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Strasburg update
Stephen Strasburg came out of San Diego State's game with New Mexico today in the eighth inning with tightness in his lower back. Both Strasburg and head coach Tony Gwynn said the injury was nothing serious.
Analyzing Hanrahan's latest loss
Joel Hanrahan gives a detailed explanation of his slider, why it wasn't working tonight and why he continued to throw it.
4th inning update (and more on Cabrera and Stammen)
The Pirates lead 1-0 thanks to a botched throw by Adam Dunn.
Stammen to start tomorrow night
Cabrera headed to the bullpen.
Dukes to DL, plus more moves
Cintron designated for assignment. Maxwell and Bergmann recalled from Syracuse.
Thru 6: Nats trying to rally
Two things are happening tonight that we haven't seen much this season: Shairon Martis is giving up runs, and the Nats aren't scoring many.
Thru 3: Here we go again
Shairon Martis has already given up five runs, and the Nats are staring at a large deficit.
Detwiler to start again Saturday
Rookie left-hander will get another shot up here rather than be sent down to Class AAA.
Dukes, Kearns still out
Elijah Dukes and Austin Kearns still aren't in the Nats' lineup. So why isn't either guy on the DL?
The ugly truth
How bad is the Nats' bullpen? Check out these numbers. But you've been warned.
Detwiler impresses, Guzman walks
Ross Detwiler looked pretty good in his first big-league start. And stop the presses -- Cristian Guzman drew a walk!
Strasburg likely to stay in minors this year
If the Washington Nationals draft San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg next month, indications are the presumptive No. 1 pick won’t spend much time in the District this season, even if he signs quickly.
Dissecting a wretched play
How did Anderson Hernandez manage not to see the ball being thrown to him in the eighth inning of today's 8-6 loss to the Phillies? We're still not entirely sure.
Thru 6: Nats take 6-5 lead
Zimmerman's RBI single gives Washington the lead, but Zimmermann looks shaky again in five innings.
Thru 3: It's gonna be a long day
Jordan Zimmermann labored through the first inning. Chan Ho Park was yanked in the second. And there's rain on the way.
