February 8, 2012

Detwiler faces tough test at Coors Field

The Rockies and Nationals square off on Thursday in the opener of a series at Coors Field. Esmil Rogers gets the start for the home club, with Ross Detwiler getting the call for the visitors.

Johnson shakes up lineup after tough loss

On Wednesday, a day after watching his team get pounded, 11-2, manager Davey Johnson made lineup changes for the game against the Marlins.

Gorzelanny, Nats have tough foe in series finale

After a taste of middle relief during Tuesday's All-Star Game, Jair Jurrjens returns Sunday to the scene he's most comfortable with: taking the mound to start the game.

Maya hangs tough but Nats fall to Giants

Left-hander Sean Burnett has been inconsistent this season, and it continued Wednesday as the Nationals lost to the Giants, 3-1, at AT&T Park.

Ankiel in starting mix presents tough choices

Nationals center fielder Rick Ankiel found himself in the starting lineup on Monday against the Phillies. It marked the second time in the last three games Ankiel has started.