Daniel Cabrera News

Change-Up July 08, 2009 Capitol Crisis? By Patrick Sullivan **Update below** The Washington Nationals took to the field in Denver last night for the 81st time in regular season play and just as they had 56 other times in 2009, they lost a baseball game.

John Lannan twirled a borderline gem on Wednesday night against the Yankees, going 8.1 innings and allowing just two runs to lower his ERA to 3.38 on the year.

Some people think that just because Manny Acta doesn't scream and yell that he doesn't have passion for the game and his team... by Dave Nichols 43 reads Opinion Some people think that just because Manny Acta doesn't scream and yell that he doesn't have passion for the game and his team.

Comments THE BUZZ Tracking the Nationals' news and trends from the last week : DOWN - JOEL HANRAHAN Lost closer's job for the second time this year after loss to Mets; chances of regaining it appear slim DOWN - RANDY ST.

Although the only pitcher that many Washington Nationals fans might have truly cared about yesterday was some 3,000 miles away, there are still questions about how their present collection of young arms will take shape in the starting rotation.

One of those starters, rookie Ross Detwiler, had his chance to assert himself last night. But against one of the National League's promising new pitchers and without the backing of hearty run support from his teammates, Detwiler took the fall in the Nationals' 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

Thanks to his overpowering fastball, Rob Dibble had a successful seven-year career.

I am typing this blog post at 10:32 p.m. If Daniel Cabrera had started this game, it would be about the fourth inning right now.

There must be something in the water in Washington, D.C. Their team just can't seem to do anything right.

The Washington Nationals have selected right-hander Mike MacDougal from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned catcher Luke Montz to Double-A Harrisburg.

Cleveland Indians owner Larry Dolan has been hospitalized after what team officials termed a mild heart attack.

Unable to find a place for him in their rotation or their bullpen, and unable to tolerate the idea of watching his continued struggles, the Washington Nationals on Tuesday designated Daniel Cabrera for assignment, cutting ties with the pitcher they signed in the offseason.

According to a National League source, the Marlins have interest in signing right-handed pitcher Daniel Cabrera , a former Oriole.

Daniel Cabrera was cut by the Washington Nationals after starting the season 0-5 with a 5.85 ERA.

Nationals send SP Cabrera to minors Daniel Cabrera pitched with the Orioles last season.

NEW YORK, May 25 -- In a break from what he's accustomed to, Daniel Cabrera came out of the bullpen on Monday night. In keeping with custom, he came nowhere near the strike zone. Making his first appearance as a reliever, Cabrera looked much the same as he did as a starter. And his first impression -- he recorded two outs, walked three and threw a wild pitch -- raised questions about how long he must wait to make a second impression.

'He didn't have command of his pitches,' Nationals Manager Manny Acta said.

Photo 2009 © Cheryl Nichols. All Rights Reserved. "[Stammen] was impressive.

The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead of an undetermined cause at her home in Fountain Hills, Ariz., on Wednesday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead at her home Wednesday.

The wife of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis was found dead at her home Wednesday.

Winless starter Daniel Cabrera is out of the rotation for the Washington Nationals, who plan to add yet another rookie to the staff with the worst ERA in the majors.