May 20, 2012

Wang strong in simulated game Wednesday

Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang threw 35 pitches in a simulated game on Wednesday in Viera, Fla., and didn't have any problems throwing the baseball, according to manager Davey Johnson.

Wang to pitch simulated game on Wednesday

Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang, who is on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring, will pitch in a simulated game on Wednesday.

Rendon leaves P-Nats game with injury

Rendon leaves P-Nats game with injury

Nats hope LaRoche can see game action soon

On Tuesday, Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche plans to run the bases before getting Minor League at-bats. The Nats are hoping LaRoche can play in a Major League exhibition game Thursday, when they play split-squad games against the Tigers and Braves.

Saturday's game a homecoming for Desmond

Ian Desmond, a Sarasota native who lives less than two miles from Ed Smith Stadium and grew up about five miles away, played in front of at least 200 family members, friends and former coaches on Saturday.