Roger Bernadina News

After losing to the Phillies on Monday, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond went to manager Davey Johnson and said the team wasn't playing as loose as it did last year.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo may not want to discuss upcoming decisions on impending free agents during the season.

Kluber threw eight scoreless innings and somehow managed to get his way out of three jams, all of which saw at least two runners on base with no outs.

In news that should shock no one, a lineup that had three Triple A quality hitters and a bunch of other ones who aren't doing so great mustered just two hits and one run while striking out thirteen times.

The Indians needed both speed and power to squeak out a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals at Progressive Field on Friday evening.

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into the left field wall at Dodger Stadium on May 13 after chasing down a fly ball off the bat of Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis.

As the Washington Nationals' season plodded along through its first 10 weeks, each victory brought with it the hope that it could be the start of something.

Bryce Harper visited with Dr. James Andrews Monday morning and had his left knee examined by the renowned orthopedist.

Aaron Hicks left the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals with a left hamstring strain.

The Nationals cruised in Game 1 of Sunday's split doubleheader against the Twins, pounding out five runs in the fifth inning and following Jordan Zimmermann's stellar outing to the win.

Top prospects Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario were both promoted to Double-A New Britain from Class A Advanced Fort Myers on Sunday.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson kept Denard Span out of his lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader, after the center fielder fouled a ball off his right foot on Saturday.

After yet another loss, the Washington Nationals sit in sole possession of third place in the NL East at 29-31.

Twins setup man Jared Burton suffered a "twinge" in his right groin during Saturday's ninth inning but said he would be fine to pitch during Sunday's doubleheader.

Here are a few thoughts and observations from the Nationals' 4-3 11-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins at home Saturday evening: The atmospheric disturbance that drenched the region on Thursday and Friday did nothing to invigorate Washington's offense.

After two consecutive postponements due to rain, the Nationals are on schedule to begin their series against Minnesota at 4:05 p.m. Saturday.

"Take it easy on the guy, he isn't the only one trust me," he wrote. "But if [you're] a fan be a fan through the good and the bad."

Steve Lombardozzi's sacrifice fly in the ninth Tuesday night gave the Washington Nationals their first late-inning comeback win of the season, capping a two-run rally for a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets.

Jordan Zimmermann's last outing was a forgettable home run fest in Orioles Park at Camden Yards, but Tuesday night the Washington Nationals' right-hander will be back in the nation's capital where he's this season and unbeaten since last May 17th.

Former Harrisburg Senators outfielder Eury Perez built his reputation on speed on the bases and in the outfield, but he showed some pop last week with a couple of home runs for the Syracuse Chiefs.