February 9, 2012

Weather won't affect Strasburg plan

Manager Davey Johnson said the weather would not affect the way he used Stephen Strasburg against the Braves on Friday.

Ankle sprain won't keep Gorzelanny from start

Matt Kemp tries to regain his first-half form for the Dodgers, who send Ted Lilly to the mound Saturday to oppose the Nationals and fellow lefty Tom Gorzelanny.

Nats won't ask Desmond to change approach

Entering Sunday's action against the Braves, Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond was 0-for-9 with no walks at the leadoff spot. But the Nationals don't want Desmond to change his approach at the plate.

TV analyst Dibble won't make road trip

TV analyst Rob Dibble will not go on the Nationals' six-day road trip that starts Monday against the Marlins.

Strasburg won't throw for three or four days

Nats phenom Stephen Strasburg will not throw for the next three or four days, and his right shoulder will be reevaluated by the team after that. It is doubtful he will make his next scheduled start.