February 8, 2012

Nats prospect Zinicola gets 50-game ban

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced Thursday that Nationals right-handed pitcher Zechry Zinicola received a 50-game suspension after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a "drug of abuse."

Wang gets wish, will stay in Washington

Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang agreed to terms with the Nationals on Thursday on a one-year deal, pending a physical,

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.