The Nationals’ bullpen is out of whackLast year for the Nationals, injuries revealed talent. This year, despite largely the same cast, their poor health has only exposed weakness. Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and Roger Bernadina all flourished in fill-in starting roles last season....
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Nationals head to San Francisco to meet equally inconsistent GiantsWhen the Washington Nationals packed up and left D.C. a week ago, they knew their 10-game road swing through California would be a difficult test for their young season. The toughest spot appeared to be at the end, in San Francisco, where the...
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Subscribe To Nats InsiderAssociated PressJayson Werth and Bryce Harper haven't both been in the lineup since May 2. There are no shortage of reasons behind the Nationals' offensive struggles right now, but one reason stands above the rest: Injuries to Bryce Harper and...
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Nationals vs. Padres: Dan Haren struggles again in 13-4 defeatSAN DIEGO — At times during their first week out West, the Washington Nationals showed glimpses of shedding their disappointing start to this season. At times during Sunday afternoon’s 13-4 dismantling at the hands of the San Diego...
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Subscribe To Nats InsiderAssociated PressJayson Werth and Bryce Harper haven't both been in the lineup since May 2. There are no shortage of reasons behind the Nationals' offensive struggles right now, but one reason stands above the rest: Injuries to Bryce Harper and......
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Nationals head to San Francisco to meet equally inconsistent GiantsWhen the Washington Nationals packed up and left D.C. a week ago, they knew their 10-game road swing through California would be a difficult test for their young season. The toughest spot appeared to be at the end, in San Francisco, where the......
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The Nationals’ bullpen is out of whackLast year for the Nationals, injuries revealed talent. This year, despite largely the same cast, their poor health has only exposed weakness. Tyler Moore, Steve Lombardozzi and Roger Bernadina all flourished in fill-in starting roles last season.......
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Nationals vs. Padres: Dan Haren struggles again in 13-4 defeatSAN DIEGO — At times during their first week out West, the Washington Nationals showed glimpses of shedding their disappointing start to this season. At times during Sunday afternoon’s 13-4 dismantling at the hands of the San Diego......
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Padres pound Haren, earn split with Nats$13 million would appear to have been well-saved by Padres with win over Nationals....
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What to Watch for: 5.19.13Follow @Nationals on Twitter | Like the Nationals on Facebook...
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Padres Pregame: Cashner faces HarenPadres Pregame: Seeking split behind Cashner Page 1 of 2...
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Nationals - Padres lineups: Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond out for finaleThe Washington Nationals will send right-hander Dan Haren to the mound on Sunday as he looks to continue a string of strong starts and the Nationals look to take the four-game series from the San Diego Padres....
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Giants' starting rotation suddenly lacking starpowerSan Francisco starter Matt Cain has a 5.43 ERA and has given up more home runs than anyone in the majors. (Jack Dempsey / Associated Press / May 18, 2013)...
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Nationals' bats silenced in loss to PadresOn a day the Nationals again demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann, he came very close with his pitching. Tossing eight innings on just 85 pitches, Zimmermann required the fewest pitches in a non-rain-shortened complete game in Nationals....
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Nationals vs. Padres: Jordan Zimmermann gets no support in 2-1 lossSAN DIEGO — The Washington Nationals’ lineup confronted a journeyman starting pitcher Saturday evening, and it still demanded near perfection out of Jordan Zimmermann. His offense allowed him no margin for mistakes, and in a crucial......
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On Deck: Haren faces PadresPadres on deck: Cashner opposes Haren...
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Padres win behind Stults, CabreraPadres beat Nationals behind Stults, Cabrera Page 1 of 2...
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Zach Duke to start in Ross Detwiler’s placeKatherine Frey / The Washington Post...
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Zach Duke to start Monday in San Francisco in Ross Detwiler's placeLeft-handed long reliever Zach Duke will get the spot start in place of Ross Detwiler on Monday in San Francisco as Detwiler deals with a right oblique strain and the Nationals gauge how long he may need to recover....
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What to Watch for: 5.18.13Follow @Nationals on Twitter | Like the Nationals on Facebook...
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Sore left knee keeps Bryce Harper out of Nationals lineupWhen Bryce Harper arrived at Petco Park on Saturday, his left knee was sore and swollen. The issue, still a residual effect of Harper's vicious collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on Monday, will keep him out of Saturday's.....
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Padres Pregame: Brach optioned before gameBrach optioned to Tucson Page 1 of 2...
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On Ryan Zimmerman's latest throwing errorRyan Zimmerman committed his ninth error of the season Friday night, and while plenty of those nine have been deserved as Zimmerman's throwing woes have become one of the Nationals' central storylines on the young season, this one was......
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Chad Tracy's pinch-hit homer helps salvage Nationals victoryHours before they'd turn the music up loud and the Washington Nationals would celebrate a hard-earned, 10-inning, 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres, manager Davey Johnson sat in the visitors' dugout at Petco Park and answered a question.....
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Nationals vs. Padres: Chad Tracy hits pinch homer in 10th inning to salvage a win for WashingtonSAN DIEGO — The thing about pinch hitting is, it only takes one swing. One minute, Chad Tracy can be sitting in the Washington Nationals dugout, a bystander as victory nears. The next, he may be running to the end of the tunnel for two......
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Nationals vs. Padres: Chad Tracy hits pinch homer in 10th inning to salvage a win for Washington“I’m sure Denorfia wants the hit. I want the hit if I’m him. It is what it is. In the end, I feel bad because it hurt Sori. If we get that guy right there, it’s a different inning. I don’t know what else I can do......
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Tracy HR beats Street, PadresNationals homers defeat Padres Page 1 of 2...
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Get live play-by-play, scores and stats as the Washington Nationals take on the San Diego Padres.Nationals-Padres Gameflash for game played on May 17, 2013...
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On Deck: Stults faces ZimmermannNationals right-hander leads National League in wins...
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Jayson Werth's return could be delayed until next homestandWhen Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth went on the disabled list last week with a slight right hamstring strain, he did so with the hope that he would be ready to return as soon as he was eligible --- on May 18. But his return......
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Ross Detwiler will miss next start with slight oblique strain as Nationals mull replacement candidatesRoss Detwiler will miss his next start with a slight strain of his right oblique, but the Washington Nationals are still uncertain about whether they will lose their talented left-hander for more than that....
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Ross Detwiler to miss at least one start with slight oblique strainAlex Brandon/AP...
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Padres Pregame: Smith starts at PetcoStauffer recalled by Padres Page 1 of 2...
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Shane Victorino's Aggressive Play in Outfield Draws Comparisons to Bryce Harper (Video)Shane Victorino is not afraid to sacrifice his body in order to track down fly ball in right field. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Victorino's body has indeed taken a beating this season....
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FoxSports.com, Senior Baseball Writer
For what it’s worth: The #Cubs (-3) and #WhiteSox (-15) have better run differentials than the #Nationals (-17).
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Nats lose, 13-4. They're 3-4 on the trip so far, 23-21 on the year. A lot of talent leading to a lot of mediocrity so far.
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Tonight is #PixarNight at #ATTPark - #SFGiants vs #Nationals - Vogelsong vs Duke, 7:15pm | PREVIEW: t.co/AgPhp6vlx2
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#SFGiants welcome the #Nationals to #ATTPark for a 3 game series. Here's your pitching probables t.co/JXswfbVHXt
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ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer
This is the birthday of Jayson Werth, Bobby Murcer, and HOFer Hal Newhouser, who later scouted, lobbied HOU to take Jeter No. 1 in '92 draft
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Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Davey said Bryce Harper's status for Monday will be determined tomorrow. Multiple teammates mentioned he's hurting pretty bad.
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Was supposed to be a matchup of NL superpowers, but #Nats - #Giants is now a meeting of the talented but inconsistent t.co/sm8hw2vFiV
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MASNsports.com, Nats Beat Writer
Adam LaRoche during his 16-game hitting streak: .382, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs.
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Season slash line for #Nats No. 2 hitters not named Jayson Werth: .152/.189/.200. That's a problem: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
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Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
Drew Storen is pitching in a 12-4 game. The structure of the Nats bullpen is really screwy right now.
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Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer
The Nats' bullpen isn't making sense right now. t.co/Y2jYKbcQ3k
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There's no place like #ATTPark - This week, #SFGiants vs #Nationals (5/20-22) + #Rockies (5/24-26) Hope to see you t.co/Dy0pqbBoPu
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2 games at #Nats Park today b/t highest fundraisers for Kyle's Kamp benefiting Children's National Medical Center t.co/V1CkIdLVLd
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#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
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Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee.
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Maybe the 'Bernadina bat flip' can become the next big thing. ~ Hey, the 'macarena' stuck around longer than people thought it would.
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All over in SD, #Nats lose 13-4. Split the series, head to SF for the final leg of this road trip
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RECAP: #Nats fall to Padres: t.co/aEZQcx1vhE
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Biggest reason for #Nats offensive struggles: The lack of Werth and Harper in their lineup: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC
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Matt Moore's streak, Matt Harvey's dominance, Miggy's pace, Strasburg's 8th, #Indians hot dogs ... #WeekendBuzz t.co/rSzOqOGxh6
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Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo t.co/kPIX2wlZfz #mlb
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#Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB
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The #Nats SP had gone nine straight starts giving up 2 earned runs or less before Dan Haren's debacle yesterday.
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The Nationals are hoping Bryce Harper returns tomorrow against the Giants. t.co/pLFIOwPjr9
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#Padres get offensive against Haren, hit their way to series splitt.co/zro35iNCCb
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Hard to figure how Drew Storen ends up in a game the #Nats are losing by 8 runs. But OK.
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Nats not rolling over. Four straight singles and it's 7-4, Padres, in the seventh.
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I know, I know.: Lombo has three hits. #Nats
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Ryan Mattheus, who's pitched only one other time since May 11, currently working a 5-run bottom of the 7th. Only one out. #Nats down 12-4.
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The Nats continued their fits and starts in 13-4 loss to the Padres, as Dan Haren lost the momentum he had gathered. t.co/jtlPqZNbKQ
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Denard Span: "We could've won three out of four... It's not the end of the world to split, but we feel like we could've got 3 out of 4."
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Looks like Ryan Mattheus is taking one for the team. Giving our early deadlines, my big hope at this point is for this game to end.
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LaRoche single cuts Padres lead to 7-4
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The #Nats have pulled to 7-4 with RBI-singles from Ryan Zimmerman & Adam LaRoche.
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Zimmerman single brings home Nats run, makes for a short relief appearance by Stauffer, replaced by Thatcher with two outs in T7
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Since the #Nats left on this trip, Adam LaRoche & Ryan Zimmerman have combined to drive in 18 runs.
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Offical Twitter Account There's no place like #ATTPark - This week, #SFGiants vs #Nationals (5/20-22) + #Rockies (5/24-26) Hope to see you t.co/Dy0pqbBoPu |
Offical Twitter Account Tonight is #PixarNight at #ATTPark - #SFGiants vs #Nationals - Vogelsong vs Duke, 7:15pm | PREVIEW: t.co/AgPhp6vlx2 |
Offical Twitter Account #SFGiants welcome the #Nationals to #ATTPark for a 3 game series. Here's your pitching probables t.co/JXswfbVHXt |
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer Season slash line for #Nats No. 2 hitters not named Jayson Werth: .152/.189/.200. That's a problem: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC |
CSN Washington, Nationals Beat Writer Biggest reason for #Nats offensive struggles: The lack of Werth and Harper in their lineup: t.co/FVBYoGmSgC |
CBS Sports, MLB Writer Matt Moore's streak, Matt Harvey's dominance, Miggy's pace, Strasburg's 8th, #Indians hot dogs ... #WeekendBuzz t.co/rSzOqOGxh6 |
News and Updates Latest On Nationals, Mike Rizzo t.co/kPIX2wlZfz #mlb |
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer Was supposed to be a matchup of NL superpowers, but #Nats - #Giants is now a meeting of the talented but inconsistent t.co/sm8hw2vFiV |
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer #Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB |
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer The Nats' bullpen isn't making sense right now. t.co/Y2jYKbcQ3k |
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer The Nats continued their fits and starts in 13-4 loss to the Padres, as Dan Haren lost the momentum he had gathered. t.co/jtlPqZNbKQ |
MLB Network Radio, Host The #Nats SP had gone nine straight starts giving up 2 earned runs or less before Dan Haren's debacle yesterday. |
ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer This is the birthday of Jayson Werth, Bobby Murcer, and HOFer Hal Newhouser, who later scouted, lobbied HOU to take Jeter No. 1 in '92 draft |
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The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer #Nats inconsistent start continued as they split w #Padres. "We have too much talent to keep playing this mediocre."- t.co/b3zHxAUGUB |
Washington Post, Nationals Beat Writer The Nationals are hoping Bryce Harper returns tomorrow against the Giants. t.co/pLFIOwPjr9 |
Padres News and Updates #Padres get offensive against Haren, hit their way to series splitt.co/zro35iNCCb |
Offical Twitter Account 2 games at #Nats Park today b/t highest fundraisers for Kyle's Kamp benefiting Children's National Medical Center t.co/V1CkIdLVLd |
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer Denard Span: "We could've won three out of four... It's not the end of the world to split, but we feel like we could've got 3 out of 4." |
The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee. | The Washington Times, Nationals Beat Writer Davey is hopeful that Bryce Harper might be able to play tomorrow. Getting lots of treatment on that left knee. |

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