February 8, 2012

Slaten ready to begin throwing program

Southpaw Doug Slaten, who has been sidelined by a sore left elbow since early June, is ready to begin a throwing program in Viera, Fla.

Nationals have off night to begin second half

Right-hander Livan Hernandez lasted just four innings and the Nationals committed five errors in an 11-1 loss to the Braves on Friday at Turner Field.

Zimmerman to begin rehab stint for Syracuse

Zimmerman to begin rehab stint for Syracuse

Zimmerman to begin assignment in Class A

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the disabled list with an abdominal strain, played in his second extended spring training game, playing four innings and going 0-for-4.

Nats begin second half with solid pitching

Stephen Strasburg and Livan Hernandez delivered impressive pitching performances to open the series against the Marlins, and Jim Riggleman hopes those are signs of what is in store for the season's second half.