Nationals | Corey Brown may join team

Sun, 27 May 2012 17:16:55 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Corey Brown could be called up from Triple-A Syracuse if the team has to place 1B Chad Tracy (groin) on the 15-day disabled list. Brown will be traveling to Miami to be available to play if they do bring him up.

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Nationals | Chad Tracy to undergo MRI

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:49:17 -0700

Washington Nationals 1B Chad Tracy (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured groin Tuesday, May 29. He said he does not think this injury is related to the groin surgery he had during the offseason.

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Nationals | Tyler Clippard earns save Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:21:48 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard earned his third save of the season Saturday, May 26, against the Atlanta Braves. He struck out one batter in two-thirds of an inning.

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Nationals | Stephen Strasburg earns win Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:21:31 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (5-1) allowed four runs on six hits over five innings in a victory over the Atlanta Braves Saturday, May 26, with four walks and six strikeouts.

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Nationals | Danny Espinosa drives in three runs Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:05:53 -0700

Washington Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa went 2-for-5 with a double, home run, three RBIs and two runs scored against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, May 26.

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Nationals | Ross Detwiler going to bullpen

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:58:19 -0700

The Washington Nationals have decided to move SP Ross Detwiler to the bullpen.

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Nationals | Chien-Ming Wang added to rotation

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:56:49 -0700

The Washington Nationals have added SP Chien-Ming Wang to the starting rotation.

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Nationals | Tyler Clippard, Sean Burnett to split closing duties

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:51:25 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson has decided RPs Tyler Clippard and Sean Burnett will split the closing duties until RP Drew Storen (elbow) returns from injury.

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Nationals | Chien-Ming Wang not expected pitch often if in bullpen

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:46:50 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said the team would treat SP Chien-Ming Wang like a starter even if he is used out of the bullpen because they would not want to overwork him.

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Nationals | Have not decided on fifth starter

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:43:21 -0700

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he has not decided whether SP Ross Detwiler or SP Chien-Ming Wang will be the No. 5 starter but will be making a decision by Sunday, May 27.

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Nationals | Chad Tracy injured

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:35:51 -0700

Washington Nationals 1B Chad Tracy (groin) left the game Saturday, May 26, because of an apparent groin injury. The severity of the injury is not known at this point.

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Nationals | Tyler Clippard earns save Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:44:59 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard struck out two of the three batters he faced to earn his second save of the year Friday, May 25, against the Atlanta Braves.

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Nationals | Chien-Ming Wang may replace Ross Detwiler in rotation

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:44:32 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he may consider replacing SP Ross Detwiler in the starting rotation with P Chien-Ming Wang, based on Detwiler's inability to last five innings and Wang's strong showing recently. Johnson said he was "disappointed" that Detwiler didn't pitch more aggressively against Atlanta Braves hitters after being given a 4-0 lead in the first inning Friday, May 25. He left the game after allowing three runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings, with four walks and five strikeouts. Wang (1-0) picked up the win in relief, allowing one run on three hits over three innings.

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Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman drives in three runs Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:34:15 -0700

Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs and a run scored against the Atlanta Braves Friday, May 25.

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Nationals | Mike Morse to rehab Monday

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:07:10 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will participate in a rehab game at Single-A Potomac Monday, May 28. Morse slugged two home runs at extended spring training Friday, May 25.

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Nationals | Bryce Harper not the answer in center field

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:51:27 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper has started fewer games in center field (six) than he's started in both of the corner outfield spots. The Nats have already decided that he's not the answer in center field, even in the short term.

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Nationals | Henry Rodriguez losing faith in offspeed pitches?

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:27:20 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Henry Rodriguez, who has been demoted from the closer's role, threw just five sliders and no changeups in 20 pitches during his outing against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, May 23. Rodriguez walked a batter and allowed a solo home run.

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Nationals | Drew Storen on regular schedule

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:27:58 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Drew Storen (elbow) is on a regular schedule of throwing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He's still on pace to return at some point around the All-Star break.

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Nationals | Brad Lidge ahead of schedule

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:23:35 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Brad Lidge (hernia) threw his first bullpen session Wednesday, May 23, since undergoing hernia surgery May 1. He'll report to extended spring training Thursday, May 24, and he could be on pace to return by June 12. Lidge threw 20 fastballs off the mound Wednesday. He'll make four rehab outings, including back-to-back games once, before he returns.

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Nationals | Stephen Strasburg throws bullpen

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:23:15 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (biceps) threw a typical bullpen session Wednesday, May 23, and is on track to make his next start Saturday, May 26. The team believes Strasburg dealt with typical soreness in his last start for a pitcher coming back from Tommy John surgery.

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Nationals | Mike Morse to play in games starting Friday

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:29:26 -0700

Washington Nationals OF Mike Morse (lat) will start playing in extended spring training games Friday, May 25, and will go on a rehab assignment next week. He'll be back from the disabled list no later than June 8.

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Nationals | Stephen Strasburg feels great during side session

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:19 -0700

Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (biceps) said he felt great during a bullpen session Wednesday, May 23, and expects to make his next scheduled start.

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Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman in lineup

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:04:53 -0700

Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) is in the starting lineup Wednesday, May 23, after sitting out Tuesday, May 22, with a sore shoulder.

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Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman due back today

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:58:52 -0700

Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) is due back in the lineup Wednesday, May 23, after receiving the previous day off with shoulder soreness.

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Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman update

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:50:05 -0700

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, May 22, with shoulder soreness.

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Nationals | Tyler Clippard's success may be a bane

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:52:39 -0700

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said RP Tyler Clippard has remained in the setup role when closer issues have surfaced because he has been so good in that role.

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Nationals | Tyler Clippard picks up save

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:30:02 -0700

Washington Nationals RP Tyler Clippard picked up the save Tuesday, May 22.

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Nationals | More on Ryan Zimmerman

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:06:38 -0700

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (general soreness) was out of the lineup Tuesday, May 22, due to general soreness. "It's just general soreness. I did everything I usually do to play & (manager Davey Johnson) just wouldn't play me. He's the boss I guess," Zimmerman said.

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Nationals | Ryan Zimmerman not playing

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:25:53 -0700

Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman was scratched from the lineup Tuesday, May 22, due to a "manager's decision."

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Nationals | To play matchups in the ninth

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:23:44 -0700

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he'll play the pitching matchups in the ninth inning moving forward, but he still wants to keep RP Tyler Clippard in a setup role.

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