May 20, 2012

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.

Miss Iowa issues challenge to Batista

Miss Iowa, Katherine Connors, wasn't pleased about comments made by Nationals right-hander Miguel Batista on Tuesday night.

Atilano to miss start with sore elbow

Nationals right-hander Luis Atilano will not make his scheduled start against the Brewers on Sunday because of a sore right elbow.