Archive for September, 2006
Diamondbacks’ Gonzalez becomes oldest to hit 50 doubles in a season (AP)
Luis Gonzalez of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the oldest player to hit 50 doubles in the season with a shot to left-center gap in the third inning against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Gonzalez, whose 50 doubles are a club record and a personal best, is 39 years, 9 days old. The previous oldest […]
Posted: September 12th, 2006.
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Soriano sets Nationals franchise home run mark (AP)
Alfonso Soriano hit his 45th home run of the season Saturday night to set the Washington Nationals’ single-season franchise record. The homer came with one out on the fourth inning on a 1-2 pitch from Colorado Rockies starter Josh Fogg. Soriano, having his first career 40-homer season, broke the previous record set by Vladimir Guerrero […]
Posted: September 9th, 2006.
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Escobar has shoulder surgery (AP)
Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Escobar had surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Escobar was hurt sliding back to a base Aug. 25 in Atlanta. He was placed on the 15-day DL the following day. Escobar will begin rehabilitation on Monday in Washington.
Posted: September 7th, 2006.
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Nationals activate RHP Felix Rodriguez (SportsTicker)
WASHINGTON (Ticker) - The Washington Nationals made a handful of moves Tuesday, among them activating righthander Felix Rodriguez from the 60-day disabled list.
Posted: September 5th, 2006.
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Nationals recall O’Connor, activate Rodriguez (AP)
Rookie Mike O’Connor was recalled by the Washington Nationals and is to start Wednesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. O’Connor wasn’t considered one of the Nationals’ top farm prospects at the start of the season, but he pitched well in his first eight starts after being promoted in late April. He then lost four straight […]
Posted: September 5th, 2006.
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Storylines of September (Yahoo! Sports)
In the 30 days of baseball’s final full month, here are the 30 stories that figure to make the biggest headlines.
Posted: September 1st, 2006.
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Dodgers acquire Anderson from Nationals (AP)
The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a left-handed bat for the stretch drive late Thursday, acquiring infielder-outfielder Marlon Anderson from the Washington Nationals and cash for pitching prospect Jhonny Nunez. The deal was made on the final day players must be part of an organization to be eligible for postseason play.
Posted: September 1st, 2006.
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