February 8, 2012

Morse, Clippard take home Nats team awards

In a vote taken by MLB.com editors, Nationals broadcasters and public relations staff, Michael Morse was selected the Nats' Most Valuable Player and Breakout Player of the Year, while Tyler Clippard earned Pitcher of the Year.

Marquis aims to rebound against former team

Though Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez has steadily improved since his disastrous start to the season, Washington's Jason Marquis is looking to rebound from his previous outing, against Pittsburgh, in which he allowed six earned runs and exited in the second inning.

Nats, first lady team up for 'Joining Forces'

The Nationals officially became one of the "Joining Forces" initiative on Tuesday, when they honored military families at Nationals Park throughout their 3-2 win against the Cubs.

Gorzelanny faces childhood team on South Side

Left-handers Tom Gorzelanny and John Danks will take the hill for the Nationals and White Sox on Saturday as the two clubs continue their Interleague series on Chicago's South Side.

Hernandez takes on former team at Chase Field

With the series even at a game apiece, Livan Hernandez is on the mound for the Nationals against Joe Saunders and the surging D-backs at Chase Field.