Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C., US. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 2005 to 2007, the Nationals played in Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. The team began playing at a new stadium, Nationals Park, on March 30, 2008. In the inaugural game, Ryan Zimmerman hit a walk off home-run in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Nationals over the Atlanta Braves by a final score of 3-2. The "Nationals" name originates from the two former Washington baseball teams who held the same name (used interchangeably with "Senators"). They are nicknamed "the Nats", a shortened version of the Nationals name that was also used by the old D.C. teams. An expansion franchise, the club was founded in Montreal, Quebec in 1969. Then the Montreal Expos, the team was the first major league team in Canada, and played its home games at Jarry Park, then later, in Olympic Stadium.
Randy Johnson wins 300th MLB game (KTAR 92.3 Phoenix) San Francisco Giants starter Randy Johnson acknowledges the crowd after the Giants beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 for his 300th win, in the first game of a baseball doubleheader Thursday, June 4, 2009, in Washington.
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The Canadian PressNationals sign Estes for shot at rotationOCRegisterFull Article at MLB.com Catcher Yorvit Torrealba and San Diego agreed on a one-year, $1.25 million deal, a person familiar with the talks said. ...Washington Nationals Sign Adam Kennedy To Play Second In DC.Federal Baseball (blog)Hot Stove League Report: Nationals stay hot, sign Adam KennedyExaminer.comNationals Lose Out On Orlando Hudson, So Turn To Adam KennedyBleacher ReportHonolulu Advertiser -Federal Baseball (blog)all 119 news articles »
The Canadian PressNationals sign Estes for shot at rotationOCRegisterFull Article at MLB.com Catcher Yorvit Torrealba and San Diego agreed on a one-year, $1.25 million deal, a person familiar with the talks said. ...Washington Nationals Sign Adam Kennedy To Play Second In DC.Federal Baseball (blog)Hot Stove League Report: Nationals stay hot, sign Adam KennedyExaminer.comNationals Lose Out On Orlando Hudson, So Turn To Adam KennedyBleacher ReportHonolulu Advertiser -Federal Baseball (blog)all 119 news articles » Big Unit 300 bid on MLB Network, MLB.TV (Major League Baseball) Big Unit 300 bid on MLB Network, MLB.TV
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Angels Sign Rodney To Bolster Bullpen The Los Angeles Angels, who lost the free-agent reliever Darren Oliver when he signed with the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, signed Fernando Rodney on Thursday to a two-year, $11 million contract. Rodney, a 32-year-old right-hander, spent his first seven major league seasons with the Detroit Tigers, including the last two as their closer. He converted 37 of 38 save opportunities last season, pitching a career-best 75 2/3 innings.
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Washington Nationals: Weekend Rumors, Links And Tweets.Federal Baseball (blog)(AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ? DC GM Mike Rizzo spoke to MLB.com's Bill Ladson last week in an article on the Nationals' interest in free agent right-hander ...
MLB Notebook: Giants' Johnson eyes career win No. 300 (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) San Francisco Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria acknowledged he'll be a little more edgy than usual when Randy Johnson starts against the Washington Nationals today.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Marquis Makes Nationals Next Stop If the Washington Nationals make the playoffs in 2010, Jason Marquis may truly be a talisman. Marquis agreed Monday to pitch for the Nationals, the worst team in baseball over the last two seasons, in a decision that jeopardizes an amazing streak: his teams have reached the postseason in every year of his decade-long career. Marquis said in an interview earlier this month that he had several teams on his wish list and that not all were contenders.
MLB's 2009 First-year Player Draft (Kansas City InfoZine) Draft, to be held at MLB Network in Secaucus, NJ, will air in prime time beginning at 6:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, June 9th; MLB.com to provide comprehensive coverage
First Pitch Strikes - Federal Baseball (blog) First Pitch StrikesFederal Baseball (blog)by natsstats on Feb 8, 2010 6:43 PM EST 0 comments The Washington Nationals have made big changes to their pitching staff this year. ...
MLB: Randy Johnson's teammates look toward No. 300 (Honolulu Advertiser) WASHINGTON ? San Francisco Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria acknowledged he'll be a little more edgy than usual when Randy Johnson starts against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Reyes Among Players Treated By Doctor Under Scrutiny After Mets shortstop Jose Reyes injured his right leg last May, his season deteriorated into a series of physical setbacks. As the frustrations mounted about the injury -- first diagnosed as calf tendinitis and then as a torn hamstring tendon -- Reyes's agent, Peter Greenberg, approached the Mets with a proposal. Greenberg urged the Mets to agree to send Reyes to Toronto to receive platelet-rich plasma therapy -- a procedure that does not violate baseball's performance-enhancing drug policies -...
Big Unit Goes for Win #300 Tonight (Seattlest) Randall David "Randy" Johnson can reach one of baseball's most hallowed mileposts today. Eighteen years and a day since he threw the first no-hitter in Mariners history (career win #14), Johnson can record his 300th career win if he beats the lowly Washington Nationals. MLB Network will have "live-lookins" of the game, which begins at 4:05 p.m. PST. Seattlest David wrote about Johnson here , see ...
Report: Twins Ink One-Year, $5M Pact With Infielder Hudson - AHN | All Headline News Report: Twins Ink One-Year, $5M Pact With Infielder HudsonAHN | All Headline NewsThe Seattle Mariners and Washington Nationals showed interest in acquiring the second baseman, but Hudson eventually chose a team that could win more ...Washington Nationals: Sources Say Orlando Hudson To Twins.Federal Baseball (blog)Twins and Hudson reportedly close to deal, but no news yetMinneapolis Star Tribune (blog)Hudson won't be heading to DCWashington Post (blog)Federal Baseball (blog)all 406 news articles »
Randy Johnson Becomes Major League's 24th 300-Game Winner (The Chattanoogan) WASHINGTON -- San Francisco Giants left-hander Randy Johnson notched his 300th career victory Thursday as the Giants took a 5-1 victory over the Washington Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader.
Looking to Add Arms, Yankees First Deal One General Manager Brian Cashman said he planned to discuss a contract with Andy Pettitte but wasn?t sure he would offer one to Chien Ming Wang.
Baseball. Randy Johnson Records His 300th Win (USC Trojans) LOS ANGELES -- San Francisco Giants and former USC pitcher Randy Johnson became just the 24th player in Major League Baseball history to record 300 wins in his career as the Giants beat the Washington Nationals, 5-1, at Nationals Park. Johnson went six innings and allowed one unearned run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts. Johnson (Livermore/Livermore HS) pitched three seasons at USC ...
Washington Nationals: Syracuse For Ian Desmond? Or A Utility Role? - Federal Baseball (blog) Washington Nationals: Syracuse For Ian Desmond? Or A Utility Role?Federal Baseball (blog)by Ed Chigliak on Feb 7, 2010 1:30 PM EST 7 comments More photos » Paul J. Bereswill - AP 4 months ago : Washington Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty ...Fantasy baseball players in the newsKFFL (blog)all 8 news articles »
Talk about inevitable (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Maybe the Washington Nationals were going broke from shuttling pitchers between their triple-A farm club at Syracuse and the nation's capital trying to find Band-Aids to fix their horrendous mound staff.
Mets Fall Again; Reyes Further Damages Hamstring After being swept by the Nationals, the Mets announced that shortstop Jose Reyes had further damaged his injured hamstring and will almost certainly need surgery.
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Inside INdiana Business (press release)Indiana Firms Involved in Nets Arena ProjectInside INdiana Business (press release)Most recently, Hunt has completed Nationals Park (home of MLB's Washington Nationals), Busch Stadium (home of MLB's St. Louis Cardinals) and University of ...Builder of Mets' Citi Field Also to Build Barclays Arena in BrooklynBrooklyn Daily Eagleall 2 news articles »
Inside INdiana Business (press release)Indiana Firms Involved in Nets Arena ProjectInside INdiana Business (press release)Most recently, Hunt has completed Nationals Park (home of MLB's Washington Nationals), Busch Stadium (home of MLB's St. Louis Cardinals) and University of ...Builder of Mets' Citi Field Also to Build Barclays Arena in BrooklynBrooklyn Daily Eagleall 2 news articles » Latest Injury News Adds Insult to Mets' Loss It is not easy to get swept by the worst team in baseball, but leave it to the Mets to find a way. Needing three outs to complete a 4-2 victory Wednesday against the Nationals in Washington, the Mets turned the game over to closer Francisco Rodriguez, who gave up a two-out, full-count, bases-loaded home run to the rookie Justin Maxwell. Final score: Nationals 7, Mets 4. In addition to losing a third straight game to the Nationals, the Mets announced that shortstop Jose Reyes had further damaged...
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Circling the Bases (blog)A first at NatsFest: Washington players hop from hope to confidenceWashington PostIf springtime is the period in baseball reserved for optimism, the dead of winter -- at least in the case of the 2010 Washington Nationals ...Washington Nationals: Up To Date Orlando Hudson Rumors.Federal Baseball (blog)Orlando Hudson Still Without A HomeGather.comNationals, Dunn talks about possible contract extension during 'Hot Stove ...Washington PostFederal Baseball (blog) -Federal Baseball (blog)all 42 news articles »
Circling the Bases (blog)A first at NatsFest: Washington players hop from hope to confidenceWashington PostIf springtime is the period in baseball reserved for optimism, the dead of winter -- at least in the case of the 2010 Washington Nationals ...Washington Nationals: Up To Date Orlando Hudson Rumors.Federal Baseball (blog)Orlando Hudson Still Without A HomeGather.comNationals, Dunn talks about possible contract extension during 'Hot Stove ...Washington PostFederal Baseball (blog) -Federal Baseball (blog)all 42 news articles » 2 Wild Throws Lead to Nationals? Run That Beats the Mets Pinch-runner Justin Maxwell scored after the Mets made two wild throws in the eighth inning that helped the Washington Nationals win.
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MLB.comBrewers claim righty Estrada from NatsMLB.com(MiLB.com) By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- Based on a strong recommendation from their new Triple-A pitching coach, the Brewers on Wednesday claimed ...and more »
MLB.comBrewers claim righty Estrada from NatsMLB.com(MiLB.com) By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- Based on a strong recommendation from their new Triple-A pitching coach, the Brewers on Wednesday claimed ...and more » Mets? Figueroa Loses Again, to a First-Time Winner In his 13th start, Ross Detwiler earned his first career win for Washington, while Nelson Figueroa dropped his fifth straight decision.
On Uggla, third base, and Frisaro - Marlin Maniac (blog) On Uggla, third base, and FrisaroMarlin Maniac (blog)Alfonso Soriano felt the same way about moving from second to left field for the Washington Nationals in 2006. The team didn't buckle when he said he would ...and more »
Feliciano, With Low Profile, Stands Out as Mets Survivor Pedro Feliciano?s 81 relief appearances are tied for the most in the National League and, with 10 games remaining, are five short of the franchise mark set last season, also by Feliciano.
Washington Nationals: Late Day Rumors, Links And Tweets. - Federal Baseball (blog) Washington Nationals: Late Day Rumors, Links And Tweets.Federal Baseball (blog)MLB.com's Bill Ladson reported via Twitter this morning that he, "...just learned that the Nationals are monitoring RHP Chien-Ming Wang (who) is throwing ...and more »
Free Tickets Come With a Catch: The Game Paying fans stayed away from Citi Field on Friday, where the underachieving Mets were taking on the woeful Nationals in a meaningless game.
SPOTLIGHT; Dunn Keeps Swinging Despite Detractors After an off-season of drawing somewhat limited interest despite an impressive résumé, Adam Dunn has rewarded the Washington Nationals for their faith in him by hitting 37 home runs while reaching base more times than Ichiro Suzuki. Dunn's .281 batting average and .409 on-base percentage are career highs. He has reached base 244 times, or 18 more than Suzuki, who is hitting a robust .355 for the Mariners. The change has not taken away any of Dunn's famed power, though; his .565 slugging percent...
One Run Enough As Braves Blank Cardinals One run was plenty for Atlanta's 23-year-old right-hander Jair Jurrjens, who worked eight scoreless innings Friday in the Braves' 1-0 victory against the Cardinals in St. Louis. Jurrjens has allowed two or fewer runs in 10 of his last 12 starts, but is only 5-3 in that stretch.
Drew Helps Red Sox Sweep the Blue Jays J. D. Drew homered twice, Jon Lester pitched eight strong innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the host Toronto Blue Jays, 8-1, on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. Victor Martinez homered for the second straight night for the Red Sox, who have hit two or more homers in five consecutive games, 9 of 10 and 15 of 19.
All These Years Later, Rizzo Gets GM Job With Nats WASHINGTON (AP) -- When he was a kid, Mike Rizzo wanted a job in the majors. As a player, not an executive.
LEADING OFF; Strasburg Arrives at Oz and Gets a Contract What were you doing at 11:58:43 p.m. on Monday night? Sleeping? Wondering how you can have 753 channels and nothing to watch? Well, Scott Boras was putting the finishing touch on his day as the wizard behind Major League Baseball's curtain. The whole enterprise, a k a the draft-pick signing deadline, was about to turn into a pumpkin when Boras struck a deal with the Washington Nationals to sign No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg for $15.1 million. While hardly chump change -- and a major league recor...
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