February 9, 2012

Walker up for enshrinement for second time

Expos, Rockies and Cardinals standout Larry Walker is a candidate on the National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the second year. The Class of 2012 will be announced Jan. 9.

Detwiler hoping second time is better vs. Mets

Ross Detwiler and R.A. Dickey will battle for the second time this month as the Nationals travel to Flushing to open a series against the Mets on Monday at Citi Field.

Strasburg goes three innings in second start

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left Sunday's game against the Astros after pitching three innings and leaving with a 5-1 lead.

Strasburg set to make highly-anticipated second start

After living up to the hype in his first start back from Tommy John surgery last Tuesday, Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg will take the hill on Sunday at home against the Astros. He will oppose Houston's Henry Sosa, another hard-throwing right hander who's hit his stride with three straight quality starts.

Milone set for second round against Astros

Bud Norris will take the ball for Friday's opener against the Nationals — a team he hasn't faced since last September. Washington sends Tommy Milone to the mound for his second big league start.