February 9, 2012

Wang throwing easier as he takes on Braves

On Thursday, the Braves will send veteran Tim Hudson to the mound against the Nationals and Chien-Ming Wang.

Slaten ready to begin throwing program

Southpaw Doug Slaten, who has been sidelined by a sore left elbow since early June, is ready to begin a throwing program in Viera, Fla.

Coffey reports no problems after throwing

Nationals right-hander Todd Coffey, who is on the 15-day disabled list because of a left calf strain, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday without any problems.

Wang has his best throwing session of spring

Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang threw live batting practice without any pain in his right shoulder on Saturday, and it was his best session this spring.

Wang to have another throwing session

Nationals right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will throw live batting practice on Friday.