May 20, 2012

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.

Nats' bullpen unable to hold off Brewers' rally

Michael Morse hit his first career grand slam, but the Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs off the Nationals' bullpen for a 7-6 win, sending Washington to its sixth loss in seven games.

Gaudin's return to bullpen uncertain

Chad Gaudin was eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, but the right-hander's status hasn't changed and his place in the bullpen appears in doubt when his shoulder does feel well enough to pitch.