Washington Nationals

Jordan Zimmerman (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nats’ Zimmermann Proving ‘The Other Guy’ Can Be The Ace

It is Jordan Zimmermann’s blessing and his curse to always be the other guy. Zimmermann is not Zimmerman, as in former All Star third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Nor is he Stephen Strasburg.

2013/05/16

A newly clean-shaven Bryce Harper returned to the Nationals two days after receiving 11 stitches to close a cut on his chin suffered in a collision with a fence at Dodgers Stadium. He also jammed his shoulder chasing the fly ball on the ill-advised play. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Bryce Harper Returns Late in Nats Loss to Dodgers

Bryce Harper returned as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning for the first time since cutting his chin and hurting his shoulder in a collision with the outfield wall in the series opener on Monday.

2013/05/16

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

A sports fan with a bag over his head. (credit: PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images)

Sad Reality: Washingtonians Expect Their Teams To Lose

It’s a sad fact that Washingtonians expect their teams to lose and are shocked when they don’t. Only one city with NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB teams has waited longer for a champion than D.C.

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

‘Freak’ Throw Costs Nationals in 2-1 Loss to Cubs

Alfonso Soriano scored the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning on a throwing error by catcher Kurt Suzuki, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 2-1 Sunday.

2013/05/12