February 10, 2012

Bernadina proving he's 'real deal'

Several of the Nationals were glad to have June come to an end. Right fielder Roger Bernadina wasn't one of them.

Robinson honored at Nationals Park

Rachel Robinson, the widow of the legendary Jackie Robinson, attended the 49th annual Congressional Baseball Game, which saw the Democrats defeat the Republicans, 13-5, on Tuesday night at Nationals Park.

Nationals get rare road victory to snap skid

Craig Stammen worked into the eighth inning, Alberto Gonzalez had four hits and the Nationals snapped their five-game losing streak with a rare road victory, defeating the Braves, 7-2, on Tuesday night.

Dunn, Nats wish to avoid trade rumors

The trade rumors surrounding Adam Dunn are heating up, but the first baseman has made it clear that he wants to stay with the Nationals, and has no intention of becoming a designated hitter.

Riggleman, Rizzo in Desmond's corner

Though Ian Desmond, who committed a costly error in the series opener against the Braves, was on the bench for the second time in three games on Tuesday night, both general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Jim Riggleman remain firmly in the rookie shortstop's corner.