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Big Unit to go for 300 in D.C.
Randy Johnson will aim for career win No. 300 next Wednesday at Nationals Park.
Vanover's explanation, and the Nats' response
Umpire Larry Vanover says video replay clearly showed Daniel Murphy's sixth-inning fly ball was a home run. The Nats strongly disagree.
Thru 6: Another controversial HR
Daniel Murphy's double to right is changed to a two-run homer after umpires go to instant replay.
Nats will call up MacDougal
Former All-Star closer will be promoted from Class AAA Syracuse in time for this weekend's series against the Phillies.
Thru 3: Santana dominating Nats
Mets ace has struck out seven in only three innings, while the Nats' defense isn't helping Jordan Zimmermann much.
Kasten addresses steroids claim
Nats president is "not concerned" yet, is waiting for more concrete information from MLB.
Steroids dealer claims to have sold to Nats, Caps [UPDATED AT 11:25 A.M.]
A man busted in Lakeland, Fla., for possession of $200,000 in illegal steroids claims to have sold some to both the Nationals and Capitals.
Cabrera DFA'd, Montz called up
The Nationals have given up on struggling right-hander Daniel Cabrera and have designated him for assignment.
Thru 6: Livo dominating Nats
Former Washington ace is shutting out the Nats.
Thru 3: Stammen not so sharp
Craig Stammen's second career start isn't going as well as his debut did.
Zimmerman fourth in All-Star balloting
Nats third baseman ranks behind David Wright, Bill Hall and Chipper Jones among NL third basemen.
Upon further review ...
An MLB official says umpires did have access to both the SNY and MASN feeds last night when they upheld Gary Sheffield's controversial home run.
Ump refuses to comment
Crew chief Larry Vanover won't give his side of the controversial Sheffield homer that gave the Mets a 5-2 win over the Nats tonight.
Thru 6: Mets take lead on reviewed HR
Umpires took six minutes to determine a fan did not interfere with Gary Sheffield's 3-run homer.
Thru 3: Nats 1, Mets 1
Wil Nieves' RBI single and Austin Kearns' bullet throw gave the Nats an early lead at Citi Field, but the Mets rallied to tie it.
