Lee, Young Lead Phils Over Nationals
Cliff Lee struck out nine in eight impressive innings, Michael Young tied a career high with three doubles and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night.
Washington Nationals Sign 22 Draft Picks
The Washington Nationals announced the signings of 22 draft picks Monday afternoon, including the team’s top overall pick Jacob Johansen who was selected in the second round.
Rendon’s 1st Career Home Run Lifts Nats Past Indians
Anthony Rendon hit his first major league home run following Nick Swisher’s ninth-inning error to propel the Washington Nationals to a 7-6 win over Cleveland on Saturday night.
Ever-Steady Jordan Zimmermann Takes Aim at Indians
Jordan Zimmermann tries to build on another stellar outing Saturday night as the visiting Washington Nationals face the Cleveland Indians, who appear to be back on track.
Zimmerman Homers, Nationals Beat Depleted Rockies
Ryan Zimmerman homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ian Desmond got four hits and the Washington Nationals beat the depleted Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Thursday.
NL All-Star Manager Bruce Bochy Selects Davey Johnson as Coach
Davey Johnson has been selected as a coach for next month’s All-Star game at Citi Field, along with Mets manager Terry Collins.
Ohlendorf Shines in Washington Debut; Nats 5 – Rockies 1
Ross Ohlendorf pitched six strong innings in his Washington debut as the Nationals beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 Wednesday night.
Rizzo’s Studying Film to Identify Dan Haren’s Problem
Despite getting paid among the league’s elite at $13 million, Dan Haren has performed among the league’s worst for the Nationals, but GM Mike Rizzo insists no injuries are causing repeating poor outings for the back-end starter, and the team is actively working to identify the problem.
Nats Trade Henry Rodriguez to Cubs for Minor Leaguer
The Washington Nationals have traded right-handed pitcher Henry Rodriguez to the Chicago Cubs for minor league pitcher Ian Dickson.
Haren Loses Early Edge, Nats Blasted By Rockies
Dan Haren was nearly unhittable for four innings. In the fifth, everything changed for the struggling right-hander and the Washington Nationals would lose to the Colorado Rockies.






