February 8, 2012

Ladson's MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff

Ladson's MLBlog: Rizzo proud of staff

Nationals bring back most of coaching staff

Hitting coach Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Steve McCatty, third-base coach Bo Porter, first-base coach Trent Jewett and bullpen coach Jim Lett will return for the 2012 season, the Nationals announced on Thursday. The club also announced that Randy Knorr will join the staff as bench coach.

Nats interested in free agent Oswalt to lead staff

According to a baseball source, the Nationals have expressed interest in free-agent right-hander Roy Oswalt, who played with the Phillies this past season.

Riggleman named to All-Star coaching staff

Manager Jim Riggleman will be one of the National League coaches for this summer's All-Star Game, being held at Chase Field in Phoenix on July 12.

Nats retaining entire coaching staff for 2011

Not only will Jim Riggleman return as manager of the Nationals in 2011, his entire coaching staff will do the same.