February 8, 2012

Inbox: Will Nats lock up Zimmerman long term?

Nationals beat reporter Bill Ladson answers fans' questions about a potential long-term contract extension for Ryan Zimmerman, the future of Roger Bernadina and more in his latest Inbox.

After long recovery, Flores finally feeling good

Nationals catcher Jesus Flores is showing signs of being the productive player he was before injuring his shoulder on a foul tip hit off the bat of D-Backs center fielder Chris Young in May 2009.

Inbox: How long will Zimmermann start?

How deep into the season will Jordan Zimmermann pitch? Are the Nationals going to make a move for Michael Bourn? Bill Ladson answers these questions and more in the Inbox.

Lannan helps himself, Nats with first long ball

John Lannan tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and helped himself with his first career homer to help lead the Nationals to a 7-2 victory over the Dodgers on Friday night.

Long road took Clippard to All-Star Game

Tyler Clippard resisted a move to the bullpen at first, but two-plus years later, he's the Nationals' sole representative in the All-Star Game and has embraced his role with the club.