February 8, 2012

Nats' roster: Who stays and who goes?

Nats' roster: Who stays and who goes?

Strasburg goes three innings in second start

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Sunday's game against the Astros after pitching three innings and leaving with a 5-1 lead.

Lannan goes for 10th win in middle game

Wandy Rodriguez and John Lannan, the workhorses for their respective clubs, will take the mound on Saturday at Nationals Park looking for a little bit of extra luck. They are two of only five qualified southpaws with an ERA less than 3.50 and a non-winning record this season.

Livan goes up against revamped Braves in opener

Michael Bourn is set to make his Braves debut in Monday's series opener at Nationals Park on pace for the best season of his career. Washington will send veteran Livan Hernandez to the mound to try to slow down Bourn.

Gomes goes hitless in Nationals debut

Veteran outfielder Jonny Gomes, who was acquired by Washington in a trade with the Reds on Tuesday, went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Thursday in his Nationals debut.