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Strasburg takes batting practice for first time

August 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Stephen Strasburg threw another uneventful bullpen session Wednesday, then picked up a bat and took batting practice for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last September.

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Change in batting stance gives Desmond a lift

August 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Over his past 10 games entering Saturday's action, Ian Desmond was hitting .355 (11-for-31) with a home run and five RBIs. Nationals manager Davey Johnson credits a change in Desmond's stance for the recent success.

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Ankiel feels good after taking batting practice

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Nationals outfielder Rick Ankiel, on the disabled list because of a right wrist injury, took batting practice for the first time at Nationals Park on Monday afternoon. He swung the bat without any problems.

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Nationals sticking with Ankiel batting second

April 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Rick Ankiel will remain in the second spot in the batting order, according to manager Jim Riggleman.

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Riggleman juggles batting order

March 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

More than a month after saying Jayson Werth would hit third and Ryan Zimmerman cleanup, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman has decided to move Werth up to the second spot in the order and Zimmerman back to his normal spot in the three-hole.

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