February 9, 2012

Peacock named MiLB.com's top Double-A starter

Peacock named MiLB.com's top Double-A starter

Pudge eager to help Ramos become starter

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman announced that catchers Ivan Rodriguez and Wilson Ramos will split the first nine games of the season, with Ramos slowly becoming the No. 1 catcher.

Hernandez named Opening Day starter

On Tuesday, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman officially named right-hander Livan Hernandez the starter for the Opening Day game against the Atlanta Braves on March 31 at Nationals Park.

Nationals exploring front-line starter options

Count the Nationals out as far as acquiring Royals right-hander Zack Greinke, according to a baseball source.

Nationals after a starter, top-of-the-order bat

After the World Series comes to end, the Nationals have a five-day window to negotiate with their own free agents. Most notable among them is first baseman Adam Dunn, and the chances of the club signing him to an extension are 50-50.