Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg on Schedule to Make Next Start
Norm Hall/Getty Images(ATLANA) — Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his next start on Saturday against the Pirates thanks to physical improvements.
“He had a great bullpen,” Nationals manager Davey Johnson said on Wedne…
Davey Johnson, Bob Melvin Named Managers of the Year
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Nationals skipper Davey Johnson was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, after leading Washington to the best record in baseball.The 69-year-old Johnson guided the Nats to the NL East tit…
Davey Johnson Returning to the Nationals For One More Year
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After a stellar 2012 regular season that ended in disappointment, Davey Johnson is returning the Washington Nationals in 2013.The team announced that Johnson will return for one last season before moving into…
Nationals Manager Davey Johnson Hopes to Return Next Season
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Washington Nationals had the best regular season record in all of baseball this year, but were ousted in the NLDS. Manager Davey Johnson will no longer be under contract with the team once the playoffs en…
Nationals Headed to the Postseason
Rob Carr/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — For the first time since 1933, there will be playoff baseball in Washington D.C. The Washington Nationals (91-58) clinched a playoff berth Thursday by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers (77-73), 4-1.
Nats pitcher Ross …
Nationals Shut Down Pitcher Stephen Strasburg
Gary Bogdon/MLB Photos via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The moment that the baseball world was waiting for has finally happened. The Washington Nationals have shut down starting pitcher Steven Strasburg for the rest of the season.After Strasburg’s lackl…
Bryce Harper Homers, Nationals Shut Down Cardinals, 8-1
Rob Carr/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Bryce Harper followed his first multi-homer game on Wednesday with a solo shot on Thursday in the Nationals 8-1 victory over the Cardinals (71-60). As phenom pitcher Stephen Strasburg’s innings limit continues…
Washington’s Stephen Strasburg Nears Innings Limit
Norm Hall/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The end of the season is nearing for Washington Nationals phenom Stephen Strasburg. Manager Davey Johnson announced Wednesday that Strasburg could miss his final 2-3 starts at the end of the regular season an…
Nationals Top Giants, 6-4, Strasburg Wins No. 14
Gary Bogdon/MLB Photos via Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — Stephen Strasburg picked up his 14th win of the season on Wednesday after the Nationals topped the Giants, 6-4. Strasburg’s innings count is now up to 139 1/3 innings after Wednesday…
Nationals Complete Sweep of Red Sox
Rob Carr/Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Washington Nationals entered Fenway Park this weekend without ever tasting a win against the Red Sox but left with three after they completed the sweep with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.
The franchise dating back to the …
Wang Activated From DL
Rob Carr/Getty Images(PHILADELPHIA) — After suffering a left hamstring injury in spring training, the Washington Nationals activated pitcher Chien-Ming Wang from the disabled list on Tuesday.
Wang returned last season and went 5-4 with a 4.04 ERA afte…
Strasburg Homers, Nationals Shut Down Orioles 9-3
Gary Bogdon/MLB Photos via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Stephen Strasburg got the best of his interstate rivals on Sunday.
Washington handed the Orioles (27-15) a 9-3 loss on Sunday to salvage their three-game series and improve their record to 24-17.&n…
Nationals Option Bryce Harper to Triple-A
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(VIERA, Fla.) — Washington Nationals prospect Bryce Harper is considered by many to be the future face of the franchise, but the future will have to wait as the team has optioned the young slugger to Triple-A to get some more …