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... times over the last two games.  As Stephen Whyno writes, starting Neuvirth is a no-brainer.  Head coach Adam Oates is going with the hot hand.  "I mean, right now, yeah," ...

For a number of years, the Washington Nationals had been lacking a true center fielder who couls secure the the leadoff hitter role.  Last season the Nats got by with shifting rookie phenom Bryce ...

... That’s it.” Marcus Johansson:  Like Crawford for the Wizards, another first rounder for the Caps, Marcus Johansson, clearly occupied the dog house of Caps bench boss Adam Oates.  ...

As expected, Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg will start the Nats' Grapefruit League opener.  Is it as indication that he will start the season opener?  Yes.  The Nats kickoff ...

The Washington Nationals picked up their first Grapefruit League win last night with a 6-4 decision over the New York Mets.  Gio Gonzalez (1-0) threw two scoreless and hitless innings in his Spring ...

Too bad it isn't regular season yet.  Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper is off to a stud of a start in the Grapefruit League.  In yesterdays 9-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves, Harper ...

The Washington Nationals offense only mustered 3 hits on the day yesterday as the Nats fell to the Marlins 5-1.  Dan Haren (0-1) made his spring debut for the Nats, throwing 2 innings, allowing ...

The Washington Nationals are 4-3 with 2 ties through 9 Grapefruit League games.  The Nats are enjoying an off-season program that hints at more a relaxed, fine tuning style of play, than competitive, ...

The rivalry between fellow NL East Division rivals, Washington and Philadelphia, continues to grow and again took root in a simple Grapefurit League game yesterday.  Stephen Strasburg hit the Phils' ...

Per Grant Paulsen, NT Chris Baker signed a one-year deal on a right of first refusal tender offer for $1.3 million. Meanwhile, John Keim confirms that RS/WR Brandon Banks will not be offered a contract ...

The Washington Redskins re-signed DE Kedric Golston to a 3-year contract, though we do not have the financial details yet.  Golston, who turns 30 in May, was drafted as a defensive tackle ...

The first 24 hours of NFL free agency 2013 are almost over and most of the talk about the Washington Redskins is how there has been so little to talk about. Sure, the Redskins re-signed some of their ...

UPDATE: The Nationals have assigned three others to the minor league system.  Assigned were OF Eury Perez, IF Will Rhymes, and C Sandy Leon.  With a healthy Wilson Ramos and Kurt ...

... and just 3 points out of the 8th playoff spot.  Credit can be spread through the roster for a resurgence.  The team looks as if it has finally grasped the system of new head coach Adam Oates.  ...

A few Weeks ago, I posted a link in this column to an article that identified three questions for the Nationals in 2013.  One of those questions was regarding a possible sophomore slump by OF Bryce ...

It's almost time for baseball in the District.  The Washington Nationals wrapped up their Grapefruit League play with a 5-1 win over the New York Mets today.  They now head north to Washington. ...

Alexander Ovechkin is having far batter success under new bench boss Adam Oates than he had under former coach Dale Hunter.  Particuarly in the last 14 games, as the Capitals have appeared to finally ...

The talk before the season was that the Washington Nationals were the best team in baseball.  They were favorites to win the World Series.  They were the most talented team to take the diamond ...

Ross Detwiler dominates the Miami Marlins in a 6-1 Nats win Ross Detwiler threw 107 pitches in Miami last night -- almost all of them fastballs -- and it was enough to dominate once again, ...

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Edward Mujica (44) celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina (4) after beating the Washington Nationals 2-0 at Nationals Park The Washington Nationals lost their fifth ...