Washington Nationals
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Duncan holds no ill will toward Cardinals
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull 2 Hours Ago
Duncan's father, pitching coach Dave Duncan, chafed at the treatment of his son in the local media and even told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that someone in the organization wanted Chris gone. Manager Tony La Russa called out Cardinals fans… Full Story »
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Penny nearly perfect against Nats
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Yesterday
Nationals at the plate: Washington's biggest inning occurred in the top of the sixth inning. Willie Harris and Ian Desmond had RBI triples, while Chris Duncan drove in Desmond on a groundout to second base. Jason Maxwell hit his first… Full Story »
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Pujols' return delayed at least 1 day (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Yesterday
JUPITER, Fla. (AP)-Albert Pujols(notes) was expected to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup on Wednesday, but his return has been pushed back at least one more day. Pujols was originally slated to play first base, then was moved to designated… Full Story »
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Mattingly drops hint he'll succeed Torre as Dodgers skipper
MLB News on Fox Sports &bull Yesterday
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed Wednesday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement. With Torre en route to Taiwan to manage a… Full Story »
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Mattingly: Dodgers infer I manage in '12 (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Yesterday
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)-On his first day as Dodgers interim manager, hitting coach Don Mattingly confirmed Wednesday that the team has made overtures about him eventually becoming Joe Torre's permanent replacement. With Torre en route to Taiwan to manage a Dodgers… Full Story »
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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores likely to start on disabled list
MLB News on ESPN &bull Yesterday
Nationals catcher Jesus Flores is likely to begin the season on the disabled list because his surgically repaired shoulder has been slow to heal. Full Story »
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Nats C Flores may start season on DL (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Yesterday
Washington is sending Flores to Birmingham, Alabama, to have Dr. James Andrews take another look at his right shoulder. Manager Jim Riggleman said Wednesday he expects Flores to spend at least 10 days away from the club. Flores hit .301… Full Story »
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We have liftoff: Strasburg shines in debut
Steve Henson on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Mar 9, 2010
Stephen Strasburg's solid spring debut for the Nationals began a high-velocity ascent to the big leagues. Full Story »
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Strasburg makes long-awaited Nats debut
MLB News on Fox Sports &bull Mar 9, 2010
Top draft pick Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut for the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, pitching two scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers. Starting for Washington, Strasburg threw 15 of his 27 pitches for strikes and allowed two hits,… Full Story »
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HBT: Reds' Chapman reportedly hits 102 mph
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 8, 2010
While 2009 No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg is set to throw his first pitch in a Nationals uniform on Tuesday, Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his Cactus League debut earlier this afternoon. Appearing in relief of Bronson Arroyo, Chapman tossed… Full Story »
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Paulino leads Marlins' hit attack vs. Nats
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 8, 2010
Marlins at the plate: Florida collected 18 hits in the game. Ronny Paulino was the hitting hero, going 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Jorge Cantu hit a three-run homer in the first inning off left-hander Scott Olsen.… Full Story »
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Wang appears at Nationals camp
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 8, 2010
In between, Wang was working out in Arizona before he arrived in Florida on Sunday evening. Wang was seen doing the same thing on Monday, playing catch with right-hander Jordan Zimmermann from 120 feet on flat ground. He then pitched… Full Story »
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Marquis struggles in Nats debut
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 7, 2010
But the next inning proved to be Marquis' downfall. He walked the first three hitters he faced. After Alex Cora singled to left to drive in Jason Bay, Omir Santos followed and hit an inside-the-park grand slam. Santos hit the… Full Story »
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Pettitte makes headway after sim game
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 7, 2010
The 37-year-old southpaw threw a two-inning simulation game on the back fields on Sunday morning, with Randy Winn and Minor Leaguer Colin Curtis serving as the batters. Pettitte finished with 36 pitches over two frames, walking one and striking out… Full Story »
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Desmond's play offers Nats options
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 6, 2010
When told of the three options after Saturday's 14-6 loss to the Mets, Desmond, who is 4-for-7 with one home run and six RBIs this spring, was philosophical. He is thankful he has a job in professional baseball and OK… Full Story »
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Mets' offense has field day vs. Nats
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 6, 2010
Mets at the plate: Outfielder Fernando Martinez went 4-for-4 with two home runs and three runs scored. Mike Jacobs, who is trying to win a job as a bench player, hit a solo home run in the top of the… Full Story »
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Mets Never Made A Serious Offer To Marquis?
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 6, 2010
The Mets reportedly came into the offseason focused on five starting pitchers, one of whom was Jason Marquis. The Staten Island native reciprocated that interest, however as Adam Rubin of The New York Daily News tweets, Marquis doesn't know what… Full Story »
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Escobar visits second base often in win
MLB News on MLB Official Site &bull Mar 5, 2010
Nationals at the plate: After being neutralized for two innings by Derek Lowe, the Nationals tallied two runs during both of the next two innings against Billy Wagner and Takashi Saito. Ian Desmond delivered a two-run single off Wagner and then… Full Story »
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Beimel Still Has Offer From Mets
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 5, 2010
The Kiko Calerosigning doesn't mean the Mets are done adding relievers. They are still interested in signing Joe Beimel to a major league deal, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The contract would guarantee the lefty significantly… Full Story »
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Dodgers Remain Interested In Braden Looper
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 5, 2010
The Dodgers remain interested in free agent pitcher Braden Looper, but they're not willing to offer more than a minor league deal, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick. They would like to add the 35-year-old righty to the group of starters… Full Story »
