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Nats mourn loss of DC icon Pollin

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals were saddened to learn about the passing of Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin on Tuesday. Pollin, 85, owned the NBA franchise for more than 40 years. The Wizards won an NBA championship under Pollin during the 1977-78 ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  24 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Washington Wizards,  Washington Nationals,  Major League Baseball

Inbox: Strasburg's durability a concern?

Should we start being concerned about the durability and toughness of right-hander Stephen Strasburg? It seems every week or so he is being scratched for some reason or another? -- Kerm S., Gettysburg, Pa. We'll see when Strasburg goes to Spring ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  23 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Stephen Strasburg,  Jose Vidro,  Sean Burnett,  Major League Baseball,  Randy St. Claire

Morgan's hand returning to full strength

WASHINGTON -- Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan has a reason to be in great spirits before the Thanksgiving holiday. The left hand he broke last August is 100 percent. So much so that he took 30 swings off a tee on Wednesday. Morgan, 29, ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Nyjer Morgan,  Jim Riggleman

Nats have proud history of awards

WASHINGTON -- Since 1969, the Nationals/Expos have had their share of award-winning players, from Andre Dawson to Ryan Zimmerman. It was Zimmerman, in fact, who had a banner year in 2009, taking home two awards. Days after becoming the first player in ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  21 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Andre Dawson,  Ryan Zimmerman,  National League,  Tim Wallach,  Alfonso Soriano

Nats to name Foli quality control coach

WASHINGTON -- Tim Foli is expected to be a quality control coach with the Nationals, according to manager Jim Riggleman. Foli will be involved in batting practice before games and be an advisor to Riggleman and general manager Mike Rizzo. Foli, who ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Tim Foli,  Jim Riggleman,  Roger Bernadina,  Major League Baseball

Surgery not necessary for Strasburg

Right-hander to rest injured left knee, undergo therapy Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his left knee, according to a baseball source. After Strasburg went to see Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles, it was determined ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Stephen Strasburg,  Major League Baseball

Nationals' coaching staff in place

WASHINGTON -- The Nationals have retained hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty and third-base coach Pat Listach. The club also named John McLaren the bench coach, Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison the first-base coach. ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: John McLaren,  Steve McCatty,  Pat Listach,  Major League Baseball,  Ryan Zimmerman

Nats take precaution with Strasburg

Knee injury not serious, but righty scratched from start WASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday's start in the Arizona Fall League Championship Game because of a twisted left knee, suffered ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Stephen Strasburg,  National League,  American League

Nats add three arms to 40-man roster

Team selects contracts of Jaime, Severino and Thompson WASHINGTON -- The Nationals selected the contracts of pitchers Juan Jaime, Atahualpa Severino and Aaron Thompson on Thursday. Jaime, 22, was a combined 5-2 with a 2.10 ERA in 14 games ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Nick Johnson,  National League,  American League

Nats in market for big-name pitching

WASHINGTON -- With free agency starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, the Nationals are expected to be players. Look for them to spend most of their money on pitching because they were at the bottom of the National League in that department this past ...

From BILL LADSON, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: National League,  John Lannan,  John Lackey,  Livan Hernandez,  Mike Gonzalez

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