trying to cut down on strikeouts
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:16:11 -0700

Tracee Hamilton, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals SS Daniel Espinosa is trying to cut down on his strikeouts while playing in the Arizona Fall League this year. "At the end of the season I went back to my old hitting style and things worked out well," Espinosa said. "My strikeouts were down, which was a big goal of mine. I feel like I finished really well and I finished strong. I wanted to show them that my body didn't wear down. I'm confident where I'm at right now." He struck out 129 times at Single-A Potomac last season.


Nationals | Strasburg to pitch in AFL Friday
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:34:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg will make his debut in the Arizona Fall League Friday, Oct. 16. He is expected to throw only three or four innings for the Phoenix Desert Dogs Friday.


Nationals | Manager hiring unlikely before November
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:59:53 -0700

MASN.com's Byron Kerr reports the Washington Nationals are unlikely to name a manager until at least November. According to Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson, former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin, former Diamondbacks third base coach Chip Hale, St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan and Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman are all candidates.


Nationals | Strasburg could make team
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:43:21 -0700

The Chicago Tribune reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg could make the starting rotation out of spring training.


Nationals | Announce more front-office moves
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:38:13 -0700

Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals hired Johnny DiPuglia as director of Latin American operations, Doug Harris as director of player development and promoted Kris Kline to director of scouting Thursday, Oct. 15.


Nationals | Storen picks up save in AFL opener
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:01:41 -0700

MiLB.com reports Washington Nationals RP Drew Storen picked up the save in the Arizona Fall League opener Wednesday, Oct. 14. He allowed a hit and struck out one in an inning of work.


Nationals | MacDougal likely to be closer next year
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:18:59 -0700

Ben Goessling, of The Washington Times, reports Washington Nationals RP Mike MacDougal is likely to be the team's closer heading into next season. However, the team could still pursue closing options on the free-agent market in the offseason.


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 | Team high on Marrero
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:49:03 -0700

The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals 1B prospect Chris Marrero is not playing winter ball this season but he is working out with Moe Hill, a field coach at Double-A Bowie last season. "He's got a lot of ability," Hill said of Marrero. "He swings the bat well. I saw him swing the bat well against us. We're just right down the road from them and he hit our pitches out pretty good. Somebody else in the Nationals organization sees something there, too."


Nationals | Espinosa has three RBIs Tuesday
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:55 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SS Daniel Espinosa added three RBIs in the first day of the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 13.


Nationals | More on MacDougal
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:06:57 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals RP Mike MacDougal (hip) is scheduled to begin a throwing program within roughly two months following hip surgery.


Nationals | MacDougal undergoes surgery
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:26:25 -0700

ESPN.com reports Washington Nationals RP Mike MacDougal (hip) underwent hip surgery Tuesday, Oct. 13. He is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year.


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