The Nationals made a move to bring Sean Burnett into the game for Ryan Matthues. Matthues left the game after 1 2/3 innings, one hit, on strikeout and one balk (that gave up a run) Meanwhile, Nationals pitcher John Lannan […]
The Nationals, looking to rebound after a big loss last night, now have an even more difficult task. A rocket line drive ricocheted off the face southpaw John Lannan in the top of the fourth inning in Washington. He left […]
Well, the tarp is off the field. Bonus! The rain passed and left in it’s wake more than just some drizzle. It left Washington D.C. is a dreary delirium. I tuned into WTOP about 20 minutes ago and traffic is […]
The Washington Nationals announced that Ivan Rodriguez is being placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 7th. Pudge is suffering from a right oblique strain. The 39-year-old is batting .214 with two homeruns. The Nationals made the announcement […]
Well, it’s 3 p.m. and things are looking up – but not in a good way. People are looking at the skies waiting for thunderstorms. No Bueno. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. and the radar is looks green, […]
As expected, the Washington Nationals inked Davey Johnson as manager, three days after Jim Riggleman stunned the team by resigning. Johnson’s hiring was officially announced Sunday but rumors of the move had been swirling for days. His first game in […]
Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo might think twice the next time he disagrees with a call. Rizzo, and catcher Ivan Rodriguez, have been “disciplined” by Major League Baseball for confronting umpires in a stadium tunnel after a disputed call […]
The team I call the Ratty Nattys will certainly be less ratty in 2011. However, the hype that’s been generated in DC will come to fruition at some point, just not now. Big name acquisitions and young talent are the […]
Just two days after switching agents, pitcher Zack Greinke is switching teams. The 2009 American League Cy Young award winner, and top pitcher remaining on the market, was traded early Sunday morning to the Milwaukee Brewers. Grienke, along with SS […]
The Washington Nationals have traded OF Josh Willingham to the Oakland Athletics for RHP Henry Rodriguez and minor-league OF Corey Brown. Medical information is being exchanged and the deal should become official shortly. Willingham is arbitration eligible for the 2011 season […]