May 20, 2012

Wang, Rodriguez ready to throw

Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang is expected to pitch in an extended spring training game in a week, according to general manager Mike Rizzo.

Wang to throw another 'pen session this week

Nationals head athletic trainer Lee Kuntz said Chien-Ming Wang's ailing right shoulder is making progress. Over a week ago, Wang pitched in an intrasquad Minor League game, throwing one inning before leaving because of a sore right shoulder.

Strasburg hopes to throw off mound soon

Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg said Wednesday night that he is in "the best shape of my life," and he hopes to start throwing off a mound in a few weeks.

Kennedy gives his side of errant throw

In the fourth inning in the Nationals' 3-2 loss on Saturday, the Dodgers had the bases loaded with one out. Matt Kemp hit ball that looked like a grand slam over the right-field fence, but Mike Morse jumped and made a sensational catch.

Nats trainer OK after being hit by throw

Assistant athletic trainer Mike McGowan had to leave the Nationals dugout before the bottom of the first inning started after being hit on the right cheek by an errant warmup throw. The injury is not considered serious. He is conscious and alert.