February 10, 2012

Strasburg's final first-half start set for July 9

Right-hander Stephen Strasburg will make his last start of the first half on July 9 against the Giants. It means he will get six days' rest after he faces the Mets on Saturday.

MacDougal opts out of Minor League contract

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

Stephen Strasburg Debut Mini-Mega Ticket – Nationals

Stephen Strasburg Debut Mini-Mega Ticket – Nationals Stephen Strasburg was the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Baseball’s 2009 Draft. Thanks to his MLB Debut, he is now baseball’s No. 1 sensation. Strasburg took the mound versus the Pittsburg Pirates on June 8, 2010 at Nationals Park and very quickly became a household name. [...]