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The Washington Nationals today announced that manager Trent Jewett, pitching coach Paul Menhart, hitting coach Jerry Browne and head athletic trainer Atsushi Toriida will comprise the 2009 field staff for the Potomac Nationals, the reigning champions of the Single-A Carolina League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player ...
Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher John Lannan today was named to the 50th Annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team. Lannan was one of 10 players to earn the citation, which annually recognizes one rookie for each position on the field, as well as the top right-handed and left-handed pitchers. The ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that manager Tim Foli, pitching coach Steve McCatty, hitting coach Darnell Coles and head athletic trainer Mike Quinn will comprise the 2009 field staff for their Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development ...
The Washington Nationals today acquired left-handed starting pitcher Scott Olsen and outfielder Josh Willingham from the Florida Marlins in exchange for second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, minor-league second baseman Jake Smolinski and minor-league right-handed pitcher P.J. Dean. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The ...
The Washington Nationals today selected the contracts of 24 year-old outfielder Leonard Davis, 22 year-old right-handed pitcher Luis Atilano and 23 year-old shortstop Ian Desmond. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The reigning Nationals Minor League Player of the Year, Davis earned the citation ...
WHAT: The Washington Nationals will unveil their new 2009 regular-season jerseys at the ESPN Zone on Thursday, November 6 at 12:00pm. Nationals Manager Manny Acta and outfielders Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge will take part in the event, moderated by radio broadcaster Charlie Slowes. Following the program, Acta, Dukes ...
First baseman Dmitri Young has been outrighted to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. The Nationals' 40-Man Roster now stands at 35. ...
The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed to terms on professional contracts with three International prospects from the Dominican Republic: 16-year-old right-handed pitcher Pedro Encarnacion, 17-year-old infielder/outfielder Jairo Bernabel and 19-year-old outfielder Aridio Rodriguez. Nationals Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the announcement. "These signings are a testament to ...
The Washington Nationals today announced they have outrighted right-handed pitcher Chad Cordero, right-handed pitcher Ryan Wagner and infielder Pete Orr to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. All three players elected free agency. The Nationals also announced they have rejected a $5 million club option on outfielder Wily Mo Pena, ...
The Washington Nationals today promoted Ryan Thomas to Coordinator of Minor League Operations and Erick Dalton to Coordinator of Advanced Scouting and Video. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Thomas, who joined the club prior to the 2006 season, has served the last two ...
WHAT: The Washington Nationals will unveil their new 2009 regular-season jerseys at the ESPN Zone on Thursday, November 6 at 12:00pm. Nationals Manager Manny Acta and outfielders Elijah Dukes and Lastings Milledge will take part in the event, moderated by radio broadcaster Charlie Slowes. Following the program, Acta, Dukes and ...
The Washington Nationals today promoted Brian Parker to Director of Baseball Operations and Adam Cromie to Assistant Director of Baseball Operations. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Parker, who spent the last four years as Assistant Director of Scouting, boasts nine years of ...
The Washington Nationals today named Devon White as Special Assistant, Player Development and Pat Corrales as Special Consultant to the Senior Vice President and General Manager. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made these announcements. White, 45, spent last season as the Nationals' roving outfield coordinator, ...
The Washington Nationals today promoted Kris Kline to Assistant Director of Scouting/National Crosschecker. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo and Director of Scouting Dana Brown made the joint announcement. Kline sports 19 years of scouting ...
The Washington Nationals today named Dr. Wiemi Douoguih team Medical Director. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. "You could not find a better trained, capable sports doctor than Wiemi Douoguih," said Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, AL. "Wiemi has always been devoted to ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that bench coach Jim Riggleman, first base coach Marquis Grissom, third base coach Pat Listach, hitting coach Rick Eckstein and bullpen coach Randy Knorr will join returning pitching coach Randy St. Claire on the club's 2009 coaching staff. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager ...
The Washington Nationals released their 2009 schedule, which includes 81 home dates, beginning with Washington's 76th home opener since 1901 on Monday, April 13 vs. NL East-rival Philadelphia and is highlighted by a three-game interleague visit from the Boston Red Sox and a four-game weekend series from the Chicago Cubs. ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that outfielder Ryan Langerhans and right-handed pitcher Lavale Speigner cleared waivers and were outrighted to Syracuse of the Triple-A International League. The Nationals also announced that left-handed pitcher Charlie Manning was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals. Nationals Senior Vice President and General ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that Dr. Ben Shaffer, Nationals Medical Director and Team Orthopedist, has resigned his position as team doctor. "I appreciate the opportunity afforded me to provide care to the Nationals players and organization the last three years," said Dr. Shaffer. "From a time standpoint, this responsibility ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that they will not renew the contracts of bullpen coach Rick Aponte, bench coach Pat Corrales, hitting coach Lenny Harris, first base coach Jerry Morales, third-base coach Tim Tolman or strength and conditioning coordinator Kazuhiko Tomooka for the 2009 season. The club also announced that ...
During a pre-game ceremony on Wednesday, September 24, CareFirst will present the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington with a check for $25,000 as part of their CareFirst Commitment Program. CareFirst committed to donating $25 for each strikeout by a Nationals pitcher in 2008 with a minimum donation of ...
The Washington Nationals will host the Oktoberfest End-of-Season Party Presented by Hard Times Café and Budweiser American Ale on Thursday, September 25, prior to the final home game of the 2008 season. The party will take place on the Rooftop Party Deck, located on top of Nationals Park Garage B, ...
The Washington Nationals today named outfielder Leonard Davis as their Minor League Player of the Year and right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann as their Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Player Development Bob Boone and ...
The Washington Nationals today announced that they have signed a two-year Player Development Contract with the Syracuse Chiefs of the Triple-A International League. Nationals President Stan Kasten, Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President/Player Development Bob Boone and Director of Player ...
Washington Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden and Assistant General Manager & Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Rizzo will participate in a question and answer session at the ESPN Zone on Friday, September 19 from noon - 1:00pm. Nationals radio play-by-play announcer Charlie Slowes will moderate ...
The Nationals today announced they have signed two-year extensions to their player development contracts with the Hagerstown Suns of the Single-A South Atlantic League and the Vermont Lake Monsters of the short-season Single-A New York-Penn League. Nationals Assistant General Manager and Vice President/Player Development Bob Boone and Director of ...
The Washington Nationals have partnered with the Washington Humane Society to host the first annual Adopt-A-Pet at the Park Event on Friday, September 20 when the team faces the San Diego Padres at 7:35pm. Volunteers from the Humane Society will be outside the Center Field Gate with several dogs and ...
The Washington Nationals and LoveThatClicks.com will host Singles Night at Nationals Park on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20 when the team faces the San Diego Padres. Fans may purchase a $25 Scoreboard Pavilion seat (Sections 240 through 243) including one complimentary drink (soda, water or beer), normally ...
The Washington Nationals and their partner The UPS Store ® have donated a new reading corner to Garrison Elementary School in Northwest Washington. DCPS Chancellor Michelle Rhee, Nationals outfielder Ryan Langerhans and Nationals First Lady Shari Langerhans, and Mariana Huberman, owner of a local The UPS Store, will take ...
impACTA Kids Foundation, the charitable foundation of Nationals Manager Manny Acta, will present two outstanding District of Columbia Public School seniors each with a $2,500 scholarship to be used towards higher education. The recipients will be recognized during a pre-game ceremony when the Nationals face the New York Mets on ...
WHAT: Question and Answer Session and Autograph Signing Guests will have the opportunity to win tickets to an upcoming Nationals game WHO: Washington Nationals Pitcher Jason Bergmann Washington Nationals radio play-by-play announcer Charlie Slowes will moderate the Q&A WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2008 Noon - 1:00 p.m. WHERE: ESPN Zone ...
The Washington Nationals today announced they will distribute more than 130,000 promotional items, as part of Fan Appreciation Week, during their final 10 games at Nationals Park in 2008. The team will begin their last homestand on Monday, September 15 with a four-game series against the New York Mets. The ...
The Potomac Nationals captured the Single-A Carolina League Championship tonight with an 8-2 triumph over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (ATL) in game four of the best-of-five series for the Mills Cup. The Carolina League crown is the first title for a full-season Nationals' affiliate since baseball returned to the nation's ...
Opening Night of Verdi's La Traviata opera from the Kennedy Center will be shown on the Nationals Park scoreboard on Saturday, September 13 at 7:11pm. Guests may enter the park free of charge through the Center Field Gate, which will open at 5:30pm. Guests may bring blankets and chairs to ...
Collin Balester, due to a mild left glut strain, will not start on Friday at ATL as originally scheduled. Instead, Balester's next start will be pushed back until Tue., Sept. 9 at NYM. RHP Shairon Martis will step in and make a start, but he will debut on Thursday in ...
The Washington Nationals today announced the 2009 prices for season tickets at Nationals Park. The team will continue to provide affordable, fan-friendly entertainment at Nationals Park by decreasing season ticket prices for 7,500 seats at the ballpark - 3,400 of which are located in the lower seating bowl. The team ...
An MRI taken this morning on catcher Jesus Flores confirmed a left ankle sprain. Flores is expected to return to play this season. ...
Washington Nationals fans choosing to park for free at RFK Stadium and take the Nats Express to Nationals Park may park in Lot 7 on Wednesday, September 3. Due to a D.C. United game, RFK Stadium Lot 8 will not be available to Nationals fans. Lot 7 may be accessed ...
Cristian Guzman was named NL Co-Player of the Week in the last 20 minutes. He shares the award with CIN's Bronson Arroyo. The MLB release is attached above. *Guzman becomes the third Washington National to share the weekly citation, joining 1B Nick Johnson (June 6, 2005, shared with STL's Albert ...
Joel Hanrahan today was named the Washington Nationals recipient of the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevy. He is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national 2008 Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who combines outstanding skills on the ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled, not to report, right-handed pitcher Tyler Clippard, left-handed pitcher Mike O'Connor and right-handed pitcher Ryan Wagner from Columbus of the Triple-A International League. The Nationals also recalled outfielder Justin Maxwell from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Maxwell was then immediately placed on the 60-Day ...
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals selected catcher Luke Montz from Triple-A Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Montz batted .271 with 22 doubles, one triple, 16 home runs and 71 RBI in 111 games this season for Columbus and Double-A Harrisburg. He ...
The Baltimore Ravens have waived the following player (injury settlement): David Pittman (CB, 5-11, 185, 3rd-year, Northwestern State) Baltimore has also signed the following players to its practice squad: Nate Lawrie (TE, 6-6, 255, 4th-year, Yale) - Bio is on page 78 of the Cincinnati Bengals' media guide. Marcus Mason ...
The Washington Nationals tomorrow are expected to recall outfielder Roger Bernadina and first baseman/outfielder Kory Casto from Columbus of the Triple-A International League, and recall from rehab and reinstate shortstop Alberto Gonzalez from the 15-Day Disabled List. The Nationals are also expected to select the contracts of left-handed pitcher Mike ...
The Washington Nationals will host Autism Awareness Day when the team faces the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, August 31 at 1:35pm. Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person's lifetime. One in every 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism, which impairs a person's ability to communicate ...
The Washington Nationals will honor Roberto Clemente and announce their nominee for the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Chevrolet, on Wednesday, September 3, when they face the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10pm. The pre-game ceremony will begin with a video tribute to Roberto Clemente with commentary from Nationals players and ...
The Washington Nationals' affiliate in the Gulf Coast League today earned a position in the league's championship series with a 10-5 win over the GCL Twins in the single-elimination semifinals round. The GCL Nationals will be matched against the GCL Phillies in the best-of-three championship series, which will begin tomorrow ...
RHP Shawn Hill is suffering from swelling in his right elbow. With this setback in mind, Hill will not pitch for the Nationals this season. On Friday, Hill will be examined by Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, FL. ...
Washington Nationals 18 year-old shortstop Esmailyn Gonzalez today won the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League batting title. Gonzalez went 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI this afternoon at GCL Marlins to complete his second domestic season with a .350 batting average. Gonzalez signed with the Nationals as a non-drafted free ...
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals recalled from rehab and reinstated outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Dukes missed the last 19 games with a right calf strain. He went 1-for-11 with a solo home run ...
The Washington Nationals Gulf Coast League affiliate captured the GCL East Division title today with a 2-0 win over the GCL Mets, and improved its record to 32-21 (.604). The triumph was the third consecutive shutout victory by the Nationals. The GCL Nationals are the third Washington affiliate this season ...
The Washington Nationals today placed right fielder Austin Kearns on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 25, with a stress fracture of his left foot. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Kearns is expected to miss two-to-four weeks with the injury which was ...
The Washington Nationals will host Kids Day at Nationals Park on Sunday, August 31 when they face the Atlanta Braves at 1:35pm. The team will offer $1 tickets for children under the age of 12 with the purchase of any adult ticket valued at $33 or more. These tickets are ...
Washington Nationals Manager Manny Acta will deliver meals to selected Food & Friends clients on Wednesday, August 27 at 11:30am. Manny will assist with preparation of the meals at the Food & Friends headquarters prior to their delivery to a nearby neighborhood. The organization prepares and delivers meals to local ...
The Washington Nationals Dream Foundation will sell raffle tickets for its "Jerseys Off Their Backs" fundraiser during the final two homestands of the 2008 season, beginning Tuesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 3 and from Monday, September 15 through Sunday, September 21. Fans may purchase tickets for $5 for the ...
The Washington Nationals today acquired shortstop Anderson Hernandez from the New York Mets, completing Sunday's trade that sent right-handed reliever Luis Ayala to the Mets in exchange for a player to be named later. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The switch-hitting Hernandez--once ranked ...
The Orioles announced Wednesday afternoon that they have selected the contract of RHP KAM MICKOLIO (pronounced Mick-uh-LIE-oh) from Triple-A Norfolk. To make room for Mickolio on the 40-man roster, the Orioles have transferred RHP MATT ALBERS (right shoulder inflammation) from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Mickolio, 24, posted ...
Following tonight's series opener at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, the Washington Nationals optioned infielder Kory Casto to Columbus of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Casto, 26, hit .193 (22-for-114) with seven doubles, one homer, 10 RBI and 16 walks ...
The Washington Nationals today selected right-handed pitcher Marco Estrada from Triple-A Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Estrada went 1-2 with a 0.74 ERA in his last four starts at Triple-A, recording 20 strikeouts and issuing only four walks during that span. Overall ...
The Washington Nationals, in partnership with WTTG-TV FOX 5, WDCA-TV My20 and the American Red Cross, collected 167 pints of blood during their Save-A-Life Saturday Blood Drive at Nationals Park. The blood drive took place on Saturday, August 16 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, prior to the Nationals home ...
The Washington Nationals announced tonight they have agreed to terms with outfielders Marcus Jones and J.P. Ramirez, their 11th-round and 15th-round selections in this year's First-Year Player Draft. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Vice President of Baseball Operations and Assistant General Manager Mike Rizzo, and Director ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled infielder Aaron Boone from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus and reinstated him from the 15-Day Disabled List, and placed shortstop Alberto Gonzalez on the 15-Day DL (retroactive to August 5) with a left hamstring strain. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden ...
The Washington Nationals, WTTG-TV FOX 5 and WDCA-TV My20 are teaming up with the American Red Cross for the Fourth Annual "Save-A-Life Saturday" on August 16th beginning at 8:00am - 2:00pm at Nationals Park Conference Center. All participants will receive two tickets to a Washington Nationals home game in September, ...
Join Washington Nationals Pitcher John Lannan at the ESPN Zone at 555 12th Street, NW for a Question and Answer Session and Autograph Signing on Wednesday, August 13th from noon - 1:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to win tickets to an upcoming Nationals game. Washington Nationals radio play-by-play ...
The Washington Nationals will host Celiac Awareness Night when the team takes on the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, August 16 at 7:10pm. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food. This is triggered by ...
Washington Nationals fans choosing to park for free at RFK Stadium and take the Nats Express to Nationals Park may park in Lot 7 on Tuesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 14, 2008. Due to D.C. United games, RFK Stadium Lot 8 will not be available to Nationals fans. Lot ...
The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with catcher Adrian Nieto, the club's fifth-round selection in this year's First-Year Player Draft. He is slated to report to the Nationals' Gulf Coast League affiliate on Tuesday. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Vice President of Baseball Operations and Assistant ...
The Washington Nationals today announced they have distributed over 10,000 tickets to community and civic groups in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area for games at Nationals Park from August 1 through August 30. The ticket distribution is a part of the 2008 Commissioner's Initiative for Kids Program, developed in 2004 ...
The Washington Nationals today placed outfielder Elijah Dukes on the 15-Day Disabled List, retroactive to August 3, with a right calf strain and recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock from Columbus of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Mock returns for ...
Following tonight's series finale, the Washington Nationals added two players to their 25-man roster by recalling from rehab and reinstating outfielder Elijah Dukes from the 15-Day Disabled List and adding newly acquired shortstop Alberto Gonzalez, who was acquired in a trade with the New York Yankees earlier in the day ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled second baseman Emilio Bonifacio from Triple-A Columbus and optioned right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock to Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Bonifacio, who was acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jon Rauch on July 22, ...
The Washington Nationals and The UPS Store® have partnered for the Nationals First Ladies Second Annual Back-to-School Drive on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3, when the team faces the Cincinnati Reds. The First Ladies - Nationals players' wives and girlfriends - and volunteers from The UPS Store® and ...
The precautionary MRI performed this morning on SS Cristian Guzman's left thumb returned negative and confirmed the original diagnosis of a soft-tissue contusion at the base of the thumb. He is considered day-to-day. ...
The precautionary MRI performed this morning on SS Cristian Guzman's left thumb returned negative and confirmed the original diagnosis of a soft-tissue contusion at the base of the thumb. He is considered day-to-day. ...
WHAT: The Washington Nationals will host Gospel Music Fest, a postgame concert following the Nationals contest vs. the Cincinnati Reds at 1:35pm on Sunday, August 3. The family-oriented music festival will showcase song selections and performances by soloist Chelsea Fobbs, and gospel choirs from Community of Hope A.M.E. Church, Ebenezer ...
The Washington Nationals and MASN have partnered for a Panda Webkinz giveaway on Sunday, August 3 with a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales in select sections benefitting the Smithsonian's National Zoo. The first 10,000 children under age 12 to enter the park when the team takes on the ...
Following today's game, the Washington Nationals recalled outfielder Lastings Milledge from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus and reinstated him from the 15-Day Disabled List. Catcher Johnny Estrada was designated for assignment. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Milledge has missed the last 20 ...
The Washington Nationals today announced additional ticket packages and promotions for the remainder of the 2008 season at Nationals Park. As part of the new "Nats Weekender" package, fans who purchase tickets for five (5) of the 12 remaining weekend games will receive a complimentary PNC Diamond Club ticket* for ...
Earlier today, Nationals outfielder Wily Mo Pena had successful surgery performed on his left shoulder by Dr. Timothy Kremchek in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Kremchek repaired a significant partial tear of his rotator cuff, as well as a tear and fraying of his posterior labrum. Pena will be placed in a ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled third baseman Ryan Zimmerman from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus and reinstated him from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Zimmerman, 23, batted .278 with 11 doubles, eight home runs and 27 RBI in ...
The Washington Nationals today acquired second baseman Emilio Bonifacio from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jon Rauch. Bonifacio was optioned to Triple-A Columbus of the International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The switch-hitting Bonifacio entered the 2008 season rated ...
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with shortstop Cristian Guzman on a two-year contract extension through the 2010 season. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Guzman has led the Nationals' offense this season, batting .310 with 56 runs scored, 26 doubles, three triples, ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock from Triple-A Columbus and optioned second baseman Emilio Bonifacio to Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Mock, 25, went 2-1 with a 2.52 ERA in four starts during July with Columbus, improving his season ...
Major League Baseball named Willie Harris as its National League Player of the Week for the period ending July 20. Last week, the 30 year-old Harris batted .583 (7-for-12) with a double, triple, homer, NL-best 7 RBI, one stolen base, 5 runs scored, 4 walks, a .688 on-base percentage and ...
Following tonight's game, the Washington Nationals placed first baseman Dmitri Young on the 15-Day Disabled List (retroactive to July 12) while he attempts to stabilize his diabetes. The team is expected to recall third baseman Ryan Zimmerman from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus and reinstate him from the Disabled ...
The Baltimore Ravens signed 2008 fourth-round draft choice WR Marcus Smith to a three-year contract Friday afternoon, general manager Ozzie Newsome announced. "Marcus Smith is an inside guy, primarily a slot receiver," Ravens director of college scouting Eric DeCosta stated last April. "He's got good size. He's a tough guy, ...
The Washington Nationals today placed outfielder Wily Mo Pena on the 15-Day Disabled List (left shoulder) and recalled from rehab and reinstated catcher Johnny Estrada from the 15-Day Disabled List. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Estrada went 16-for-57 (.281) with a double, ...
The Washington Nationals, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Foundation, collected over 2,000 toys and $19,000 at Nationals Park during their weekend series against the Houston Astros, Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13. This was the third time that the ballclub has partnered with ...
The Washington Nationals today agreed to terms with outfielder Destin Hood, the club's second-round selection in this year's First-Year Player Draft. Hood will be assigned to the Nationals' Gulf Coast League affiliate in Viera, FL. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden, Vice President of Baseball Operations and ...
The Washington Nationals and pitcher Joel Hanrahan, a native of Norwalk, Iowa, raised over $11,000 through fan donations at Nationals Park and through an online auction at nationals.com, to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The fund enables the Red Cross to provide immediate assistance to the victims ...
Wily Mo Pena, after having a Gad MRI earlier today and an examination of his left shoulder with Nationals orthopedist Dr. Ben Shaffer, has a small tear and impingement in his left rotator cuff, as well as, fraying of the labrum in his left shoulder. Surgery should take place ...
The Washington Nationals will host a youth baseball clinic, fourth in its series this season, on Saturday, July 12. The team will welcome 120 children from the Latin American Youth Center, Capitol City Little League and the Junior Nationals for the clinic presented by Smithfield. The children will take ...
The Washington Nationals today selected outfielder Ryan Langerhans from Triple-A Columbus, and optioned outfielder Roger Bernadina to Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made this announcement. Langerhans, 28, rejoins the Nationals after batting .319 (22-for-69) with six doubles, two triples, seven RBI and five stolen bases ...
Washington Nationals fans choosing to park for free at RFK Stadium and take the Nats Express to Nationals Park may park in Lot 7 on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Due to the D.C. United game, RFK Stadium Lot 8 will not be available to Nationals fans. Lot 7 may be ...
Demonstrating the power of technology to do good, the Washington Nationals and MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, are debuting the use of mobile giving on July 13 to benefit the creation of a Diabetes Care Complex for Children's National Medical Center. During an afternoon game against the ...
The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Tickets.com, will host Ticket Technology Days during the Nationals games on Friday, July 11th at 7:35 p.m. and Saturday, July 12th at 7:10 p.m. against the Houston Astros. The event will showcase Added Value tickets, Mobile Phone tickets, and other current ticketing technology available ...
The Washington Nationals will host Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, July 12 when they host the Houston Astros at 7:10pm. The organization will recognize Hispanic culture and honor Hispanic players' contributions to the game of baseball. The Nationals have 10 Hispanic players on their Major League roster, as well as ...
The Washington Nationals today placed infielder Aaron Boone on the 15-Day Disabled List (retroactive to July 7) with a left calf strain and recalled infielder Pete Orr from Triple-A Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Orr batted .275 (78-for-284) with 16 doubles, two ...
The Washington Nationals continue their season-long community relations efforts with appearances throughout the week. Nationals pitcher Steven Shell will visit Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Thursday, July 10 as part of the Nationals 2008 Summer Reading Program. Shell will participate in a reading circle and pose for ...
The Washington Nationals and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves will partner with the Toys for Tots foundation to collect new, unwrapped toys during their weekend series against the Houston Astros. Volunteers from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves will be stationed outside of all Nationals Park gates beginning two and a ...
The Washington Nationals today placed outfielder Elijah Dukes on the 15-day Disabled List (retroactive to July 6) with a meniscus tear and partial tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee, and recalled outfielder Kory Casto from Triple-A Columbus. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made ...
The Washington Nationals will host the a youth softball clinic on Tuesday, July 8 with the Washington Glory, the DC Area's Pro-FastPitch Softball team, and the Department of Parks & Recreation. Girls from Capitol City Little League, Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center, King Greenleaf Recreation Center and Fort Davis Recreation Center, ...
Earlier today, Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman was selected to the National League All-Star Team by Colorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle, who will skipper the National League in the 79th All-Star Game, to be played on Tuesday, July 15 as part of the final season at Yankee Stadium in The ...
The Washington Nationals today recalled from rehab and reinstated right fielder Austin Kearns from the 15-Day Disabled List, and optioned infielder/outfielder Kory Casto to Columbus of the Triple-A International League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. The 28 year-old Kearns hit .412 (7-for-17) with ...
The Washington Nationals today promoted seven of their top minor-league prospects within their system: catcher Luke Montz (promoted to Columbus of the Triple-A International League), infielder Ofilio Castro (Columbus), first baseman Bill Rhinehart (Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League), third baseman Leonard Davis (Harrisburg), outfielder Edgardo Baez (Harrisburg), outfielder Aaron ...
Following tonight's series opener at Dolphin Stadium, the Washington Nationals optioned infielder Pete Orr to Columbus of the Triple-A International League and selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Collin Balester from Columbus. Balester will start tomorrow night at Florida. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the ...
The Washington Nationals today announced they have agreed to terms with two players selected in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, right fielder J.R. Higley (ninth round) and right-handed pitcher Christopher Kelley (24th round). To date, they have now agreed to terms with 23 players from this year's Draft. Nationals Senior ...
The Washington Nationals tonight placed center fielder Lastings Milledge on the 15-Day Disabled List with a right groin injury and recalled outfielder Rogeravin (Roger) Bernadina from Harrisburg of the Double-A Eastern League. Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement. Bernadina, a 24 year-old center ...
The Washington Nationals tonight announced they expect to select the