February 9, 2012

Flores done for year, hopes for '11 return

Livan unable to keep Pirates at bay in loss

The Pirates roughed up Nationals veteran Livan Hernandez and posted an 8-5 victory over the Nats on Friday night at PNC Park.

Mock activated from DL, sent to Minors

The Washington Nationals activated Garrett Mock from the 60-day disabled list then optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

Strasburg undergoes successful surgery

Nationals rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Friday. He will return home to San Diego and begin his rehab.

Morgan shocked, upset by suspension

Nyjer Morgan was surprised and upset upon learning that he had been suspended for eight games Friday as a result of his role in a benches-clearing fracas in Miami two nights earlier.