May 20, 2012

Brown's season officially over

Outfielder Corey Brown underwent surgery on Wednesday because of a staph infection in his right knee, and he is out for the season

Injured Harper's season likely over

Nationals manager Davey Johnson indicated that Bryce Harper is likely done for the year after suffering a right hamstring strain Thursday.

Harper spikes helmet, ejected over strike call

Bryce Harper's first ejection at the Double-A level featured a slammed batting helmet on Wednesday in Harrisburg, Pa.

Nationals go for fifth straight over Astros

One day after winning their fourth straight against Houston, matching their longest streak against the club since a stretch spanning 2006 and 2007, Washington looks to make it five on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.

Democrat throws near-no-no in win over GOP

The Democrats and Republicans in Congress haven't been able to agree on much in recent days, but they won't argue on one point — Rep. Cedric Richmond sure knows how to pitch.