February 8, 2012

Nationals miss out in Fielder sweepstakes

The Nationals lost out to the Tigers in the Prince Fielder sweepstakes on Tuesday. The free-agent first baseman agreed to terms with Detroit on a nine-year, $ 214 million deal.

Zimmerman could miss rest of season

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman missed his third consecutive game Saturday because of a right rib strain.

Riggleman will miss Piniella's spirit, fire

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said he'll miss what Lou Piniella brought to the field as a manager every day.

Nationals' Batista meets with Miss Iowa

Nationals reliever Miguel Batista — who made a joking reference to seeing Miss Iowa compared to Miss Universe when he replaced Stephen Strasburg on Wednesday night — spoke to the pageant queen, Katherine Connors, for the first time near the Washington dugout.

Miss Iowa USA to deliver first pitch Friday

Miguel Batista, who made a joking reference to seeing Miss Iowa compared with Miss Universe when he replaced Stephen Strasburg the other night, will connect with Katherine Conners when Miss Iowa USA throws out the first pitch before Friday's game.