February 8, 2012

Zimmerman's walk-off sac fly lifts Nats

Ryan Zimmerman's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning helped the Nationals defeat the Mets, 2-1, at Nationals Park on Thursday night, breaking a three-game losing streak for Washington.

TWIB to highlight change in nation's capital

The Nationals are putting the past behind them and looking forward, illustrated by the performance of rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg, and examined in Saturday's episode of "This Week in Baseball."

Riggleman wants to keep team together

With the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman sounded like a man who didn't want to see the breakup of his team.

Phils haven't inquired about Kennedy

The Phillies have not called the Nationals about Adam Kennedy, who said he doesn't think about being traded. The Phils are looking for a second baseman after learning that Chase Utley is expected to miss eight weeks after having right thumb surgery.

MacDougal opts for free agency

Right-hander Mike MacDougal is now a free agent after opting out of his Minor League contract with the Nationals on Thursday.