May 20, 2012

Riggleman: Nats not hitting Upton on purpose

The Nationals have hit D-backs outfielder Justin Upton with pitches three times during the four-game series. However, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman made it known that his pitchers didn't hit Upton on purpose.

Riggleman not worried about job status

Riggleman not worried about job status

Riggleman encourages Nats in team meeting

An hour before his team played the Phillies on Tuesday night, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman held a meeting with the players to tell them to forget about the first third of the season and stay positive.

Riggleman will stick with struggling Slaten

Entering Monday's action against the Phillies, Nationals reliever Doug Slaten has a 2.25 ERA, but that stat is misleading. Slaten has inherited 24 runners, and 12 of them have scored.

Werth, Riggleman have productive meeting

Two days after saying that changes needed to be made, Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth had a meeting with manager Jim Riggleman on Friday.