February 9, 2012

Stammen, Peacock among Tuesday callups

The Nationals are expected to promote pitchers Craig Stammen, Yunesky Maya, Atahualpa Severino and Brad Peacock, outfielder Corey Brown and infielder Stephen Lombardozzi Tuesday. They are coming from Triple-A Syracuse.

Strasburg set for season debut next Tuesday

The Nationals have already decided how their rotation will look in the next week, and barring any setbacks, it will include right-hander Stephen Strasburg.

Fans encouraged to arrive early Tuesday night

Michelle Obama will take part in the first-pitch ceremony at tonight's game at Nationals Park, which has prompted the club to encourage fans to arrive one to two hours earlier than normal.

Detwiler could get start Tuesday for Nats

With the Nationals needing an additional starter this week following Saturday's doubleheader, Triple-A lefty Ross Detwiler could get the start Tuesday vs. the Cubs.

Zimmerman aiming for Tuesday return

Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said he is shooting for Tuesday to play in his first big league game since April 9.