February 8, 2012

Nationals counting on LaRoche at first base

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reiterated on Friday that Adam LaRoche will be the team's starting first baseman in 2012.

Marrero injury has Nats seeking first baseman

The Nationals are looking to acquire bench help at first base after Chris Marrero tore his left hamstring playing in the Dominican Winter League.

Pudge gets first start for Nats since early July

Nationals manager Davey Johnson had Ivan Rodriguez start behind the plate on Saturday afternoon against the Braves. It was his first start since July 4 against the Cubs.

Hudson nemesis Nix gets nod at first for Nats

Nationals manager Davey Johnson decided to play Laynce Nix over Chris Marrero at first base on Friday, because Nix has better numbers against right-hander Tim Hudson.

Milone gets first win as Nats sweep Mets

Left-hander Tommy Milone had a solid outing as the Nationals defeated the Mets, 10-1, at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon and swept the four-game series. Washington's last four-game sweep was in 2009 against the Braves.