February 9, 2012

Unlikely to join bullpen, Peacock done for '11

Rookie right-hander Brad Peacock's season is over after he shut out the Phillies for 5 2/3 innings on Friday. Nationals manager Davey Johnson has no intention to put him in the bullpen during the final five games.

Strasburg to throw bullpen session Friday

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will have a bullpen session on Friday and then make his next rehab start three days later for Class A Hagerstown. He is expected to throw 65 pitches or four innings, according to manager Dave Johnson.

Strasburg visits Nationals for bullpen session

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was at PETCO Park on Friday afternoon and had a bullpen session without any problems.

Strasburg continuing to throw bullpen sessions

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg announced on his Twitter page on Friday that he had another week of bullpen sessions in Viera, Fla.

Nationals crack Doc, but bullpen stumbles

Lefty Sean Burnett relieved Livan Hernandez in the seventh to face the Phillies' lineup of three consecutive left-handed hitters, the turning point in a 5-4 Nationals loss on Memorial Day at Nationals Park.