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Nats' Detwiler: 'Best starting rotation' to 'best bullpen'
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler works in the first inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, May 25, 2012 in Atlanta.
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Rumor: Nationals Interested In Bringing Back Komatsu?
May 7, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Twins left fielder Erik Komatsu hits a single in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field.
For the third straight game against a right-handed starting pitcher, Steve Lombardozzi will play left field and Bernadina will begin the game on the bench.
Morse has been sidelined all season with a strained lat muscle, but the Nationals' projected cleanup hitter, a slugger who hit 31 homers last season, is nearing his season debut.
Washington Nationals' Outfield Prospect Corey Brown Hitting HR's, Making Waves.
It was Brown's third home run off a left-hander this year, and his 3 for 5 night left the former Oklahoma State outfielder and second-year Nats' prospect with a .270/.426/.514 line against lefties and a .294/.399/.561 line overall on the year.
Braves, Nationals battle for first place in NL East
First place in the tight National League East will be on the line tonight, as the Atlanta Braves return home to open a three-game series versus the Washington Nationals at Turner Field.
Wire Taps: Washington Nationals Can't Beat Cole Hamels, Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson Next.
"They made plays we didn't," Davey Johnson told reporters after last night's loss to the Philadephia Phillies.
Michael Morse To See Game Action Friday
Progressing towards his eventual return to the Washington lineup, Michael Morse A appears set to see live game action starting on Friday.
Washington Nationals: Steve Lombardozzi Is a Good Problem to Have
Steve Lombardozzi has made Davey Johnson the envy of Major League Baseball. The Washington Nationals manager now has three high-quality middle infielders to choose from.
MLB Trade Rumors: Hitters the Nationals Should Target to Stay in Playoff Hunt
The Washington Nationals have been plagued by injuries all season long, but remain in first place in the NL East.
The Nationals and Phillies have given one another plenty to think about between now and July 31, the next time they face each other.
Morse, who reported to Viera, Fla., last week, will play in an extended spring training game Friday and could begin a minor league rehab assignment by next week.
Washington Nationals' Lineup For Finale With Phillies; Michael Morse Injury Updates.
Nats' skipper Davey Johnson told reporters last night that Washington Nationals ' third baseman Ryan Zimmermann just had a "little bit of soreness" in his right shoulder yesterday, so the manager made the decision to have him sit for the second game of two with Philadelphia in Citizens Bank so he could come back for the series finale and then take ... (more)
No clear-cut favorite to win NL
Ken Rosenthal has been the senior baseball writer for FOXSports.com since August 2005.
Washington Nationals Stats: 2012 First Quarter Report Card
We're 41 games into the season, Nats fans, a quarter of the way through this year's 162.
Strasburg insists he's fine after "fatigue" ends Sunday start
You can take away Jayson Werth . You can deal with a nagging injury to slugger Michael Morse .
Zimmerman improving at the plate
Any progress for the Nationals' best player would have to wait until a full recovery.
Down on the Farm: Corey Brown, The Forgotten Outfielder
While everyone connected to and rooting for the Nationals has Henry Rodriguez 's meltdowns and the rash of injuries on the brain, perhaps it's time to take a look at the development of the second player Washington acquired from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for outfielder Josh Willingham : Syracuse Chiefs outfielder Corey Brown .
Michael Morse: The Washington Nationals Need the Slugger to Return ASAP
Initial reports on Michael Morse suggested that he would be able to return some time in June, while the slugger's own comments suggest that he'll be ready to go by June 1 . If he's healthy, then the Washington Nationals need to get him back on June 1. The offense has been struggling mightily lately, and the pop that he'll be able to provide will ... (more)
Steve Deshazo: O's, Nats are up-and-comers, but not true contenders yet
Even more surprising than the sudden relevance of this weekend's "Battle of the Beltways" is the fact that both upstart teams are thriving at the season's quarter pole despite glaring flaws.
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