February 8, 2012

Espinosa swinging well from both sides

Before facing Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz on Saturday, switch-hitting second baseman Danny Espinosa again took an equal number of batting practice swings from both sides of the plate.

Nationals well positioned if bats come alive

Is it too early to think the Nationals could make a nice run and compete for a playoff spot? If their bats come alive to match the strong pitching they've already gotten, who knows?

Nats coach, brother doing well after transplant

Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein donated his kidney to his older brother, Ken, on Wednesday. Both are doing well, according to Rick's fiancée, Caroline FitzPatrick.

Zimmermann progressing well in elbow rehab

Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, who went on the 60-day disabled list while recovering from elbow reconstruction surgery, has made two successful rehab starts for Class A Potomac.

Well Dunn: Strasburg dominates in third win

After a couple rough starts, right-hander Stephen Strasburg returned to form and Adam Dunn belted a pair of homers to lead the Nationals to an 8-1 win over the Giants on Friday.