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Today's 1:05 p.m. Nationals-Yankees Grapefruit League contest at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL has been cancelled due to rain. Fans holding tickets for either March 11 vs. Houston or March 12 vs. New York (AL)--both games were cancelled by rain--can exchange those tickets for any other Nationals 2010 or ... Read More
Today's 1:05 p.m. Nationals-Astros Grapefruit League contest at Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL has been cancelled by rain. The game will not be made up. Fans holding tickets for today's contest vs. Houston can exchange those tickets for any other Nationals 2010 Spring Training contest, subject to availability. Friday's ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Livan Hernandez on a minor-league contract that includes a Spring Training invitation. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Hernandez rejoins the Nationals after going 9-12 with a 5.44 ERA in 31 starts last season ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wang, 29, is 55-26 with a 4.16 ERA in 109 games/104 starts spanning five seasons with the Yankees. An extreme ground-ball pitcher, Wang's career ground ball-to-fly ball ratio ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Ron Villone on a minor-league contract that includes a Spring Training invitation. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Villone went 5-6 with seven holds, one save and a 4.25 ERA in a team-leading 63 ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced the Grand Slam Flex Plans for the 2010 season at Nationals Park which will allow fans to choose four games from one of five plans, and receive a fifth game of their choice for free. These plans start at as low as $68 per seat ... Read More
WHAT: The Washington Nationals will host tryouts for the 2010 Nat Pack - the team's in-park and around-the-District entertainment crew. Earlier this year, the club sought applications from outgoing, energetic and dedicated people interested in becoming members of the Nat Pack. Those selected were invited to this weekend's tryouts; which ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Miguel Batista on a minor-league contract that includes a Spring Training invitation. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Batista is 95-108 with 39 saves and a 4.54 ERA in 530 games/237 starts spanning 15 ... Read More
Dave Matthews Band announced today they will perform at Nationals Park - the home of the Washington Nationals -- on Friday, July 23 with Zac Brown Band as support. This will be the ballpark's second-ever show, following Elton John and Billy Joel's sold-out show in July 2009. Tickets and parking ... Read More
The Washington Nationals will offer three mini plan packages in 2010, providing flexible and affordable options for all Nationals fans. As a bonus, each plan includes one game free of charge. The Champions Plan (14 games for the price of 13), Sunday Fun-day Plan (13 games for the price of ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced the schedule for their 2010 Winter Caravan when members of the Washington Nationals will tour the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area from January 27 to Saturday, January 30, and conclude with the second annual NatsFest at Nationals Park on Sunday, January 31. Nationals Manager Jim Riggleman, ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed free-agent right-handed closer Matt Capps. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Capps signs with Washington after going 19-19 with 29 holds, 67 saves and a 3.61 ERA in 271 appearances spanning five seasons (2005-09) with Pittsburgh. Capps completes his ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced that Andrew C. Feffer has been named Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for all revenue generating and non-baseball operations, according to Nationals President Stan Kasten. Feffer most recently served as COO for NFL PLAYERS, Inc., the for-profit subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with first baseman Josh Whitesell and infielder Eric Bruntlett on 2010 minor-league contracts that include invitations to big league Spring Training. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Whitesell returns to his original organization, as he was drafted ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed right-handed pitcher Jason Marquis to a two-year contract. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Marquis joins the Nationals after going 15-13 with a 4.04 ERA in 33 starts for Colorado last season. Marquis matched Ubaldo Jimenez for the Rockies ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced individual ticket prices for the 2010 season at Nationals Park -offering fans one of the best game day experiences in Major League Baseball at affordable prices. The team's new and exciting roster is sure to provide many entertaining days and nights in NatsTown, where individual ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed free-agent left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen to a one-year contract. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Olsen went 2-4 with a 6.03 ERA in 11 starts with the Nationals in 2009, his first season in Washington. Olsen is 33-41 with ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a two-year contract. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. One of baseball's all-time best two-way catchers, Rodriguez owns an extensive hardware collection anchored by a record 13 Gold Gloves--among catchers, only Hall-of-Famer Johnny Bench (10) ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected four players in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 Draft and traded their top selection to the New York Yankees to complete Monday's deal for right-handed pitcher Brian Bruney. Prior to today's Draft, Washington unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Zack Segovia. Nationals Senior Vice President and General ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitcher Brian Bruney from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named. To make room on the roster, the Nationals unconditionally released right-handed pitcher Saul Rivera. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. Bruney joins ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named their minor league coordinators, managers, coaches and trainers for the 2010 season. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone and Nationals Director of Player Development Doug Harris made the joint announcement. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Phil Rizzo Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A scout for well over 40 years, Phil Rizzo joins his ninth franchise--the Nationals--and his son for the second time. Mike and Phil worked together ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule, which is highlighted by a home matchup against the World Champion New York Yankees on March 12 and will conclude with an exhibition tilt against the Boston Red Sox on April 3 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. The Florida-based ... Read More
Tigers outfielder and Nationals third baseman Join World Champions Venus Williams and Lauryn Williams, NBA All-Stars Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki, NFL star Justin Tuck on "Dream Team For Public Service" SAN FRANCISCO (November 23, 2009) - Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson and Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman are ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced that hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third base coach Pat Listach will return in the same roles in 2010. The club also named John McLaren bench coach, Jim Lett bullpen coach and Dan Radison first-base coach. Nationals Senior Vice President and ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime, left-handed pitcher Atahualpa Severino and left-handed pitcher Aaron Thompson. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Jaime went 5-2 with a 2.10 ERA in 14 games (12 starts) last season with Vermont of ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Davey Johnson Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President & General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A former World Series winning player and manager, Johnson joins the Nationals after managing Team USA to a semi-finals berth in the 2009 World Baseball ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Bryan Minniti Assistant General Manager and Jay Sartori Director of Baseball Operations. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Minniti joins the Nationals after spending the previous nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the last two as their Director of ... Read More
Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman today was named the recipient of the 2009 National League Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger for third basemen. The Silver Slugger citation is the first of Zimmerman's career. Zimmerman enjoyed a breakout season at the plate in 2009, hitting .292 (178-for-610) with 37 doubles, a ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Jim Riggleman field manager. Nationals President Stan Kasten and Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the joint announcement. Riggleman will return in 2010 after posting a 33-42 (.440) record upon assuming the Nationals' helm on July 13. Riggleman's Nationals displayed marked ... Read More
NATIONALS THIRD BASEMAN RYAN ZIMMERMAN EARNS FIRST RAWLINGS GOLD GLOVE AWARD Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman today was named the recipient of the 2009 National League Rawlings Gold Glove for third basemen. The defensive citation is the first of Zimmerman's career. Zimmerman led all National League third baggers this ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today claimed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Slaten, who stands 6-foot-5, is 3-5 with 13 holds and a 3.68 ERA in 126 career big league appearances with Arizona spanning four ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Ron Schueler Special Advisor to the General Manager. The Nationals also promoted Bill Singer to Director of Professional Scouting. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. A 42-year baseball veteran, Schueler joins the Nationals after serving the previous two seasons ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Casey McKeon Director of Player Procurement and Jay Robertson Special Assistant to the General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. McKeon joins the Nationals after spending the previous seven seasons with the Colorado Rockies, where he was Assistant ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced the creation of a Speakers Bureau, intended to provide professional organizations and higher learning institutions with the opportunity to hear from Nationals Front Office Executives about the business of baseball. Nationals employees well-versed in their trade are available to speak on topics including, but not ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Roy Clark Vice President of Player Personnel, Johnny DiPuglia Director of Latin American Operations and Doug Harris Director of Player Development. The Nationals also promoted Kris Kline to Director of Scouting. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named Roy Clark Vice President of Player Personnel, Johnny DiPuglia Director of Latin American Operations and Doug Harris Director of Player Development. The Nationals also promoted Kris Kline to Director of Scouting. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced season ticket prices and renewal procedures for the 2010 season at Nationals Park. The team will decrease season ticket prices of over 3,300 seats, and will not increase prices of any non-premium seats, continuing to offer affordable, fan-friendly entertainment. Nationals Season Ticket Holders who renew ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced they have distributed 50,000 tickets for the final homestand at Nationals Park through the recently launched MLB and Players GIVE BACK Program. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association created the program to reward and thank those people who have dedicated their ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired catcher Jamie Burke from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations and placed catcher Jesus Flores on the 60-Day Disabled List (right labrum). Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Burke is a solid defensive catcher, who has played ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today released their 2010 schedule, which begins with an exhibition game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, April 3 and includes 81 home dates beginning with Washington's 77th home opener since 1901 on Monday, April 5 vs. NL East-rival Philadelphia. Beyond Opening Day, the Nationals' 81-game ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today named catcher Derek Norris as their Minor League Player of the Year and righthander Brad Meyers as their Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone made the joint announcement. Norris, ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today reinstated catcher Jesus Flores from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Flores missed the last 105 games after going on the Disabled List (right shoulder) on May 15, retroactive to May 10. He injured the shoulder ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today added left-handed pitcher Victor Garate to their major league roster. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Garate was acquired off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, after posting a 2.04 ERA (12 ER/53.0 IP) and .191 (36-for-188) batting ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired left-handed pitcher Victor Garate off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Garate has been one of the most effective relievers in the Double-A Southern League this season, posting a 2.04 ERA (12 ER/53.0 ... Read More
John Lannan today was named the Washington Nationals nominee for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines exceptional performance on the ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today traded infielder Ronnie Belliard to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia and a player to be named. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Garcia, 22, is currently 5-3 with five saves and a 2.92 ERA ... Read More
Nationals Place CF Nyjer Morgan on 15-Day DL, Select Contract of INF Pete Orr from Triple-A Syracuse
The Washington Nationals today placed outfielder Nyjer Morgan on the 15-Day Disabled List with a fractured left hand, selected the contract of infielder Pete Orr from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and transferred right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann from the 15- to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President ... Read More
The Washington Nationals have launched www.nationalsevents.com to showcase the ballpark's amenities and expansive event possibilities, as the venue prepares to host its 150th event. Since the park's opening in April of 2008, it has been home to large-scale events including the 2008 Papal Mass and Face2Face Tour featuring Elton John ... Read More
Following tonight's 15-6 win at Wrigley Field, the Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-handed pitcher Livan Hernandez, optioned right-handed pitcher Collin Balester to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and transferred first baseman Dmitri Young from the 15- to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced the promotion of Michael A. Rizzo to the position of Senior Vice President & General Manager. Rizzo, a 26-year veteran of professional baseball, joined the Nationals in 2006. Since March of this year, he has served as the team's acting General Manager. During that time, ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms on a professional contract with San Diego State University right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg, the first-overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals President Stan Kasten and Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the joint announcement. Strasburg--who ... Read More
The Washington Nationals tonight agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Nathan Karns, who was selected in the 12th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Texas Tech University. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 6-foot-4, 225 lbs. Karns ... Read More
Washington, D.C. (August 17, 2009)--Washington National Opera's General Director Plácido Domingo today announced the second Target FREE Opera in the Outfield, a live simulcast of Rossini's beloved comic opera The Barber of Seville to Nationals Park on September 12, 2009. Made possible by the support of local and national sponsors, ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed to terms on professional contracts with infielder Jean Valdez (16 years old), outfielder Jose Norberto (18) and right-handed pitchers Cleto Brazoban (17), Vidal Paredes (18) and George Rosa (19) from the Dominican Republic. Nationals Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the announcement. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals and Pitcher John Lannan today announced the launch of Lannan's Cannons, a ticket program designed to bring joy into the lives of sick children and their families. Lannan will host residents of The Children's Inn at NIH, located in Bethesda, MD, for a day of baseball and ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected outfielder Jorge Padilla from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to Aug. 4, with a right thumb contusion. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Padilla's ... Read More
Washington Nationals outfielder Josh Willingham was named the National League's Co-Player of the Week presented by Bank of America for the period of July 27-Aug. 2. Willingham was chosen to share this week's award with San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Tim Lincecum. The 30-year-old led the NL with 11 RBI ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Mattheus and right-handed pitcher Robinson Fabian from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel and cash considerations. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Mattheus was 1-3 with a 3.81 ERA ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired left-handed pitcher Aaron Thompson from the Florida Marlins in exchange for first baseman Nick Johnson. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A former first-round pick (22nd overall, 2005 First-Year Player Draft), Thompson went 5-9 with a ... Read More
The Washington Nationals will continue their monthly health initiatives campaign with Heart Health Awareness Month. The team has partnered with the American Heart Association for the month of August to raise awareness and funds for treatment and prevention of the number one cause of death in the United States. The ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Andrew "Dean" Weaver, who was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Georgia. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Weaver posted a ... Read More
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals placed right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to July 19, with right elbow discomfort and recalled right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made ... Read More
Nationals players Willie Harris and Garrett Mock, Nationals Athletic Training Staff and the Taylor Hooton Foundation to Educate Washington D.C. Area Youngsters about the Importance of Living Healthy Lifestyles and Dangers of Performance Enhancing Drugs WHAT: 2009 national "PLAY" campaign event, hosted by the Washington Nationals PLAY, which stands for ... Read More
Following this afternoon's series finale, the Washington Nationals placed left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen on the 15-Day Disabled List (left shoulder), retroactive to July 11, designated right-handed pitcher Julian Tavarez for assignment, and selected the contracts of right-handed pitcher J.D. Martin and right-handed pitcher Logan Kensing from Syracuse of the Triple-A ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today relieved Manny Acta of his duties and named Jim Riggleman interim field manager. Nationals President Stan Kasten and Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the joint announcement. Riggleman assumes the helm of the Nationals, his fourth big league managing job. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today added outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett to their 25-man roster and optioned outfielder Elijah Dukes to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Morgan and Burnett were acquired on ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced they have donated 2,400 tickets to military families and wounded veterans to the upcoming weekend series vs. the Atlanta Braves, July 3 through 5. While the Nationals distribute tickets to members of the military throughout the season, including 19 tickets per game in the Lexus ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-handed pitcher Sean Burnett from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Lastings Milledge and right-handed pitcher Joel Hanrahan. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 28 year-old Morgan was batting .277 ... Read More
Major League Baseball, PEOPLE and the Washington Nationals today announced Dr. John Glaspy as the Nationals "All-Star" of the "All-Stars Among Us" campaign, which recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Out of the three "All-Star" finalists representing the Washington Nationals, Dr. Glaspy from Northridge, CA has ... Read More
The Washington Nationals collected over 1,100 neckties during their first-ever tie drive on Thursday, June 25 during their game against the Boston Red Sox. The collected ties will benefit Career Gear, a non-profit organization that serves disadvantaged and underserved men in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The Nationals partnership with ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today, following their series finale at Oriole Park, optioned right-handed pitcher Shairon Martis to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League, and recalled from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired infielder Mike Morse from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Ryan Langerhans. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Morse, 27, will be assigned to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. A third-round selection of the ... Read More
The Washington Nationals welcomed the ten millionth fan in franchise history to Nationals Park this evening when the team hosted the Boston Red Sox. Mr. Mark Strattner of Washington, DC, was designated as the ten millionth fan to attend a Nationals game in Washington since the franchise relocated in 2005. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals express their deepest sympathies to those affected by yesterday's Metrorail tragedy on the Red Line. A moment of silence will take place before this evening's game vs. the Boston Red Sox in honor of the victims. Metro has advised all customers to plan for extra travel time ... Read More
The Washington Nationals and Becky's Fund will host Domestic Violence Awareness Day at Nationals Park on Friday, July 3, when the team plays the Atlanta Braves at 6:35pm. Becky's Fund is a public charity dedicated to domestic violence awareness and prevention. The Nationals have joined the fight against this human ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today returned from rehab and reinstated right-handed pitcher Kip Wells from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Wells missed the last ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed Stanford University right-handed reliever Drew Storen, the 10th overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Storen was then assigned to Hagerstown of the Single-A South Atlantic League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcements. One of ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg (first round/first overall), right-handed pitcher Drew Storen (first round/10th overall), infielder Jeffrey Kobernus (second round/50th overall) and right-handed pitcher Trevor Holder (third round/81st overall) on the first day of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected Stanford University right-handed pitcher Drew Storen with the 10th overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Nationals Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement. One of college baseball's premier ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected San Diego State University right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first overall selection in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Nationals Scouting Director Dana Brown made the joint announcement. Strasburg--who stands 6-foot-4, 220 ... Read More
Tonight's Nationals-Giants game scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Thursday, June 4, as part of a traditional 4:35 p.m. doubleheader. The Center Field gates to Nationals Park will open at 2:00 ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today relieved Randy St. Claire of his duties and named Steve McCatty pitching coach. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. McCatty joins Manny Acta's staff after serving the first two months of the season as pitching coach with ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-Day Disabled List and placed right-handed pitcher Kip Wells on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 31, with a right adductor strain. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected right-handed pitcher Mike MacDougal from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned catcher Luke Montz to Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. MacDougal recorded two saves and a 3.24 ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled catcher Luke Montz from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League and designated right-handed pitcher Daniel Cabrera for assignment. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. A solid defensive catcher with a strong throwing arm, Montz made his ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected right-handed pitcher Craig Stammen from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and optioned right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock to Syracuse. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Stammen is slated to make his big-league debut as the starter ... Read More
Nationals and OriolesPlayersVisit Military Hospital Before Battle of the Beltways Begins The Washington Nationals will visit WalterReedArmyMedicalCenter on Friday, May 22, along with members of the Baltimore Orioles, before the start of the 2009 Battle of the Beltways series. This is the Nationals first visit to Walter Reed this season, ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled outfielder Justin Maxwell and right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League, placed outfielder Elijah Dukes on the 15-Day Disabled List -- retroactive to May 18 -- with a left hamstring strain and designated infielder Alex Cintron for assignment. Nationals Assistant General ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled left-handed pitcher Ross Detwiler from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League and placed left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to May 17, with left shoulder tendinitis. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected right-handed pitcher Jesus Colome and recalled catcher Josh Bard from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League, placed catcher Jesus Flores on the 15-Day Disabled List (retroactive May 10) with a right shoulder contusion and designated right-handed pitcher Logan Kensing for assignment. Nationals Assistant General Manager ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced gate times for Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. The centerfield gates at Nationals Park will open at 10:30 a.m. (all gates open at 11:30 a.m.) in advance of the 1:05 p.m. contest. Preceding the 7:05 p.m. nightcap, the centerfield gates will open at ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today announced that their postponed May 3 contest vs. the St. Louis Cardinals has been rescheduled as a 7:05 p.m. game at Nationals Park on Thursday, July 23. Season-ticket and mini-plan holders, whose ticket plans include tickets for the postponed May 3 contest, should retain their tickets ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Ron Villone from Syracuse of the Triple-A International League and designated left-handed pitcher Mike Hinckley for assignment. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Villone, 39, is 56-59 with 85 holds and ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned right-handed pitcher Saul Rivera to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Beimel missed the last ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today signed right-handed pitcher Mike MacDougal to a non-guaranteed minor-league contract and assigned him to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. The 32 year-old MacDougal is 13-20 with 31 holds, 50 saves ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today optioned right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Bergmann, 27, compiled a 3.60 ERA in three relief appearances with the Nationals, after he was recalled from Syracuse ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today acquired right-handed pitcher Logan Kensing from the Florida Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitcher Kyle Gunderson. To make room on the roster, the Nationals transferred outfielder Roger Bernadina from the 15- to the 60-Day Disabled List. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today reinstated infielder Cristian Guzman from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned infielder Alberto Gonzalez to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Guzman missed the last 12 games after being placed on ... Read More
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated infielder/outfielder Willie Harris from the 15-Day Disabled List and optioned outfielder Justin Maxwell to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Harris missed 12 games after being ... Read More
