Archive for April, 2007
NL Capsules (AP)
Ronnie Belliard hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning off John Smoltz, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 Thursday night to stop a six-game losing streak. Ryan Zimmerman also hit an RBI single for the Nationals (2-8), who had never before led a game this year at the time a pitch […]
Posted: April 12th, 2007.
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Frank Robinson returns to D.C. for Jackie Robinson honor (AP)
Frank Robinson is still keeping tabs on the Washington Nationals. “I watch ‘em, sure. They’re having problems. They’re struggling right now,” the team’s former manager said Thursday night. The Hall of Famer was back in town to receive the first Jackie Robinson Society Community Recognition Award at George Washington University, part of the school’s celebration […]
Posted: April 12th, 2007.
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Nationals put King on DL, recall Rivera from Columbus (AP)
The Washington Nationals put left-handed reliever Ray King on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with left shoulder tendinitis and recalled right-handed reliever Saul Rivera from Triple-A Columbus. King left Tuesday’s 8-0 loss at the Atlanta Braves after allowing four runs, two hits and three walks in two-thirds of an inning.
Posted: April 12th, 2007.
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Nationals place LHP King on DL with shoulder tendinitis (PA SportsTicker)
The Washington Nationals on Thursday placed lefthanded reliever Ray King on the 15-day disabled list with left shoulder tendinitis.
Posted: April 12th, 2007.
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Unhappy trails continue for the Nationals (AP)
Oh, those overmatched Washington Nationals. Never mind that, after an 8-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night, Washington has now been outscored 53-18 this season. Forget that the team has fallen behind by at least 3-0 in every game and hasn’t scored in the first three innings in every game. The fact […]
Posted: April 11th, 2007.
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Nationals start 3rd shortstop in 3 games, shifting Lopez (AP)
The Washington Nationals used their third starting shortstop in three games this season, moving Felipe Lopez over from second base for Wednesday’s series finale against the Florida Marlins. Opening-day shortstop Cristian Guzman left after straining his left hamstring, then was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.
Posted: April 4th, 2007.
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Nationals put Logan, Guzman on DL, recall Casto from minors (AP)
Forced to juggle their lineup after one game, the Washington Nationals put center fielder Nook Logan and shortstop Cristian Guzman on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled Kory Casto from Triple-A Columbus. The Nationals said they plan to purchase the contract of infielder D’Angelo Jimenez from Columbus on Wednesday.
Posted: April 3rd, 2007.
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Nationals place SS Guzman on the disabled list (PA SportsTicker)
Cristian Guzman’s return lasted less than one game.
Posted: April 3rd, 2007.
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Nationals place OF Logan on 15-day disabled list (PA SportsTicker)
Washington Nationals center fielder Nook Logan was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a left foot strain, the team announced.
Posted: April 3rd, 2007.
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Guzman, Logan injured in Game 1 (AP)
Five innings into the first game of the season, the Washington Nationals lost two starters to injuries Monday: Shortstop Cristian Guzman strained his left hamstring and center fielder Nook Logan hyperextended his left foot. “I was talking to the umpire on third, and he said, ‘You guys are going to have to call people up […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2007.
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