February 9, 2012

Strasburg on longer leash as starts add up

Nationals manager Davey Johnson reiterated that Stephen Strasburg likely will make two more starts before the end of the season, pitching on five days' rest.

Strasburg on longer leash as starts add up

Nationals manager Davey Johnson reiterated that Stephen Strasburg likely will make two more starts before the end of the season, pitching on five days' rest.

Wang starts for Nats as Phillies challenge with Doc

Roy Halladay is 3-0 with a 3.13 ERA in three starts against Washington this year, giving the Phillies a good chance to take Sunday's rubber match, as the hosts counter with Chien-Ming Wang.

Hairston starts rehab assignment in Double-A

Infielder/outfielder Jerry Hairston Jr., on the disabled list because of a fractured right wrist, started a rehab assignment for Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. He was expected to play seven innings and nine innings the next two games.

Marquis starts suspension

Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis decided to drop his appeal and serve his five-game suspension starting Saturday.