I'm making the assumption that Koji Uehara doesn't have warm memories of his last visit to Arlington. The temperature is much higher. The steam's still rising off them. Reach too close and you'll singe the hair on your arms. Uehara wilted in the heat during his May 19 appearance, removing his cap and gasping for air between pitches, and we didn't see him on the mound again until June 29. He went on the disabled list with a sore elbow, but his conditioning and durability again came into...

FREDERICK, Md. -- Nationals right-hander Jordan Zimmermann dominated his second rehab start following recovery from Tommy John surgery. Zimmermann went the scheduled three innings Thursday afternoon against the Frederick Keys in the sweltering heat at Harry Grove Stadium before 3,824. Potomac defeated Frederick 7-4. Jordan allowed just one hit, no runs, no walks and struck out five Keys batters, including the side in the first frame. Zimmermann threw 49 pitches, 34 of those for strikes....

You still have two hours to vote to send Ryan Zimmerman to the All-Star Game. Voting closes at 4 p.m. and last we checked, Votto remains in first place. Go ahead and vote - your boss won't mind! Zimmerman will also be featured tonight on MASN's Covering the Bases. Tune in to hear all about "the face of the franchise" from his teammates and his family. The game is on MASN and MASN HD at 7 p.m. Now, back to voting!

Zimmermann bottom of the 3rd Potomac at Frederick Britton, P. 3U Avery K Hudson 5-3 POT 5, FRED 0. END 3RD Michael Burgess 3-run HR top 3rd for PNats IP 3 R 0 ER 0 H 1 BB 0 K 5 PITCHES 49 STRIKES 34

LHP Alberto Castillo designated for assignment. The Orioles today announced that they have selected the contract of RHP Jake Arrieta from Triple-A Norfolk. Arrieta will start tonight's game against the New York Yankees in his major league debut. Arrieta, 24, was 6-2 with a 1.85 ERA (73.0IP, 15ER) in 12 games (11 starts) for the Tides. He struck out 64 and held opponents to a .189 average in those outings. Arrieta leads the International League in ERA, is tied for second in innings pitched,...

Julius F7 Hoes HP Britton, B. 3-1 Stevens K POT 2, FRED 0. END 2ND IP 2 R 0 ER 0 H 1 BB 0 K 4 37 PITCHES 26 STRIKES

The Washington Nationals today announced their home contest vs. the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, June 19 will now take place at 4:10 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on FOX. The Nationals Park Center Field Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. while all gates will open at 2:30 p.m. The game will not be shown on MASN and can only be seen on FOX. The Nationals also announced that TBS will televise this Sunday's road game vs. Cleveland at 1:05 p.m. Locally the TBS-broadcast will be unavailable, however...

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will read the "Top 10 List" on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman this evening. Nationals fans can tune in to their local CBS affiliate at 11:35 p.m. to watch Strasburg deliver tonight's list. Strasburg turned in a dazzling performance during his Major League debut at Nationals Park on Tuesday, June 8, striking out 14 Pirates in 7.0 innings and garnering his first win in front of a sell-out crowd. The first overall selection in the 2009...

Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be featured on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated following an impressive first week in the Major Leagues. This is the first time a member of the Nationals has been the primary subject of cover of the magazine. The corresponding story on Strasburg's debut is written by Albert Chen. The cover spot comes on the heels of Strasburg receiving the Bank of America Presents NL Player of the Week Award for the week of June 7-13. The...

Jordan Zimmermann Btm of 1st Avery K Hudson double off SS Welty K Mahoney K 18 pitches 13 strikes IP 1 R 0 ER 0 H 1 BB 0 K 3 AFTER 1 POTOMAC 2, FREDERICK 0.