February 9, 2012

Beasley to manage Triple-A Syracuse

The Nationals named Tony Beasley as the manager of their Triple-A club in Syracuse on Thursday. Beasley replaces Randy Knorr, who was hired more than a week ago as the Nationals' bench coach.

Johnson to manage Nationals next season

The Nationals announced on Monday that they have exercised manager Davey Johnson's option for the 2012 season.

Johnson wants to manage Nationals in '12

Davey Johnson made it known on Wednesday afternoon that he would like to continue as manager of the Nationals in 2012, though the team plans to explore its options before committing one way or another.

Johnson to manage Nats through this season

The Nationals have hired Davey Johnson, who has 1,148 wins under his belt, to manage the team through this season.

Listach no longer a candidate to manage Cubs

Nationals third-base coach Pat Listach is no longer a candidate for the Cubs' managerial job, according to a baseball source with knowledge of the situation.