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Rafael Soriano #29 of the Washington Nationals reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Alex Rios #51 of the Chicago White Sox in the top of the ninth inning during a game at Nationals Park on April 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Rizzo: Soriano Needs to Speak With Harper ‘Face to Face’

Mike Rizzo hadn’t heard that closer Rafael Soriano had called out Bryce Harper for his positioning on a game-tying triple by the Giants last night. But if he had a problem with Harper, he says making his case to the newspapers isn’t how he would have handled it.

2013/05/22

Ryan Mattheus (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nats Reliever Breaks Hand Punching Locker; Werth Not Healing As Hoped

Tthe Washington Nationals welcomed back Bryce Harper, but also lost reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker and learned Jayson Werth’s ailing hamstring isn’t healing as hoped.

2013/05/21

TTYM: D-Wade Crashes A Prom, Harper Crashes Into A Wall, And Manny Crashes Taiwan!

by @TaraLipinskyMore Columns here. It’s all about crashing in this week’s That Thing You Missed. Jake “The Snake” Roberts crashes and burns while singing at a Braves game, Bryce Harper crashes into the wall, Manny […]

2013/05/19

Bryce Harper watches his solo home run hit against the San Diego Padres. (credit: Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Hits Monster Home Run in Return to Nats Lineup

Bryce Harper homered in his return to Washington Nationals’ lineup three nights after running full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium.

2013/05/17

Center fielder Denard Span #2 tends to right fielder Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals after Harper was shaken up running into the wall chasiing a triple hit by A.J. Ellis of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Mixed Messages from Nats on Harper’s Injury

Nats general manger Mike Rizzo insists Bryce Harper did not suffer a concussion in his collision with the right field scoreboard at Dodgers Stadium, saying he’s still day-to-day. However, he didn’t seem aware that Harper had been feeling “a little carsick” yesterday, leaving Harper’s return date in question.

2013/05/15

Right fielder Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field as he bleeds from the neck after running into the wall chasiing a triple hit by A.J. Ellis of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Legendary Dodgers Voice Vin Scully ‘Delighted’ Harper’s Clean-Shaven

Bryce Harper wasn’t happy he had to shave his beard off to get stitches, after slamming into the wall at Dodgers Stadium Monday, but legendary broadcaster Vin Scully was.

2013/05/15

Bryce Harper walks off the field with trainer Lee Kuntz (R) and manager Davey Johnson as he bleeds from the neck after running into the fence against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Nauseous, Still Sore Following Collision

Bryce Harper acknowledged feeling nauseous and ‘a little carsick’ one day after slamming full throttle into the fence against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2013/05/15

Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles doubles against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning at Safeco Field on May 1, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Harper’s Starpower Overpowering Machado’s Popularity

While Bryce Harper may be playing the game so hard he mistakenly ignores physical barriers, Manny Machado to the north, is struggling to break through the glass ceiling placed above him because of exceeding expectations of guys like Harper.

2013/05/14

Bryce Harper bleeds from the neck after running into the wall chasing a triple hit by A.J. Ellis of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2013 in Los Angeles. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Needs 11 Stitches After Slamming Into Wall; Day to Day

Bryce Harper put a scare into himself and his Washington Nationals teammates after his latest violent collision with an outfield wall.

2013/05/14

Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals reacts after striking out with home plate umpire Bob Davidson during the game on May 5, 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Credit: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Bryce ‘Has to Be a Little Smarter’ With Umpires, Rizzo Says

Although cooler heads can gather third base umpire John Hirschbeck was looking for a fight when he threw Bryce Harper out in the 1st inning of the Pittsburgh game Sunday, Mike Rizzo says the 20-year-old slugger needs to be a little smarter and not throw his hands up in defiance of an umpire’s decision.

2013/05/08