February 8, 2012

Nats land prized Ramos from Twins for Capps

The Nationals traded closer Matt Capps, the team's lone All-Star representative, and cash to the Twins for catcher Wilson Ramos and left-hander Joe Testa on Thursday.

Capps hopes to stay in Washington

With the non-waiver trade deadline approaching on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, closer Matt Capps reiterated that he wants to stay with the Nationals.

Elated Capps gets win in All-Star debut

In his All-Star debut, an elated Matt Capps picked up the victory as the NL defeated the AL, 3-1, at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night. The victory broke the NL's 13-game losing streak as Capps became the first NL pitcher to win since John Smoltz in 1996.

Capps wants to remain with Nationals

Nationals closer Matt Capps is third in the Majors with 23 saves at the All-Star break, and wants to remain in Washington. Bryce Harper has not discussed his contract with the team that made him the No. 1 pick.

All-Star Capps pays tribute to late father

Nationals closer Matt Capps was having brunch with his family and friends Monday when he saw several All-Stars walking in and out of the restaurant. It was at that moment he was thinking about his dad, Mike.