February 8, 2012

Ramos' family hopes, prays for his return

Whether crouched behind the plate at Nationals Park or sitting on the porch with his brothers while his mom cooked dinner for her boys at her home outside of Valencia, catcher Wilson Ramos always felt the safest around his home base.

Wang hopes for new deal with Nationals

The Nationals and representatives for right-hander Chien-Ming Wang continue to talk about a contract extension, but they are not close to a deal, according to a baseball source.

Club hopes Werth can return this weekend

Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth sat out Wednesday's game against the Phillies and will also miss Thursday's game because of a right elbow bruise he suffered in the second game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday night.

Nationals' Wang hopes third start's a charm

While the Cubs' seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday, they enter Monday's series opener against the Nationals with Matt Garza, coming off seven scoreless innings, opposing Chien-Ming Wang.

Storen hopes to remain with Nationals

Amid rumors that he could be on the trading block, Nationals closer Drew Storen is hoping that he'll remain with the club beyond Sunday's non-waiver Trade Deadline.